The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-25
Our Relations With Mexico.

any discussion oil our relations win MEXICO, LOT Tue
reason that knew that there complicated and
delicate questions of difficulty between the two govern
ents, which could be best arranged by wise negotiations
II has been made known for time that these nego
atoms had resulted in treaty which under consd
Grafton by government. The terms OF the proposed
treaty have become public and feel authorized there
FORE 10 aude TO the subject in coanexion with the late
circumstances. which render apparent than the
importance Of early and satisfactory adjustment Of all
our difficulties with Mexico.
From the day OF its installation ii has been the ardent
desire OF the present administration establish psrma
nen,ly the most friendly relations between the United
States and Mexico II found in entering upon its duties,
several grave and complicated questions unadused with
that country Gen. Gadsden. who among the earliest
of its foreign appointments, proceeded 10 his pos. with
unusual promptude. Santa Anna received him with
cordially which clearly demonstrated that the chief
of Mexico he well disposed 10 "et bygones be by
gones" and to depor himself henceforth towards
became an orderly, welntentoRed neIghbor OF this
there unmisakable evidences; and,
sequently, but short time elapsed until negotiations
commenced for settling de6nvely all existing difficult
ties More than that OF territory wanted prac-
tcabe and convenient railroad route, through territory be-
longing to ourselves 10 the Pacific. This Santa Anna
consented let us have We wanted the Meslla- val
ley difficulty. which if left open might any in
volve in war, disposed of. This Santa Anna
scented TO arrange We wanted 70 be relieved from the
obligations, OF endless duration, which commit.
ted to by the 18th article OF the treaty Of peace This
Santa Anna willing TO yield. We wanted indem-
nifty citizens for wrongs they had been subjected
10 by Mexico. This Santa Anna did not refuse.
In all this we everything but hostile spirit
the United States and their institutions On the con.
tray, cheerfuiness is displayed to contribute
growth and prosperity and to the rapid development of
the resources OF the American continent under
pces We behold the carrying out OF the opinions and
views in good faith TO which Santa Anna gave uterance
when be returned 10 Vera Cruz TO head the army of
Mexico in the which then existed. 10 his proca-
nation of August 10, ls46 among other things be said
" Meanwhile, pews reached of revolution Projected
by General Psfedes which revived my hopes for though
be had been the determined enemy Of representative
popular government supposed that ne had altered his
opinions and honoed him far believe him ucapa
BILE OF advancing schemes for European nieye nion the
interior administration OF the republic He succeeded
and his manifesto, declaring his adhesion To the plan pro-
posed by the troops quatered San Louis Potos in
creased pneAsiness; because clearly in IL dta-
tribe toe ndeucc of the nation rather
the patriotic address Of Mexican general seeking in good
faith remedy the evils Of the county His pererse de-
sgus ~oe fine, fully revealed, well by his summons
tor he asenbngc Of Congres) Of the 2th Of last Jan
usy, issued in consequences OF bis revolution by the
wspspet showing the tendency Of his administration
the establishment Of monarchy under foreign prince
in the republic" .
e Should any attempts be made, indicated TO carry
these mad plans into effect,
ms srLEscsD, BUT VOICE WOULD THROUGH
our ms CONTINENT. The hemisphere would be then
yed against the other and for The disasters which
would upon the who should thus attempt
interfere with the internal administration of other ma
lions, he alone would be responsible"
Fascinated by the example ofa nation ysa century
old and which, under ito government has attained a
of prosperity and advantages enjoyed by
the Old World, Notwithstanding their antiquity and The
slow progress OF their political systems, republic
pirts ooly the management OF its own affairs either
by ITSELF through repressn Htves in whom II has conf
dence order develop the Of power ADD
wealth In its bosom"
Thi. is orthodox American doctrine, and may be read
10 advantage by the Aberdeen and Louis Napoleon min
.ries if they seriously mediate an interference in the
affairs OF this hemisphere Our system of government is
that Of commonwealth Of nations, and will practically
realize with reference 10 this continent later,
solons notion that the best government the
meni where the injury offered to is resented an
injury offered to all With Mexico--if the treaty now
be fore the Senate shall be ranhs6our intercourse with
the projected railroad from the Gulf her territory
10 the racine, hhei eopn
be on an extended scale alike profitable TO both coun
tries Ii i. beev edindeed, learn, that assurances
have been given that end--thai a, early day the
Mexican tariff will be 80 modified admit Of the
articles Of our product that will greatly increase
their consumption.
IN view of our thr,s' ened relations with Spain, and
the possibility thai may be involved with England
and France. 1t ia Of paramount importance that all pend
ing questions should be speedily arranged with Mexico,
and much mistaken il the people OF The Union do
not warmly applaud the efforts which the Executive has
made to hasten this event lis the part OF wisdom, oil
enlightened craftsmanship, to afford no excuse on our
part to Santa Anna to permit any European power TO OBJ
tain oo;hold within the bounds OF Mexico.
IL true that for the concessions which Santa Anna
has stipulated TO make us, are. IL they are perfect
ed. to pay liberal price II there be nation on earth
to which afford to be generous, it is a.suredly
Mexico Had the mines of California been discovered
prior TO the ratification OF the treaty OF peace il not
likely that should have be.its,ed 10 give much
larger amount naturalization for our rgh, OF
o nersbp tina, rich territory which now constitute.
one Of the brightest in federal galaxy and has
opc ned The portals destiny for which never
contemplated BY the statesmen who upon the stage
no later than twenty years ago.