Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-19
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MISIsTRy OF WAR AND MARINE.
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The Mexican Republic achieved her Independence from
her ancient metropolis without the need Of other efforts
than those OF her and entering ranks
free people, she opened her pors frankly foreign COM
merce.
With loyalty which is ackno wledsed she has fulfilled
Tehgiously her engagements with friendly ntaons and
the different administrations which have suceeeded one
another in the county, have Wed with each other in cult
yang their International relations that they have ne
been interrupted the part Of Mexico From this re
giouS fidelity in the ul6ment of obligations have fol-
lowed the peace and good intelligence which subsis,s a
present between and the Governments Of Europe and
those States of independent America which were former
y Spanish but the United States of the North nation
greedy of conquests, not acknowledging these truths and
unworthy responding TO generous friendship has in
need upon US oil the wrongs possible, since had the
misfortune 10 enter into relations with it, The North
Americans have excited and fomented constantly our do
nestle dissensons. They introduced their citizens into
our States OF Texas they procured the Independence Of
those hankless adventures and when suited their in
erests they resolved to incorporate with their own country
that interesting portion OF territory upon which the
United States are unable 10 aeRe the slightest claim r
right.
II aud is unquestionaby just that the MeIieans
should reclaim their own; and when troops were prepa
rng to vndeae the honor Of the nation reeonquer terri
tory which belonged to then the Government Of the u
States assumed as their the Of revoed depart
ment oil Mexico, and in the most gnoble and nm
Just declared war upon introducing the heart of
the Republic their DISCRIMINATING hosts block AIDED
with their squsdons, thus paraysng our commerce. and
to make position difficult compelling us TO misop
ply the ordinary resources OF public administration
these sacrifices 10 be attributed the necessity
upon us by the most nquous which can pc perpetra
ted among civilized and christian people To the
Of the whole world, the Mexicans find themselyes
and resolved perish together and to see their c,,
reduced 10 ruins, rather than submit the ambition Of
the people which seeks make itself the colossus of the
New World. The ambitious views Of these men are AZ
lncien as they notoous-o their territory over
the vast expanse comprehonded with the Mexican nation
destroying our temples, and our nationality;
and this conflict, which il one Of life or destb
inf guffh 01ar
perish in H. IL matters that fortune sometimes deserts
rs In the field Of battle the honor Of our arms We bava
preserved even in the midst Of the disasters Of the war
and above every hing, people numbering eight millions.
which achieved their independence against the might of
powerful nation, csnnot succumb in war waged upon II
by the North Americans Our efforts out OF the
war giorousy will be extraordinary az our sscr6es,
since every side the citizens aiming in support Of s
Supreme Government in defence u the country tJpop
ell classes in the State, has made and will continue 10
make great demands 20 place Mexico IN an attitude 10
maintain her dearest rights, and Heaven which alwsv,
protects the right s upon side and will be propous
TO us without doubt because struggling for the re-
Riun OF our father, for Independence and our fire.
sdes The day coming, nor Is It distant when we
shall not only be abo impose upon our snse.
but 70 exact from them fitting Of justice On ndsm
nifty for the injuries they have inflicted upon usinfe
which will be indeed grevous burden 10 tho country
but which will save its honor and iia nationality.
Inc supreme Government, In anticipation Of these O.
vents and convinced that tho final triumph in the present
struggle will be In favor Of MEXICO, wishes that In due
time there should be prepared and transmitted 10 II in the
eearest form Of the losses sustained bv
the Pdbe Interests and those Of private individuals IN the
present var and with this view his eHceency the General
entrusted with the supreme executive power charges me
that should direct yOu 90 have the honor 10 do
tnat you take measures necessary 10 comply punctuay ib
this design Of tho executive, In order the noble and
patriotic views Of the chief magistrate Of the Rspybie
may DO fulfilled. God and Liberty. ALuosrr
On the following day, October 3D. Cen Almone issued
bis instructions for orEsnizng tho recruits Upon their ar
rying a. the recruiting sstons they be divided in
70 two elsses according 10 their heiRhhoss shove Eve
feet two inches forming the FIRST, and hose below that
measure the second class From the first are 10 be
BY preferences The sfllesis, the ssppe and cuas,er
tho aIess and sappors first taking those Of particular
uades or occupations, which may have particularly 6ed
them for these branches OF the The residue will
join tho euirassie The second class to be divided In
IN like manner between the cayary end infsnry having
regard 10 individual conformation and preference, The
directions arc minute and simple.
Those cities increase rapidly hs foster and eneour-
nge useful manufactures and the nnoohsnio trades The
same may be said Of nations and communities The city
or naton that expects grow flourish and prosper must
not be- dependent oher places for those ARTICLES ha can
DO well made by hor citizens. Those who have a