The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-12-10

able that any change be for the better This was
the state of affairs existing when Congress- the IS
OF May last, recognized the existence of the which
had been commenced by the Government OF Paredes
and II became object OF much Importance with
view to speedy settlement of difhcutie, and the
restoration of honorable peace that Paroles should
not retain power in Mexico. Before that time there
symptoms OF a revolution in Mexico favored, as it was
understood to be- by the more liberal party, and espe
caly by those who opposed foreign Interference
and to the monarchca form of Government
santa Anna was then IN exile in Havana, having been
expelled from power and banlshed from his country by
revolution which occurred in Dec. 1874 but il was
known that he had still considerable party in his favor
m Mexico. 1t also equal, We Il known that no Wig
lance winch could be exered by squadron would,
IN all probability have prevented him from effectng
landing somewhere on the extensive Gulf coast Of Nj XII
co, II lie desired 10 his country. He had open
~ pToeSSed an entire change of policy had expressed
his regret That he had suovcrted The Federal Constitution
ct 1924 aud avowed that he in favor of its res
toraton He had publicly declared his hostility in the
strongest terms TO the establishment of monarchy and
To European interference in the affairs Of his country.
Information To ibis effect had been received, from
sources believed to be reliable the date al the Tecog
non OF tie existence of the war by Congress- and was
atteTwad fully confirmed the receipt Of The dispatch
OF our Consul in The city OF Mexico with the aocompa
hyng documents, which are herewith transmitted. Be-
sizes, II was reasonable 10 suppose he the
rulnouS consequences to Mexico of war with the u s.
and that il would be his interest 10 favor peace.
II was under these circumstances and upon these con
IL
MS return lie Mexico, should he attempt to do So Our
object was The restoration OF pence and with that view
no reason was perceived why should take part with
Paedes and aid him. by means of our blockade in pre-
venting The return of his rival 10 Mexico. On the con-
rary II was bel, Sed that the intestine divisions which
ordinary sagacIy could hu anticipate as the fruit of
Santa Annas return TO Mexico and his contest with Pa
redeS, might strongly tend produce disposition with
oo'h pareS to restore and preserve peace with the IT,
>. Paroles was soldier by profession, and a mon
archis in principle. He had but recently before been
successful IN military revolution hy which he had OBJ
tanned power. He the sworn enemy of the IT, S
with which he had involved his country in Tie existing
war. Santa Anna had been expelled from power by the
army was known 10 be open hostility to Paroles and
publicly pledged against foreign Intervention and the re-
soTaIion OF monarchy IN Mexico In view Of these facts
and circumstances was hat when orders were issued
10 the commander of our naval forces in the Gull on
the 18Th day OF May last, only two days after the exist.
ence of the war had been recognized by Congress TO
place the coasts of Mexico under blockade he was d.
rected not obsrucl the passage of Santa Anna ia
Mexico should he attempt to return
A revolution took place in Mexico in the early mari
OF August following by which the power of Paroles was
ovenhrown, and he has been banished from the
country, and IS now IN exile Snorty alterward tSana
Anna returned 1t remains TO he Ell VIII, ther his re-
turn may yet prove TO be favorable to a pacific adj
usment Of the existing difficulties, it being manifesy
his interest not 10 peTevere in the prosecution of war
commenced BY Paroles, 10 accomplish purpose ab
surd as the Ieconquet OF Texas TO the SABINE Had
Paroles remained IN power ii is morally am that any
pacific adjustment would have been hopeless.
Upon the commencement OF hostIlies by Mexico
alnst the United States, The indignant spirit Of the nation
al aroused. Congress promptly responded To
the expectations the country and By the act the 18Th
OF May last recognized the fact that existed by the
act Of Mexico, between the Cned States and thai Re-
public aud granted the necessary for its vigorous
prosecution. Being involved Ia war thus commenced
by Mexico, and for the justice OF which on cur part we
may confidently appeal to The whole world resolved
to prosecute 1t with the utmost vlgor Accordingly the
ports OF Mexico on the Gull and the Pacific have
been placed under blockade, and her territory invaded
several important points. The reports from the De-
partmen!s of War and the Navy will inform you more
DEAL of the measures adopted in the emergency in
which our country was placed, and OF the gratifying re-
suits which have been accomplish
He congrauales the country the brilliant achieve
ments of Army and Ndvy-on the conquest of Cali
iornIa New Mexico, Coahula and Tamaulipas-snd
recommends vigorous prosecution of the war, as the
most effective way OF obtaining speedy aud honorable
peace
While the war was IN coarse OF vigorous and sue
cessn prosecution, being still anxious evils
and considering that after the brilliant victories OF our
arms the 9Th and 9Th O May last, the national honor
could not be compromised by it, another overture was
made 10 Mexico, by my direction the 27lh of July
last 10 terminate hostueS by peace just and honora-
bile to both countries On the 3lst OF August following
tie Mexican Government declined to accept this friend
~ overdue but referred | the decision OF Mexican
Congre s. TO be assembled III he early part of The pres
ent month.
The war VIII continue 10 be prosecuted win Vigor, as
the best means of securing peace. With our exper
ence OF the unreasonable OF the Mexican au hor
uies il is the part OF wisdom relax in the energy
o. our military operations until THE result made known
In TINS view 1t is emed important 10 hold military pos
session Of all the provinces which have been taken, un
III definite treaty OF peace shall have been concluded
ami ratified by the tw countries.
The " ar has not been waged with a view 10 conquest
but having been commenced by Mexico, IL has been car
ried into the enemys country, and will be vigorously
prosecuted there with view obtain an honorable
paace aud thereby secure ample Indemnity for the ex
pcnycs of the ar as wei as 10 our much injured cu
zens, who hold large pecuniary demands against Mex.
By the laws of nations conquered territory IS sub
iect 10 be governed by The conquefo during hls military
possession and until there either treaty OF peace
ne shall vo unfairly withdraw from It. The old civil
Government beng necessarily superseded, IT IS the right
and duy OF the conqueor his conquest and to
nrovde for the maintenance of civil order and The rights
of the inhabitants This right has been exercised, and
this duty performed, by our military and naval COM
nauders by the establishment OF temporary Govern
mems IN some of the conquered provinces N Mexco,as-
smaling them lar as practicable to he Tree nsllu
lions Of our IN country. In the provinces of New
Mexico and of the Calornias lue any farther resls
lance is apprehended from The inhabitants 10 the temper
a-v Governments which have thus from the necessity of
ne case and according the laws Of war, been eslab
shed Ii may be proper to provide Tor me security OF
these important conqueslS by making an adequate APP
mo raton for the purpose of erecting torhcalons and
derayins The expenses necesSasy IncIien 10 The main