Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-15
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FROM MEXICO
SPEECH OF PRESIDENT BUsTAMENTE At THE oiE.'-
ING OF TIE MEXICAN CONGRESS
TRANSLATED for the -Etlc Orleans Bee.

Geol)emen-You have once more assembled for the
fu!fmen of The duties imposed upon you by Inc lpo,
lant functions with which you are invested. ne Fe'"''
of every successive session eXcitrs general alteho"
inspires the hope that happy future may arrive whch
shall eiface the remembrance o our mslorunes anu us
yrncas But at present. especially, lhe MeXichs ufe''
their eyes TO the national representation ana supreme
Government and await with Impotence from the w.
yernnenl of the year lcS The accomplishment OF thef
wishes with these guarantees which may ensure lie lu'
ture happiness and glory ut our country.
should be pleased gentlemen 10 be able 10 announce
10 you day. the entire settlement ri the n!a!rs OF The
administrations but cannot gel reward ynnr patriotism
BY such drc!araiion suffice il 10 knew that peace and
TRANQUILITY mnniancd and That the good sfnsc OF
the nation and their hnrfDr ui civil war, continually
multiplying the elements Of general prosperity, which
il is the duty of yourselves and the Government To com.
bine for the national welfare The hexicans, lngucd
with intestine connections, which produce no other re-
sn than saluary experience begin TO sigh for repose,
and conjure to unite all energ for the prosper'
t. OF the republic.
In undertaking 10 conduct the Government, furPsaw
all the difficulties with which would have to contend,
from the condition in which its various branches were
placed The want Of confidence and credit; the aban-
Comment Of works of public utility the distress OF the
operatives and Of the army aud the extreme exhaustion
of the public treasury all tended 10 oppose the execu-
ton of the laws OF The Constitution in that regular and
Indispensable application necessary 10 endow them with
moral influence, without which the fundamental Prlnci-
piles Of their formation cannot be respected The DO
vernnlpnt has spared its enrls 10 reform existing
evils and has exposed the causes which have retarded
the creation and establishment of the tribunals and au-
thorilirs OF the Republic Almost all of them now e1.
ercse their respective attributes and the Co
vrrnmrnt provide for The regular payment oil the
officers, it will pursue without relaxation, the admins.
tstiun Of civil and judicial business in all It's depart
,nents. From this The hupprs effects must flow and
permanent protection Of individual rights will not con-
Slute lie least important OF these beneficial results
assure you that the various authorities animated
with the most laudable zeal TO enforce practically the
provisions Of the Constitution in spite Of all the obsta
'rs encountered by them in The exact and faithful dis
charge of their duties
The examination instituted into the general affairs Of
the financial department will convince you Of the
silly of placing proper restrictions upon the public
peuditure, and ni Withdrawing the Government from
the embarrassing and cqIivocal situation in which it
stands in being compelled TO provide for the most urgent
expenses. All the most important questions the good
fame of tho Republic the welfare Of its officers aud Of
private Individuals the industry, and finally the very
existence Of society," depend upon lis solution The CO.
vernment will fail TO attend 10 this important sub
jrct, and will inform you at proper intervals Of the
suit of its abors. Your cooperation will doubtless equal
your zeal for the public welfare.
The plan upon which the army will be arranged-a
point as advantageous TO the nation useful for dlscp
lnew form of the principal objects Of the invcs
,gulIon of the Executive. The surrngs of troops
while maintaining external security and internal order
nerited gratitude, and for one never be ind
ierent to their merits The departments of California
and New Mexico have reunited with the National Go.
rernment, and their simple inhabitants, worthy of all
soiictude. display by various manifestations of obe
dence and PATRIOTISM, the sentiments by which they
animated, and their willingness Cooperate in the sup
preston Of those unnatural who seek subject
them 10 foreign yoke. You have already been informed
Of all the steps taken by the Government TO put final
period 10 these conmotons and trust that the authors
of the deplurabe acts committed in New Mexico will
meet their just reward.
With regard 10 the campaign Of Texas, can only say
that it is The first duty Of the Government and ut the
Alexicans, and that it would be lcquting myself but
IN
nil my in order TO surmount those obstacles which
have hitherto delayed it; rely, moreover, the eff
cent aid and cooperation of The Legislature.
regret TO announce to you that the Government of
the U. 5. has not duly appreciated The conduct Of the
republic in sustaining with dignity the rights of the
ton; in acknowledging Nth The utmost candor the just
of some Of the claims and denying with the same
irankness that Of many others, founded neither
public right international law Our own claims
have met with satisfaction the part of that cabi
net and | will not look upon that harmony which
should exist between two People, for their mutual pros
pcrty, perfectly reestablished, until obtain the
proofs, by frank and friendly conduct by the gos
observance Of treaties, and by due regard the prn
cplcs and relations of national proximity. Let hope
that this confidence will be speedily reproduced aud
tie Government will omit nothing 10 prevent rupture
which would b. attended with fatal consequences 10 The
two most powerful States in America
In few days you will receive detailed information OF
ali the branches of Government and Of my opinions
pcc,ng their progress, and the improvements Of which
they susceptible | will, however, touch upon one
point, which has served preext 10 persons for
caluulny, and has led others into
pecug my sentiments and conduct. You aware
that nIlndc 10 the representations addressed 10 the Co.
Tor the change OF the present Constitution,
conornably the wishes Of those by whom these do.
cnments have been subscribed 1t is my duty 10 inform
you, this subject that although have lamented the
abuse Of the important rig hl of petition and still more
the inquietude and alarm which it has produced in the
republic, have employed no other measures than pru
dent federation for the defence Of the fundamental laws
dad
partially excusabe, and the voice of Government ind
the hand Of violence should be employed in liz sup
preston at all events while it does not extend 10 acts
Of open rebellion
II would be impossible to conceal from your enlght
ened body and from impartial reflection that the fatal
coinc dence Of public evils with established system Of
government often tends TO seduce PATRIOTISM and place
dangerous weapons in the hands of agtators, propa
gate discard under the specous des Of seeking
rcction Of existing vices The good sense Of their JUS
tice will decide. It's sovereign will! manifested in The
laws in explicit and positive manner, and its love of
public peace, already sufficiently demons,ra'ed all i'm
pose upon the obligation 10 adhere faithfully TO my
oath
Conidc gentlemen, in The ardent zeal which unimn,es
the Government. in obeying the nations will, and thus
ensurng the future greatness of the republic GU
called upon enact wise and just laws, which shall over
every obstacle, and 10 confer upon the Executive
the necessary force for carrying into effect the vast de-
signs upon which the welfare Of Mexico depends. The
good will existing in the various departments and the |
display Of their hopes and wishes, will sufficiently guar
anty the performance Of their dules and the spirit of
concord which will to the country many years OF
continued prosperity have spoken
New York, Feb I0.-From Vera Cruz, we have, by |
arrival here % days thence. The Presidents mes
sage produced sensation there, and the people at Tam
pico ina rage. The tone of the Government, how
ever reported to be moderate Santa Anna is doing
nothing attract attention The interior of Mexico is
said be apparently tranquil. The 23d December there
violent gale at Vera Cruz.
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