The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-11-04

Vera Cruz 10 the ga uluo and from the city Of Mexico
to the 9Th.
Mr.. Gadsden, the American minister, had waited on
President Alvarez Cueraayaca aud congratulated him
upon bis election and recognised bis government The other
foreign ministers had recognised the new government
Il umored at Vera Cruz that Gen Alvarez intended 10
resign the Office Of President and another reached
there that be had resigned and that General Comonort
had been chosen his successor. General Nidauri had
aequesced ia the Of the government and IL
supposed that there would be little tranquility
Haro Tamiz also peace with the admins
ration
General yidauri has sent communication TO the capital
informing General Alvarez Of the invasion of Mexico by
Captain Calahans rangers He that he had
given orders 70 suspend all civil bros and marched the
best portion Of his troops TO the support the governor Of
Coahui 10 enable him to drive the American adventures
who had dared TO invade the soil of Mexico back the
Rio Grande lie states that he is determined If necessary
to move his whole army against them and go him
self TO combat them with the flower of his troops
toned at San Luis Potos where he now is Gen Comon-
fort who has been appointed commander-inchef Of the
army as well as Secretary of War; has ordered troops to
the frontier TO assist Gen Ydau expe the invaders from
Mexican territory aud maintain the honor Of the country
We obtain from the New Orleans "Deta' and from the
"Picyune the following particulars relative to the recog-
milton Of the government by the foreign ministers in
Mexico:
Gen Alvarez having been elected President the dipo-
matte body duly notified of the act on the 9Th inst
The President and cabinet being at Cuernayaca the differ
ent foreign ministers did not proceed recognise
him. for the reason as alleged that the seat of govern
ment being at Mexico the President and his council might
be expected to proceed hiiher Immediately 1t is nsinua
ted however that there Their reason the exist
OF some little hesitation the propriety Of their
doing At all events they did proceed Cuerna-
Eaca till the l6th Gen Gadsden had been invited
tend conference on the subject His reply to the fol-
lowing effect
:" Gen. 0adsdens respectful compliments to the senior
member OF the diplomatic body He deeply regrets the
propre,y OF absenng himself from conference which
Senior Del Barro invites for this day. While the minister
OF the United States has recognised The fitness
ordinary occasions of the ENJOYS and ministers foreign
governments eonierrng or comparing notes inierna
uonal law which may effect their relations with the gov
eminent TO which they accredited the government OF
the United States has been satisfied with these deo
eraons for the purpose Of producing combined harmony
OF action in casesin which the ministers may differ
ent views and be obliged to act opposing elements The
United States have been cautious TO avoid any alliances
which might commit them TO policy adv to that
which they have defined in all their relations with other
natlonaes, and their minister feels constrained there
fore TO abstain from any Diplomatic alliances which might
embarrass bis government principles of action which il
has prescribed To lis representatives abroad
Mr. Gadsden left the city of Mexico on the llh ultimo
and on the l2ih, independently to the joint diplomatic
corps presented his recognition Gen Alvarez at pub
lie audience. The following is translation Of Mr.. Gads-
den's address the occasion:
GENERAL PRESIDENT: II is with high satisfaction
that envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentary
from the United States recognise the revival--which had
sunbered for awheof the segovernmeni of Mexico in
the person OF your exceency. To you, General, in the
Of southern sovereign State whose soil had been
crinsOned by coward daggers in the blood of her immo
ated Guerrero, is due the honor of FIRST Sounding The
alarm when central usupaton threatened to reSuhugate
the Mexican States in the rude absoutsn tyranniea
power; and in behalf of the federation this legation has
the responsibility represent il feels sensiby the gralih
cation OF ieItatng you this high claim hitch has
with much unaDmity been accorded in the public ins
ation OF the aued Mexican States 10 the highest fune
tonary known TO their eousution-u and I'M
desired but most signaly msed on the part OF your
celency This most distinguished confidence, reposed by
the representatives OF FREQ and independent soveregntie
is the highest cla deserved confidence from the
United States that the spirit with which you have
SO happily hsrmonI5ed the conflicting aud exciting po-
cal elements in Mexico viii neglect the rcconciiia
ton OF those which have arisen from like with
fr endly disposed neighborng republic
The composition OF all seligovernmen where the
ereeny q IN the naliop and not in the individual and the
elected administrators Of the higher law, the agents and
the tspois OF the public viii awaken those
sympathies which, iranqnizng country at home /
strengthen the bonds between considerations OF
States IN The degree and the kindred an
lies which bind the States of each in equality and atern
~ 10 a common centre.
In behalf therefore of the federation Of the United
States Of America its envoy and minister ecites the
united Mexican States il their reunion in Cover OF
their choice and under President of their selec
ton In renewing therefore relations with the legitimate
sovereignty of Mexico which had unhapply been disturb
ed by the supposed sympathy Of my country for it, the
United States OF America now regrets the republic Of
Mexico in spirit OF anity, justice, and peace
Gen Alvarez replied the above address of the Ame
minister AS follows
Il is truly gratifying to hear from the mouth of
your exeelency the sincere manifestation that you min
lister penpotentiary OF the United Sates have just made
in recognising in my te gsrate OF free
pie wbo by virtue of their sovereignty have regained
rights inherent to the principles of liberty, that uniortu
nateiy had been interrupted by the confusion in which the
nation found itself from the usurpatons of political power
by tyrannical and despotic rulers.
equally gratifying TO me to receive the Fluctuations
of eAcelency in regard to tue confidence which the
representatives Of The nation have reposed in by ee
waiting the highest position in the republics dis
tnctun assure you have neither solicited desired
but which have accepted because deny nothing TO
country 10 which have consecrated my whole life, Thus
following in the footsteps Of the great patriots who like
Guerrero have left 10 us all that sPprocable glorious
in the name of Mexico.
The sympathes which The United States express through
yon who ably represent that country for the govern
ment of Mexico reflect the greatest credit free people
and hope that the administration which the Mexican
people have chosen for themselves after having sustained
their valor their sacred rights will bring action those
powerful elements with which count in order that in
fuare she may occupy that position which she is ent
lied and take her proper place among the free sovereign
and independent nations of the earth
P" well aware your excellency Of the necessity
Of friendly relations between the two republics in order to
secure the greatest henehs Of peace and believe also
that all nations who adopt in their consutiye form Of
unite together against the professions of absousm and
draw more closely the tie of common fraternity con-
nexon ardenty desired by he friends and strongly
combatted by the enemies Of freedom
As exceiency desires, the existing relations be-
tween the United States and Mexico shall not be inter