The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-16


We also of the feelings of deadly hostility
tertained by Peschera, the dominant chief Of Sonora
steps viii be taken, both by the Navy and War Depart
ments to protect far possible such Of citizens
may be in Mexico may there prior TO the action
Of Congress on the suggestions Of the mes age ,,,
To the Hon SEcRErAY on THE NAVY.
OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
THE REASONS FOR CLOSING OUR LE0ATIoN-MR.
FoRsYTH's COURSE APrRoyED-THE SYSTEM OF
FORCED LOANS CoHDEMNED-NECEssTTY OF BRING
ING MEXICO TO AN ACCOUNT, ETC., ETC.
CAss TO FORSYTH
DEPARTMENT OF STATE !
WASHINGTON, June 23 1853,
SR- necessary TO write to you hastily today in Or
der to the mail which leaves at two o'clock
Your despatch no I'D in relation to the contribution
imposed upon foreigners in Mexico by the decree Of May
Is received here day two ago, but the want Of
time together with the pressure of other business, has
prevented from entering into full consideration
OF The subject referred to IN your communication rs y
desirable.
You right in bringing this matter to the attention
OF the Mexican government and in making representations
against subectng American citizens to this heavy
ment II is not tax within the just meaning of that word,
and does not come within the ordinary assessments Of
The actual condition OF Mexico, independent Of any other
consideration should have prevented this attempt TO raise
revenue for tempory and special purpose. from the
ct7eus Of other countries temporarily in Mexico That
republic is without any recognized government, exerne
authority the whole country The government OF
General Zulosga is restricted to but portion of IT, while
the rect 81 the country comprising possibly majority
OF the states, Is IN open opposition to this government,
and IS N arms against It, The government of the capital
extend protection out the territory occupied by
il, and Is unjust and unriendy TO other Powers TO
quire their citizens 10 bear not only their proportion
Of the regular but also of contributions assessed
the carry beigcrent operations II is
known that large amount OF property is detained
at Vera Cruz, Of which doubt considerable proper
ton belongs TO American citizens and is destined for
terror consumption in Mexico The principle OF this
trbuon would operate with great injustice in these
The government The capital demand upon
in
its jurisdiction but upon the W.T. amount Of his proper
~ wherever situated, and in the meantime each OF the
other local and cortendng governments may assume the
same power and thus subject foreigners 10
exactons You viii state TO the government Of General
Zuloaga these OF the United States and that the
President would consider the collection Of these
ments unjust TO our citizens
one Of your dispatches upon this subject no 10y is
missing and that circumstance, together with the Of
time fully 10 investigate the subject has prevented the
President from coming decision upon the question Of
the legal right the Mexican government levy this tax
upon citizens. II is probab shall be able to COM
muncate 10 you the views OF the President by the
steamer. From the nature OF the question ITSELF may
be deemed expeden 10 ask the opinion OF the Attorney
General and trust the missing despatch will be received
in for the final action Of the department before my
next communication 10
You VIII make known TO the Mexican government the
expectation Of the President, that this matter will be
further acted on til the question OF its bearing the
rights of the United States has been fully investigated
here.
The conduct Of the Mexican government in relation to
claims u American citizens for injuries done to their per-
and property has heretofore given Just Of com
1idinf 70 The 9orer Rent Of the United State; any
idenee VI been furnished by ne Mricdn government Of
disposition % sdtlfy the just demands arising out u these
injuries, and ~ many instances oatro9e committed IN the
most udylton mdnner.
stant 70 the Secretary Of the Navy and Of his answer by
which you VIII the which about to be
adopted IN regard 70 one Of these acts q injustice and
yolcnce-the seizure Of MIR. Jesus Ansa and his mpri-
sonment at Guaymas.
You will aequain, the Mexican government Of the de.
termination II this govcrnn ent " take all proper
10 release that For this purpose the steam
frgatc Saranac will visit Guaymas and II earnestly
hoped that the authority OF General Zuoaga
that place IL BE- will exercised by taking measures
Will Cbyiate the Of the Interference of Commo
dore Long II would be gratifying 70 the President Won
were enabled anticipate the object OF Commodore
Long visit by forwarding Quay the
favorable termination Of your efforts IN behalf Of Mr..
Ainsa before the arrival of the Saranac.
In respect 10 this general subject, you will give the
Mexican government distinctly TO understand, that II
faction made FOR those already committed, the United
states will not hesitate 70 ntcpose efficiently obtain
hat Justice for their citizens which Mexico ought TO
der, but which Is pertinaciously withheld
JoHs FoRsYrH, ESQ, &c, &C, &c
NH.
nrPARrME>T STATE !
WASHINGTON, July is, 1855.
slR-Snce my letter 10 you tie 23d ultimo, your
patch No. 70, which missing has been received and
also your further dispatches numbered IS aud 70 Your
No 20 Of the 26th umo by the hands Of special
rier Is this moment received No 81 Of the 1si instant
The delay which has taken place the acknowlei &c
mcIt u the FIRST two dispatches has been owing 10
change IN the mail arrangement, by which the present
the first opportunity there has been Of ating
with you since their receipt.
have had a full conversation with the Attorney Gene.
raj the subject Of the contribution scfsed upon Anne
rican citizens by the Mexican government And while
neither he myself considers II forced loan within
the Of the tenth article Of the treaty between Great
Britain and Mex the benefits Of which secured by
treaty 10 American citizens yet have nothing 70
tract my despatch upon this subject % change
the and unfrcnaly character q this imposition
The therein presented entirely concurred by
the Attorney General aud fully maintained THIS sys.
ton III cxtraorduary taxation H. which foreigner TEMPO
rary residing Mexico subject 'out Of AZ
bic proportion a. the protection afforded 10 them
ii your letter - june ~ advise The department
that i0r the reasons stated you about T. Inform the
Master II Foreign Aflirs that the diplomatic relations
between The legation 81 the United states aud the Mexican
government would b. SUSPENDED Until The pleasure 81 ths
gOvefrm ~ should " mac known a. you and IN yonr les
patch just received yOg announce that this determination
had been carried nc eject, and yon cncloss copy q
yo4f note t. the Minister n Foreign Relations, making
known him that tbs sus ems would take place from
tie day Of lie date.
The President sanctions the measure yoa have adopted
AMI vii ~; instruct you 70 the relations thus
Unltec states from that republic.
Your action uIun this OCCASION and the crcum zaDces
attending have IA the President consider thc cond
ton Of Mcxco, AID ne state 81 relations With that
country. B0,h are equally unsatisfactory
The government 81 tho capital has ucglected the lust
complaints of the Tinted states ami cylnccd dspoion
whatever r. redress ihe Injuries that have been commit
ted upou We icrsons aud property a our ctzcus Your
previous toIi won this subject have failed AMI ~ -
royr rgclsd Jrtn yyu iadieaf, lise erfesto,tn y
farorails chang til ~ rnif 1as,, 0toys yyHr opa
idRgtcgs, shaH gre 9ttag ,rtdeHcc II Their wH dnd
Teacsr g prots,t Nelr ciiis,ns.
immediate after tlr receipt ~ this dcpaish sou viii
communicate this dtc.s'on u the Msxican government
and request ~ tctcssay passports ior yourself and
Ncur suite. lcu Wi proceed 90 Vera Cruz, where an
armed sieger has len ordcre y rear and ava. your
arrival she VII convey yourself and your family ana
secretary 70 snch nicncni pofi IN The United states
you may Indicate.
The archives y tbe legation sou vii depost with tie
Consul ~ tie Iuit.t states nj Mexico Mr.. Black an8