The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-03
TIE TEHUANTEPEC TROUBLE.
The Diplomatic Correspondence.
THE CONCLUSION OF THE OFFICIAL PAPERS.
Mr.. RAMIREZ TO MR.. LETcHER.
translation.

The undersigned Minister for Foreign Affairs of
The Republic, has the honor to inform the Hon 40,
bert p. Letcher, Minister Plenipotentiary, &c, OF
the United States that the serious attention OF has
Rxcellency the President has been caiied 70 Inc
protest which b Falon has published, as ne says,
by order of the Board OF Directors Of the haiiroad
(smnanv of Tehuantepec established in New Or |
leans against the decree OF the general congress OF
Mexico OF 22d March last which declares the PR.
vilege granted to Don Jose Garay null and vGld; ana
m copsequen thereof the undersigned has been d.
rected to report your Excellency in the most Tor
NAL and solemn manner, the explanations and de-
slaraticns which he has had the honor to make,
verbally, at different times, IN order that after
giving them your serious consideration you may be
enabled to prevent their consequences.
This is not the first time that the New Orleans
company, strongly backed by the American press,
has attempted TO carry with it public opinion and
The sympatbies Of the world in favor of their pre-
tended right to open the communi cation between
the seas, in opposition to the wishes OF the 60
venment Of Mexico, and trampliDg upon the just
and legitimate rights of the nation. Heretofore,
all their mannuyres, including, among them, the
manifesto of j. b. benjamin, the Presdeas, which
argued the most ably III favor OF the injustice ana
Hleraiy Of their cause, did not exceed the bounds
Of discussion less toerable the govern
,nent OF Mexico did not feel itself called upon to
take part in it, and left to the free press Of the whole
world the viudicaticn of her cause, with the GER
Asnty OF in6iEg ardent defenders, even ON Ameri-
risnn territory itself
The protest of the New Orleans company has
tirsy changed the character of hequeston; for now
II does limititselt to mpuguing The justice OF the
resolution Of the Mexican Congress, denying
to the Congress the right todctate, as they call 1t,
violation Of their privile gcs nor finally constitute
ing itself sovereign tribunal, and resolutely pro-
nornce not binding the decree which annuls the
privilege Of Garoy; but has gone so FAR as to hrea.
ten the nation with being held responsible for all
the 10 ses apd damages that the aforesaid company
might suffer in consequence of the above mentioned
decree, il concludes with making known TO all who
may be interested, 'that IL will continue carrying
mao effect their enterprise, and that it will make
use Of ali proper and just means which may tend TO
advance the work which il has undertaken to esta-
hbsh, by railway, communication between the IN
ciiic and Atlantic for it has complete conf.
dencc IN the legality and justice of its tide and
counts upon lis fellow citizens and its government
TO have justice done it
The govern ment of Mexico takes no alarm at
mere words, does not recognise any political exist
IN society Of SPECTATORS and will pass, with
ont comment, al these arbitrary expressions.
and even the threats, 10 call the attention Of
Mr. Letcher solely to the policy which is an
neucced TO carry into effect, by force, their
dertaling. letting loose perhaps on the terri
tory Of Mexico hordes of adyeuturers Of the same
class ne those who have compromised the peace Of
the United States III other parts, and which now
disturbs the amty of the two republics on the banks
OF the Bravo. ConfniDg himself TO this issue, con-
SEEMING which he mas already had the honor on va
Tious occasions call the attention of your Excel
itncy, with the view of preventing II, the under
signed repeats, that not recognizing or being
authorized TO recognise any right Ia Garay or the
pretended successors TO his pretended rights to open
m interoceanc communication without the consent
OF the government Of Mexico; that not recognizing
IN any other authority but that created by the con
ytution Of the republic the power to decide on the
validity of the acts aforesaid, any other means
OF doing, but those prescribed by the same con
sttutien: and finally, that not recognizing any ex-
istence political being in the company of spccu.
Isters of New Orleans-any attempt on its part to
introduce Itself illegally into the Mexican
territory, viii be repealed and punished
,nsds, me~ise- viii sv ,uIuer the inevita-
bile necessity, although with regret, to treat
-. n Ia. r..rffx n
the laws Of nations authorize and this without pre-
JUDGING her just right ntemnity Tor all the
penses, damages and costs, which Tie Mexican GO
,eTnulcnt may suffer in her legitimate defence.
The uuders gned doubts not That the strict princi-
pies Of morality and justice whch form the honora
bic character of Mir. Letcber, VIII find the above
resolution, severe IA II Inay seem, perfectly IN har-
nony with the law Of nations for IL is no more
than the application Of the American public law, as
held by the President of the United States IN the
proclamation adore to his fellow citizens. and IN
the orders issued for the suppression OF the vandat
ineursioDs The Rio Bravo. which were commUni-
Gated by his Exceency officially to the undersigned
the 18th day OF October last In virtue OF the
above. and appealing 10 the reiterated proofs which
the undersigned has given to his Excelency OF the
onesty and frankness of bis character he expects
TO be believed when he assures him that in making
abe above declaration he has idea Of offending
the people or the government OF the United States,
and had only in his mind those adventufers who,
In despite Of authorities, and trampling I'M
der foot the laws OF both nations, foment lawless
undertakings aud lei loose worthless people to des-
troy the order and tranquility of friendly nation
internally oppressed by countless calapities, and
wrestling with them III order TO overcome and re-
pair her injuries For the aforementioned consid-
eratiops the undersigned attaches no Importance to-
nor does be attempt combat, the vain hopes that
the spectators Of New Orleans entertain in the CO.
operation OF the people and government of the Uni
ted States 10 cary out their violent and uuwarrant-
able projects
The present Issue, on account of their congruity,
determines the undersigned to speak Of another
Of RI q IN nor which
ALEC had the homer at Other times to call the atten
tion of your Excellency-to Wit: the unlawful spe
culatons 81 some Adventures OF New Orleans, who,
nDder the pYetoxt Of surveying, or conducting pro-
visions, &c OF The company, introduce themselves
into the waters of the sthus in old worn out yes
sels ofltte value, or TO carry out their intention,
which often is to smuRgie or to seek an opportunity
TO abandon their vessels If oiscoyered-thereby
obtaining pretext for claims FOR Losses and DANA
ges than hundred fold the value OF the
articles abandoned. This fraudulent system, whose
evident design is to create claims and difficulties,
will ipjure its authors only, for the Mexican gov
ornment has manifested and proclaimed in the most
solemn manner and by al legal means, that it does
not recognize any right IN the yioators of its pre-
negatives, 10 indemnity fer the losses consequent
upon their punishable pcrtinacity.
The above are the explanations and declarations
which the undersigned has respectfully manifested
TO his Excellency Mr. Letcber by order of his Ex-
cellency the President, and which he begs him to
accept as testimony OF his earnest and sincere
aesire 10 remove all motives aud occasions which
might influence to perturD the peace and araity
which be holds and desires 30 preserve with the
people and government Of the United States; in
furtheranco OF which be hopes that Sr. Letcfor
will r,ake known 10 all who may be intcrested-fds
authority being hereby given to him 10 give suot
publicity to this note he may judge bestreitera
ting to your Excellency the assurances of his re-
Fpectfu, and distinguished consideration.
(Signed) JOSH +. RAMIREZ.
Mr. RAMIREZ TO MR.. LETcEER.
ITransla4on.1
NATIONAL PALACE MEXICO,