The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-31
Mr.. Otway's Circular to British Resi-
dents.

Mxx,co, Sept /, 1852
Az the speech of Mr. Schneider in HE House Of Com
mons on the sh of July last, copy OF which have the
honor ~ enclose herewith, reference 70 the AFFAIRS
Mexico is considered by her Majestys Minister
highly personal and caiumnous, be has instructed
lay before his countymen resident the capital,
request them in his pass verde. upon the jus
in accordance, therefore, with Mr. Otway Instructions
beg you will do the favor Of communicating 10 me,
your earliest convenience either in the form of de-
caraton or in the manner you may deem most advisable
your opinions upon the subject matter OF Mr.. Schue
you are all aware under what circumstances asylum
given 10 the lady President in her Majesty's legation
and that her Saesys late government approved OF such
asylum having been accorded 70 Madame Mramon.
/ JOHN WAISHAM
I Her lGiiesty's Acting Consul
To TIE BHIITSli RrsmESTs IN Mexico.
REPLY 10 NE. oTwAY.
MEXICO Sept. 81 1850.
In reply to your circular Of the ist instant, expressing
the desire Of her Maestys Minister, l. c. otsay, Esq
that the British residents in this capital should give their
verdict speech delivered by Mr. Schneider,
sth Of July last in the House Of Commons, relative
ourages committed upon British subjects in Mexico,
have the honor compliance with the wishes Of his Ex
celency to state my views upon the subject for hs nor
nation and if N 20 doing should be more prolix than
might be considered desirable trust the necessity OF my
being somewhat explicit in giving my opnionfor the
purpose OF making myself distinctly understoodrnay
be esteemed sufficient apology for soliciting your indul
gence.
And FIRST with reference 10 the statement that NJ
otway stood at his balcony, accompanied by Madame
Mranon and manifested satisfaction at the occurrence
OF British subjects being marched by, prisoner
bound 10 say that have knowledge Of the circuni
stance. But with regard 10 what his Excelency has been
pbased TO deDomnate asylum afforded to that lady,
must beg 10 be permitted TO OBSERVE that there
persecution threat OF any injury being offered her
| BY any party that am aware OF, the term asylum
would seem 10 be missioner in the present instance;
and the lady meDsoned, being the wife Of one Of the mill
tary chieains Of faction who have made themselves
notorious by their disregard Of the rights Of British Subjects
ought scarcely be considered proper receive
very marked hospitality at her Majesty legation
least can say upon this point is that Mr. Otways pro
ceedngs In receiving and entertaining her for so many
days consecutvey, under those circumstances appre-
bend, was Of exceedingly questionable expcdency and
must, fear, be quito sufficient motive 10 js
ify any honorable gentleman OF the House OF Commons
in calling he attention OF her Majestys government 10
the subject with view to the correction of any abuse
which may be found 10 subss in her Maiestys Legation
in this country But am required to render my verdict
upon the speech and not upon detached parts thereof
and will therefore come to the main Qucstion-namely
Have outages been perperated stated by the honor
BILE member and If So has her Maestys Minister here
countrymenf unhappy upon the first count in the in
dictment there can be but verdict, when il
x public and notorious that BY instructions Of
the government the liberty Of British subjects has been
restrained without shadow Of cause that they have
been dramatically imprisoned without any accusation
being preferred against them. and subsequently reeased
to show the magnaDnity Of the government pardonng
offences never committed Ay, by the instructions OF the
shed without the semblance OF a tral-nhuman ont
RACES committed 10 satae despotc vengeance upon Eng
lish victims. And yon viii allow to say that, how
ever burning the indignation may be, which confess
rises in my bosom when reflect upon these alarming
atrocities, worthy the not very remote times of cannba
3 1
choy truth yet to be told, which brings me 70
the second point involved in the question and should
express myself In strong language, nevertheless desire
that may be understood 1 approach the subject
with grief and pain, and rather in sorrow than
In anger. will mention fact here worthy of note
namely that the British residents have always hailed the
arrival Of minister in this country with profound respect
and SYMPATHY, to whom they might look up for
counsel and protection and surely the Of Mr.. 0tway
FORMED no exception 10 the general rule In this Teg,cc
Dut unfortunately he aenated the kindly sentiments
which all entertained Tor him a. tina, perod nv The
inanerence he manifested for we'll being and the I'M.
natural affection he thought iii form for MEXICAN fac
Tvn, MO arc partruiary mimcai TO British subjects.
Ihat MI otway should have made these persons bls
bosom companions and In matters Of business nd
dressed CONFIDENTIAL notes the government in.
stead Of ohcia demands for justice In behalf Of hIs
country men, seems to be incomprehers,ble conduct
In her Haestys Minister; and unhappi,y the au.l,orie
In this city Immediately took advantage Of his lamanal
weakness ana ianced they might tample rights On.
der foot with mpuny and hence much Of the In
Jury and perhaps most Of the outra2es suhsnuen,v CON-
mitaed. Therefore fearful responsibility rests nnon ",
otway in connection with our suierngs and the deduc-
operated with tho Mexican government for the onpyos
OF thoec whom hs official position rendered as drsv
10 protect and console In the great acuon through which
we have been made 10 pass trust, therefore he Will,
pardon my presumption IN suggesting TINT IL
might be well for him 10 refresh his memory
by looking over chapter vi w: OF Black
may be found upon che subject Of trcaeona point which
her Majesys government may wish discuss with him
on bis arrival In England and 1t s desirable that cone-
tuiiona Judgment should be given upon his somewhat
anomalous proceedings.
have not conceived necessary 10 enter into the de-
tails OF several CAGES Of outrage the particulars Of the
course parsued by Mr. Otway In relation thereto which
might ne adduced In support Of tho conclusion 10 which
am ifresSuby lmpeedthat he has given irrefragable
proof OF utter incap0cy for the responsible office be
no,ds and, erhaps equal evidence Of want Of fidelity
W h'r Maeety government his Exccency already
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