Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-12-17
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ne civilized world Of government, in viola
son Of its own express agreement having twice re-
iccted a minister Of peace, invested with full pow
ers to adjust all the existing differences between
the two countries in manner just and honorable
TO both am not aware that modern history pre-
sents parallel case, in which, in time Of peace,
one nation had refused even to heor. propositions
from another for terminating existing difficulties
between them Scarcely hope Of adjusting our
difficulties, at ten,ote day, or of preserving
peace with Mexico, could be cherished while Par
eds remained at the head Of the goyernment--
lie had acquired the supreme power by a military
evolution, and upon the most solemn pledges to
wage war against the United States, and to recon-
quer Texas, which he claimed as a revolted prov
ince Of Mexico. He had denounced as guilty Of
treason all those Mexicans who considered Texas
as no longer constituting part Of the territory Of
Mexico, and who were friendly TO the cause ofpeace
Tho duration Of the war which he waged against
the United States was indefinite, because the end
which he proposed, oft The recoaquest OF Texas, was
hopeless. Besides, there good reason to be-
licye, frem all his conduct that il his inten-
ton to conveft the republic of Mexico into mo-
atohy, and to call foreign European prince to
the throne. Preparatory to this end, he had, dur
ing his short rale destroyed the liberty of the press
toleratng that portion OF it only which openly adj
vocated the establishment OF a monarchy The
better TO secure the success OF his ultimate designs
he had, by an arbitrary decree, convoked Con-
gress--not 10 be elected by the free voice Of the
people, bat to be chosen in manner to make them
subsetyient to his wil and to give him absolute
control over their deliberations
Under all these circumstances, il WINS beliesed
that any revolution in Mexico, founded upon oppo-
ston to the ambitious projects Of Paroles, would
tend to promote the cause Of peace as well as pre-
vent any attempted European interference in the
affairs Of the North American coatineat--both OBJ
jecss Of deep interest 10 the United States. ANY
such foreign interference if attempted, must have
been resisted by the United States. nv views up
on that subject were fully communicated 10 Con-
gress in my last annual message In any event, Il
was certain that no change whatever in the govern
ment of Mexico which would deprive Paroles Of
power, could be for the worse, lar as the United
States were concerned, while il highly proba-
bic that any change must be for the better. This
was the state Of affairs existing when Congress- on
the thirteenth of May last recognized the existence
of the war which had been commenced by the gov
eminent Of Paroles, and il became an object Of
much Importance, with vew TO a speedy settle
ment of our difficulties and the restoration OF an
honorable peace, that Par ,des should not retain
power in Mexico. oil. fn i.H
Before THAI time there were symptoms Of rero-
luton in Mexico, favored, as it understood 10
be, by the more liberal party, and especially by
those who were opposed TO foreign interference and
to the monarchial form of government Santa An
na was then in exile IN Havana, having been ex-
PEELED from power and punished from his couutry
by revolution which occurred in December, 1874;
but it was known that he had still consider able
party in his favor in Mexico. Ii was also equal
ly well known thai no vigilance which could be
eksrted by our squadron would. in all probability,
have prevented him from eEeeting landing some
where on the extensive gulf coast of Mexico, il
he desired TO return to his ceuatry. He had open
ly professed aa entire change of policy; had ex-
pressed his regret that he had subFered the feder-
al constitution Of 1924, ind avewed that he was
now in favor OF its restoration. He had publicly
declared his hostility, in the strongest terms, TO the
establishment Of a monarchy and to European in
reference in the affairs of his country
Information to this effect had been received from
sources believed to be reliable, at the date Of the
recognition Of the existence Of Jhe war by Com
gress, and was afterwards faliy confirmed BY ,he
receipt ofthe despatch Of our consul ia the city Of
Mexico, with the accompanying documents, which
are herewithtransmitted. Besides, il was reasona-
bic To suppose that he see the ruinous conse-
queaces TO Mexico Of war with the United States
and that would be his interest 60 favor peace.
1t was under these circumstances and upon
these considerations that il was deemed expedient
not TO ohstruct his return to Mexico should ne al
temptto do so. Oar object was the restoration Of
peace and with that view, no reason was perceive
ed why we should take part with Paredes and aid
him, By means Of our Blockade, ia preventing the
return of his rival TO Mexice On the contrary. il
was believed that the intestine divisions which or
binary sagacy could net but aatcipate as the fruit
of Santa AaRas return 10 Mexico, and mis- contest
with Paroles, might strongly tend TO produce
disposition with both parties TO restore and preserve
peace with the United States. Paroles was SOL
der by profession and a menMchst in principle
ii had but recently before been Successful in
military revolution, by which he had obtained pow
er Tie was the sworn enemy Of the United States
with which be had involved his country in the ex-
listing war. Santa Anna had been expelled from
power by the army, was kaowR to be in open hostii-
ty to Paroles, and publicly pledged agaias foreign
Intervention and the restoration Of monarchy IN
Mexico. In view Of these facts and circumstanc-
es il was, that, when orders were issued TO the
commander Of our naval forces in the Gulf on Che
18th day of May last. only two days after the ex-
istence OF the war had been recognised By Con-
gress. to place the coasts Of Mexico under block
ade he was directed not to obstfuct the passage of
sapta Anna to Mexico, should he attempt to re.
turn. ems aHa
revolution took place in Mexico in the early
part Of August following, by which the power oil
faredes was oYerthrowa. aHd he has since been
oanlshed from the country, sse Is now in exile
Shortly afterwards, Santa Anna retained. II re-
mains to be seen whether his return may not vet
prove to he favorable 10 pacific adsstseat Of the
existing difhcuties IL beag manifestly ME interest
not 10 pefsevere IN the prosecution Of war COM
menced ~ Paredes, to accomplish a Purpose so
absurd as the reesnaHest Of Texas 10 the Sabine
Had Paroles remsiued ia power, il is morally Ger.
tain that any pacific adjustment vo,ad have been
Upon the commencement ofhostties by Mexico
against tke United States the INDIGNANT snisit NJ