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ievssojner forbid be inserted six months and charged accord-i;ef taat Tjntea States will require that Texas shall
inoyp-rsonal advertisements will be inserted upon any terms Jaj"e awtnin these burthens ; and especially .in the event
olfcoiU be given wny transientadverti.ei.underanylof a renewal of the war by Mexico that this Repnbhc-
circumstances. ... fcfwill be expected to bear exclusively its burthen; since in
The aboveterms are rated in specie or & equivdiem m i-M reality such a war would be hastened and occasioned by
tgemcrgency arise rend ring it necessary the undersignedgof the world. Did it stand alone unconnected with the
ris uisv auiuunzeu 10 suy ni u ioicu consisting oi mreesiaw oi tne United States on the subject of annexation it
thousand men placed upon the border adjacent to Texas jjcould not but excite the apprehension of all who respect
bwill be prepared to act without a moment's delay withitigihe equal degree to the sovereignty of the Federal Union
.he territory -of Texas as circumstances may require solif Texas chooses to become a part'of it. What then can
ghs best to repel invasion. gbe the. motive for such an offer with the penalty if it be
g The President ofthe United States feels in all theiigUjected of war denounced upon both the United States'
Itorce trie obligations wnicli enjoin upon nim a3 a sacreciand Texas when the very offer admits the inability of
umpires.
Done at Washington (on the Brazos) the
29th March 1845.
AS HBEL SMITH
Secretary of State. (L. S.)
Translation
m ine undersigned fcnvov .Extraorriinarv nnd Minister
teni7Prmn Inn innnvatinn natoiriJif cnhiantp ihr v.mi.fri f5.1 ...... U l -A T'l' f..- . .- .L. 1 . -l?r- . . - . " h?-. . '. J - J .-
aooveraieswiu Demauesojg . - - j -j - r tr mUU iUt .tI1.. W1 ii"Ki -"- " """ "'i.ggMextco to eniorce sucn a penalty upon Texas aionp i aiienipotentiary or His Majesty the j.mr of the French.
aol lois Republic to very onerous expenses the bimhen-of Sthe conditions which have been submitted for her admis-SWas it that Texas about to form and enre. hnr dPtPr- iand iMmter PPni-nntpnt:rof Hor Rrn;B iur
the quarter can do so onwhu-h operates with far greater severity in consequewe ftsion into the Union in accordant with a solemn resolu &nination unon the nronosals submitted lv the United iccrtifv that the nhnvn mnrcu unAV
us wmi ine pmiieae oigi0f lne non-Davment of the sums due to this Government ration of Conm-ess An fiss.mlt unnn her inst rights fnr ilnc. c t- j...;;r ;nn .irj i tt: .....;t. in.i;n t.nn(. ..j'.:.l lm -nn- . r- ?. .
r quarter b-ao: o sqnarcAHfrnm . T7 .- CtoM .. ... . ... fS -jJ i T " "! " " . "j.7m : ' " lul" ul "" UU"MU u - u..u. uu.uu .uucu uu . -P'ku 10 mem oy ir. .ciliot a. a. m.
phantnT A pnHi xnpc r ?"" '"c uitcu uimu iui liujimuuoiuS m luciasiui JCUUJsU UI1U UUUer SUCU CirCUmSlUIlCES. Will U8 an USSaU il(hi Pfl In rxiPfl thpm rnffl nn nnnro hpnonn n pnnlmnoH Hti Ihnroro ri' Airoeln Tnv
a?.or states paper.
the arts and aimed at the interests no less of the U States
than Texas.
I To this subject the undersigned has by the direction
of the President solicited the attention of the Hon Mr.
D. and has been authoriztd by him to say that in case of
EBEN'R ALLEN.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Mr. Allen to 3Ir. D onelsnn
Department of State.
The undersized Attorney General of the Republic ofglhe anticipated emergency the passage of United States
Texa8-chargea?l interim with the direction of the Defltroops through the 1 ex.an territory to its western fron-
? kxlmsh&hoiwr acknowledge the re-ier; u-iH hwelcoped and facilitated by the constituted.
