Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-04
TROPHIES OF REsAcA DE LA PALMA.

Not the leas interesting OF these, by any means
(says the Union,) are The misunderstanding
OF letters, charts, &c. &c.-iound by our army in
The camp of Gen. Arisla. The most important
are-lst. The instructions OF Tornel, the Secre-
tary of War, TO Gen. Arista, as 10 The conduct Of
the war which he was ordered TO commence;
which instructions are dated at The city of Mexi-
co, April 4th, lhirty-nne days before the Presi-
dents message 10 Congress which led 10 the act
recognizing the war 10 exist, and thiry-fve days
before The battle OF Pao Alto 3D. A letter from
President Paroles TO Gen. Arsla, dated Mexico,
April Is, 1896 nearly one month before our act
OF Congress recognizing slate OF war. We
give extracts from both. As proof OF the settled
and rnallerable determination OF President Pa
redes 10 Try his hand al a war with our country,
these papers need no comment.
Ertraet from Iorncps directions tor The plan of
campaign, dated city Of IHe1ic0, April T. 1876,
and addressed 10 Gen. Dan Mariana A,iaa.
"MiNIsrRY oP WAR AND MAXINE,
"Sseiron Of Operations.
excellent Sir: Your EIcellency having me-
rited from his Excellency, the President, that he
should name you ganeral-n-chef OF The div-
sion of operations on the Northern frontier of the
Republic, he has been pleased 10 order that in the
plan OF campaign recommended 10 your talents,
valor, energy and patriotism the following basis
should be followed, and which is not developed in
all lis details, because these belong 10 the general
who commands, who finds himself in view Of all
the circumstances which may occur and which,
from distance, cannot be loreseen.
"lst. The supreme government desires and or
ders that the city OF Matamoras be protected al
all hazards, and sustained by your entire division
since it is very important by its situation, by
| its resources, by the number OF its Inhabitants
and by every sorl OF consideration, military, mo-
raj and political.
odd. Having in view that the A merican army,
not content with having occupied The department
oil Texas, has invaded the territories OF those OF
Tamaulipas and Nueyo Leon, il must be treated
as an enemy OF the nation, and attacked (I) by
every means which war permits, and which will
be suggested by your military skill and know
ledge of The ground which is now the theatre of
operations"
~ These Instructions, be it noted, are dated
at the city of Mexico, April 4, 1916. Sothat the
order from the President of Mexico 10 attack was
issued thirty nine days before the President OF the
United States sent his message 10 Congress; and
thirly-fye days before the battle OF Palo Alto.
Erlraets from letter Of President Paroles 10 Gen.
Av,sia.
"Private Secretariat Of The President of the re-
public, TO his Exccllency The General of Diyi-
sion, Don Mariana Arista.
"ME1Iso, April IS, 1876.
"Comrade and esteemed jriend: Al the present
date, suppose you al the head OF that valiant
army, either fighting already, or preparing for
the operations OF a campaign, in which we are
about 10 put everything al sake-onr nationaIi-
IT, our liberty, our independence finally our
social existence itself. Much good do presage
from yonr presence at the head OF our valiant
soldiers; inasmuch as from ii, promise myself
victories upon victories to gain which, you may
count upon thousand clemens otsuccesS; upon
The constant protection of The Government; upon
The enthusiasm of the soldiery; and upon the
rising in mass of the population OF The neighbour
hood agains, a common enemy. Ifpoli,ical rea-
sons did not forbid me, would fly 10 share with
nv companions in the tolls and in the glory
which this war must yield 10 US.
"By the same post, important orders will be
communicated 10 you concerning The military
operations Surprising you already on the thea
Ire OF operations, and with all the forces assem-
bled. il is indispensable that hoslities be COM
menced, e. yourself taking the initiative against
the enemy"
"The notification must necessarily be peremp-
lory and Immediately after fall upon him, and
don't cease until he is annihated. This deeply
interests The honor of the nation, under existing
circumstances. Our enemy is overcome with
fear and there is no doubt that they will all be-
come our prisoners. Advance, then, with The
cry of Live the Republic and cover your brow
with imperishable laurels"
~ III is indispensable that hos!ilities be cont
menced by Mexico This, be it noted, is from The
President of Mexico, nearly one month before The
act OF The American Congress recognising The
war to exist.
FROM MEXICO-ADVICES FROM THE
GULF SQUADRON.
Dispatches from Commodore Conner, (says
The Washington Union) under dates OF The 10Th,
10Th and l4lh of August, have been received al
The Navy Department, some extracts from winch
We lay before our readers
In reference 10 The ACCIDENT that beie the Cum
harlond Commodore Conner says, that "thc guns.