Circular TO their Ercellencies the French, Spanish,
English and Prussian Ministers.


NATIONAL PALACE,
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MEXICO, May d, Ioff.


It is a long time since the Government Of the un-
dersigned Minister of Foreign Affairs and Govern
ment OF the Mexican Republic, was convinced
that the Government of the United States Of Ame-
rlca would employ and put In execution all the
means conducive to that end to make themselves
masters of the department of Texas The ques-
tlon has been started and urged at different mes
but from circumstances well known, without effect
ing the contemplated incorporation The same
circumstances, and the idea that Government
which so frequently announces that its principles
OF action are noble, generous, and founded In JUS.
tice and It's ndspostion 10 appear before the world
IN transaction the accomplishments Of which would
brand II as an usurper, induced Mexico 10 congra-
tulate herself that at no time could be completed
an act unparalleled in the history OF civilized ma
tions, and which would belle the protestatlons OF
friendship and benevolence received from the Uni
ted States, and which were responded to with ear
nest demonstrations OF good faith and loyalty.


But this confidence, which was truly illusory,
could not induce Mexico to neglect the duty OF re-
peating, on every proper OCCASION the right OF the
republic 10 the territory in question, and 10 urge on
the United States tn cease 10 foment and encou-
rage the robbery committed by the nngrateiul CO.
l,nists whom Mexico had admitted into her bor-
der, and which kindness they repaid with such per-
fidy. II was for these reasons that the provisional
administration, in accordance with lis duty, ad
dressed the government OF the United States, the
notes which the Undersigned had the honor to re-
nit to the respectable diplomatic corps OF friendly
nations, protesting against every kind of assistance
which the Texans might receive from them, well
knowing that such protection would tend TO embar-
rass the position OF Mexico towards that territory
and aid the United STATES to consummate their
scheme OF acquisition. For the same cause, pro-
tested anew and with all soemnity, as soon as
learned that the agitation Of the subject OF the an
nexatlOn OF Texas TO the American Union had been
renewed declaring that If that act were ratified, il
would be considered as a declaration of war be-
tween the two nations.


The government OF the undersigned could not
do less than hope, that after due reflection on the
pnn nj r,vn Gta Oft aut tnG the
just rights of Mexico, and the respect due to prn-
ciples the most sacred between enlightened nations,
the government of the United States, considering
the position in which it would be placed before the
whole world, would abandon project which must
necessarily cause such serious evils to Its own
country, as well as to Mexico, which with much
consancy and sincerity srove to be faithful ally
Ot hers. But the contrary has been the case. The
President of the United States has at last signed a
treaty with the intruded authorities of Texas for
the annexation OF that Mexican department to that
Republic, and the treaty has been transmitted TO
the Senate for their assent. That government has
contemplated tor SO long time, and It now only


lacks the assent Of the Senate to become law.
Even yet, the government OF the undersigned
fatters itself that the treaty cannot become law.
Il has alh in the wisdom, the sense and good
judgment OF the members of that Congress, and In
their regard for the sound principles which ought
to guide one nation in its conduct towards another,
and trusts that the United States will not be found
wanting in duty. But if such should be the case,
Mexico will act in accordance with what is de-
manded by the honor Of the nation and its indis-
putable rights to its dearest interest


In advance of any decision OF the Senate OF that
Republic, the Charge des Adaires ad interim Of
the same, addressed note to the undersigned, IN.
forming him OF the signing OF the treaty, and the
motives for SO doing. The undersigned has the
honor to enclose copy OF that document On this
cHcuar) abstaining from any remarks on its con-
tents, because itself so abundanily shows it's ab
surdlty, and calls attention to the foundation on
which peace and the integrity OF all nations rest,
II acknowledgment IS given to the principal OF ac
QUESTION, that each has right to seize on what is
convenient for its own security and prosperity.
The undersigned, Notwithstanding, could not re-


raln from making, In his reply 10 the said note, the
observations naturally called for on the occasion,
and which your excellences will see in the copy
enclosed, which is sent for your information as
we'll informed to the state of an important ques-
ton, which attracted and continues to attract more
than usual attention, and which shows that was
not for nougbt that the previous remOnstrances
were made to the United States, of which
the foreign diplomatic corps were informed,
since they have realised with scandal (escanddl0)
and surprise the fears that those States intended to
despoil the Mexican government OF an integral
part OF Its territory.


The supreme government of the Mexican Re.
public trusts in the justice Of its cause, and hopes
for complete triumph against a proceeding the
most unheard OF and daring possible to occur, es
pecially in an age in which the spirit OF usurpa
ton and conquest is so solemny condemned =
The undersigned in addressing this note to your
celencies, with all the documents cited, has the
honor to renew the assurance OF his highest consi
deration. (Signed,)


j. M DE BocANEeRA.