The daily union., 1846-05-04

We have received New Orleans papers Of the 9th
April, but they give news from the army.
From the New Orleans Courier, April ~
FROM MEXICO.
BY the schooner Ventura, arrived this morning
from Vera Cruz, we have received late dates from
that place and from the city Of Mexico.
The news is not very important. The manifesto
Of Paredes shows that Mexico is not disposed to
begin war with the United States. We translate the
following passages of that manifesto:
"At this solemn crisis Of the nation-on the eve
perhaps of war with the United States Of America
in consequence Of the most unjust aggression
corded in the annals of natons-it becomes a sacred
obligation on my part, to explain to my fellow citi-
zens the position in which we placed, the dam
must make to sustain with valor and enthusiasm
the rights which are cur own, and which must be
defended to the last extremity.
"The dignity ofthe nation, the march of an Amer
lean army upon the Rio Grande, to the spot where
the headquarters Of our troops is established, the
presence and threats Of squadrons of the same
nation in the two oceans, every preceding
event, IT. short, compelled me to refuse a re-
ception to the envoy extraordinary and minister
plenpotentiary Of the United States in order not to
furnish an example Of weakness, which would sane
ton an usurpation, which seems to have other
object than to lntimidae us by an imposing display
of forces.
"The American minister whose mission relative
to Texas was not limited, according to the terms
agreed upon with the former government of Mexico,
demanded his passports, and they were given to him
without hesitation.
!'I admit that war between two or more nations is
one of the most dreadful calamites that can aflic
them, and at the present epoch, civilization admon-
shes to avert such disasters, and 10 promote the
advancement Of industry, commerce, and friendly
relations under the auspices Of universal peace But
peace ought to be compatible with the privileges
- ~f. -
pei force by force when all means of reconciliation
are exhausted.
"The Mexican republic having been despoiled Of
the rich and extensive territory of Texas, which
has always belonged to her, in virtue Of acts Of the
supreme authority Of the neghboring republic, and
this latter having shown disposition appropriate
to itself some ofour frontier departments--theM Mex
lean nation is bound to protest, has protested, and
now prstest in its name that will never recognise
the American banner floating over the soil Of Texas,
that we will defend our invaded territory, and that
we will never, never suffer new conquess to be made
new usurpatons on the part of the United States
of Amerca. ''a a. "." ,'..'
81 have not the right to declare war. 1t s for the
august congress of the nation, soon as they as
semble, to take into consideration all the conse-
quenoes Of the conflict in which we are involved,
conflict which was in no wise provoked by this
this interval, the United States should, without
tce, attack our seacoast or the Texan frontier,
then it will become necessary to repel force by force
and beginning once made by the invaders, to
make fall upon them the immense responsibility of
disturbing the peace Of the world. will be more
explicit as it is important that should be at this
moment. Mexico never has committed, and never
will commit, the least aggression upon the people Of
the United States; but any aggression Of which that
people may be guilty will be resisted with the whole
extent Of our power, and all the energy Of our char
actcr, for sefdefence is nothing elsc than the right
of selfpreservation." .r..
Paredes concludes his address with an eulogium
upon his administration.
General Almonte is appointed minister to France,
and Francisco Lerdo de reiida, and Francisco Lazo
Estrada, secretaries ofegaton. These gentlemen
at Havana, where every day they have long confer
ences with Santa Ana, who is awaiting with impa-
tience the revolution which is to replace him at the
head Of the government
The Mexican government has prosecuted two
newspapers and two officers OF the army. The Re
forma and the Contra Tempo journals in the inter-
est Of Santa Ana, have been seized and Gerecero,
editor Of the former and Luis Espno Of the latter,
have been arrested. General Limo Alcorta has been
ordered to proceed to Oaxaca; Capt. Scha6no has
been ordered TO San Juan de UIloa
The Refornna and Contra-Tiempo advocated open
ly and boldly the restoration Of Santa Ana
At Mexico the news Of the blockade Of Mazatlan
by the American squadron caused no sensation, as
the people Of the capital thought they were already
penned in by the forces Of the United States. A let
ter from the captain Of the port of San Bias contra
dicted the news and announced only that there was
a rurnor that Mazatan would be blockaded by the
Americans. ..... .-..r ....
The New Orleans papers of the 9Th April, inclu-