Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-03
Orr relations will, Me-tseo.

Our ISe.ations with Mesico.
The fo!iowiug artie's frotn TIE Union,
il se.erence tooar relations with Mexico,
w:,l BE- redd with interest
We have deemed it prudent heretofore
to abstain from any discussion otour reia-
tons with Mexico, for the reason that We
knew that there were complicated and
delicate questions of difficulty between the
two governments, which could be best ar
ranged by wise negotiations. 1t has been
known for some time that these negotia-
tious had resulted in trerty which was
under consideration by our government
The terms Of the proposed treaty have be-
come public, and we feel authorized,
therefore, to alude to the subject in con-
nec,ion with the late circumstances, which
render more apparent than ever, the i'm
pc Itance OF an early and satisfactory ad-
jus.ment of our difficulties with Mexico.
From the, days Of its installation it has
has been the ardent desire of the present
administration 10 establish. permanently the
most friendly relations between the United
States ard Mexico.
1t found, in entering upon its duties,
several grave and complicated questions
une adjusted with that country. Cen Gads.
den, who was among the earliest Of its for
eign appointments, prosecuted 10 his pest
with unusual prompt.ude. Santa aHaa
received him with cordiality which clear
~ demonstrated that, as the chief Of Mex
ieo. H. ,s;.s = eiI disposed to let bY-gones
be by-gonts. and 10 depsft hinSelfthe
Y .
inientioned nei2bbor otthis there were
numerous unmistskab'e evidences; and
consequently, but a shot time elapsed un-
until Negotiations were commenced fer
settling definitely all existing difficulties
aIoFe than thai Of msge territory, we want
ed practicable and convenient and
railfoaa route. through territory be-
longing to ourselves. 10 the Pacific. This
Santa 4 aaa Consented 10 let us have. We
wanted the aiesiiia valley difficulty, which,
il .eit open, mig any moment involve US
N war, disposed Of. Ills Santa Anna
consented u arrange. We wanted 20 BE-
relieved lfo9 Tie obligations CT endless
duration. Which we were committed to by
the l1th Of the treaty Of peace. This San
II Anna was willing 10 yield. We want
Gu 9HtCDibibA " Cbt iitZtts iDl vikings
they had been subjected TO by Mexico
This Santa Anna did iiot refuse.
In all this we can see every thing bat a
hostile spirit 10 the United States and their
institutions. On tIe contrary, cheerful
ness is displayed 10 contribute 10 our
growth and prosperity, and to the rapid
development Of the resources OF the Amer
,ean contingent andur our auspices. We
behold the carrying out of the opinions
aud views in good faith to which Santa
Anna gave utterance when he returned
TO Vera Cruz to head the army of Mexico
III the war which then existed
With Mexico--it the treaty now before
the Senate shall be rattird-ouf intercourse
with the projected railroad from the GGlph
across her territory to tie Pacific, aud
ether intercomH'ihleatiens must soon be
on all extensive scale, alike profitable to
both countries. i is believed -indeed,
.;e learn, that assurances heve been given
to tina, end--thst at an early day the Meg
icsn tariff vii be modified as TO admit
III Isl OF the articles OF or product at tates
tat will greatly iuerea5e thsir ceasamp-
ton.
In view Of our threatened relations with
Spain, and tae possibility that we may be
Involved with England aud France. il is
Of parAmoun. importance that all pending
questions should be speedily arranged with
Mexico, aud we are much mistaken ii the
people of the Union do not warmly APP
psud the eff tts which the Executive has
made to hasten this event. 1t is the part
oil isdom, OF enlightened craftsmanship,
10 afford TO excuse Oh our part to Santa
Anna to permit any European power to
obtain io0thold within the hounds of
Mexico.
It is true. fiat for tn: cessious which
Santa Anna has stipulated to make 10 us,
we are, i. they are perfected, 10 pay a lib
e,al price. Ii there be a nation Oh earth
ta which we can afford TO be generous, it
i assuredly N xcc. Had the mines OF
California been discovered prGf TO the rat
iicaton of The treaty OF peace, II is not
likely that we should have hesilated to
give much larger anoaat as su ndem',i
heation for on right of ownership owl
that rich territory which how constitutes
one OF the bril-, htest s54rs III our federal
galaxy, and lbs opened the portals 10
destiny for II, which was never eaatem-
plated as lae Statesmen who ware upon
the stage no la!er Tina twva'y yeas age