Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-05-30

OE4he Documents in Spanish appended 10 the
Presidents Message Of May III, 1916, and
achich haze only been officially published IN the
original Spanish.
No -Proclamaton of Gen. Meja, referred 10 in Gen.
1aylors letter Of 2ls March, ls46, from arroyo
Colorado
The GESEnALN-cHIEr Of the forces advanced upon the
enemy, TO the inhabitants of this Department, and to the
troops under his command
Felow-citzens The annexation Of the department Of
Texas to the United States contved and effected by the
crooked policy of that Government longer satisfies the
ambitious projects Of those degenerate Of Washington
that Of usurpaon, the civilized world has already
ognsed all the characteristics Of injustice, of inquiry and Of
ire scandalous violation of national right Indelible is
the stain that will forever daken the counterfeit virtues Of the
North American people and poserty will behold with in
dgnato the perfdy Of their conduct the immortality of the
which they have used to accomplish that most degrad
ing robbery The right Of conquest has always been crime
against humanity that nations jealous of their dignity and
reputation, have endeavored far possible hide under
he glitter of and with the illusion of victory To the
United States reserved put in practice dssmuaton
Fraud the lowest ckees in order to possess themselves in
the midst Of peace Of the territory Of friendly nation, hon
oraby conding in the faith of PROMISES in the soemniy Of
treaties.
spoaton The department of Texas is the only prize
which grasps its rapaciy the Left bank of the Rio
Bravo The army for time stationed at Corpus Christi
is advancing upon great part Of Tamaupas and its
vanguard has reached Arroyo Colorado point fourteen
leagues from this place.
What hope remains, then, the Republic Of Mexico oil
treating with enemy who, at the very time when lung
sleep by the opening Of diplomatic relations,
to occupy territory which cannot be in dispute The Its
Of Texas certain and recognised they have
beyond the river Nueces; and yet the American army has
overstepped the line which separates Tamaupas from that
department Erel IL Mexico could forget that the United
States promoted and assisted the rebellion OF her former colo
ny, and that the principle by which independent people
possesses the right of uniting itself with another is app
cable in where the latter has been the protector of the
independence of the former, with OF afterwards admit
ting into its bosom and If it could be received
axiom of international law that the violation Of every rule of
Justice and morality become legitimate title Of acquisi
tion still the territory Of Tamaupas would not within
the law Of annexation passed by the American Congress- be-
this only includes the Independent State of Texas the
country occupied by the dismembered colony, and by
affects other departments, in which the Mexican Co
vernment has exercised without interruption its legitimate
authority.
FeIow-citizens With enemy who respect not their own
laws who without shame make light Of the principles which
they invoked before the whole world to give color Of hon
esy their ambitious designs there remains
but that Of Fortunately, always ready grasp
them gIofiously in tho defence of country OF little
worth is the blood which veins when think Of
shedding il vndcaie honor to sustain nationality
and Independence II TO the devastating torrent which threat
be necessary oppose dyke of Steel swords
win form it. and their points will the invaders reap the
fruit of their conquest IL the shores Of the Panuces
have been mmoazcd by the defeat of enemy respectable
and worthy of Mexican valo the banks of the Bravo will
be witnesses of the disgrace Of the naughty Of the North
and Its deep waters will sepulchre for those who
dare approach them. The fame Of patriotism which burns
in hearts shall receive fuel from the odous
of Dolores Ipuala will
resound with harmony ears beginning the march
oppose naked breasts the rifles Of the hunters Of the
Mississippi.
Inhabitants of The frontier We are not abandoned to our
the Supreme Government watches indefaga-
bly, safety and salvation strong and welrancd
army is advancing rapidly, in order take part in the
test and by Its powerful aid will obtain the complete
victory In the time, before the eagerly expected day
arrives for undertaking the grand campaign for reconquerng
all the usuped territory, and when eagles may extend
their triumphant wings the banks of the Sabine we who
have the honor Of opposing the Of the invaders ought
mpenetrnbe barrier Our obligation az great
sacred there is sacrifice whchwe ought make on
the affairs Of country We have defend interests the
most dear TO the hearts Of domestic hearth our
customs language the august faith which we inherit
from ancestors All these nestmabIe benefits will disap-
pear If the invaders succeed in securing their conquest And
out fighting 10 the last to this noble sink under the
decstabe dominion of the stranger Not The lofty
sentiment Of national honor regns in hearts and from
the most remote confines Of the Republic there will hasten 10
peseiVe oi neOes Ny
ample Of Hidago and Of Morelos
Soldiers, The hour of danger has you know your
duty, and you know how to fulfil with loyalty and patriot
ISM have the honor Of being at your head, and per
suaded Of the aor with which you desire tho moment Of com
bat The knowledge Of your superiority renders the
splendid victory Let the enemy then, whom you de-
sire to salute the field Of battle advance We will fight
them, and the OF victory will he the meted reward Of
your valor and discipline To arms Long live the Mcx
FRANCISCO MEJIA.
MArAmonAs, MAncH Is, 1896
No IITransLion Of the paper referred 10 in Gen Tay-
hors report from Point Isabel 25fh March, ls46, The
"Profcsf Of The Prefecf Of The Northern District Of Ia
mauhpas, againsfotw occupation Of The country
PnKrscrURE NoarH or TAmauLIpAs.
Although the pending question TO the incorporation
Texas with the United States be still under the consideration
Of the Supreme Government Of Mexico the fact that the
army under your Excecncys command has advanced pas
sing the line which occupied Corpus Christi, makes
my duty the first civil authority Of the district Of ths
nth Of Tamaulpas address myself to you, ss have