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signs, he had, by a, arbitrary decree. conyokcd
TO be elected by the free voice of IN,
PeoP'e, ou! 10 De chosen in manner 10 make then
troll over th,ie deliberations
cnoera'l these circumstances, il was believed tina
any revolution In Mexico, founded upon opposiho,
70 '"e ainesocss projects Of Paretcs. would tend Il
r,,'''' '"e cause oil peace as we'll as prevent any
s"Pteu European interference in the affairs of tbt
Notth American contnent--both objects oi, deem in
terest 10 the United State ANY srch foreign ih,.r
ference attempted, must have been resisted Inv m,
C,m. .eu SUITES. my views upon that subject were
l'u"y communicated to Congress i'm my last ann,,a
message. In any event it wac ccri,;n hat ~,
cnahSc Whatever ia the Government or Mex;c.
winch wee'd deprive Paretcs of mower coulJ mo IN,
.e worse so lar as the United States were concern
must be for the better. guy @"'"so'
Inns was the state OF affairs existing When Con
on me thirteenth day of May last recognise,
ne eNis'ance OF 'he war which had been co,nmenc
Gu oy inc government OF Paredes and it became a,
object oil much importance, with view IN , sn.oJ,
settlement ofour difficulties and the restoration If
honorable peace, that Paredes should not retain nov,
er in Mexico Pow,
Before that time there were symptoms or se>,,.
iu'ioh IN Mexico. favored, it was understood q,
,b ny ne more liberal party, and especially by those
VINO Were opposed TO foreign interference and to th
monarchial form oCGoyernmeat Santa Anna was
'heh In exile IN Havana, having been expelled from,
power and banished from his country by Sey,,i,
non winch occurred in December, 1874; but it was
known that he had still considerable nar,v IN IL
favor IN Mexico 1t was also equally we'll Ln,,,,,
mat no vigilance which could be exerted bv ON,
squadron would in all probability, have prcyented
Nun from eiieciIng landing somewhere on the ex-
I ; eWi OF Mexico, ifh desired to return 10
",s country. tie had openly proessed an entire
change of policy had pressed his regret that he
mad subvcrtcd the federal constitution of 1921 and
avowed that he was now in favor Of its restoration
ne had publicly declared his hostility, i'm the
fOf h.,a Of, l,i,,
and to European Interference III the affairs of his
country Information TO this effect had been receiv
ed, from sources believed TO be reliable at the d,to
OF the recognition of the existence of the war bv
congress and was afterwards fully confirmed nv the
receipt ofihe despatch ef our cosuI in The civ Of
hieXico, win the accompanying documents which
are herewith transmitted. Besides it was reasona.
bic TO suppose that he must see the ruinous corse
qtsnGes 10 Mexico OF war with the United States,
ana 'hd' u would be his interest to favor peace
1t was under these circumstances and upon these
considerations that it was deemed prudent NOT To
oosuuct ms return TO Mexico, should he atte,pt ~,
&c so. Our object was the restoration of peacc. and
WIN that view, no reason was perceived why we
SHOULD 'aKe part with Paroles, and aid him. by
means of onr blockade in preventing thc retnr, ~ y,
ms rival to Mexico. On The contrary. if was bo
ieved That the intestine divisions which ordinary
Saciy could not but anticipate as the fruit of Santa
ni;ha re'urn 10 Mexico, and his contest with Pa
reues, might strongly tend TO produce disnositon
WIN both parties to restore and preserve peace With
.he united States. Paredes was a soldier nv nro
r ana monarchls' in principle. He had but
recently before been successful in military reyo
luton, by which he had obtained mower il. NO.,
the sworn enemy Of the United States with which
ne nao involved his country in the existing war
santa Anna who had been expelled from power by
'''e army was known to be in open hostility TO Pa.
eu.:' ana pupHciy pledged against foreign inter
te"'ioh ana the restoration of monarchy in Mexico
In view oil these facts and circumstances if was
,nat When orders were issued to the commander of
our naval forces in the Gulf on The fifteenth dav o
May laSt, only two days after the existence of the
cos au Vgen recognized by Congress, to place the
COASTS Oh mexico under blockade, he was directed
not 10 obstIuct the passage of Santa Anna 10 Mcxi
co, should he attempt TO return.
revolution took place in Mexico in the early
part OF August following, by which the power oil
I a'eoes was over'hrown, and he has since been
oahisned from the country, and is now i'm exile
shortly afterwards, Santa Anna returned II re-
inains 10 be seen whether his return NAV not vet
prove to be favorable to pacific adjustment of the
existing difhcuities, 1t being manifesy his interest
h., P p. IN me prosecution OF war commenced
ny Paredes 10 accomplish purpose so absurd as
he reconquest oil Texas TO the Sabine. Had Pare
DIES remained in power it is morally certain that any
pacific adjustment would have been hopeless.
oPon The commencement ofhoshlitics by MexicoI
against The United States the indignant spirit of the
nation was aroused. Congress promptly responded
To the expectations of the country and nv the act
oil The 18th of May last, recognize the fact that war
existed, by the act of Mexico between the United
states ana That republic, and granted the means ne
esdsSSary Tor ITS rigorous prosecution. Being invov-
ed III d war thus commenced by MEXICO ahH p,rI
me justice oil which on our part we may confidently
appeal 10 the whole world, resolved 10 prosecute
II WIN the utmost vgor. Accordingly the ports of
mexico on.the Gull and on the Pacific have been
placed under blockade, and her TERRITORY iuvodcd
at several important points The reports from The
departments OF War and the Navy will inform Won
more IN detail of the measures adopted in The en,er
10y III "hicI our country was placed, and of the
Sra,iiyihS results which have been accomplished
. me various columns of the army have performed
tncir duty under great disadvaatase s with the most
distinguished skill and courage The victories oil
Paio Alto, aud Resata de la Palma, ard IF Moptcll
rev. won against greatly superior numbers, and a. I
aI's' ihoS' decided advantages in other respects on
inc part OF the enemy, were brilliant in their exc.
cuuon, and enitle our brave officers and soldiers TO
the grateful thanks of their country The nation
aeporcs Tie loss OF the brave officers and men who
nave CALAMITY fallen while indicating and defend
ing Their country's rights ami horror
II IS sdGjeGt of pride and satisfaction that our
volunteer cIizen-sodiers vino so promptly respond
ed to their countrys CALL with an experience If the
hsclpline OF camp for only few weeks. have
oorhe theif part In the hard fought battle of Morte
rey WIN constancy and courage equal TO that of
the veteran troops, and worthy of the highest admi
ra'ion Inc privations of long marches through the
enemy country, and through wilderness, have
Deeh oorhe without murInur. BY rapid movements
The province OF New Mexico, with Santa Fe ;tsl
eapl'o', mas been captured without bioodshed The
navy has co operated with the army and rendered
~ important services, not so brilliant il is because
the enemy had no force to meet them on their own
element, and because Of the defences which nature
mas Interposed in the difficulties of the navigation on
the Mexican coast. OR squadron in the Pacific
win The cooperation of gallant officer of the ar
my, and small force hastily collected in that distant,
country have acquired bleodcss possession of lhe
GATHERINGS, aud the American flag has beer raised
al every important point in that province
i congratulate you on the success which has thus
attended our military and naval operations In less
man sever months after Mexico commented hosti
lues, M "'ne selected by herself, we have taken
possession OF many of her principal ports driyeni
PACK ana pursued her invading army, and aconirprl
military possession of the Mexican provinces of
Wow MEXICO. NeW I.cnn Cnnhnil. tE..-....r-