Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-12-26
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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 publicly pledged himself against for
eign Intervention and the restoration of
Monarchy in Mexico. In view of these
facts and circumstances il was, that, when
orders were issued TO the commander Of
our naval forces in the Gulf on the 18th |
day Of May last, only two days after the
existence Of the war had been recognized
by Congress, to place the coasts of Mexi.
CO under blockade, he was directed not to
obstruct the passage Of Santa Anna to Mex
leo should he attempt to return.
A revolution took place in Mexico in the
early part of August following, by which
the power Of Parades was overthrow, and
he has since been banished from the coun-
try. and is now in exile. Shortly AFTER
wards, Santa Anna returned. 1t remains
to be seen whether his return may not yet
prove TO be favorable TO pacific adjust.
ment of the existing difficulties, il being
manifestly his interest not 10 perserve in
the prosecution of the war commenced by
Parades, to accomplish purpose so absurd
as the re-conquest Of Texas to the Sabine.
Had Parades remained in power, it is NOR
ally certain that any pacific adjustment
would have been hopeless. % . :, s.l
Upon the commencement Of hostii,ies by
Mexico against the United States, the in
dignant spirit of the nation was at once
aroused. Congress promptly responded
to the expectations of the country, and, by
the act of the thirteenth of May last, rec.
ognized the fact that war existed, by the
act Of Mexico, between the United States
and that republic, and granted the means
necessary for its vigorous prosecution
Being involved in war thus commenced
by Mexico, and for the Justice of which on
our part we may confidently appeal to
the whole world, resolvedto prosecute il
with the utmost vigor. Accordingly, the
ports Of Mexico on the Gulf and on the
Pacific have been placed under blockade
and her territory invaded at several impor.
tant points. The reports from the Depart.
ments of War and the Navy will inform
you more in detail of the measures adopted
in the emergency in which our country was
placed, and ofthe gratifying results which
have been accomplished. ...ss
The various columns of the army have
performed their duty under great disad.
vsntages, with the most distinguished skill
and courage. The victories of Palo Alto
and Resaca de la Palma, and of Monterey,
won against greatly superior numbers, and
against most decided advantages in other
respects on the part Of the enemy, were
brilliant in their execution, and enlitle our
brave officers and soldiers to the grateful
thanks Of their country. The nation de-
plores the loss of the brave officers and
men who have CALAMITY fallen while vindi-
eating and defending their country's rights
and honor.
1t is subject of pride and satisfaction
that our volunteer citizens soldiers, who so
promptly responded to their country's call,
with an experience Of the discipline of a
camp of only few weeks, have borne
their part in the hard fought battle of Mon
terey with constancy and courage equal
TO that Of veteran troops and worthy of
the highest admiration. The privations of
long searches through the enemy's country,
and through wilderness, have been borne
without murmur. By rapid movements
the province of New Mexico, with Santa
Fe, its capital has been captured without
bloodshed. The navy has co.operated
with the army and rendered important ser.
vices; if not so brilliant, it is because the
enemy had no force to meet them on their
own element, and because of the defences
which nature has interposed in the Difficult.
ties Of the navigation on the Mexican
coast. Our squadron in The Pacific, with
the cooperation of gallant officer of the
army, and small force hastily collected
in that distant country, have acquired
bloodless possession Of the CALIFORNIA;, and
the American flag has been raised at every
important point in that province.
congratulate you on the success which has
thus lar attended our military and naval opera.
tons. In less than seven months after Mexico
commenced hosilies, at a time selected by her.
self, we have taken possession OF many of her
principal ports, driven back and pursued her in.
vadng army and acquired Military possession of
the Mexican provinces oil New Mexico. New
Leon, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Csliiorniss,
territory larger in extent than that embraced in
the original thirteen States OF The Union, nhab.
tied by considerable population, and much of il
more than thousand miles from the points Al
which We had TO collect our forces and com.
mence our movements. By the blockade the
import and export trade OF the enemy has
been cut off.
Well may the American people be proud Of
the energy and gallanlry Of our regular and vol.
unteer officers and soldiers. The events ol,bese
few months afford gratifying proof that our gal.
liant army can, under any emergency, confidently