American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-09

lieved that the intestine divisions which ordl-
nary sagacity could not but anticipate as the
fru II Of Santa Annals return 10 Mexico, and
his contest with Paroles, m ght strongly tend
10 produce disposition with both Parlles TO
rest tore and preserve peace with the united
ST ates. Paroles was a soldier by profession,
and a Ronarchst in principle. lie sad Tut
recently before been successful IN mIlltary
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. SAINT, Anna had teen ex-
pelIed from power by the army, was known |
10 be in open hostility to Portdca, and public |
" pledged against foreign Intervention and
the restoration Of monarchy in Mexico. In
view of these facts and circumstances it was, |
that when orders where issued 10 the com
mander of our naval forces IN the Gulf, on /
the fifteenth day Of May last, only two day
after the existence of the war had been re-
cognised by Con LresS, to place the coasts oil
Mexico under blockade, he was directed not
to ob,lruc; the passage OF Santa Anna to Mex
ico, sh ,uld he attempt to return.
A revolution took lice III Mexico IN the
early part OF August fJlIowlng, by when loe
power Of Paroles was Cvert'rown, and he has
since bsen banished from the country, and Is
now is exile. Shortly aftci wards, Santa
Anna returned. ltFemains to be seen wheth.
er his return may not yet prove TO be fuvora-
Bile to a pacific adjustment Of the existing
diff ulues, ii being maniiestly bis interestnot
TO persevere IN the prosecution OF war com
rnenced by Paroles, to accomplish a purpose
so absurd as the roconque5t Of Texas to the
Sabine Had Paroles remained in power, it
is morally certain that any pacific adjustment
would have been hopeless
Upon the commencement OF hOstlities by
~. Ia;
nant spl il OF the nation was at once arou-ed
Congress promptly responded TO the expecta-
tion5 of The county, and, by the act Of the
thirteenth OF May last, recognised the fact L al
war existed by the act of Mexico between the
United States and that republic, and granted
the means necessary for its rigorous prosecu-
ton. Being involved 10 a war thus commen-
ced 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 most vigor. Accordingly, the ports Of
Mexico on the Gulf aud on the Pacific have
been placed under blockade, and her territory
invaded at several important points. The
reports from the Departments Of War and
the Navy will inform you more 10 detail OF
the measures adop ed 10 the emergency in
which our country was placed, Of The graft.
flying results which have been accomplished
The various columns Of the army have pei
formed their duty under great Disadvantages
with the most distinguished skill and courage
The victories OF Palo Alto and Re aca de la
Palma, and of Monterey won against greatly
superior numbers, and against mos, decided
advantages 10 other respects on the part of the
enemy, were brilliant in their execution, aud
entltle our brave Ulcers and soldiers TO the
grateful thanks of their country. The nation
depIores the loss of the brave officers and
men who have CALAMITY fallen while vndi-
eating and defending their counlry's rights
and honor.
1t is a subject of pride and satisfaction that
our volunteer citizen soldiers, who SO prompt
ly responded to their country's call, with an
experience of the discl Zine of camp Of on Y
few weeks, have borne their part in the hard
fought battle Of Monterey with a constancy
and courage equal 10 that of veteran troops
and worthy Of he highest admiration The
privations of long marches through the enc
my's country, and through a wilderness, have
been borne without murmur. BY rape
movements the province Of New Mexico, wilt
Santa Fe, its capital, has been captured with
out boodsheed.
The navy has cO-operated with the army
and rendered important services: if not so bril-
liant, it is because the enemy had no force 10
N them on Their own element, andbecause
OF C defences which nature has interposed
In The difficulties Of the navigation on the
M lcan cast. Our squadron in the Pacific
", the cooperation Of a gallant officer Of
tn army and small force hastily collected
IN hat distant country, have acqu red blood
10 possession Of the CALIFORNIA;, and the A.
m riCan fig has been raised at every impor
tant point IN that province.
| congratulate you on the success hict
has thus offended our military and naval oper
ralions. In less than seven months after
Mexico commenced hostilies, at a time
selected by herself, we have taken posses
sion of many of her principal potts, driver
back and pursued her invading army, anc
acquired military possession of the Mex
lean provinces of New Mexico, New Leon
CoahuiIa, Tamaulipas, and the CaliIor
MAS, territory larger in extent than tina
embraced in the original thin teen States Of TIT
Union, inhabited by considerable popula
ton, and much Of It more than a thousand
miles from the points at VIII ch We had 10 col
lect our forces and commence our move
ments. BY the blockade, TIE import and ex
port trade of the enemy has been cut off
Well may the American people be prout
of the energy and gallantry Of our regua
and volunteer officers and soldiers. The
events of these few months afford a CRAFTY
ing proof that our country can, under an,
emergency, confidently rely for the mainte
nance of her honor, and the defence of he
rights, on an effective force, ready at all time
voluntarily to reIinquiSh the comforts of HON,
for the perils and privations of the camp -
And though such force may be for the time
expensive, it is in the end economical, as the
ability to command it removes the necessity
of employing large standing army in time
of peace, and proves that our people love
their institutions, and are ever ready TO de
fend and protect them.