The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-08

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aysnting the return OF hIs rival TO Mexico on the
ontrary il was believed that the intestine DIVISIONS
hb ordinary sagaeity could moi but anticipate as the
St If Santa Annals return to Mexico, and his contest
b paredes might strongly tend to produce DISPOSE
ION with both parties TO restore and preserve peace WIN
he limited States Paroles soldier by profession
and monarehis an principle lie haa Da' he
bad obtained power He the sworn enemy oil the UNI
,J States with which he had involved his country N the
ristug war Santa Anna had been expelled from pow
81 nv he army was known 10 be In open hostility TO
paTsdes and publicly pledged against foreign interyen
ion and the restoration OF monarchy IN Mexico In
e of these facts and circumstances was that when
orders issued TO the eommndes q our naval forces
IN the Gulf on the thirteenth day OF May last the day
On which the existence Of the war was recognised by
Congress to place the coasts OF Mexico under blockade,
he was directed 10 obsct the passage OF Santa Anna
IN Mexico, should he attempt to return
revolution took place in Mexico in the early part OF
August following. BY which the power OF Paroles was
oyeuhEown, and he has since been Danshed from the
country and IS now IN exile Shortly aleiwarus nai.a
Anna returned II remains TO be seen whether his re-
,rn NAV not vet prove to be favorable TO paclic adj
nsmeni OF the existing difficulties, II being maniiesty
his interest not TO perseyere m the prosecution Oh war
commenced by Paroles, TO accomplish purpose so ab-
suTd as the reconquest of Texas to the Sabine Had "a
5eJes remained in power il is morally certain that any
naci6c adjustment would have been hopeless -
IIpon The commencement OF hoshllnes BY Mexico
oganst the United States the indignant spirit OF the ma
ton was al once aroused Congress promptly responded
10 the expectations OF the country and, by he ACT OF he
thirteenth of May last recognised the iaet hat wa eA
sed nv the act of Mexico, between the United STATES
and thai republic and granted the means necessary ior
s rigorous prosecution Being involved IN war mus
commenced By Mexico, and for the justice OF Whlch on
our part we may confidently appeal to the whole world
resolved 10 prosecute IL with the utmost vigor Ac-
roningly the ports Of Mexico on the Gull and on the
Pacific have been placed under blockade, and her ter-
tory invaded at several important ponis Inc ieForIs
YOU more in detail of the adopted IN the emer-
gency in which our country was placed, and OF the
gratifying results which have been accomplished
The various columns of the army have performed their
duty under great disadvantages, with the most dshn-
rished skill and courage. The victories OF Palo Alto,
and Resaca de la Palma, and OF Monterey won against
greaty superior numbers and against most decided adj
In other respects on the part Of the enemy were
BRILLIANT in their execution and enhte our brave officers
and soldiers to the grateful thanks Of their country The
aton depores the loss OF the brave officers and men
who have calamity fallen while indicating and defend
ing their country's rights and honor
II is subject of pride and satisfaction that our volun-
eer citizen soldiers, who so promptly responded 10 heir
countrys CALL with experience OF the discipline OF
camp Of only few weeks, have borne their part IN the
hard fought battle OF Monterey with constancy and
courage equal to that OF veteran troops, and worthy oil
the highest admiration. The pryatons OF long marches
through the enemy's country and through wilderness,
have been borne without muunur. BY rapid move
ments the province Of New Mexico, with Santa re, Its
capital has been captured without bloodshed Inc navy
has co-operaed with the army, and rendered important
services: If not brilliant, II IL because the enemy had
no force to meet them their own element and because
Of the defences which nature has nteosed IN the di-
cultes 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 boodess possession
of the CALIFORNIA; and the American flag has been raised
at every important point IN that province
congratulate you on the success whlch mas mus At
tended our military and naval operations In less than
seven months after Mexico commenced hostliues at
time selected BY herself have taken possession oil many
OF her principal ports driven back and pursued her lnya
ding army, and acquired military possession oil the MeXl
can provinces Of New Mexico, New. Leon, Coahuila
Tamaulpas and the CALIFORNIA; territory larger IN eN
tent than that embraced in the original thirteen States OF
the Union, inhabited by considerable population and
much Of it more than thousand miles from the points al
which we had to collect forces and commence ouI
movements. BY the blockade, the import and export
trade of the enemy has been cut of.
Well NAV the American people be proud OF the energy
and gaanty OF our regular and volunteer 3iheers ana
soldiers The events OF these few months afford graft
ing proof that country can under any emergency
confidently rely for the maintenance OF her honor
and the defence of her rights an effective force ready
at all times voluntarily to rehnquish the comforts Of
home for the perils and prlvaons OF the camp AND
though such force may be for the time expensive, Il
is in the end economical the ability to command 1t re-
moves the necessity OF employing large standing army
in time of peace, aud proves that our people love the
institutions, and are ever ready to defend and protec
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cessfu prosecution, being still anxious to arrest ITS evils
and considering that after the brilliant victories OF ou
arms the eighth and ninth OF May last the nahona
honor could not be compounded by IT, another overture
madeto Mexico by my direction, on the twenty
seventh OF July last, to terminate hoshhhes by peace
Just and honorable to both countries. On the thry-rs
of August following the Mexican government declined
10 accept this friendly overture, but referred Il to the de-
clsion of Mexican Congress, to be assembled IN the
early part Of the present month communicate to you
herewith copy of the letter OF the Secretary OF STATE
proposing to reopen negotiations, OF the answer OF the
Mexican and OF the reply thereto OF the Sec
retary of State. ~
The war will continue to be prosecuted with vgor as
the best of securing peace. II IS hoped that the
decision Of the Mexican Congress- TO which our last over
tre has been referred, may result IN speedy ana hono
able peace. With experience, however, OF the un
reasonable course of the Mexican authorities, Is thu
part of wisdom not relax in the energy OF our military
operations anti the result is made known In lhs view
II deemed important to hold military possession OF al
the provinces which have been taken, until defnihv'
treaty of peace shall have been concluded and ratified BY
the two countries ...-
The war has not been waged with view to conquest
but having been commenced by Mexico, has been car
RED into the enemy's country, and will be vigorously
prosecuted there, with view to obtain an honorable
peace and thereby ample indemnity for the eX
penses OF the war; well as to our much injured cltl
zens who hold large pecunlary demands against Mexico
BY the laws of nations conquered territory Is subJec
TO be governed BY the conquero during his military pos
session. and until there is either treaty OF peace or ht
shall voluntarily withdraw from it. The old civil gov
eminent being necessarily superseded 1t is the right AMI
duty of the conqueror to his conquest and to pro
vide for the maintenance OF civil order and the rights o.
the inhabitants This right has been exercised and h:
duty performed, by military and naval commanders
by the establishment OF temporary governments in some
Of the conquered provinces in Mexico, assmilang them
as far as practicable to the free institutions OF our owl
country. In the provinces OF New Mexico and Of TIT
CALIFORNIA; little il any further resistance is apprehendet
from the inhabitants to the temporary governments which
have thus, from the necessity Of the and according
10 the laws OF war, been established 1t may be proper
iopoyde for the security of these important conquests by
making an adequate appropriation for the purpose o