Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-10-22


they have found general echo in the hearts
my fellow ci,ixeus.
come. tieu. to cars my views iuto opera
ton. aud IN compliance with the m,n tate OF
my cou0iry. Shc calls me a. Conmander.in
Chief oil the Army. and ia that capacity |
stand ready Ia serve. The en- iny occupies
our hasbors--he is drspoilmg TIA Vt the richest
OF our territories, and threatens us with his
domination. | go. ,h-n. lo the heal oi the
Mexican Army--an army the oil ,rrlng (e;jo)
ola Tree people-and joined with IT, will
tulhl my utmost duty IA opposing the enc
mics Ut INV country. | will die nghting. or
lead the valiant Mesicans to the enjoyment
ot triumph To which they are alike entitled
by justice. by their war-like character, and b,
the dignity aud enthusiasm which they have
preserved, OF a free nation. The war is q
necessity OF immediate importance every
days delay is an age Of in amy cannot re.
cede from the position which the nation no.
assigned me, | must 60 forward, unless
would draw upon myself the Censure due Ia
lngraii,ude Tor the isvors with which have
been Overwhelmed BY my fellow.cilisens or
unless | would behold her BUNDLED aud suf-
teung under pcrpetUa,ion. OF her mis-
/ fortunes
Your Excellency will at once perceive how
great an error should commit i'm assuming
the supreme Msg'stncy, when my duty calls
me to the field, To fight against the enemies oi
the Republic. | should disgrace myself, it,
when called To the point OF danger, | should
spring 10 that of power Nrithermy loyalty
nor my honor requires the abandonment Of
interests 30 dear TO m. The single motive
oil my heart l. 20 Offer my compatriots the
sacrifice Of that blood which yet runs in my
veins. ] wish them to know that consecr lie
fRaVs .aI anti r.sIk % a ,
ought TO do. aud am only d.sirous further Il
be permitted 10 point out the course by which
Mexico NAV attain tlie rank To which her
des,in,s call her.
In marching sgliast the enemy. and deClin.
ing To accept oi power, give proof of the
sincerity OF my s'niim 'nts. leaving the nation
her own mistress, al liberty tn dipose OF her
self a. she secs iii The election fOr members
of Congress tn form the constitution " hich
the people wish to adopt. are proceeding
That Congress will now suol convene. amt
while shall be engaged in the conflict in
armed defence OF her Independence. the ma
lion will place s"ch safeguards around her
Liberties as mny st suit herself.
II should permit myself ior a single mo-
nent. TO take the rcins OF Government, the
sincerity OF my promises would b. ndered
questionable. aud no confidence could b.
am resolved tia, they sh,l not he falsfied
forin their redemption | behold the general
COOL, as well a. my honor as a Mexican and
a soldier. | cannot abandon this position
The existing Government has pursued a
curse with which the nation has shown IT,
selfcontent, anil have no desire to subvert
it by taking It's place. | feel abundant plea
sure in remaining where | avn, and fiiter
myself that the nation viii bpplaud my
choice. shall joyiulIy accept such tasks s.
she shall continue to impose upon me: aud
while she IS engaged in promoting the object
OF civilization, | will brave every danger in
supporting its benefits, even at the cost of
my existence.
Will your Exccllency have the goodness
to tender TO the Supreme Government my
sincere thanks Tor their kindness? ! will per
sonally repeat them tomorrow, for which
purpose ! propose TO call at the palace. |
shall there embrace my friends. aud hastily
pressing them 10 my heart, bid them tender
farewell, and Set ont TO the scene of war. To
lend my aid TO serve my country, or to perish
among It's ruins.
beg 10 fcpcut to your Exceilency usSur-
ranees OF my continued aud especial es.