American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-28
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hesyeen Santa Ana and our government, by
zbich the former engaged to terminate the
way between the United States and Mexico, as
iyeoD after his assumption of authority as might
De practcable-we agreeing on our part to fur
Ssh him with funds to conclliate the othcers,
Amy and leading men of Mexico. 1t was, we
Selieve, with the view of carrying into effect
aaT part of the agreement, that the application
syes made to Congress for an appropriation OF
evo millions of dollars, and that Santa Ana
was furnished with passport to Vera Cruz
s2hs failure to obtain the appropriation may re-
sard, but we do moi think, will prevent the final
c.aenpletion of the agreement. Santa Ana, I'M
der the pretext of fatigue from his voyage from
Havana to Vera Cruz, and the alleged pain of
hiss old wound, delays his journey to the city OF
Mexico; but we consider it probable that he
has other motives for his tardy motions. The
voyage could not have so fatigued as to inca
paeitate him for movement, and the pain OF his
wound is rather sudden to be real. He is
watching events, and probably awaiting the re-
capt of money from our government. Indeed,
a is doubtful whether he can fulfil his part Of
abe obligation until he shall have received the
proposed supply; for, however he might feel
3lspo ed to credit our government, the officers
and the army may not be willing to act upon
trust. The session Of the Mexican Congress
will take place about the same time as that of
sng own, and affords a fair pretext for Santa
Ana to defer all action for the present. The
President will ITO doubt renew his application
10 Congress for money to be applied to the sat-
EsisGton of Santa Ana, and we presume that
Il will be granted. 1t would be a much cheap
81 mode of procuring peace, and of obtaining
Che cession of California, than by force of arms.
1t seems that the Nashville Union has the
same view of the subject which we have urged.
The editor Of that paper is supposed to be in
lne confidence of the President, and may, there
fore, be considered as speaking at least semi
sfdcially. His opinions are made known in the
&ollowing extracts from his paper, which we
sind in the American of Saturday last:
"The Nashville Union, sort of home organ
81 the President, gives some insight into the
particular application for which the two million
appropriation was solicited 1t refers to the
restoration of Santa Ana, as foreseen by Mr..
Polk; speaks of the peaceful inclinations of the
5ornler, yet adds but he cannot make peace
lanless the army is also for peace;' and lin this
critical condition Of affairs Mr.. Polk foresaw
aAat the use oftwo millions of dollars might be
Of great Importance The honest commenta-
CDR goes on to say that Santa Ana might be
able to carry out his wishes, if he knew that
he was able to get the means of paying his SOL
aiers.'"
Santa Ana is no doubt in favor of peace with
The United States, as a means of securing him
eeif in authority; and to effect his object he
Euss have money, as his soldiers are TO be paid.
His present position is too unsteady for him to
interfere with military operations directly, as
he is not in funds to enable him to shape his
policy; and and yet it is likely that he will in
directly guide measures so as that our army
shall not be encountered by that of Mexico,
notwithstanding the orders of General Salas to
tho latter to assemble at Monterey and resist
General Taylor. 1t is his true policy not to
have farther irritation between the two coun-
tries, and he is man who will not neglect his
own interest.
We conclude, then, that our forces will pause
al Monterey, or in the neghborhood-t the
President will apply for and obtain the required
sam Of money-that Santa Ana will thereupon
move in favor of peace-and that, finally, we
shall be permitted to annex California by pay
ing stipulated sum as compensation. Or it
May be, that our offer to negotiate will be ac-
cepted by Santa Ana, and that negotiations
will be shortly entered upon-terminating as
ahey must, in order to satisfy our government,
in the acquisition of California, at the same
E5me that they will establish Santa Ana in
FSnYyer,