Correspondence Relative to the Present Condition of Mexico, Communicated to the House of Representatives

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1862 - 434 páginas
 

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Página 138 - America has devolved upon me the charge of making known to you, for the information of the government of the United States, the sentiments entertained by his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, upon the existing relations of the two countries.
Página 1 - I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. WASHINGTON, April 75, 1862.
Página 368 - Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Right Honourable...
Página 217 - The President, however, deems it his duty to express to the allies, in all candor and frankness, the opinion that no monarchical government which could be founded in Mexico, in the presence of foreign navies and armies in the waters and upon the soil of Mexico, would have any prospect of security or permanency.
Página 217 - In such a case it is not to be doubted that the permanent interests and sympathies of this country would be with the other American republics. It is not intended on this occasion to predict the course of events which might happen as a consequence of the proceeding contemplated, either on this continent or in Europe. It is sufficient to say that, in the President's opinion, the emancipation of this continent from European control has been the principal feature in its history during the last century.
Página 18 - The government of the United States does not deny to the European powers the right to wage honorable warfare for a sufficient cause, anywhere, or against any nation ; nor does it deny their right to demand redress for injuries inflicted on their respective subjects, and, if need be, to enforce such demands; but it does deny them the right to interfere, directly or indirectly, with the political independence of the republic of Mexico, and it will, to the extent of its power, defend the nationality...
Página 144 - ... or the industry, profession, or labor by which he subsists. II. To enlist in the national guard. III. To vote at popular elections in the district to which he belongs. IV. To fill the federal offices to which he may be elected, and which in no case shall be gratuitous.
Página 5 - ... Mexico shall have had time, if possible, to cement' its authority and reduce the yet disturbed elements of society to order and harmony. You will, however, be expected, in some manner which will be marked with firmness as well as liberality, to keep the government there in mind that such of these claims as shall be found just will, in due time, be presented and urged upon its consideration. While now, as heretofore, it is a duty of this government to reason with that of Mexico^ and deprecate...
Página 144 - The national sovereignty is vested essentially and originally in the people. All public power emanates from the people, and is instituted for their benefit. The people have at all times the inalienable right to alter or modify the form of their government.
Página 369 - ARTICLE v. The present Convention shall be ratified, and the ratifications thereof shall be exchanged at London at the expiration of two months, or sooner if possible. In witness whereof the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto the seals of their arms.

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