SJSToTTffteddr&efto Him under dateToTtbe 3Hlontieople ofjhis country
ultimo by the Hon. Mr. Donelson Charge d'Affiires of TheunprdTrenews to Mr. Don.lson the assurnn-
tho Uniiod States &c &w.. transmitting the Joint Resoln-gces of his distinguishrcVconsideralion and regard and re-
; ..! o.nt hv thf Cnnress of the United Statesniains his most obedient servant
i .? .:.. t rPr. in tlin T?ir1fml TTntnn '
relating to tne annesatmu ui x cach iu uio j. -.. w.w..
j :r Zr.rr tU. rm t7rn m pn t that his Excellency the!
t :j. r?ia TTnJiprl SmtPc has selected the rrf andi M- Donelson to Mr. Allen
j .Mnncnrtho T?fsnl!iimns ns the basis ofnetion vetel New Orleans
. uu n Jip ctihipr.i leaving out of viewG? May 24th 1845
the remaining or third section. The undersigned Charge d' Affaires of the United
The President of this Republic has read with deep in gStates has had the honor to receive the note of the Hon.
terest the proposition contained in Mr. Donelson's cora-Mr. Allen Attorney General of the Republic of Texas
munication the reasons which induced the President onarged ad interim with the direction of the Department
the United States tp seJect the proffered basis and the Iu gof 'State dated the 19th inst in which he states the con-
cid exnlication oftrie views dispositions and intentions 0ideraions npon which he ; thinks proper that Texas : should
therovernment and people of that Union respecting thiWeceive the protection of the United States should Mexico
Reoublicand the rights and interests of her xitizens andgcarry into effect her hostile declarations in consequence
ffovernment connected with the terms of that basis and thegof the acceptance by Texas of the proposals submitted by
new and interesting relations proposed to be. eventuallygthe United States for her admission as one of the states of
consummated thereby as presented in the note referred to jrfthe t Union. ........
and notwithstanding the great physical prostration occaL In reply to this note of the Hon Mr. Allen a copy of
sioned by a severe attack of illness which hasconflned iheShich has been forwarded to the Department of State at
President for the last ten days to abed of sickness he has Washington City the undersigned takes pleasure in sta-
elvn to the contents of Mr. Donelson's note the consider gting that he has notadouDt the requisite instructions-
ation dueao their great importance viewed in connection jwill be immediately issued by the President of the Unu
with their probable influence upon the future destiny olgted States for securing to the western frontier of Texas
this nation Wu Protection against any invasion that may be thrcaten-
The intimate acquaintance of Mr. Donelson with theged or attempted by Mexico under the circumstances sta-
institutions and organic law of this Republic renders it un gted. There is already a considerable force concentrated
necessary for the undersigned to make known to him thatgon the portion of the frontier of the United States adja-
the Pres'ideut is not clothed with the power either of ae gcent to the territory of Texas and also an increase of the-
ceptin" or rejecting the terms of the proposition present-gnaval force in the Gulf of Mexico. In the event of the
ed by the note referred to- Under such circumstances herenewal of the war against Texas on account of her de-
13 impelled by a sense of the high duties of his station atitermination to become a member of the Federal Union
so important a juncture to call to his aid the assembledithis force can be reidily brought to act in defence of Tex-
Tspresentativcs of the people and to avail himself of thegas and the undersigned doubts not it will be so ordered
"benefits of their counsel and deliberations touching thegtoact if the exigency arises so reasonably anticipated by
important matters communicated by Mr. D to whom thefcithe Hon. Mr. Allen. ' .
undersigned has the honor of announcing under the in The undersigned admits the justice of the remarks
structions of his Excellency that he has determined at anmade by the Hon. Mr. Allen in relation to the extraor-
early day to convene the Congress of the Republic whengtflinary expenses thrown upon Texas oy the steps neces-
.he will lay before that honorable assembly for its conside gsary to execute the provisions of the joint Resolution of
ration and action the note of the Horn Mr. Donelson andgthe United States. Under nearly similar circumstances
"the Joint .Resolution therewith transmitted. gthe United States have borne the expenses incurred by
Jn communicating whichj the undersigned avails bim-gtheir territorial governments and it may be confidently
self of the occasion to renew to Mr. Donelson the assur-ganticipated that the same liberality will be extended to .
ance of the high regard with which he has the honor to Texas. ...
and the revenue district on Red River which were re-
icommended for payment by the President to the last Con-
Ifgress of the United States the undersigned doubts not
jthal the most ample provision will be made by the next
Congress. The Hon. Mr. Allen is aware of the cir-
cumstances which often prevent action on claims even
Thfi nndersio-ned. Charge d'Affaires of the U. Statesjawhen they are favorably-reported upon by appropriate
"has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the note ad-wcommittees in time to bring them within the provision of
dressed to him on the 14th inst. by the Hon.Ebne'r Allen.ilaw and secure their payment by the proper accounting
Attorney General of the Republic of Texas charged a4ofEcers: such in all probability was the case in this in-
interim with the direction of the Department or btate instance.
