The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-24
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following:
1--WE learn from person just arrived from Ha-
yana, and well worthy Of credit, that the notice
copied by the 'Siglo' from 'El Casiellano de Ma
drd, relative to the projects Of Gen Santa Ana for
the establishment Of monarchy in Mexico, is not,
as has generally been supposed without foundation
II appears that Gen. Santa Ana has said that il IL
the only system suited 10 Us, and that the only OBJ
ject Of the seventh article Oft constitutions Of TIA
cubayu was 10 aeeustom us TO that system"
BY recent Adviees from Havana we have rimors
of an intended marriage Of one Of Louis Philppe's
sons with Spanish princess, who are to be escorted
10 Vera Cruz by an EDglish, French, and Spanish
feet, and placed upon the throne of Mexico by a
party in that country favorable TO such change
supported by the three powers shove named
OF the many and various rumors from Mexico
this is, perhaps, not the least worthy of credit
There IA In that country large and powerful party
favorable 10 the change proposed. So severely has
Mexico suffered from the restless ambition of her
military men, that most, II not all those who have
anything to lose, or willing 10 pursne fortune
and happiness by thu peaceful paths Of industry
and trade, are ready for almost any change that
would give them a reasonable hope OF peace and Sc
curity. Civil war, and the ealamities which follow
in the train OF war, whether ciyl or Foreign stand
ing army, high taxes, stagnaion Of trade, CONNER
cal distress general loss, individual ruin and nse-
eurity--have driven into the ranks Of this party
great portion Of the talent and patriotism Of The
country. A few years since this party had so in
creased, that one Of their leading men, Gutierrez
Estrada, by way Of tstlsr, published work in
which he openly proposed, what is now said to be
in contemplation, TO Sand TO Europe for a prince TO
i'll the Mexican throne. The avowal OF such a
design provoked less hostility than was 10 have been
expected The author Of the work for time pru-
IDENTIFY withdrew from the country, to witness
from place OF security ts reeepuoni but in a few
months he returned In safety TO advocate in person
tho same measures. Santa Ana, by public decree,
ordered the work to be suppressed, and some copies
seized but Afterwards IL il said circulated by
his friends. According to the article above quoted
he wished TO prepare the people for a monarchy,
trusting that they would be willing to take him
rather Than any European. And il Is not improba
bic that he il now encouraging the movement, OF
which We hear rumors from Havana, in hone that
Mexico may recall and place him upon the throne
rather than submit to the rulers chosen for her by
England, France, and Spain.
The design Of establishing monarchy in Mexico
is, beyond all doubt, seriously entertained by many
in that country Years ago an intelligent American,
then IN Mexico, expressed his serious fears lest
their revolutions should ultimately drive them ito
take refuge in the strong arms of monarchy" The
monarehists were then neither few nor weak, and
each year has added TO their strength and number.
The character and disposition of the Mexicans favor
the movement. Rightly understood, they are not
revolutionary or turbulent people. On the contrary,
they are too submissive; and, paradoxical as il may
appear, the very frequency of their revolutions
lTOh more from any rc3lEc
or unruy spirit. Too long accustomed to receive
their laws from Europe, TOO Submissive to gov
ern themselves, they have rendered tame
compliance alike TO the exactions of a bad gov
ernment and the subversion OF good or all their
revolutions since the great for independence the
last which overthrow SantaAna is the only one which
can properly be called a revolution OF the people.
Even in this the army bore conspicuous pai;; but
il originated with the peoples representatives in the
departmental assemblies of Jalisco and Agnascali.
snes, and in the Congress. In all the others-even
IN that which overthrow Iturbde-the arup were
the prime movers, and almost the only instruments
Of their fulhlment. The Mexican people were the
callous and indifferent spectators Of conflicts in
which the need of the victor the privilege Of
plumber and they, in either case, the victims. The
establishment Of Herrera's government, however,
was the act of the people. His government
the government Of the people; and it YVES to have
been hoped that, having once aroused from their
indifference to establish that government they
would maintain aud support it. But already we
hear Of new revolutions, which forcshadow the
turning preponderance Of the army, and the decline
Of the present government. The people, satisfied
with their recent efforts, may, and probably will,
leave president and king making to the army,
heretofore.
The rumors from Havana may, or may not be
true. But though, under ordinary circumstances it
is not to be believed that the rumored designs could
be effected, there is to fear that state of
things may soon arrive when the project if not
now entertained, may be adopted; when circum-
stances may favor and its success when
Mexico, under monarchca rule, and leagued with
Great Britain and France, may prove troublesome
neighbor to the United States circumscribe the
"area of freedom" and retard the progress Of the
ESQ called) American civilization, at least for many
years. With such masrist as Mexico offers, with
powerful party in favor of the change, with peo-
pie compliant that few hundred soldiers can at
any time overturn one government and establish
another the project of monarchy is far from being
idle or visionary. In Of war between the Uni
ted States and Mexico, between the United States
and England which, at present. necessarily involves
a war with Mexico, when all the bitter luminosity
of Mexican character would be aroused and directed
against the United States, its accomplishment would
be not only possible but easy. There is, it is true,
large party, particularly in the northern depart
ments, who entertain warm regard for the nstitu-
tons of the United States, and earnestly desire to
be received into the American Union. But should
a war occur, this party would soon disappear in
the tumult of angry feelings which war would
gender War with US would soon become hatred
for our very institutions; and monarchy, any
other government hostile to republicanism, would
be an easy, if not natural consequence.
Believe me, Mr. Editor, the rumors from Havana
are of much more significant porent than many may
suppose. Ii is not, indeed, for a moment TO be be
eved that either England, France, or Spain, have
suggested the proposed change, or that they have
lnteriered, or would interfere improperly, unless
peHu"s q W." win VS. W pihS IL uoout. nut ~
was proposed by Mexicans long ago It is now
agitated by Mex'cans, who are endeavoring to in
volve those governments in it, The crowned heads
of Europe cannot regard il otherwise than IA yora-
bly,. A war with England and MEXICO would af-
ford its partisans in Mexico the opportunity they
desire; and England, in that case, would not hest
tate to lend her aid if indeed it should be needed to
effect il.
have said that war with England necessarily
involves a war with Mexico. Here again we must
do the PEOPLE of Mexico justice As it Is a mistake
to suppose them turbulent aud revolutionary, so it
is great mistake TO suppose that they are more
hostile to the United States than TO England and
France Their hostility extends equally 10 all who
bear the name Of "estrangero," foreigner; and not
withstanding that Santa Ana, and others following
his example, have done all in their power to embit-
ter them against the United States, and that recent
events have contributed much to do so, there 10 large
party-parcularly in the northern provinces
| friendly to the United States, and even anxious to
send their representatives to the capital in Wash
| ington.
Every government of Mexico, however, whatever
may be the individual preferences Of those who
| cnn, nose IN ia by ita necessities fnrred into the