New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-04-24
Gen. nIciin's Proclamation.

The Proclamation of Gen. Meja was received
several days ago by the New Orleans Picayune,
but crowded out by press o! other matter. The
document, is of 100 great length for US 10 publish
entire and beside il would have but little interest
for our readers consisting, principally, as II does of
series Of vituperations against this country and its
people-whom i, brands as "t the degenerate sons OF
Washington" After saying that the belied virtues
of the North American people are obscured by an
indelible stain, it observes:
The Cabinet Of tho North does not stop in its career
ofusurpaJon-not only in the department OF Texas the
nrcv 10 which aspires-its advance extends even TO
the banks OF the Rio bravo-the army which has been
some time stationed Corpus Christi Is now advancing
TO take possession OF great part oil iamsupas is sa
vance guard has reached the Orroyo Colorado point
fourteen IL CUES from this place. What hope then re-
mains 10 the Mexican Republic, of treating with an enc
my who seeks lul sleep Sy opening diplomatic ne
ro,sous while he proceeds TO occupy aterrory which
can never be the obiec, OF the pending question:"
The limits of Texas certain and recognized they
have never passed the Rio Nueces and without doubt
the army has crossed the line which separated
Ismaupss from that Department
Gen Mejia then goes 20 speak in enthusiastic
terms Of the lofty sentiments Of national honor inhe
rem, in his country men, and thus concludes -
Soldiers The hour Of peril has sounded; you know
vour duty and can fulfil /; with loyalty and patriotism
have the honor find in your front ssd am per
srs6e OF the ardor with which you desire the hour oil
copha,-;he defeat Of respectable enemy, worthy OF
M.xicsu yslor The banks of the Rio Grande shall be
the witness OF the cuoiuy OF the naughty sons OF the
North aud ,s deep shall be the s-puchre Of those
who dare approach them. The call OF patriotism Whfcn
burns in our hearts will receive new sustenAnce from
the tedious presence OF s conquerors and The echo OF
Dolores sind lsus will resonnd with harmony In our
ears when We take up the usrch 20 oppose our pare
hrossts to ;he rifles othe hunters Of the Mississippi In
hsh;tan,s the frontiers NOT lef 10 our own re-
sources; the Supreme Government watches indetstsa
hv for our own security and salvation. strong army,
;p,,rd 10 war is rapidly advancing 10 take part in the
combat and with It's powerful help shall resp com
, victory Hpt until tho day arrives undertake the
rrapd campaign for the reconquess OF all the ssurped
nr;,orv ana for our eagles 10 spread their triumphant
wins upon the banks of the Sabine we, who have the
hnnS az henr in front OF the invaders should serve as
an Uncomfortable barrier obligation Is as grest as sa
crS,hers rs no sacrifice which We should nos make at
the alsars of our country.
The question is defend the interest desres. to the
heart of nAn-our domestic fresdes, our customs our
IRE CONSEQUENCES Of your superiority assures you
mos, splendid victory Let the enemy then advance
whom YOU desire salute in the field Of battle We WIZ
S,h, and the crown OF triumph will De The neri'ed re-
yysrs az YOUR vslor and discipline
To arms Long live the Mexican NahenIlons ave
I,3ensnSrpcei Signed FRANCISCO As'iA-
Ms,ax.ores, March isA. lsi6