-answer to that of the undersigned transmitting the propo-if But concerning these claims and the extraordinary ex-
iupon the United States and it will be felt the more keenlyXvar with Mexico but might be so led if to thii apprehen-
Sbecause it will involve the idea tt at the United States can.ssion could he. added that of immedi-.te war between- thn
be made to abandon the injunctions of good faith from thegUniled States and the great European power that has
5fear of the arms of a foreign power. Bcherished with so much zeal the hope that Texas would
Although lexas may not actually be a State of thet ed-preserve her separate nationality? With this object in
Jral Union until the new Constitution she is about tovinw. thp most effectual mode nf nrnmnlimr it was tn mvp
Kmako may be completed and then accepted by the Con-ShnUness to the defiance hurled W Mexico at the United
ggress of the United States in the manner that has becnfgStates. In proportion to her inability to execute her
gcustomary with the new States now in the Union yet itghhreats would arise the probability hat she could not have
spinnoi oe aenieu mat wnusi sue is prosecuting witn sin-gJ3erj0Usiy proposed a limitation vx n the
scerity the work' necessary on her part to eilect this object.gboth Texas and the United StaU
sovereignty oi
under the kind auspi-
ta
BARON ALLE YE DE CYPREY (l.s )
3 OtlAitJLiUiS iJAlNlitlAD. (L.S.)
? Mexico 20th May 1845.
The above is a'correct translation of the original.
S. Z. HOYLE. Translator.
!
Translation.
j The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Government of
jthe Mexican Republic has received the preliminary pro-
positions of Texas for an nnaneement or definitive Trea.
jty between Mexico and Texas which are of the following
'tenor :
'Conditions preliminary to a Treaty of Peace between
Mexico and lexas.
clst Mexico consents to acknowledge the Tnrlempn.
dence of Texas.
j '.2d. sTexasen-gages that she-will stipulate in the Trea
ty not to annex herself or become subject to anv countnr
whatever.
"3d. Limits and other conditions to be matter of ar
rangement in the final Treaty.
"4tn. iexas will be willing to remit disputed noints
respecting Territory and other matters to the arbitration
jofumpires.
"Done at Washington on the Brazos
the 29th March 1845.
ASHBEL SMITH (L.S.)
Secretary of State."
1 he Government of the Republic has asked in conse-
fquence of the National Congress the authority which it
has granted and which is of the following tenor:
Em iE lhf finvornmnnr Jo atirnAitfnl . riMnilv .
In considering Texas then a State after she shall havefeous a confidence is worthy of a people who value the gtions which Texas ha tnnifo. nm1 m rmnrf -
i and ac-Jahipcrintro of freedom and cannot be disanDointed. As wmnirpmpnt r.? oLnrni;nn r !. t-.. u v. c
;tion annexing her to the Union so far at least as to be en-dSure as Texas acceDts the proposals for her annexation to Sand honorable tn the P-nnhhV oirinn- nn nwn7 n
n nntinn tB.u tt: I J. r..Li:.... r. f . la . .. 1 . ' & 6. ..
3 i . . . " . - . . . -. fS
-sne possesses the rights of a fetate so tar as to be entitled to3ces 0f Uv0 0f the most powerful mona-diies. without hav
protection. If she accepts and executes the provisions of$;nn. somG eniR m exnect their a!J in maintainini? it.
