Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-12-29
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Before that time there were symptoms
Of arevolulion in Mexico, favored, as it
was understood TO he, by the more liberal
party, and especially by those who were
opposed to foreign interference and to the
monarchicalfo form government. Santa
Anna was then an exile in Havana, hav-
ing been expelled from power and BAN
ished from bis country by a revolution
which occurred in December, 1874. but it
was known that he had considerable
party in his favor in Mexico. 1t was
also equally we'll known that no vigilance
| which could be exened by our squadron,
would, in all probability. have prevented
him from efftcting landing somewhere
on the extensive gulf coast Of Mexico, he
desired to return to his country. II had
openly protested an entire change of poii-
cy; had expressed his regret that he had
subverted he federal constitution Of 1924,
and avowcd that he was now in favor OF
its restoration.
He had publicly declared is hostility,
in the strongest terms, to the establish
ment of a monarchy. and to European
interference in. the affairs of his country.
| IniormaiiG to this effect had been receiv-
ed from sources believed to he reliable, at
the dat.. ofihe recognition ofihe existence
Of the war by Congress, and was after
wards fully confirmed by the receipt ofthe
despatch ofour consul in the City mex
ico,. with the accompanying documents.
which are herewith transmitted. Besides,
it was reasonable to suppose that be must
see the ruinous consequences to A'exico
of war with the U. S., and that it would
he his interest to favor peace .g.,.
Ii was under these circumstance and
upon these considerations that it was
feemed expedient not TO obstruct his re-
turn to Mexico should he attempt to
do So Our object was the restoration Of
peace and with that view, no reason vas
perceived why we should take part with
Paredes. and aid him, by means of our
blockade, by preventing the return of his
rival into Mexico. On the contrary, il
was believed that the intestine divisions
which ordinary sagacity Could no. but
anticipate, as the fruit of Santa Anna 5
return to Mexico, and his contest with
Paroles, might strongly tend TO produce
disposition with both parties to restore
and preserve peace withIbe U. S. Pare
des was soldier by profession, and a
monarchist in principle. He had bat re
Gently before been successful in a military
revolution 10y which he had obtained pow
err. He was the sworn enemy of The u
States, with which he had involved his
country in the existing war; Santa Anna
had been expelled from power by the army
which was known to be in open hostility
to Paroles, and publicly pledged against
foreign Intervention, and the restoration
of monarchy in Mexico. In view of these
facts and circumstances it was, that 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 oil
the war had been acknowledged by Con
gress, to place the coasts of Mexico under
| blockade. he was directed not to obStruci
the passage of Santa Anna in Mexico.
should he attempt to return.
A revolution took place IN the early
part oG August following, by which the
power of Paroles was overthrown, and
he has since been banished from the coun
try, and is now living in exile Shortly
afterwards Santa Anna returned. 1t re.
mains to be seen whether his return may
| not prove favorable 20 adjustment Of the
/ existing difficulties. it heing manilestly hi:
| interest not TO peTsevere in prosecution
of a war commenced by Paroles, to &C
4 cOmplish purpose so absurd as the re.
cOnquering of Texas Iethe Sabine. Hae
Paroles remained in power, it is morally
certain that any pacific adjustment wou!c
have been hopeless. 'a's -si'2 7's
! Upon the commencement Of hostilities
1 BY Mexico against the United States. The
/ indignant spirit of the nation was at once
4 aroused. Congress promptly responded
to the expectations of the country, and bl
the act Of the l2tli of May la st, recognizet
! that war existed by the, act Of Mexico
between United States and that republic
4 and granted The means necessary for Iii
vigorous prosecution Being iavolved IN
q war thus commenced by Mexico, anc
for the Justice of which on our part we
confidently appeal to the whole world.
resolved to prosecute it with the utmos
vigoT. Accordingly the ports Of Mexice
in the Gals and on the Pacific have
been placedfin blockade, and herterriiary
! invaded at several important poin's Tbs
! reports from the Departments of War am
4 The Navy will inform you more in detail
/ of the measures adopted in the enefgene.
4 IN which our country was splaced, and o
he eratifying results which have beer
accomplished. -
The various columns Of the army have
bsflorsIled thrir duty under great disad
taniaees with The most distinguished skill
and courage The victorIesld PabogAlt'
and Resaca de Ia Palma. and Of Monterey
won against greatly superior numbers ant
n AGAINST most decided advaltaces. IN othe