Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-17


;n,erCerence and IN The nionarcbical form oi go
vernmen. Santa Anna was then IN exile "
Havana. having been expelled from power and
banished from his country by revolution whlcf
occurred in December, 1874 but II was knowr
tha, he had still considerable party in his ia
vor io Mexico II was also equally well known
thai no vigilance which could he exerted by
our squadron would. in all probability, have pre-
vented him from effecrng landing somewhere
on The extensive gulf of Mexico, If he desired
10 return 10 his country. He had openly pro-
fessed an entire change Of policy; had express.
ed his regret that he had suhvered The iederai
constitution Of 1924. and avowed that he was
now in favor OF It's restoration. lie had Puo"c
ly declared his hostility, in The strongest 'e'n~'
10 the establishment of monarchy, ana l" Eu-
ropean interference in The affairs OF MS co"''t
Information To this effect had been received,
from sources believed 10 be reliable, al me aa'e
or the recognition Of the existence oi The war
nv Conuress. and was afterwards fully confirm
ed by The receip, of The despatch oi opr consul
in The civ of Mexico with the accompanying
documents. which are herewith transmitted
Besides, ii was reasonable 10 suppose that he
must see .he ruinous consequences 10 Mexico
woue be his interest TO favor peace.
Ii was under these circumstances and upon
these considerations that it was deemed expe-
dient not TO obs,ruct his return 10 Mexico,
should he attempt Ia do so. Our object was
The restoration OF peace; and with that view,
40 reason was perceived why we should take
parr with Paredes, and aid him. by means of
our blockade, in preventing The return OF his
rival To Mexico. On The contrary, II was be-
heved that The intestine divisions which o'di-
narv sagacv coud'b Sur anticipate a. The fruit
nC Santa Anna's return TO Mexico, and his con-
test with PaTedes, might strongly lend In pro-
duce disposition with both parties 10 restore
and preserve peace with the United Staes.-
Paredes was soldier by profession, and
monarchisl in principle. He had but recently
before been successful in military revolohon,
nv 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.
Santa Anna had been expelled from power by
the army, was known TO be in open hostility 10
Paredes, and publicly pledged against foreign
intervention and the restoration of monarchy IN
Mexico In views Of these facts and clrcum-
stances ii was that, when orders were Issued
10 the commander of our naval forces in the
Gulf, on The 18th day of May last, only two
DAYS after The existence of The war had been
recognised by Congress, TO place the coasts OF
Mexico under blockade. he was directed not to
obsrrucl the passage of Santa Anna 10 Mexico,
should he attempt 10 return.
A revolution took place in Mexico in the
early pau of August following, by which The
power OF Paredes was overthrown, and he has
since been banished from the country, and he Is
now in exile. Shortly afterwards Santa Anna
returned it remains TO be seen whether his
return may nol yet prove 10 be favorable TO a
pacific adjustment of The existing difficulties. II
being manifestly his interest not to persevere In
The prosecution OF war commenced by Pa
redes, 10 accomplish purpose so absurd as The
reconquesi Of Texas 10 the Sabine. Had Pa
redes remained in power, ii is morally certain
that any pacific adjustment would have been
hopeless.
Upon the commencement of hOsuilIlles by
Mexico against the United States, the indignant
.pIrii of the nation was al once aroused. Con-
sress promptly responded 10 the expectations
of The country, and, by The act of The 18Th oi
May last, recognized the fact that war existed,
hy The act of Mexico, between The Unlled STATES
aud that republic. and granted the means ne
cessary for It's rigorous prosecution. Being in
voIved in war thus commenced by Mexico
and for the justice of which on our part we may
confidently appeal 10 the whole world, l re-
solved 10 prosecute il with The utmost vgor.-
Accordingly, the ports of Mexico on the Gull
aud on the Pacific have been placed unde
blockade, and her territory invaded at severa
important points. The reports from the De
partmens of War and the Navy will inform
you more in detail of the measures adopted ir
'he emergency in which our country was placed
aud of the gratifying results which have beer
accomplished.
The various columns of the army have per
formed their duty under great disadvantages
with the most distinguished skill and cou1ge
The victories Of PaIo Alto and Resacs de |;
Palma, and of Monterey, won against greatly
superior numbers, and against The most decided
ad vaniages in other respects on the par, Of the
cnemv, were brilliant in their execution. anc
cnille our brave officers and soldiers TO the
grateful thanks of their country. The nation
deplores The loss OF the brave officers and mel
who have galIantly fallen while vndlcarng ant
defending their counlrys rights and honor
|, is subject Of pride and satisfaction tha
oar volunteer citizen-soders who so promptly
responded 10 their counry's call, with an expe
renee of the discipline of camp Of only few
weeks have borne their part IN the hard Tough