gthc two first sections of the Joint Resolutions now before Tne undersigned feels the hig i esponsibility he takes
feher and that she aviII the Hon. Mr. Allen assures thegwhen he ascribes to the agents of other governments a de-
gundcrsiped there ''scarcely a possible room for ' doubtjgn to influence the decision of Texas upon the question
gshe will he beiwixt the period of hFr doing so?andnhatofg0'f Annexation by nieansltiatare foreign to its-miritsjbut -
formal admission by the passage of the Usual declaratorysshn is snctninRrl hv the Hevelnnments that are made as the''
jglalvj in the same situation that many of the present StatesWt;me for the cxp"ress.ion of this decision approaches. It
gof the Union were when they had complied with the pre-jwas hi duty in looking at the state of things which has
praiory or prenminary conamons requireu oy oong!essjUSlified the President of this Republic in making applica-
nt were not yet actually received into the family of theglIon for tne force of the United States to protect her from
states. Like those States she will have fulfilled all theS;r..e;r. ...i.;tct oi Jo o-Khror iho nnmnnt mhlnU ;. t
- - Kni tuiuiij "imofc ouw i? v. .4b;tii; fc wuiuuwk vi.a a& v
requisitions ot Uongress; and in respect to the dissimi-h:maiI0 her part of the Union not to pass unnoticed thefea-
larity in situation growing out of her previous separalelure n the action of Texas vhich will secure to it the ad-
nationaluy the only effect cii be to increase if this werefJra;ralion 0f the world. The manifestations of her wish
gpossible the obligation upon Congress to pass the pledgedgami determination to be restored to the bosom of the Re-
Hlaw for her admission because . exchingmg her nation-publican family have been unchanged by the denuncia-
jallty tor that ot the "WOT e p'liribus Ot the Jbederalh;nncnf Wflr nnd have been exnressed in onnnsition tn mnsf
Union she will have been subjected to greater burthens.Harifnl nitpmntn in ereate n rlnnht about the final action of
land in case of disappointment would suffer more in herlthe Confess ofthe United States in nassinff the law vet
3 I j ! -.r. .. . B5 OT ' .- . . -. -. ' . ' J -
gaocmi anupoimcai relations. pjnecessary for her admission into the Union. So gener-
i in bummci jut: jl u.iaa lucti ti uiu'.c unci sue atiuii uuvc
.accepted the conditions now under consideration and ac-
i j -&-- "-"i-- . --.w ww w.. pSure as iexas ac-epia iue iiujjusms iui uci uuucAauuu iu hana nonorai
auiiwu lu pioieuuuu against umuuucKsui uuy lureign nauonKthe Union and adODtS a Republican lorm Ot government JSffress for ts examinatinn and annrnrni
the President of the United States can have assumed nonot incompatible in"its provisions with the Constitution of I In consequence ofthe preceding authority'of the Con
wi ""-'" i""- j """ - &"j"'s -" ....w.. ... ''Seine unneu oiaiesj so sure win me ouugruss ui tue uni-
exercise will be as acceptable to the Government andlcd states which has never yet violated its engagements
JPeoplo of Texas as it is consistent with the principles ofgdeciare Texas to be a State ofthe Union with all thesov-
jsjustice and the high dictates of honor and patriotism. ButjSWijjn rights and privileges of any other State.
sine unuersignea trusts mat tne emergency now so mreat-H The undersigned in submitting these observal
observations on
genmg as to render necessary the preparation of an armedg?.iin hnrnrfir nrtne nroceedino-s on the nart of Mexico to
gforce to act within the limits of Texas mav vet disanDear.iir. nna-n;nn i fnr fmm intimniino-n nnpctinn nf th
a j .i . . .. i - ijs"""1' ""-""! "" '- -"5 - M-wv.
anu mat tne measure oi annexation may De consummateucourSe pursUed by His Excellency the President of this
m peace. It is difficult to anticipate a different conclusiongRepublic on the subject. As the Executive Chief Magis-
for a measure which seems to be as necessary to the re-gfrn uP has received with kindness and courtesy the views
oration of order and security to Mexico as it is to ihei-r he United States and he has submitted the Joint Reso-
Spreservaiion oi ma reciprocal interests oi xexas anu meutjon t0 the people and t.he Congress of Texas with a
.Sfressof the Mexican Renublic. the undersigned. IVTinisfer
?of Foreign affairs and Government declares: That the
Supreme Government receives the" four articles above
mentioned as the preliminaries of a formal and definitive
gjTreaty - and further that it is disposed to commence the
negotiation as Texas may desire and to receive the Com-
rjmissioners which she may name for this purpose.
4 LUIS G. CUEVAS (L. S.)
p Mexico May 19 1845.
R The above is a correct translation ofthe original.
- STEPHEN Z. HOYE Translator.
jUnited States ; but if it cannot be carried into effect peace pprompt avowal of his willingness to execute their decis- &
jgably m consequence of the opposition made to it by Euro gion upon lnenlt jn feeling it to be his duly to be equally
jemain.
Hfsmost obedient faithful servant"
- EBNE'R ALLEN.
Mr. Donelson to Mr. Allen.
Legation of the United States
Washington (Texas) April 16 1845.
A. J. DONELSON.
Tho Executive herewith respectfully transmits to your
honorable body for its constitutional advice and action.
