controversy at this time. The established principles of public law, governing the rights of those interested, are too clearly defined to leave a doubt upon the questions involved in a settlement of the claims now respectfully submitted to the consideration of the Mexican Government. The undersigned cannot conclude this note, without expressing his assured confidence that the enlightened and liberal views, and known sense of justice, of his excellency the President ad interim of the Supreme Mexican Government, will impel him speedily to arrange, with entire satisfaction, these alleged causes of complaint against that Government. The undersigned, therefore, in compliance with instructions from the President of the United States, demands that full reparation be made to all persons who have sustained injury in the several cases now set forth; that all private claims of citizens of the United States on this Government be promptly and properly examined, and suitable redress afforded; and that due satisfaction be given for the numerous insults offered to the officers and flag of the United States, as hereinbefore represented. The undersigned improves the present opportunity to renew to Mr. Monasterio the assurance of his very distinguished consideration.
Powhatan Ellis.
To His Excellency Jose Marie Ortiz Monasterio, Acting Minister of Foreign Affai~s. [4252] (BURNET to PUBLIC]
To The People Of Texas No. 4.
The events of the period briefly described in my last number, were intensely critical in the affairs of Texas. The being of a nation is, in some respects, analogous to that of an individual. The infancy of the one is comparatively as frail and as dependent as the other. Texas was then in its very infancy and has not yet reached its adolescent state; and is not in a condition to withstand the shocks of a violent collision, between the civil and military departments. Government of mature years and strength have often been compelled to yield to or be destroyed by them.
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