Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-05-28

From hs "DiariO Official" (eity Of MsrieOJ april "a,
1916.
Translated for the Union.
Manifesto Of His ExceIIency the Presi-
dent ad interim of The Republic 10


Manifesto Of His ExceIIency the Presi-
dent ad interim of The Republic TO
the Nation.
On assuming in the beginning of this year, the heavy
responsibility of guiding the desnes Of the nation dur
ing short period, determined resoutey change its
policy from the weak and pernicious system of temper
izng, which has been observed with regard to the Unit
ed States Of America notwithstanding the per6dy with
which that government prepared for the occupation of
Texas ITS reaeherous violation of the existing
which guarantee the limits of The republic and the insi-
dious act by which incorporated of our departments
with its own confederacy The Mexican nation did
conquer It's independence by the bloody and heroic
sacnhces place itself among the civilized powers Of
the world IN order TO become the sport of neghbonng
na0n, which, taking advantage of quarrels and
fortunate Disturbances and the exaggerated idea of
weakness, founded upon them, appeared with all the
appliances for conquest and entered upon the invasion
OF our territory INDUCING IN the dream that II could ex-
tinguish the manly which belong, placing up
foreheads the brand borne by the slaves IN ITS
southern States, destroying nationality, and abandon
ing Us 10 ths Illuminating misery of oblivion This mag
unanimous people which, IN struggle OF eleven years OF
blood and determination, proved lis holiness no less than
ward into another TO which II called by the
daous aggressions Of government declaring itself our
friend, but at the time aiming to PROSTATE rely
ing its power, and caring support itself the
titles of equity and Justice which ali nations respect
which strengthens the hopes Of peace, and maintain the
harmony Of the universe Ii for this that the
nation sanctioned the movement which began OF San
LUIS Potos not IN order to place myself in the painful
possession of power, but that my country may shine by
the triumph Of which is the of the
vative principles of human society
The old grievances, the offences against the Mexican
nation which have been necessarily repeated since 1885,
had been consummated by the insult Of sending US
minister, o be accredited government in the
character Of a residing minister, if the
tween the republics had not suffered any disturbance
by the de6nitve Of the annexation Of Texas AT the
very time when Mr.. Sde appeared, the troops OF the
United States occupying territory their squad
threatening ports and preparations
made to occupy the peninsula of the CALIFORNIA;,
which the Oregon question with England Is only pre-
Iimnary and did not receive Mr. Slidell because the
dignity of the nation repealed this new insult.
In the meantime, the army OF the United States fixed
its encampment at Corpus Christi and occupied the is
land Of Padre yayin then marched Point Isabel,
and the Gag o the oaed the right bank Of the
Rio Bravo del Nore, front Of the city of Matamoras,
the American vessels of war having previously seized
upon the navigation Of the river The Of Laredo
surprised Ivy party of these troops and of
pickes there stationed dsarmed Hostiliies, there
FORE have been begun by the United States undertaking
conquests the territories included in the depart
Of TamauIpas and New Leon, whilst the troops
of The States threaten Monterey in Upper Caor-
mia. There be doubt TO which OF the repub
lies belongs the responsibility of a war, which might
have been prevented by feeling Of equity and Justice,
and of that respect which civilization has introduced for
the rights and property of all IL Mexico should
ind0lenty suffer these reiterated advances of power
which already considers itself mistress and sovereign Of
the American continent not only would she lose the i'm
porance which her population resources, and peculiar
position have given her, since she raised herself 10
be independent nation but she would fall into shame
and contempt should she, when challenged fight for
tSem allow herself TO be stripped of the negant parts
OF her territory by Outrages many and so
heavy, longer be borne and have sent orders
the generain-chie Of the division Of northern
frontier, in hostility against the army which in
hostility against US to oppose war TO the enemy " hich
upon and invoking the God of battles pre-
serve, by the valor Of troops, the unquestionabe
right territory, and the honor of arms which
longer be employed only in defence of Justice
Our general acting according TO established usages and
the decided instructions given by my government
tire beyond the river Nueces, The ancient boundary of
Texas, and the summons has been disregarded.
The nations interested in preventing the disturbance
OF the peace which has lasted many years. and whose
commercial relations with the Mexican republic may
suffer INJURY the hard alternative winch
reduced by the policy Of United States and
that we must succumb unless defend with energy
national thus threatened. soemny
that do declare against the government of the
United States Of America, because 1t belongs TO the au
gust Congress of the naon and not the Executive TO
solve denv ely what reparaon should be exacted for
such offences But the defence Of the Mexican territory
which forces Of the United States have invaded, is
urgent necessity and my responsibility the nation
would be immenseI should fail TO order the troops
which thus act as enemies, to be repeled; and have
therefore given that order From this day begins de-
fensye war and every point of territory invaded or
attacked, shall be valiabily defended.
The time has therefore which the government of
the Mexican nation have endeavored frutlessly put
off, by debating the clearest and most Just titles and
these having been condemned, enter necessary
contest, which will 10 the sympaihes OF all
governments condemn
of powerful We shall ourselves become strong from
the holiness of our cause and when everything is
dangered, strength will correspond with the exg
ences of condition Meanwhile the Mexican nation
will resolve to hazard all IN order TO all and will
give a sublime example Of sacred determination TO exbi-
bit that glorious devotion which has often been dis
played all times by nations maintaining their ndepen
dence and their liberties.
rejoice with pride that Providence should have des-
tined to be the organ for announcing the energetic
will Of the Mexican republic. Let prove in battle
the of the heroes and martyrs of independence
animated by the recolections of their pure glory
that vaor has degeneated in their breasts
they disposed sacrifice themselves the affairs of
their country.
Mexicans! I raise on this memorable day the stand
ard of Independence, which you inscribed the H.
lustrIous names Of Hidalgo and Iurbide. Rally under
this sacred ensign leaving all internal questions and diff
ferences for period of less peril have assured you
that the glory which seek the reward of my painful
career, not that of the ambitious who regards
power the spoils of rapine. have maintain
the republic in all Just rights, during the short period
Of my government; and now, while urge you to the
struggle and you that you must make great sacr
fees also promise you that shall not spare my
blood when il shall be necessary.
Mexicans, Your valiant soldiers about to fight
and they will fight with the vaor of heroes keep your
blessings for them and prepare yourselves their
noble oreheads, their tombs If they should fall when
destiny calls you take their places in the ranks Mex
leo will conquer, will no longer exist
National Palace OF Mexico April %, 1876.
MARIANA PAREDES Y ARRILLAGA.
Comments of the +" UHlion.'
We publish in this evenings paper, promised.
the manifesto of General Paroles to the people of
Mexico, and if we may Judge of its character by its
conclusion, the governments Of Europe. twill be
perceived that this military usurpe is less self
contradictory than his I. allies" (as they were called
in the House of Representatives. this side of the
Sabine. 1t is indeed to be regretted that any such
anolooists of Mexico are 10 be found in the United