The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-15


The ex-Minister of the United States. Thomas Fl.
Nelson made his retiring farewell address to the
Executive of the nation, President Lerdo at noon
;o-day, and was duly replied to. Hon. John W.
Foster, Mr. Nelson's successor, presented his Gre
ientials With q suitable address, and was also re-
,ponded to by President Lerdo de Tejada.
TIE AMERICAN ADDRESSES.
The following are the addresses pronounced upon
he occasion. with translation o! tho replies OF
President Lerdo:-
HON. THOMAS II. NELSON TO THE MEXICAN ExECU-
SENIOR PRssIDxNr-I have to fulnl my last Official
obligation as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
OF the United States Of America
tae o. e Of e P prss
dent Of the United States announcing that
he had accedsd to my desire to return to
sent to Your Excellency the assurances Of the
wish Of my to ou CON
as also his desire to secure for the people OF both
republics the continuation OF the benefits which
have resulted from such relations. On the 0cca-
sion OF my ofcial recession four years since, had
the honor to assure the predecessor OF Your Elk
% an esss oa a
ways to unite sister republics SO similar In origin
and institutions, and that the government OF the
should not in itself be most irresistlbly recon.
mended to the most clear perception OF right aud
As NJ sas sSa a HaSf
complied with during period OF service greater
than that which has happened to any Of my prede-
!saoslS" s welt rfi3ss aloi sSS
to epleav6f to remove every cause
ished character; to remove false Impressions anu
to place our government and our people In their
true attitude, which Is more elevated than that OF
q mere conventional or commercial amity, frater-
nal not alone In Its diplomatic sense, and COM
pletely American in the broad liberal and CONT
mental signacation Of the word. trust sincerely
that such efforts have been crowned with good re-
suits, at least TO certain extent ana That the re-
lations between our respective governments and
people Will be always aS cordial and friendly as
they should be between neighboring and sister
Republics. My most vehement desire is that each
ana advantages which are always the result OF
reciprocity and OF mutual good disposition, SYM
And now, Mr. President 1t only remains for me
TO give to Your Exceency and all the members o (
your government my sincere thanks for the In
memory OF which will remain with me to the latest
moments OF my life. My most vehement prayer Is
that Mexico may continue to make rapid progress
It's wise political institutions. to- the end that it
may verify and maintain within Its own autonomy
tine elevated position to which 1t Is entitled
among the family OF nations
PRESIDENT LERDo
replied as follows:-
Mr.. MINSTREL receive, with true feelings the
letter In which His Exceency the President of
a ss a. sss S Sf assso
6 for four years the assurances which,
e & my have SSs se
In fact, constantly sustained, for you have not
only succeeded in preserving the friendly relations
which happily existed between Mexico and the
United States, but you have been careful to make
them more close by the moderation and goodwill
with which you have directed the various matters
WnlCn nave occupied your attention.
BY procuring the removal Of all cause OF CON-
ana ,s mp have placed the
only Spomatc' but Of and noble aspirations aH
harmony between two people united by the SIM
iarity OF their institutions, from which both may
elements OF material wealth and The constant prog
reSs OF civilization.
The benevolent expression of gratitude which
you manifest to the government Of Mexico Is re-
sponded to thereby, and will always keep in men,
ory your grateful mementO, and that your last
prayers have been for the prosperity Of the Next
lions.
HON. JOHN FOSTER.
Here this gentleman placed In the hands OF the
Aexican Minister Of Foreign Relations the letter
which accredited him as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary OF the United States OF
America, addressing President Lerdo as follows:-
SENIOR PREsIDENT-I have the honor to present
20 you my credentials as Envoy Extraordi
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary Of the
Of the United States aea Of Msxlco
ioing 80 1t becomes my pleasing duty to assure Your
xcellency OF the earnest desire OF the President OF
The United States that the most peaceful and cor.
1ial relations may continue to be maintained
between the two republics. trust the govern
past twelve Years, given snflicient evidence Of
heir sympathy with the present liberal and con-
government OF Mexico as to render 1t
for me at this time to give any re-
1ewed assurances OF their desire for the stability
aud prosperity OF Your Excellency's administra-
ion. They regard the principles for which the two
republics contended in the bloody conflicts nom
which they so triumphantly emerged as akin. 1t
was the contest OF modern intelligence and
equality against ancient injustice and intolerance,
which ages OF law ana superstition could not rem
Ter sacred, and which the spirit OF republican JUS
As an evidence, therefore, OF the complete tri-
lmph OF the principles OF liberal constitutional
and the laws OF reform, the people OF
he United states Will hail with pleasure the recent
'f1clal announcement OF Your Excellency, that
mere does not exist throughout the length and
readth OF the nation a single armed band in hos
ility to law and authority, and that the entire
'epublic Is enjoying the benefits OF peace. l con-
ratulate myself that can enter upon my official
utieS near the government OF Mexico in q time
! peace and stability, and entertain the hope
hat my mission may result In the promotion OF
lcrease OF our commercial relations and the dis
ppearance OF whatever Of prejudice and suspicion
hay have existed IN the past.
THE PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
eplied as follows:-
Mr. MINSTREL receive with much satisfaction
he credentials you present as Envoy Extraordt-
airy and Minister Penipotentiary Of the United
tates OF America and the expression Of the sincere
esres which animate your government that the
most pacific and cordial relations may be preserved
etweeu Mexico aud the United States OF America.
he sympathies which the United states OF America
ave for q long time manifested for the constitu-
ional government or Mexico assure us OF the
ruth!ulness OF It's desires for the stability and pros
,erlty OF the present administration. The SIM
larity OF the principles which both republics
ained in their bloody struggle. and in which both
In truth constitute fraternal link. for
The cause which was defended was the cause Of
ustice against abuses OF liberty against tyranny,
of modern civilization against old prejudices aud
81 truth against fruitful OF all kinds OF evils
The consolidation OF liberal institutions and OF
tie laws OF reform Will be secure under the aus.
pces OF the peace which to-day Is enjoyed through
out the Republic. thank you Mr.. Minister, FOR
I9Hr SINCERE desires, and trust that your mission
will contribute very eGectually not only to main
tam the good relations between Mexico and the
nited states OF America, but to tighten them day
by day. in order that both nations may march on
ward without obstacle or prejudice, and without