The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-16

Our Affairs with Mexic0-Declaratlon OF
War!

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slant, brings the following important cenfirmatory
Intelligence Of the expected declaration Of war by
the Mexican government.
| From tho N. O. Picayuno, Aug IL
Ii IS confidently stated that Senior Arranqoiz the
Mexican Consul here, has received orders from hi
government to close his business in this cty-and
further, that he will sail Ii or three DAYS for
Vera Cruz. One report has II that his departure will
be the signal for the publishing of non-intercourse
act, and another that formal declaration OF war is
TO follow, few days will tell the story.
Since the above was written, hear il stated thar
the declaration OF war by Mexico is really in town.
and that it will be published by one or more Of
the city papers thus morning 1t this be true, we
shall see what Mexico will do after taking step
RASH That she will issue letters OF marque and re-
prsal-atempt TO turn loose set OF foreign priva-
teers upon our commercials been limited at, and
with good show OF reason There are not sailors
enough, put them altogether, IN her contemplate
marine TO man single sl0op OF war effectively and
| we trust that our Government will at once declare
| every vessel engaged under Mexican coors, with
out the lawful compliment OF natives on board, a
alrate and string up every foreiener TO the yard arm
The pages OF vattel may not afford such authority
but Vattel knew but little of Mexico when he wrote
and strong cases require prompt and forcible argu-
| ments. On land, the course of the United States is
PLAIN enough. With the regular troops now in Tex
as, and the volunteers ready 10 start at moments
warning, We have force sufficient to crush any
miserable apology OF an army Mexico can concen.
trate between San Luis Potosi and the Rio Grande
tnree 10 come; would be act OF char
lily TO take the entire army OF gasconading neigh
bors prisoners, to the m from the starvation tina,
has long been preyng upon them. Possession OF
| the harbors OF CALIFORNIA; matter which frigate
and sloop OF war could easily effect, might also b.
ttken and II all these plans are carried ouf,we shall
have the enemy at gates suing for peace before
year Is over their heads
From the N. 0. Rep. Aug ~
The schooner Relampago, which recently arrived
at the Baze from Vera Cruz came up to the CITY
on Tuesday evening. Our previous accounts by this
vessel were very limited, based as they were upon
verbal statements, and short extract from one of
the few letters which reached the city in company
with the dispatches for the State Department It
was not until late hour yesterday that we re-
ceived the letter, extract from which fol-
lows, containing the official communications, a
translation of which is the subjoined. The
letter is from friend and correspondent
IN Vera Cruz, and enclosed the commu-
nicatIons, which are from the Minister OF War
md Marine of Mexico. 1t appears by these, that
the previous lntlmatons OF the intention OF Mexico
to declare war against this country have assumed a
positive and determnate shape. No simple act of
intercourse, 1t appears, will give sufficient vent
10 the pent up indignation OF our Mexican neghbors.
Nothing short OF a war-a war of invasion too-that
contemplates among the least OF its trumphs the re-
conquest OF Texas-wlll appease their belligerent
feelings and heal their wounded honor. WE'LL if 1t
Is to be- we must prepare ourselves for the struggle
We hope by this time that our fleet is in the Gulf
we know that our little army is al its post The
Water Witch, which may be looked for every day.
will bring us full particulars.
We have reason to believe that the dispatches to
the Department of State at Washington, brought by
the Relanpdgo communicated the fact of war hav-
ing been declared by the Mexican government.
In still closer view OF a war with Mexico, we
take occasion TO repeat what we said the other day.
as to the course which should be pursued in such
event. II we are to be embroileo in conflict with
Mexico, we hope that the scale upon which the
will be prosecuted by us will bear some relation
TO the power and dignity of this nation. Let the
the assertion OF our might as well Of right be-
so complete, that among the other results of a bril-
liant campaign, no vestlge 'of European influence
will remain in Mexico to tempt her into repetition
OF the fatulty OF going to war with us
The following is the letter and documents refer
red to-
VERA CRuz, July 81, 1916
II have only one moments
time to hand you the enclosed to which refer you We
momentarily expecting the declaration OF
war against the United States, from Mexico Every
making preparations to leave this place and move
the interior The Water Witch will sail for your port
on the 2Sth or 10th inst. Yours
OFFICE OF WAR MARINE.
SECTION OPERATIONS.
Circuiar.-The United States have consummated the
perdy against Mexico by sanconing the decree which
declares the Of the department of Texas to
that Republic The injustice usurpation is appa.
rent and Mexico cannot tolerate such grave injury
without making an effort to prove to the United states
the possibility of her ability to her rights be
spected. With this object the Supreme Government has
resolved upon declaration of war against that power
proof Of our friendly disposition has been interpreted
into an acknowledged mpossblity part to carry
on successful
Such the part of the United States will be
advantageous to Mexico because, suddenly abandoning
its pacific attitude, it will to morrow communicate TO
Congress the declaration of war and excite the patriot
OF its citizens to sustain the dignity Of the nation and
the integrity of its territory reacherously attacked
in utter disregard OF all guarantees recognised in this
enlightened age.
will readily appreciate the importance of this sub
ect and the necessity Of preparing the troops under
md IN mar tOya rds any yh n ma
require protection against these most unjust aggessions
directed by the provincial President to enoin upon
YOU general-in chief Of DIVISION and citizen
Of this Republic to hold yourself in readiness repe
those who seek the ruin of Mexico The government is
and in collecting the necessary means that nothing
may be wanting to those whose glory will be to defend
the sacred rights of their country.
have the honor to communicate for your intelligence
and to direct your conduct.
God and Liberty-AlExIco, July 10, 1915.
GARCIA CoNDE.
This circular the authorities subordinate to this
office.
Mosr EXCELLENT SENIOR AS my notes of the soh of
March and the th OF April Of this year. concerning
ieserers and recruits for the army have produced
the effects which his Exceency the President interim
desired as the Governors have not been able to gather
number of men by any adequate to the wants Of
the army his Exceency has ordered your Exceency to
provide the materie to enable the
furnish their quota and complete the contingent
required by the DEGREES OF 29th of Dec, s43 and the
I'd July ls44 for although the supreme government
has not exaced with punctuaty the complement from
these departments, she herself the
sy of doing So for the war which she wages against
the United States. the perfdy and treachery Of which
power has put her in possession Of part this Republic
His excellency the President ad interim requires that
your excellency inform the Governors of the necessity
which exists Of detailing the number of men, highly
necessary to fill the ranks of the army and to excite
zeal and patriotism OF the authorities their prepare
tons shall be eectna fulfil desires of the go-
vernment and prevent the dignity Of the nation from
being in any measure compromised
have the honor to communicate to your Excellency
| the following, to be used occasion NAV require
God AID Liberty-July 10, IsI5.-Garcia Conde Most
Excellent Senior Minister OF Foreign Relations and Of
Police Transmit to the authorities depending upon your
department
Mosr EXCELLENT SgNoa-It being necessary that the
troops OF the line should the frontiers of the re-
public and march towards Texas to conquer that depart
ment now usurped by the United States His Excellency
the President ad interim has commanded me to transmit
you this note to excite the zeal and patriotism of the
Governors that they place under arms their respec
tive districts all the force which lie collected in
fence OF the laws to be ready to safeguard
their respective departments according the decree Of
the I'm Oh June OF this and The regnlann OF the