The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-22
Mexican Congress = Message.

~ SESSIONS d 1879
...trxrs OF THE SENATE AND OF THE CHAMBER
of national interest than the present in
sen MEXICAN CGngle hayee loud hope to-
snoe YOU this day. that the Republic survives its mis-
pOunsp nseryes its unity, and has yet in its power 70
6dgnes noudes titles in the estimation of the world
Se e IL expec;ed seven months SINCE the capital the
Vast cities of the Republic being lost the army
vcs ane and the passions of the people inamed that
iosana,;es Of foreign would cease and should
be our power TO noush the hope OF peaceful and
hgy @ sem gentlemen, and you have understood, also,
ieaances which surrounded US. You can therefore,
DE c,e he value and importance OF an event which pia
pieias q advantageous position. What was regarded
u u;roibity is this day realized Congress has assem-
cdance with the acquisitions of the constitution
Veg II s;oyemment about to entrust the desnes OF the
90 M N he wisdom of its representatives. How national
RPrsted your mssion-how great and glorious is your
ope ,pected that should speak to you of the great
,sng points in the internal administration OF the
and er D WRo 10 the e see ahs s
emo ne YOU that in the most difficult crisis WHICH the
has ever and with no resources to meet It's alb
gpun il has maintained loyal Order resisted with
one Than with armed force, the violence of fac
e Meryed the morality OF the Government, prevented
9n ses TO the treasury, and above all, it has al
ncu. of the Federal Union to be broken. sin
s for our Institutions, an ardent desire to prevent
e nsnections and brois in sight of the foreign
ses roIution to assemble the chambers and entrust
n.y. II The administration to new President-these will
lssceut 10 explain the few but severe measures which
Muvnsaike constitutional and ndlspensable-in regard
S events in San Luis Potosl But, gentlemen, these
not, whatever your feelings or preferences
circumstances draw your attention from the w-
uoonsIbilty OF the present moment-when the question
20 rsposHWI WAR OR PEACE WITH THE UNITED STATES
ed several years since, that the first of these al.
ISss was not OF any advantage to the republic took
III MEASURES were within my power, and such were
N~n,ha with my loyalty or came within the scope of my
% a1oedure put an end to the exciting differences
existed between the two republics, by pacific nego-
Soa In forming my opinion, and in sustaining it in 1915,
w., occurred to that such negotiation was compa-
w bef with the interests or the we'll known honor of the
WAN have been persuaded that every people-the
, walse even the wod-sometimes finds itself in
Sgrsances where it has no power to resist the enemy
winch s a :" ysor and of weakness and cannot be ex
.Hn fom the ordinary laws OF humanity. A conjunction
S circumstances to which 1t Is unnecessary here to refer
snsdeuafy, but which might be explained very easily
nena dssensiOns and failure the part of the pub
s5mInisauon has convinced me of the serious difficult
\. which the country would be involved by sustaining,
IN any prospect OF successful issue, with the Unit.
iSsies He who entertaining this conviction is disposed
y snt an insult good name and honor speaks
y. me- statesman and pocian-much less is he man
dsnl1g honor and goodness.
af s 5y the Constitution to exercise the Supreme Ma
itaey and at a moment when the capital about to
occupied and army dispersed my opinions in regard
s aae the stronger, In proportion to the CREAM
Nam misfortune. Without any merit TO assume the rens
Jioenmen and with other title but that OF President
he Supreme Court Of Justice, could not, nevertheless
y discharge the duties OF the difficult post to which
Twas called, without sugecting the nation to fnghtfu
le Of anarchy. Neither could fail to meet the foreign
retoD under such circumstances, with feelings the most
uud and conscientious The necessity then, of making
one decided in ayor OF peace the depository OF the Su
rgme yawe made Inc believe, (and allow to say it
sd6 aakness that Providence had summoned me to the
gNk yhcA had been commenced in 1Sf5-a work which
would then have been terminated with glory and profit to
M aoa and which this day, at however dear price, at
ndsages il honor. and secures its independence.
Bot nasnuch representative 90, ernmens and parieu-
ny hoe under republican form, should be guided by true
s opinion, was my desire to ascertain what that Opin-
OWES Setting aside my own 1t was my object to ascer-
an in good faith, how far the cooperation OF the States
befeed upon Tor the prosecution OF the war such
general wish OF the Republic. can you, gentle
hatsince nstitung this inquiry, have had other
CONVECTION than such as was favorable to Peace.
The people and their authorities like the Supreme Govern
ze- have foTeseea all the evils OF prolonged war.
