State journal & flag., 1846-12-18

"ocarcely hope OF adjusting our diffi>
cuties, even at remote day, or of preser.
wing peace with Mexico. could be cherished
while Paroles remained at the head of the
government. He had acquired the SUI
preme power by military revolution, and
upon the most solemn pledges to wage war
against the United States, and 10 reconqucr
Texas, which he claimed as reyoted pro-
vince OF Mexico. He had denounced as
guilty OF treason all those Mexicans who
Considered Texas as no longer constituting
a part Of the territory of Mexico, and who
were friendly to the cause Of peace. The
duration of the war which he waged against
the United States was indefinite, because
the end which he proposed, of the recon-
quest of Texas, was hopeless. Besides,
there was good reason 10 believe, from all
his conduct, that it was his intention to con
vert the Republic of Mexico into monar
chy, and TO call foreign European prince
to the throne. Preparatory to this end, he
had, during his short rule, destroyed the lib.
cry OF the press, tolerating that portion OF
it only which openly advocated the estab-
lishment ola monarchy. The better to Sc
cure the success of his ultimate designs, he
had, by an arbitrary decree, convoked a
Congress--not TO be elected by the free
voice Of the people. bvt to be chosen 10 a
manner to make them subservient to his will,
and to give him absolute control over their
deliberations,
Under all these circumstances, il was be.
lleved that any revolution in Mexico, found
ed upon opposition 10 the ambitious projects
of Paroles, would tend TO promote the cause
of peace as well as prevent any attempted
European interference in the affairs of the
North American contineni--boih objects OF
deep interest to the United States.
y
This was the state Of affairs existing when
Congress, on the thirteenth Of May last, re-.
cognzed the existence of the war which
had been commenced by the government OF
Paredes and it became an object of much
Importance, with a view to speedy settles
ment of gu. difficulties and the restoration
of an honorable peace, that Paroles should
not retin power in Mexico.
Before that time there were symptoms OF
a revolution in Mexico, favored, as it was
understood to be, by The more liberal party,
and especially by those who were opposed
to foreign Interference and to the monarch,
cal form Of government. Santa Anna was
then in exile in Havana, having been ex-
PEELED from power and banished from his
country by revolution which occurred in
December, 1874; but It was known that
he had still considerable party IN his favor
in Mexico. 1t was also equally well known
that no vigilance which could be exerled by
our squadron would, in al probability, have
prevented him from effeciing landing
somewhere on the extensive gulf coast of
Mexico. if he desired to return to his coun>
try. He had openly proiessed an entire
change of policy had expressed his regret
that he had subverted the federal cons,itu>
ton of 1924, and avowed that he was now
in tavor of its restoration. He had publicly
declared his hostility, in the strongest terms.
to the establishment of monarchy, and to
European interference in the affairs of his
country. Information to this effect had
been received, from sources believed to be
reliable, al The date Of the recognition OF the
existence of the war by Congress, and was
afterwards fully confirmed by the receipt of
the despatch of our consul in the city of Mex,
leo, with the accompanying documents,
which are herewith transmitted. Besides, it
was reasonable TO suppose that he must see
the rulnous consequences TO Mexico of a
war with the United States, and that it
would be his interest TO favor peace.
1t was under these circumstances and up-
on these considerations that il was deemed
exPedient not TO obslruct his return to Mex.
leo, should he attempt to do SO. Our OBJ
lect was the restoration of peace; and with
that view, no reason was perceived why we
should take part with Paroles, and aid him.
by means Of our blockade, in preventing
the return Of his rival TO Mexico. On the
contrary, it was believed that the intestine
divisions which ordinary sagacily could not
but anticipate as the fruit of Santa Annals
return to Mexico. and his contest with Pa
redes, might strongly tend to produce dis
position with both parties to restore and pre-
serve peace with the United States. Pare
des was soldier by profession, and mon.
archist in principle. lie had but recently
before been successful in a military revolu-
tim, by which he had obtained power. He
was the sworn enemy of the United States,
with which he had involved his country in
the existing war. Santa Anna had been
expelled from power by The army. was known
to be in open hostility TO Paroles, and pub.
licly pledged againt foreign nierventions and
the restoration OF monarchy 10 Mexico.
In view of these facts and circumstances it
was, that, when orders were issued TO The
commander Of our naval forces in the Gulf,
on the thirteenth day of May last, the day
on which the existence Of the war was
recognised by Congress, 10 place the coasts
Of Mexico under blockade. he was directed
not to obstruct the passage OF Santa Anna to
Mexico. should he attempt 10 return.
A revolution took place in Mexico 10 the
early part Of August following, by which
the power of Paredes was overthrow, and
he has since been banished from the coun.
try, and is now in exile. Shortly afterwards,
Santa Anna returned. II remains te be seen
whether his return may not yet prove to be
favorable TO specific adjustment Of the ex
isting difficulties, it being manifestly his in.
tsrest not TO persevere in the prosecution OF
war commenced by Paredes, to accomplish
Il purpose SO absurd as the reconquest Of
Texas to the Sabine. Had Paroles remain.
ed in power, it is morally certain that any
pacific adjustment would have been hope