American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-02
Amrritan Republican,
AND
BALTIMORE CLIPPER.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. ., ls4s.

ANNEXATION OF CALICO We discredt
the information published yesterday, that Cali
fn,nia bas besn annexed to the United States,
oI,borob we have little doubt that 1t lUiH be;
cor I'VE believe that TO DO the main object Of
continuing the war against Mexico. Monte
rev, in that territory, may have been taken pos
session of by the American commodore, and
the intention may have been declared, to seize
upon the whole territory; but no formal an
nexation has taken place, for no authority ex-
lists, independent of Congress, to authorize such
an act
AS we anticipated, Paroles has been over
thrown, and the faction of Santa Ana Is tri-
umphant. Our conjecture is, that these events
will lead to speedy conclusion OF the war be-
tween the United States and Mexico. We be-
lieve that the contemplated movement OF Sam
ia Ana was made known to our government
prior to the adjournment Of Congress, and thrt
the two millions of dollars asked for by the Pre-
sident were designed for the pocket of Santa
Ana, in part payment of California, which he
40 doubt stipulated to transfer to the United
States. Santa Ana will require money to Sc
cure his authority; for the military. chieftains of
Mexico and their followers, can be kept in sub
lection only by being literally compensated
The movement of the army under Gen. Tay-
lor has been pIocrastinated, probably with an
eye to passing events i'll Mexico. Santa Ana,
it is announced, has expressed himself in favor
of peace; and, to afford him justification be-
fore the people, for reinquishing so large and
valuable territory as California, it may be
necessary, that our troops should exhibit de-
monstrations of marching upon Mexico; and
we shall expect soon to hear that such an order
has been given. So far General Taylor has
been acting without knowledge and without
object. He marches where he is ordered TO go,
without knowing what is to be accomplished by
the movement. The Mexicans retreat before
him, and will continue to do so, should he direct
his Course for the capitol of the empire. 1t will
be tho policy of Santa Ana to shew that he acts
under the constralnt of circumstances, in grant
ing California to us; he will, therefore, take
care not to oppose force to our invading army.
In fact, we believe, that he has consented to
sell portion Of his country, for the sake of re-
gaining the power from which he was expelled.
A treaty ceding California to us, being once
signed, whatever may be the subsequent fate Of
Santa Ana, we shall undoubtedly hold on to
the territory; though we shall not be surprised
if there should be an understanding that we are
to aid in maintaining him in power.
We stated, a few days since, our impression,
that the war between the United States and
Mexico, was drawing rapidly to close; and
our opinion was predicated upon the very move
ment of Santa Ana which has taken place
The information published yesterday strength
ems our conviction. Overtures for peace will
soon be made, but we shall insist upon the ces-
sion of California as a condition. This may
produce some delay, during which our troops
will continue their march into Mexico-and
then Santa Ana will yield to an apparent neces-
sity, and we shall give him a liberal price for
the land which he cedes, assuming the debt due
by Mexico to American citizens. But whether
we shall ever pay it is another matter, about
which, however, Santa Ana need not concern
himself. We expect to see every thing ar
ranged with Mexico before the close of the
year, unless the enemies Of Santa Ana can, in
the meantime, muster force strong enough TO
expel him once more. Power is so uncertain
in that country, that the man in authority to-
day, is not sure that he will not be in prison
tomorrow. Such has been the fate of Paroles,
aud Santa Ana himself is not without expert
ence in that way. Hence we infer that he
will hasten to terminate the existing war with
the United States.