Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-16
PROCLAMATION

Of MAspANo PARFpEs ARRILLlGA, Prssidsnf ad infs
rim Of The Republic Of MeIeo, 10 iis inhabitdats-s
sued on the 2lsf uli.
In the critical and solemn situation in which the nation
places-pcfha the point Of a with the United
states Of Amerca-n consequence Of ono Of the
Just usurpatohs Ui which history has record becomes
obligation, urgent sacred. explain my fel.
low cuLens the situation IN which find ourselyes-t he
dangers and toe sacrifices which we are exposcd-n
order maintain, with vaor, with enthusiasm sud decrs
Ion those rights which, beng identified with the existence
at nations, must be defended 10 the utmost, and with
energy equal 10 the insult received.
The dignity Of the nation the march OF Amer ar.
10 the RIO Gando, where the head quarters OF our
troops are situated, the threatening appearance Of eos
Il that nation IN Apa oceans aud all the well
SHOWN the civilized world, have compelled me Ia reject
tic Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PlenipO onary Of
tho United States, order furnish an example, ct de-
bty that might SANCTION by porncous add 10 advised
act usurpn"n not founded n reason o. any plausible mo
tive, but which merely relies their hopes o intmidang
ne by i"ic0 lie American Minister, whose mission
vrcumscibed 60 the discussion OF the Texas question:
has demanded his passports, and have caused them be-
expedited without any hesitation.
ceniess that with more nations one ct tho
greatest and mus evils which happen. and that
attribute Of civilization avoid it, dsaserpto pro-
mote industry commerce and friendly relations under the
auspices Of universal peace; but this will prove inconpst
be with the maintenance OF the prcrogaves aud ndcpond
nations which called upon to ropel force by
force when all means Of compromise aud Cancellation havo
failed.
Tho Ropobio Of Msrico-dcspoilsd Of tho rich and
extensive territory ~ Texas WHICH always belonged IT,
by tho direct acts ~ the authority oi neigh
boring Republication discovering her designs to
other ui d0inng frontier possessions has been
forced 20 protest hos protested and does s soomnly pro
test, that she dof Acknowledge the right Of the Amc.
h1g tho soil Of Texas, and sho will defend her
invaded Territory and H'UsT, permit new conques
| or advance. at tho Government Of the u. S,tes
the right a. declare agains the United States
volitd inc, and the Industrious Congress Of the
ton will they have met take into consideration
the necessary sops required IN the conflict which awaits
~, aud which ~ manncf provoked by this mag
luminous aud iOgb, Gnng nation. 49, however, IN the
meantime, TIE United States might make sudden attack
IN u our maritime boundaries, those adjoining
TcHns, will be necessary repcl force by force, snd
when tho invaders shall have INSIDE the commencement
the responsibility Of having diaiurbrd The peace
Of tie toOTh viii fall upon them. shall be sii moe OK
pc which it's important should be. Mexico mover has
committed, nor will she commit single aggression against
the people Government OF the United States 81 Americas
but II attack should b. made. u will BE- fepeed 20 tho
fullest al power, and with nl tho enemy " our
character because resistance u nothing more than e right
| Of self preservation.
The MeSicln Republic drawn into n crisis, exposed to
great risks and difficulties, Ggh Tor itg existence aud
rghts The union Of oil heFsons, the identity Of the
of all the employment ol sl pOvors necessary
us; and they will save Ne Mexico will not profcnt
tho spectacle oan internal DIVISION which would
insure the triumph Of To- enemies. dd fear w. al.
though u is known hita the nuirues and entce-
cunning and perdy, despoi the Government Of i innu-
ence and rosources which direct affairs nnd bring
iho happy conclusion when supported by the confidence
Of the nation.
THIS confidence my Government deserves and deserve
too as since LETT the head quarteis Of San LUIS de Pc.
tOs for tho salvation Of my Native Coupy, accompanied
by the bfays who followed her iustrous standard,
my promises have been falsifed by my actions
offered convoko an extraordinary Congress give
definite constitution to the nation, and tho Congress has