Though disposed to favor any great effort that could restore
@bnancy OF our arnls- there were no alternative LETT
Scbg there were means, and honorable means, for OBJ
aaag peace-they will not fail to condemn unwse the
aodrct OF the Government which does put imme-
eeld to their suftenngs. The people have unques-
mnabe right 10 demand security that they shall suffer
nor than may be incidental their condition 1t is not
merely injustice bat act also, OF gross Inhumanity,
compel them TO pass through all the horrors OF bloody
@1st after long Yeas OF civil
Tins Tranquil and satisfied at time when, By its policy
@Goyenment was counting upon an immense ma Jonty OF
fnadcn Immediately acceded to the Gesre of the Amer
an Commissioner, who proposed 10 resume the negotia
tons which had been suspended In consequence of the
ny circumstances OF September last Congress is well
Slsd The interior President who succeeded me, after
@hm term Of my Administration, appointed Commission
enjoying his confidence who discharged the duties of
@r offices with all the fidelity and loyalty which might be
Eoe to accompany their well merted reputation But
a determined that no proceedings should be had until
am January. His reason was Il at loyal to the Govern
apl and following the system which had pursued he
an1os to ascertain the sentiments OF the people OF the
Rubc and such notifications they might have under
gone guided not only by lessons drawn from our present
aon but from the opinions of the press of both parties
Fnung as 1t did, the question under thousand different
syyecs .
uhng attacked the liberty of thought. Neither could
~ one question It's sincerity in obtaining the aid and
%ahon OF all good citizens In matter of such transcen-
@l importance. The duties devolvng upon it in conse-
vaes the alternative OF not being adopted, you
NneVes gentlemen, can weigh with that camness and
a0s which become the discussion OF subject nearly
SHpnng the dearest interests OF unfortunate nation
sIe1t oil impartial history VIII surely not lmpeach my
motives, in consequence of the great and weiknown ser
@ which have been rendered since the fatal rupture with
@uMied States.
ine Instructions given for my guidance at that time, as
Whistler Of Relations and 10 the Commissioners OF the Re-
; though much more favorable as was natural, than
pl reasonably expected, never had any definite charac
line government also, reservlng 10 itself the right of
Notifying them according to the information il might
the Commissioners full liberty conclude the ne
citations with the belief that neither letter spirit any
NHc was intended TO honor and that compromise
elected OF which civilized people need TO be ashamed.
ph very decided in favor OF peace and disposed TO make
'aeees as circumstances might demand the Govern
@ never had am idea of accedng to any conditions,
l@ humlatng or such should give to the negotiation
aaef unworthy oil Independence. In the opinion Of
Soenment, war has its limits and so has peace Even
Isooen that mutual regard and consideration which
oi and one government owes to another-tbe i'm
%aa IN The ordinary pacific relations OF the two, in pro-
Nu0a 10 the mlsiorunes which may visit either. And
E gentlemen, should inform you, that the propositions
peace have proceeded directly the Government oil the
States They have sent Ministers Plenipoentiary to
Republic, who have commenced negotiations and there
a. pea no single act OF the Mexican Government, in the
le Of lhem which be characterized as either
~ or weakness.
Tue Minister of Relations will transmit to the two Cham
~ dli me documents which may be necessary for the ma
eess as well the articles of the treaty, signed at
INT aaaie on the I'd of February last You, yourselves,
M ~ convinced the Government is that the terrific
on less than could be expected or than could have
I agId upon. Neither there any ground to expect
% uhlea states would, in any respect, modify their
W. I, The limits OF Texas, of Upper California and
No., slSsco are oil such great interest and Importance
.Su 9ernment OF the American Union has announced
T congress, that without the cess0n of the said ter
sR,ii WIN continue the the plan indicated by
a. Message of the 9TH of December, OF the last
me negotiation, then, cannot be condemned in
s " lis not having diminished the loss OF territory,
tT o consideration the advantages OF peace. Perhaps
beI praise Tor having succeeded in obtaining that
Loq q nave been made to the original claimsthe
ahiei ~ e army vi 'Ie io'h VI Gep'eihoei uis-
P ne Government been able to indulge any we'll found.
4m5 . inat OF the United States would Tecede from
az ~ MIch had no legitimate title, its conduct would
ro inherent, or ii woud have reserved the treaty for
ns ppd9lane season.. But declaration solemn, and
Dom wb assurances OF the American Minister, leave no
gps el 10 doubt that any peace utterly out OF
& ms which dld not involve the cession of the terri
lave gSr} The Government and its penipotentanes,
Nsnn eliaee enforced and defended the justice of the
a, bl can declare to you that nothing which they
varb qone has been omitted. Subsequent events,
GNem@,e h hhown show IN the ceaIes manner, that The
Shea dsea with judgment IN designating the time in
NJ my tatlons should commence and be concluded
H snuc1e which followed the negotiation OF the treaty
Vii ban establishment OF constitutional order IN
ll VINES the ample guarantees secured to Mexican
In no either holding that character or that OF Aneri-
stn shoud reside in the territories ceded-he sup
pSn an t indian tribes which should make lncurSons
b. AL ouuef-the indemnity OF fifteen millions of dol
p,s s payment 10 be made by the Government of the
Auhit lot claims iQudated and pending against the
@p /, N Ee solemn promise TO assuase-f al any time
Slal H. " oceaon-the calaniies OF war, well to
f5B wei known rights OF humanity and Of society
e5 H. e closing stipulation, that the dividing line