New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-27


Mexico ia prohibited the only article which she needed aud
the only one she had purchased ID this country.
As am considering the question anaeI the point Of view
Of the right only and understand that the United states
are neutrss In the war between Mexico and France refrain
from entering into other considerations which would present
the conduct ~ the United States In light s more unfsvor
able The gravity Of the present case. which Affects
directly the rights and interests OF Mexico canes me TO be-
ieve that so soon as my Government shall be Informed Of
what has occurred In this respect win send me precise In
structions by which 70 abide. -
Then shall again have the honor to communicate with you
upon this same affair For the present have only taken the
liberty lay before you the considerations which precede
because do not desire that my silence be taken H1ea
ton OF acquecence in the determination Contained your
avail myself Of hs opportunity to renew to you, Sir the
assurances Of my very distinguished consideration
Hon. WILLIAM A. SEWARD, &c, kc.. &c.
Mr.. Separd TO Mr.. Romero.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON. Dec. IS 1862.
has the acknowledg the reception the which
addressed to him by his Excelency Mr. NJ. Romero.
December inst. in which Mr. Romero his objections
the decision OF this Government which permits the clearance
from New carrying carcoes OF certain
and other merchandise purchased and designed Mr. Ro
says for the OF the French forces Mexico Mr.
Romero that this decision msnifess Partially ON
the,p part of this Government toward France.
The undersigned has the honoc inform Mr. Romero tina.
the trade Of the United States IL regulated BY treaties and
laws which are equal regard France to Mexico and
to all other nations without any exception. whether they
mutually III peace. or engaged in war; that whatever meI'
subjects OF the French Government s equally allowed to
be cleared for the citizens for the Government Of Mexico
and for all other nations
Of said 10 be designed for the Of the Mexican
Government denied in ito with France while clear
Of designed for the of the French Govern
ment in tho same war are allowed
Mr. Romero is respectfully Informed that prohibition Of the
Shipment Of in the referred TO- general pro-
hbon including all other nation. as well ss Mexico ON the
ground ofthe military neeese- OF the United stacs which,
that firearms OF any kind shall be sent out Of the
country as merchandise
all arms and secondly that they might foil into tho
hands the nsugensneitheI the French who ~
with Mexico nor any other nation which Is peace with
tho LATED States no matter what s condi. on OF its 81
uaton could DO allowed to expor. Of any sort
from this country. Mr.. Romero implies. probably with
truth that wagons are as necessary ana VIII be az useful to the
French IS firearms would be to the Mexicans
Rut the perineucy of the argument Is not apparent n-o
much al the shipment Of arms is denied Mexico the
ground OF them her part heli ,crcnt but
tho stound OF The military situation Of the ned states
and the other hand tie wagons are allowed to be shipped
not tie ground that France wants them as helligennt
but the ground that the military situation Of the United
Staees does demand On inhibition
The Republic Mexico enjoys he sincere c-dshp and
good wi Of the United states aud they lament the hch
party TO the aud since II has unhappy
red they ac in regard oay on the principles which
have s governed their conduit Ia similar cases The
trade Of the United States according to t.e principles T.
left TO both nations just az If they at peace with
each other and no restrictions are imposed upon It 20 the IA
vor o prejudice OF either nation @te
The argument Of the Secretary Of the Trcasary which
been already submitted TO Mr.. Romero renders II
to say eucdsc tbs titled aud ona policy
the country Is net easy ~ how that pol could
be chsn.ed 30 conform the view Of Nj Romero
without destroying all neutral commerce what yer II
Mexico shah pTecribr to what iuerhandse tlall
sell 10 French subjects because may ruployed IN mir
low ed to dictate wh.. merchandise shall allow
shipped 10 Mexico. because /. might he oeseFe4iy Iscd
livery other nation which Is At would have similar
right and every other ccm Tca nsoH weud be bound TO
Ics 2ect much the United States CONNIE IN tia,
case instead Of being free or independent would ,}' only
The underlined in thus expressing 10 Mr Romero tie
views OF ths Government upou tie queiOn which air. No
nero submitted doe not =, al 'e'c 30 conclude him
rom tie further of the subject which he prom
make ser lie shall have received the instructions upon
he sob,ee, rom h. GGys'nmsa o., 80.
