American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-09-13

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From the n. o. Courier, 30 ins1l
ANOTHER PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL
ARISTA.
In compliance with the earnest request Of a
number of our friends, we lay before the pub
lie the proclamation of Gen. Arsta, mentioned
in the Courier of Monday, translated from the
D!ario del Gobierno of Mexico. In order that
our readers may form an accurate opinion of
the character Of these braggadoco Mexicans,
we have translated this document literally.
1.-The General in chief Of the fourth division
OF the army, and commanding general of the
departments of Coahuila, &uevo Leon and
Tamaullpas, to the inhabitants of the same.
"Countrymen-1he L. States have consum-
mated the act of perfidy which they have so
long medtated, and by the least costly means
have taken possession of the Department of
Texas, an Integral part OF our republic.
This conduct is reproved by the whole
world, for nations have always raised bar
rler to ambition by uniting to prevent small
powers from being swallowed up by large ones.
"On our continent ths Americans of the
North desire TO mimic ancient Rome-they
stretch Their grasPing arms even to us. But
they dream not OF the power, the valor, the
great qualities which made the Romans mas
;ers OF the world.
"'Ihcy sgnalse us as their first victim; they
wish to drag Us at their triumphal car; they
raise the false flag Of liberty. say taise-for,
with liberal men who dcspse every thing not
Of Ang Saxon origin; with democrats who up
mold slaY cry that institution for which there is
no law, except that which rivets the chains Of
The slave and subjects him to daily torments;
with republicans who rob provinces in the same
manner that thieves steal purses--it is impossl-
lie to find liberty, moderation and Il wish to
dcveIope the perfection of the human species
as would be exhibited By true republicans, Just
and severe observers Of the principles which
claim the confidence Of individuals and of ma
tons.
''It such be the natural tendency Of rcpubli.
c2nsm, ii ought, in nay opinion, to be detosted
as 4 moral leprosy, and the Americans of the
North ought to be l0athed as types of an abhor-
rcd system. Yet this is rot my view OF repub-
Lean tendencies, and am sure these men for
get the basis on which the liberal system rests
and that they have no desire but what is sug-
gested by gain-to grasp at sosry thing.
But they will find in the Mexicans honor,
courage, dignity; and however skilful, numer-
Gus and valiant their soldiers may be, they
will soon discover their mistake-for every ma
lion is invincible as long as it will not be sub
Gued.!!
"This is not a question of trlles, country
men: our social existence is threatened; an at
tempt is made to strike us from the list of na-
tons; greedy and ambitious men desire to
chase Us into another continent, or destroy us
bv taking our property as TeKas has already
done Better to die thousand times better
give our dead bodies to serve as the foundation
OF the edifce which the usurPer wishes to
raise, than suffer such disgrace!
ITO aims! countrymen; let us rush to de-
fend not only the honor and dignity Of our
country, bnt also our property and the exist
ence of Mexico as an independent nation.
Let every citizen, then, become warrior
every tree send bullet against the usurper
be firm, decided and YOU my friends, will be
hold the flight Of those who mediate 10 sub
cue us, to violate our religion, to trample upon
our affairs and enrich themselves by our degra
dation and run
Behold your adored country, my friends
with appraised hands, her eyes wet with tears
supplcatug us to remain united, and to forge
the hatreds created by civil disscntlons. Sl
begs us to receive from her the kiss OF peace
ana swear at the feet of her affairs not ouly t,
save her, but to obey and respect our Just AM
lawful government.
Let there be with us but one sentiment ont
.dea-the defence Of the honor and sacrct
rights of the Mexican nation. 1t is thus w
shall triumph! thus we shall cause ourselves t
be respected, and our children will one da.
celebrate the frnncss with which we Tough
for the national independence.
Numerous troops, commanded by bmv
captains, are on their march. Shortly the ella
rion OF battle will resound on all sides; TIN
prornptitude and auxiliary soldiers will driv
away all idea Of danger; ana sure Of victor,
over the uSurpers, we shall make campaign
as national and glorious as that of 1921.
"With union and deep respect for the su
preme government and the other authorities
our contemned rights will rise triumphant from
the ordeal, and we will celebrate with live
10Y our country's vctories-snch is the arden
wish of your countryn,an and best friend,
"MARlANA ARISTA.
Head Quarters, Monterey, July 25, 1915"
This is miserable trash-and if Genera
Arista fights no better than he writes, he wi
not very soon get to the Sabine, unless perad
venture, a prisoner. 1t is plain there is moth
ing to be apprehended either from The spirit o
resources of these Mcxicans-and yet ArIsta
represented to be one of their best Officers
Suppose such proclamation addressed by on
Of our generals TO any portion Of the America
people-what would it excite but laughter an
pity!
APPOINTMENTS BY THE President. Ale!
Porter, as Marshal of the United States for I'll
district Of Delaware, in the place of John Nj
Chung, resigned
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