Yet no sooner is this measure so long delayedisthe "conditions preliminary to a Treaty of Peace between
md debated upon after being subjected to all the testssMexico and Texas" signed on the part of the former at
rhtf.h r.nilM frnn if frnm minnnrehensinn sind nrpiurliio Bikn fiiir nf IWovinn nn fno !Qh nf IVTntr nllimn tnngilim-
sals from the United States for the admission of Texas in-gpenses to be incurred by 1 exas in the extra sessions of her brought within the reach of the people of the two coun-pwith an additional declaration made by the government
jn theTTnion faCongress and Convention: and also concerning other in
The determination ofthe President to convene the Con-Hconveniences to which she may be subjected by the ac-
tress ofthe Republic of Texas at an early day for thejgeeptance of the proposals for her admission to the Union
purpose of consulting with that body as to the deliberationgthe undersigned will address another communication to
and action due to these proposals from the United Statesjthe Hon. Mr. Allen in which he trusts a mode will be
Is what the undersigned expected. Tbecohsummationoffjsuggested for their disposition which will be entirely
ibis imoortant measure chansinar as it will the organlcilsatisfactory to Texas: and in the mean time the under-
laws of the "Republic necessarily requires the ratificationjlsigiied has the honor to renew to Mr. Allen assurances
and direction of the people under such forms as the exist-gol the great respect witn wmen ne remains
Ing Government may recommend : and the undersigned
is happy to say to the Hon. Mr. Allen that this initiatory
step -so promptly taken by this Government will not fail
to be gratifying to the President of the United States who
will see in it an assurance that if the proposals for the re-
union ofthe two Republics are adopted the changes made
necessary thereby m thepresent Constitution anduovern
His most obedient servant
A. J. DONELSON.
ilfr. Donelson to Mr. Allen.
Legation of the United States
Washington June lltb 1845.
The undersigned. Charge d'Affaires of the United
ment of Texas will be effected with the calmness and de-gtateSi referring to his note ofthe 24th uh.f in answer to
liberation becoming the important subject. Plhat 0r tne 19tn from lne Hon.Mr. Allen on the subject
And the undersigned takes pleasure inTenewmglo Mr.H0r tnR nmtection which under certain emer.o-enries fho
Allen assurances of tho great regard with which he hasgrjniled States would be expected to afford Texas has now
the satisfaction of replying more explicitly in conformity
Eto instructions which he has received from the President
iofthe United States. .
Reciting several indications ofthe belligerent intentions
of Mexico the Hon. Mr. Allen remarks that "a new inva-
jjsion of the territory of Texas may be reasonably nppre
mended it the proposals lately received from the United
pean governments the natives for adhering to it are nollinnfi tnresnnrtthe nronosals of other F0Vernments. offer-
the less strong. fej j :n terms of kindness and affecting the hiehest interests
If Texas cannot be allowed to enjoy the blessings ofgLr hi rnnntrv. the United States fir from comnlaimW
oeace and independence as one of the sovereign membersSL -n u u -iGaA tUt tin- To mill hnm. i.nn r
of the American Union without asking permission ofifordedanlhe means of an enlightened judgment.
giviexico or ot the monarchies ot Europe the tact is worthy The undersigned renews to the Hon. Mr. Allen assur-
jjvolumesot argument m plaining the duty ot those wnoBances of me high regard with which he remains his obedi-
iiusiiuggniJij iu wmiiuuiu a syaieiii ui yuvwiuiut:iiiiuuiueuF36n qervant.
.Ton tne win ana controlled oy tne antnority oi tne people.fe
The United States did not seek to influence the action
of Texas whose free will first proposed the measure of
innexation. On the contrary history will record the
event as new in the annals.of nations that the United
States avoiding the practice of almost all the great powers
ot the world maintained a position on this question so sub
ordinate to the sentiment of respect for even the prejudices
of Mexico that they for many years refused to consider it
nor did they sanction the measure at last until it became;
apparent that its longer postponement would inflict an in
jury upon both Texas and themsefves which could not be
reconciled with a sincere desire to sustain the Republican
cause
CORRESPONDENCE
Relating to a Treaty of Peace between Mexico and
Texas upon the basis oj the acfcnowledgcmeni of the
Independence ofthe latter.
Executive Department
Wachington June 18 1845.
To the Honorable the Senate:
the honor to subscribe himself
His obedient sevaht
A. J. DONELSON
Mr. Allen to Mr. Donelson
Department of State )
Washington Texas May 19 1845.
