The banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1844-1847, 1846-05-27
The ancient grievances, the constant

ment Oh the United States had heaped
upon the Mexican people, were crowned
by the result Of sending us minister.
in order that he should be accrcdit d bv
US, as if the relations between the two
Republics had suffered no alteration in
consumating the dcfni,ive act Of the in
corporation of Texas into the United
States
AT the very time Mr.. Slidel preseote!
himself among US, the troops of the Uni
ted States occupied our territory its
squadron menaced our ports, and they
were preparing to take possession Of the
Peninsula of the CALIFORNIA;, the Oregon
question with England being nothing
but prelude to such consuma,ion. |
did not admit Mr.. Slidell, because the
dignity Of the nation repelled this new
insult
Meanwhile the United States Army
encamped at Corpns Christi, and occu
pied the Island of Padre Vayin; i,
marcheded next toward Point ST. Is ,hrI
and waved the Banner Of the Stars and
Stripes on the right bank Of the Rio Bra
vo of the North: opposite the City Of
Matamoras, arrogatlng to itself the navi-
gation of the river with its vessels of war.
The village Of Laredo was attacked m
surprised by party oI the United States
troops, and some of our soldiers who
were there unprepare.', were dis 'r,n..i
by the enemy. Host'li,ies, therefore,
were commenced by the United States,
who have un.lertnken new conqursts
upon the territory of demarca,lon of the
Departments of Tamnulipas and New
Leon, at the time that troops" Of those
United States are Menacing Monterey,
in upper California.
1t canno, br doubted upon which of
the two Republics rests thu rrspons. I. b. H.
ty of war which feeling OF equity
and justice, and the respec, which civil.
z,,ion accords to the rig ghts and property
OF all nations, might have prevented.
II Mexico had suffered with mdol,nce
the repeated advances Of Il power which
already considered itself master and lord
of the American Continent, she wouI
not only lose the importance which her
population: her resources, and her posi-
ton have given her, since, she has been
anind"rendent nation, but she would also
have f,llen into a desp;cabIe CONTEMPT.
for having, when called to the combat,
allowed the integral parts of her terrific
ry to be taken. Such numerous and
aggravated insults could no longer be
Tolerated, and have commanded the
GrneraI.in-C Chief Of the frontier division
OF the North. that he act hostlely against
our enefny-iiiat he make war upon the
enemy that ls waring against US. and
that by invoking the God of Battles, he
may stimulate the valor of our SOL
diers, and maintain our unquestionable
right to our territory. Our General ta-
king as model the established usages.
and regulating himself to the precise
rules of our government, intimated to
the Commanders in Chief Of the Amcri-
can forces that he must retire to the 9TH
er side of the river Nueces, the previous
boundary line of Texas: which in,ima-
ton has been disregarded.
The nations whose interest it is that the
peace of so many years should not be dis
turbed, and which might be prriudiced in
their commercial relations with the Mcxi
can Republic. have discovered The cruel
alternative in which the usurping policy
Of the United States has placrd it, anG
which would immediately have to sue
cumb, If she were not to def.nd encrerti-
Gully the critical position of her ex,eences.
| solrmnly announce that ,io not DE-,
clare war against the Unitrd States Of
America. because the august Congress of
thu: Nation, and not the Executive, must
decide d. 'inely upon that rrparation Which
so many insults calls for. Besides this,
the d. fence ofth. Mexican territory, which
is invaded by troops o. the United States,
is of paramount necessity, and my respon-
sibilty would bee ONE great if did not re-
commend that the en- my's forces should
b" replied. have don" so From this
day has defensive war commenc.d d, and
every point Of our territory shall be strong.
ly defended, whenever it is Invaded or at.
tucked.
Th.' event which the Mexican Govern
f'ent had end"avorcd TO AVOID, hns arrived:
and finding that it's titles to justice have
been trOhJpn un6..r foot ,,u amt. ;,,. ,.