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TNo. g. FOREIGN OFFICE, Dec. 26 ISf4.

 Sir-As much agitation appears to have prevailed of late in the United States, relative to the designs which Great Britain is suppo- sed to entertain with regard to the Republic of Texas, Her Majesty's Government deem 1t expedient to take measures for stopping at once the misrepresentati6ns which have been circulated. and the errors into which the Go- vernment of the United States seems to have fallen on the subject of the policy of Great Britain with respect to Fexas. That policy is clear and simple and may be stated in a few words. Great Britain has recognized the independence of Texas, and having done so, she is desirous of seeing that independence finally and formally established, and gene rally recognised, especially by Mexico. But this desire does not arise from any motive of ambition or self interest, beyond that interest at least, which attaches to the general exten- sion of our commercial dealings with other countries.

 We are convinced that the recognition of Texas by Mexico must conduce to the bene- fit of both these countries, and, as we take an interest in the well-being of both, and in their steady advance in power and wealth, we have put ourselves forward in pressing the Government of Mexico to acknowledge Tex as as independent. But in thus acting we have no occult design, either with reference to any peculiar interest which we might seek 10 establish in Mexico or ill Texas, or even with reference to slavery which now exists, and which we desire to see abolished in Texas.

 With regard to the latter point, it must be