Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-12-16

terest 10 favor peace.
1t was under these circumstances and
upon these considerations that it was deem-
cd expedient not to obstruct his return TO
Mexico, should he attempt TO do SO. Our
object was the restoration of peace; and
with that view no reason was perceived
why we should take part with Paredes,and
aid him, by means Of blockade, In preven-
ting the return Of his rival TO Mexico
On the contrary, il was believed that the
iNesiins diyisions which ordinary sagacity
could not but anticipate as the fruit of
Sapta Anns's return to Mexico and his con-
test withParedes, might strongly tend to pro-
duce disposition with both parties to re-
store and preserve peace with the United
States. Paroles was soldier by. profess
ion and a monarchist in principle. He
had but recently before been successful in
revolution, 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 An
ma, who had been expelled from, power by
the army, was known to be in open hostil-
ity to Paroles, and publicly pledged against
foreign intervention and the restoration Of
monarchy in. Mexico. In view Of these
facts and circumstances, il was, that when
orders were issued 10 the commander OF our
naval forces in the Gulf, on the fifteenth
day Of May last only two days after the
existence Of the war had been recognized
BY congress, to place the coasts Of Mexico
under blockade, he was directed not to OBJ.
strl,ct the passage Of Santa Anna to Mex
leo, should he attempt 10 return. e..
A revolution look place in Mexico in
the early part Of August following, by
which the power ofParedes was overthrown
and he has since been banished from the
country, and is now an exile. Shortly af-
terwards, Santa Anna returned. 1t remains
to be seen whether his return may not yet
prove to be favourable 10 pacific ADJUST
mont Of the existing difficulties, it being
manifestly his interest not 10 persevere
in the prosecution Of war commenced by
Paroles, to accomplish apurpose SO absurd
as the reconquering Of Texas TO the Sabine.
. Had Paredes remainedin power. it is NOR
ally certain that any pacific adjustment
would have been hopeless.
Upon the commencement Of hostilties
by Mexico against the United States, the
indignant 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, re-
cognized the fact that war existed by the
act Of Mexico, between the United States
and that Republic, and granted the means
necsssary 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, resolved to prosecute it with
the utmos, vigor. Accordingly. the ports
or Mexico on the Pacific have been placed
under blockade, and her territory invaded
at several important points. The reports
from tho Departments Of War and the Ma
Wy will inform you more in detail OF the
measures adopted IN the emergency in
which our country was placed, and Of the
gratifying results which have been accom-
plished.
The various columns Of the army have
performed their duty under great dsadvan-
tages. with the mos. distinguished skill and
courage. The victories Of Palo Alto and
Rssaca de Ia Palma. and 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 enIitle our
brave officers and soldiers to the grateful
thanks Of their country. The nation de-
plorcs the loss of tho brave officers and men
Who have gallanily fallen while vindcating
and defending their country's rights and
honor. ss,j s,a
Its subject Of pride and satisfaction
that our volunteer citizen soldiers, who SO
promptly responded to their country's call,
with an experience Of the discipline Of o
camp Of Only few weeks, have borne their
part in tho hard fought battle OF Monterey
with constancy and courage equal TO thai
OF veteran troops. and worthy ofthe high
est admiration. The privations Of long
marches through the enemy's country, ano
through wilderness, have been borne
without amurmur. y BY rapid movements
the province Of New Mexico, with SAINT,
Fs, its capital, have been captured withou
bloodshed. Is. "a s,
The navy co-operated with the army
and rendered important services; If not st
brilliant, 1t is because the enemy had NJ
force to meet them on their own elemen
and because Of the defences which nature
has interposed in the navigation OF tn
Mexican coast. Our squadron IN tho Pa
cifc, with,he cooperation Of q gallant Of
ficer OF the army, and small force has
tily collected in that distant country, hav'
acquired bloodlsss, possesfons of the Cali
fornias, and the American flag has lee
raised at every important point In the
province. ',..' " Sf4 ,. \. sss s.s
I congratulate you on ,hesuccess whic
hasahus attended our military und nays
operations. Inless than seven months q
tor Mexico commenced bostilities, at o tim
selected BY yherself. eve have taken posses
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