WILLIAM NJ SEWARD
iIr. Romcro 10 Mr.. Scrari.
lTIan.a,ion
MrTicAs In, ,1ioS ~ rff US1En
STATES or aNEsicA W Warrington.
The sn5er.ierol. CHARGE d',ar. ofthe United MeIissu
states hss had the receive the viii ;h~ Hon
N lis,1 H. Sewird Sccrtay OF States of America
peaed 6ndies TO Lin on tie l'ih 4 thr present month
~ reply 70 the communication Of ta under. Of tie 10Th
infant ia which lo sstcd the hc oau'sl him -
consider partial Of France tie eond.ei followed -
Inc Ieut OF the United states permitting tie enif
r-s Of the french army purchase aud export from the
porte this country Whatever at amy requires 70 cars out
Inc t.rv operations s-lu Mexico lu wh IL j. engaged
while the tuc me same privilege at becH ss'd 10
In Ls noe ri.ffcd % the honorable Secretary o state
plea to inform the uud-T,.nod That tie hde OF tle
p,.d st.tes i regulated by treaties and laws which axe
10 inc. aud ieIco and 70 al oth,r na,ions
" thont any exception whetrT cy mutually al peace
or ongHrcdi in war' The r-d not uasv-re Dist
the Uied states nave tie oh.4t9up ToglAs uef tade
with friendly nations. oy the niuacHs L. Viii they have
hcund tIetusclyss IN the treaties which bud
l,e,e naiiansi md lie F-cuciy "ad thcs' consdcra'
tions pom when he vIole HI noe o! tie 10Th
instant and IN he caly proposed 90 himself 10 exact from
tie Government Of The United States i4e ilil n"nt OF
tic treaty ofle IN ofAph 1884, At esent h force between
both Powers. Tie ob alton imposed BY ai treaty uQon
undersigned that he dd not deem ncct'ify 20 remind we
honorable Secretary Of State ~ the article ~ watch 10 D. cote
tsucd On, inaimuc a. 10 a. Informed it the ede o. ine
United gliatcd by Treaties b. deems j. s duty
20 precise upon aios the I.men oi The tupuls
lions 81 these treaties
Ar ire 18Th of the treaty Of the 5th OF April yues that
II fa be lawful for the citizens Of the United states O.
Ta aud Of he United Mexican States. respectively 10
with their vessel. with all manner Of security aud liberty
no distinr.io on beii made who owners the
ehanj3 sdcn thereon from lny port 10 the 81 those
Sta e, Of An,riea or with tr Uhed siexiaun states
IL shall likewise be- lawful for tho sfoesad citizens,
,ctiv,lv IN al win their yesscs md merchandise before
ioc and trade wi the liberty aud security
the places port and hsvon' Of those who enemies
Of both either parJ without opposition o disturbance
whatever not only directly from the places Of :lt enemy
before mentioned to neutral places but ao from place
ling TO enemy 10 another place belonging to an
enemy. whether they be under Tho direction Of the
government 81 under seYeraL'
20 ample libery ef trading i found shortly ufter wisely
-iicted IN a,cle l5 which Gays: This liberty o.
and navigation shall extend o. e kinds Of merchandise
excepting those only wh.cn axe d,insuhed by the sme Of
II then appear that the articles pnrciei IN the United
state. by the emi'gres OF ine French amy. and carried to
Vera Cruz vessels tie United States Of the character
Of those called cOnraDand q il IL indubabs that tho
and navigation Of such articles full
ably to the spui.Ions the treaty win binds tie United
state 70 Mey.c1.
The article. referred 70 have consisted principally Of nule
md wagons and TO these the udsed exclusively referred
IN hs last upon the subject The sid 18Th article o The
treaty OF the 9Th Of April enumeatcs ths articles prohibited
which Compounded under tue q4lcation oil contra
band Of aud in th" thd secton cAprcssly
hoysct r eir furniture and the fourth terminates by Say
ing tr any c'bsg g'efs manufactured, prepared, and
formed ex pressly tc E-r1n war 10y sos OF END"
The undcrsiguod - IL altogether unnecessary 20 mnke
auy effort slio-s 20 mules well the wagons which
form the ,Ssa cIsti0n, without which Toe mafy
s'Ons ifrftcbl Included among the ARTICLES
nCa he tIs y onuncrtes OF the character
- war
From what has BEEN manifested aprear. 'ha, Mexico has
4 ought Of pre- ending - the United States what