The undersigned Attorney General ofthe Republic of&States for the Annexation of Texas to the Federal Union
Texas charged ad interim with the direction of the De should be accepted by Texas of which result the sure in-
pirtment of State respectfully invites the atteution of theffdications of the popular will exhibited from the various
Hon. Mr. Donelson Minister Charge d'Affaires of thepportions of the Republic present to the mind an assurance
United States near this Government to the following ron-fcso strong as to challenge conviction and leave scarcely a
ssl-ritlons respecting the interests of the two countriestpossible room -for doubt;" and after further aslcing whe-
wJj. jir.r vifwed in theexistingattitudeoftheirinmu.il rether under such circumstances so well calculated to dis-lt:t-iubt.ir
in that of their probable and prospective con-Kturb the tranquility of the settlements along the western
nei-uoos. "- frontier of Texas it would not be proper for the United
It ciwiot have escaped the notice of the Hon. Mr Don gStates toextend to them protection he adds that ''the peo-
elsmi that from the tenor of the lnte communication ofgple of Texas would regard the presence of the requisite
G' (i Almonte to the President ofthe United States whenjlforce on their frontier in no other light than as an act of
dem inding his passports as Minister Plenipotentiary andpjustice and friendship properly accorded during the pend-
Envoy Extraordinary of the Government of Mexico Tex-Ping of the measures in progress for annexation and as an
as is still claimed by the latter a3 one of its departmentslindicalion ofthe aid justly due them in the completion of
and that belligerent measures are threatened to maintainKthe constitutional steps yet necessary to their admission into
this claim: also that from the newspaper accounts of thegthe Union."
termination of all diplomatic intercourse with the Ameri-S And the Hon. Mr. Allen also remarks after enumerat-
can Minister of Mexico the same belligerent attitude isljing some ofthe burthens which are thrown upon Texas
manifested by a circular alleged to have been addressed tollin consequence of her action upon the Joint Resolution
the representatives of England and France at that court. ffor her admission as a Stale into the Federal Union that
From the tone of these manifestoes a new invasion ofghc cannot for a moment entertain the belief that tho Unit-
the territory of Texas may reasonably be apprehended iffjed States will require that Texas shall alone sustain these
the proposals lately received from the United States forSburthens; and especially in the event of the renewal of
the annexation of Texas to the Federal Union should bejthe war by Mexico that this Republic will be expected to
accepted by Texas; of which result the sure indicationsabear exclusively its burthens since in reality such a war
ofthe popular will exhibited from the various portions ofjlwould be hastened and occasioned by the acts and aimed
the Republic present to the mind an assurance so strongSatthe interests no less of the United States than of Texas."
as to challenge conviction and leave scarcely a possibles In answer to the application thus made for the employ-
room for doubt. . fnient ol the troops of the United States on the frontier of
' For the reasons suggested the undersigned deems itHTexas the undersigned is authorized to say that as soon
his duty respectfully to inquire of Mr. Donelson whetherja9 the existing Government and the Convention of Texas
under such circumstances calculated to excite the reasona-gshall have accepted the terms of annexation now under
ble apprehensions of the people of Texas and especiallyratheir consideration the President of the United States will
to disturb tho tranquillity ofthrf5ettlemenTs along her wes-gthen conceive it to be both his right and his duty to em-
tern frontiers it v.ould am be a'ikc propr ir'i consis'CiitgnlDy thf1 armv in defending this State against the attacks
for th'iU.Stitcs to extend its pro'.. jntctht;Rrpubi:c; gof any ! r:r pc"pr and fci' fh;- 'Jr-nrf. . j
Mexico when asking for the authorization of the Chara-pianimates your Excellency 1 shall lend myself to it with
jbers to negotiate with Texas on the basis of her independ-pko much the more zeal that it relates to the accomplish-
ence. at the sime time declared that the army on the Riogjment of a work useful to humanity ; and if the result an-
Gr.inde would be reinforced and the agency that obiain-lswers to our hopes I shall consider the part which I have
led and brousht back to this Government the declarationistaken in it as one of the deeds for which I may mostap-
Kthat the door is open for the negotiation of a definitive trea-SpIaud myself in my diplomatic career.
Bty between the two nations brought also the formal notifi-M Receive M.r. President the assurances ofthe high con-
Scation that this door will be closed again if lexas consentsgjsideration with which I am.
ries and with an unanimity 'on the part of Texas almostgof Mexico ofthe same date in connection with those con-
entire than she is told she must abandon it or otherwiseRditions.
take the alternative of a war. For such substantially isra The correspondence connected with the above is also
gjihe proposition now brought forward under th6 auspicesjl'transmitted for the information ofthe Senate.
ofthe French and .hnglish Government by which Mexi-g The Executive requests the Senate to return the 05-
jco at longth agrees to recognize the independence ofjgtoaZ papers so soon as they shall I ive received its exami-
j.b.us juuvmuu suu win uuiu iiuisuii uui iu wiiuiiyt: ueigsnaiion anu action.
separate nationality. - K ANSON JONES.
