The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-12-15

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Congress. on the 18th of May last. recog-
nized the existence of the war which had
heen commenced by the government OF Pare
des, and ii became an object oil much im-
portance. with view TO a speedy settlement
of our difficulties and the restoration oil an
honorable peace. that Paroles should not ie-
tain power in Mexico.
Before that time there were symptoms OF
a revolution in Mexico. favored, as il was un-
derstooJ to be, by the more liberal party and
especially by those who were opposed 10
foreign interference and TO the monarchial
form Of government.
Santa Anna was then in exile in Havana,
having heen expelled fron power and ban
lshed from his country by revolution which
occurred in December, 1874; but it was
known that he had still a considerable party
in his favor 10 Mexico. 1t was also equally
well known that no vigilance which could be
exerted by our squadron would, in all proba-
bility, have prevented him fIom effecting
landing somewhere on the extensive
coast Of Mexico. il he desired toreturn TO his
country. He had openly professed an en-
tire change ofpolicy; had expressed his re-
greet that he had subveded the federal constI-
ton of 1924, and avowcd that he was now in
favor Of its restoration. He had publicly de-
clared his hostility, in the strongest terms, to
the ESTABLISHMENT Of ID monarchy, and to
European interference in the affairs of his
country.
Information 10 this effect had been received
from sources believed TO be reliable nj the
date Of the recognition OF the existence Of the
war by Congress, aud was afterwards fully
confirmed ny the receipt of the despatch Of
orr consul in The city of Mexico. with the ac-
companying documents. which IRE herewith
transm ed. Besides, twas reasonable TO
suppose that he must see the ruinous couse-
quences 10 Mexico of war with the u.
States. and thai il would be his interest 10
favor peace.
Ii was under these circumstances and up
on these considerations that it was deemed
expedient not TO obstruct his return to Mexi-
90, should he attempt 10 do so. Our object
was The restoration of peace; and with that
view, no reason was perceived why we should
take part with Parades. ard aid him, by
means OF our blockade, in preventing the re-
turn Of his rival To Mexico. On The contrary.
il WAS believed that the intestine division
~hich ordinary sagAciry could not but antici-
pate us the fruit of Santa Annals return to
Mexico, and his contest with Paroles, might
strongly tend TO produce disposition
both parties 10 restore aud preserve pea &c
with Il United States. Paroles was SOL
Icr by profession, and monarchst in prin-
ciI,le.
He had but recently before been success
lul IN Il military revolution, 10y which he had
Obtained power. lie was the sworn enemy
of the United States. with which he had in
vulved his country IN the existing war. San
Il Anna had been expelled from power by the
army. was know To be in open hostility TO
Paroles, a.d publicly pledged against foreign
intervention aud the restoration OF monarchy
IN Mexico. Ia view of the sc facts aud circnm-
sian C > il MAS, that " hen orders were issued
% the commander of our naval forces in the
Gulf. uu The fifteenth day of May last, ouly
two DAYS after the existence of the war bad
been recognized hy Congress, 10 place the
coasts of Mexico under blockade, he was d.
recred moi To nbstruct The passage of Santa
Anna 10 Mexico, should he attempt 10 re-
turn.
4 revolution took place in Mexico in the
early part Of Hnsusl following. by which The
power of Paroles was oyeIthrOwn, and he
has since been banished from the country
and is now ia exile. Shortly afterwards San
la Anna returned. 1t remains 10 he seen
whether lis return may not Yet Prove TO be
favorable To u pacific adjustment Of the exIs-
ting difficulties, il being manIfestly his inter
est not to per>evere in The prosecution of Il
var commenced lay Paredrs.to accomplish a
purpose 50 absurd us the reconquesI Of Tr.ras
10 the Sabine. Had Parades remained in pow
er il is morally certain thai any pacific ad-
lusfmrnt would have hccn hopeless.
Upon the announcement of hOsiilliies by
Mrrico against the United States, the indIg-
nant spirit OF the nation was at once aroused.
Congress promptly responded To the cxpec-
| tliious nl The couutry, and, by the act o: the
thirteenth of May last. recognized the FACT
that war criSied, by the act of Merico, be-
tween the United States and that republic,
| aud granted the means necessary for It's viz
oroaS prosecution. Being involved in Il war
,hus commenced 10y Meric and for The Just
ness of which on our part we may confidently
appeal to the whole world, | resolved 10
prosecute il with the Utmost vigor.
Accordingly. the ports Of Merico on the
Gull and on The Pacific have been placed m
der blockade, and her territory invaded al
several important points.-The reports from
the Departments of War and The Navy wifi
inlurm YOU more in detail OF the measures
adopted M the emers eucy in which our coun-
try was placed. and ofth gratifying results
which have been accomplished.
The various columns Of the army have
performed their duty under great disadvan-
Iases. with the most distinguished skill and
courage The victories OF PalU Alto and
Resec? dc Il Palma, and Of Monterey, won
against greatly superior numbers. and against
most decided advantages in other respects on
the parI of the enemy. were brilliant IN then
erecu;on, and cnIite OUT brave officers and
soldiers to the grateful thanks of their coun
try. The nation deplores the luss of the
brave officers and men who have gallanily
fallen while vindicating and defending theil
connirys rights and honor.
1t is a subject pride and satisfaction tina
our volunteer citizen soldiers, Tho SO prompt
| ~ responded 10 their couniry's call, will
an experience of the scipline Of camp o
only few weeks, have borne their part II
the hard fought battle of Monterey with =
| consrancy and courage equal TO that oil vet
| ran tronns & worthy of the highest admIra.