Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-20

will be made 10 contribute the .olcmnes OF great
an oeeasoa In furherasce OF this object shall make
ia contributing my share tho National jubilee, to oo-
serve such course may best accord with my duties TO
my eounuy-belVved Of my hear-snd with the respect
due TO the sovereign will OF the people.
have eeen called by the voice Of my fellow citizens to
exercise the office OF Comma chief Of the Army
OF the Republic. was far from my native land when in.
tellgcnce OF this confidence and Of these
obligations imposed upon by country, brought
to me, and saw that the imminent dangers which
rounded her on all sides, formed the chief motive for call
| ling me 10 the head Of the army. a terrible
contest with pcrdous and daring impending
her IN which the Mexican Republic must reeOnquer the
insignia OF her glory, aud fortunate ISSUE victorious
or disappear from the face of the earth. If
as TO be defeated also n trcaeherous faction raising
It's head from her BOSOM which, in calling up form OF
government deested by the united nation provokes pre-
ferablc submission foreign dominion and behold.
last that alter much vacaton. the IL resolved
establish her right to for herself and to such
form OF government best suits her wishes. All this
have observed and turned lister ming the cry
descated country, satisfied that she really needed my
weak services at 50 important period Hence have
come without hesitation delay to place myself in sub
lection TO her WILL and desrous be perfectly understood.
upon reaching native SOIL full and puolic
pession vt my sentiments and principles The reception
which they met convinced that had deceived
myself, and am the confirmed in them, not
from having given them the consideration, but be-
cause they have found general echo in the hearts Of all
my fellow CITIZENS.
come. then. to carry my view. into operation. and in
compliance with the mandate of my county. She calls
mo as COMMANDMENTS chief OF the Army and in that
pacity stand ready TO The enemy occupies
harbors-he despoing Of the richest OF terrific
res. and threatens with his domination! them
the head vt the Mexican Army army the offspring (ho)
OF tree people, and joined with will fulfil my
duty IN opposing the enemies OF my country; will die
hghnng or lead the valiant Mcxicans to the enjoyment OF
triumph to which they alike entitled by justice, by
their warike character and the dignity and enthusiasm
which they have preserved. OF free naton. The
necessity OF immediate importance. Every days delay
Is an age OF inamy cannot recede from the position
which the nation has assigned must forward
less would draw upon myself the due ingrau
tudc Tor the iaVors with which have overwhelmed
by my fellow or unless would behold her hum
oed ana suffering under Perpeuaon OF her misfor;uncs
Your Exeellency will perceive how great an
error should commit in assuming the supreme Msgsracy
when duty calls the field. fight sganst inc enc
mics OF the Republic. should disgrace IN, self it, when
called to the point OF DANGER should spring that Of
power! Neither my loyalty my honor requires the
abandonment of interests % dear The single mo-
Of heart offer compatrio;s the sacrifice Of
that blood which yet my veins wish them To
know that consecrate myself entirely ihsr service
soldier ought 20 do. and only DESTROYS further be
permitted TO point ont the by which Mexico may
tain the rank 10 which her desinies call her
In marching against the enemy and declining accept
OF power, give proof OF the OF senti-
mens; leaving the nation her mistress at liberty to
dispose OF herself she fit The elections for mem
boTs of Congress form the constitution which the poo
PIE wish 10 adopt, are proceeding. That Congress will
now SION convene, aHd while shall be engaged the
conflict, armed defence OF her independence nation
will place such safeguards aTound her liberties may
suit herself.
II should permit myself for single moment to take
the rtiEs OF Government, the sincerity my promises
would be rendered estOnsbe, aud confidence could
be placed IN them.
resolved they shall be falsifod for in their
redemption behold the general good well my honor
Mexican and soldier. cannot abandon this posi-
uon. The existing Government has pursued a course
with which the nation has shown itself content and have
desire subyert by taking place eel abundant
pleasure IN remaining where an and aer myself that
the nation will spplaud my choice shall loyfuly ac-
cePi such tasks she shall continue impose upon me-
and while she is engaged in promoting the objects OF c
viliZauon will brave every danger supporting be-
nehs even At the cost OF my existence.
VIII your EHceency have the goodness tender to the
Supreme Government my sincere thanks for their kind
nessl will personally repeat them morrow for which
purpose propose to call the palace. shall en-
brace my friends and hastily pressing them my heart
bid them tender farewell and for the scene OF
war; to lend my aid serve my country, or to perish
among its ruins.
beg TO repeat 20 EGceleney. assurances OF my
continued and special esteem
ANTONIO LOPEZ De SANTA ANNA.