I The undersigned feels authorized to advert to the aspectfy
gigiven to this question by the recent action ofthe Mexicans Translation.
faGovernment because of its necessary connection with thegj Legation of France in Mexico.
jemergency anticipated by this Government; and made mew Mr. President I am happy to be able to announce to
3basisof the request for the employment of the troops of thegyour Excellency that the Mexican Government after
(United States within tho limits of Texas. After a solemnjlhaving obtained the authorization of the two Chambers
jresolution ofthe Congress ofthe United States has pledg-fj0f Congress has acceded to the four preliminary articles
jed the faith of the Union to the admission of Texas asagwhich the Secretary of State of Texas had remitted to the
JState on conditions which are satisfactory and which she is Charges des Affaires of Francexand England near your
lbontto execute with unexampled unanimity she receivesgiGovernment and which these last had transmitted to me
jin offer of independence under the auspjees of the Eng-gjand to the Minister of H. B. M. to be presented to the Ex-
usn ana Jb rencn mmis'ers wun a proviso maisne win EJecutive power 01 mexico.
never annex herself ti any omer state. a The act of acceptation clothed with the necessary
Under such circumstances it may be unnecessary butitHforms. will be handed oy Mr. Elliot to the Secretary of
annot be .indelicate or improper on the part of the under-JJState of the Texian Government and your Excellency meir decisions will necessarify govern mv future action
sisnea wnen ne aeciarcs 10 mis utoveriimeni mat wnnsisqwiU thence nnu vourseir in a situation 10 name coramis- Sin reierence to me same.
fthe United States are incapable of any expedient to takefisioners to negotiate with Mexico the definitive treaty be-
from the action of Texas the merit of a tree and unbiased gtween Mexico and Texas.
hoice they are yet equally incapable of beingdriven fromS The success which has crowned our efforts has only
the suppart of obligations which have been or may becon-Sbeen obtained by much management of susceptibilities
traded by such action no matter under what auspices or aRut I should say that the dispositions of the Executive
by what pretexts such an attempt may be made. spower have never appeared doubtful to me and that they
That this proposition from Mexico would be enforced ggive me the hope of a solution proper to satisfy the two
is a restraint upon the sovere'gnty of Texas if the powersnarties. and to assure their reciprocal well being.
existed to do so is demonstrated by all the circumstances If in the course which must be given to this affair I
of its adoption. The Minister of the Foreign Affairs ofjgcan contribute to the wise views and sound policy which
Translation
ADDITIONAL DECLARATION.
It Is understood that besides the four nreliminanr art?
jcles proposed by Texas there are other essentia! and im-
fejportant points which ought also to be included in the ne-
gotiation and that if this negotiation is not realized on ac-
count of circumstances or because Texas influenced by
the law passed in the United States on Annexation should
gconsent thereto either directly or indirectly then thean-
njjswer which under this date is givpn to Texas by thernn-
Kjuuiaiyucu iwiuiwici mr roreign .anairs snail De consider
Daed as null and vmrl. - -
LUIS G. CUEVAS. (L. S.)
Mexico May 19th 1845.
The above is a correct translation ofthe original
S. Z. HOYLE Translator.
Executive Department )
Washington. (Texas.) June 6th. 1845. C
Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the rer.eint nf
your Excellency's letter ofthe 20th ufto.. which tocrefh-
er with the official documents referred to in it and by
mii-ii iueiico nas given ner assent to me preliminaries
of peace with Texas upon the basis of .an acknowledge-
ment ofthe Independence ofthe latter were handed me
by Mr. Elliot. Charge d' Affaires of H. B. Maieshr near
ithis Government on the 2d instant.
For your iindness and courtesy in transrciitinir these
interesting and important papers as well as far your val-
uable services in producing the result which thev announce.
to me and the dlferofa continuance of the "same good
offices whenever they can be useful I beg vou to accept
my best thanks. Should the result be the establishment
of a good understanding and a lasting peace between the
Governments of Texas and Mexico with the concurrence
of their people the cause of humanity will assuredly he
greatly indebted to your efforts in its behalf.
I have the honor to transmit you. herewith for-such
disposition as you may think proper to make of them
certified copies ofthe Proclamation issued bv me on the
4th inst announcingto the people the agreement of Mex-
'SiMl ia Preirainaries ot peace and the consequent ces-
satBTh of hostilities between the two countries.
The Congress of Texas will assemble on the 16th of
the present month and a Convention on the 4th of July
pruAuuu. xuese oouiesnave oeen convoked to consider
he propositions made by the Government of the United
'States on the subject of Annexation. The subiectofnnr
relations with Mexico will also be presented to them and
Accept Sir the assurances of high consideration and
Irespect with which I remain your Excellence m
jobedient humble servant
ANSON JONES.
To His Excellency
The Baron" AUeye de Cyprey &c. &c. &c.
gin any manner to the resolution passed by the Congress1
fof the Unitedstates on the subject of annexation. Thus!
gis it made difficult for Texas even had her judgment led
her to reject the oveiture for her admission into the Feder
fil Union to accept the oppositions from Mexico without
incurring the imputation of being awed by an armed force:
ratcept avoweuiy upon ner ironuer in commence nosmities
Ejif her decision should be different from that prescribed for
her. Nor is this difficulty lessened because it bascounec
feted with it the kind offices ofthe governments of Franceg
ESand Great Britain. V lewed in Us best aspect itshows that
jki shackle upon the present and prospective relations of
pi exas .n aetence ot her sovereign win is resoiveu upon
Rb.y others not to satisfy Mexico because she in recogniz
ing the independence of Tezis admits her inability to
place this restraint upon it. but to satisfy ether and differ-l
ent interests.
When it is considered that Texas after nine years ofac-R
tual independence 13 far more able than she was at first to
maintain it and that this fact is well known to France and!
England holding as they do diplomatic relations wjtfiS
w !i u .xi..
Your Excellency's
Very humble and
Most obedient servant
BARCN ALLEYE DE CYPREY.
Mexico 20th May 1845.
His Excellency Mr Anson Jones
President of the Republic of Texas &c. &c
Tho foregoing is a correct translation ofthe original.
STEPHEN Z. HOYLE Translator.
MOURNFUL TRAGEDY !
Death of Miss Oaks. We are this week. ? th
iBlack River Journal called upen to chronicle a most mPF.
ancholy occurrence in which a young and aniiab'Ie lady
has been suddenly and unexpectedly torn from society and
ffrom life and two highly respectable families thrown into
lde$ mourning. On Thursday last George Brown son
M Mr. Brown residing in the village of Tylervile Lewis
county New York had with two or three other young
pimen been on a hunting excursion and when on an emi-
nence opposite the dwelling of Mr. Simeon Oaks and
jj .bout 25 rods distant saw his daughter Jaqe M.enter a
small rear building when one ofthe company said "npw
gshoot or frighten her" upon which young Brown instant-
giyand without reflection levelled his gun and fired at the
Mnmlflincr. and iinfnrtnnntelw with fatal offof ihalmll ..
vjww.. ..... . . V .J V. v.vi iuo uan cuier
jmg the young lady's shoulder and passed through her
1 body in a transverse direction pierced her heart and lndo-.
sed on the opposite side. This was about 2 o'clock P. M.
BShe
Emorning of the lamihcs of Messrs
CONDITIONS PRELIMINARY TO A TREATY
OF PEACE BETWEEN MEXICO AND
TEXAS.
1. Mexico consents to acknowledge the Independence
fe'nf Texas.
9. Teva enrrarres that she will .stipulate in the treaty feaummeu to van 11
. annex herself or become subject to any country S Miss Oaks wa
gout it was not 1111 in me evening that the family wore
gmade acqu r."-5 ' h the sad trmh of their bereavement
was then found dead v.d fro2en Ihe afce!i?h- "xt
not to annex herself or become subje
whatever.
3. Limits and other conditions to be matter ot arrange-
- ic
; .t v -j remit -disputed points re-
--! i .-
vahsari fj.cwn -v .
have for many 'y&ars lived on ter... cr -.- :-t ;.
PJctiirt iq npf-!lK ! no nno nfAAj.i . . k-
lyj.j.p .ww.w.--..w .w j..w uwe "56li J TJ isttr CUjfHi?3.
H 'Young Brown was examined on SatrJev befcieJtadff-
Chittenden and held to r-. .r itinsiauffhier. Hw-
Jgadmitted to bail in the sen : 9IODG.
in ?hs 19th year at hor see. amiaMe
accomplished zr.i fhs tebi of her parens and. Mends
itier deata has iorhe-a nngsbuibocd ia rraw rfc
more so that it occyr;sd-under croajastsures sopuHsr
ly heart-rtti-.ra-
!c ?
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