State journal & flag., 1846-10-23

detesled by the United nation, provokes a
preferable submission to foreign dominion
and ] behold, at last, that after much vacil-
! laiion, that the nation is resolved 10 establish
her right. 10 act for herself, and to arrange
such form of government as best suis her
wishes. All this have observed, and turn
ed listening ear to the cry OF my desola-
ted country, satisfied that she really needed
my weak services at so important period.
Hence have come without hesitation or de-
Law 10 place myself in subsection TO her will,
and, DESTROYS to be perfectly understood up
on reaching my native soil, gave full and
public expression of my sentiments and
principles. The reception which they met
convinced me that had not deceived my
self, and am now the more confirmed in
them, not from having given them more con-
sderation, but because they have found a
general echo in the hearts Of all my fellow
citizens.
come then, to carry my views into op
Grafton, and in compliance with the mandate
of my country. She calls me as Comman.
der in chief of the Army, and in that capac.
ity stand ready TO serve. The enemy oc~
cupes Our harbors-he is despo;ling us of
the richest Of our territories, and threatens
us with his domination! | 90 then TO the
head OF the Mexican Army, an army the
offspring (hiio) of free people, and joined
with il will fulfil my utmost duty in oppo-
sing the enemies Of my country; will die
fighting, or lead the valiant Mexicans TO the
enjoyment of triumph to which they are
alike entitled by justice, by their warlike
character, and by Il dignity and enthusiasm
which they have preserved, of free nation.
The war is necessity Of immediate mpor.
tance. Every day delay is an age of in
fanny. | cannot recede from the position
which the nation have assigned me. must
go forward unless would draw upon N.Y.
self the censure due TO ingratiude for the ia
vors with which have been overwhelmed
by my fellow citizens. or unless | would be-
hold her humbled and suffering under per-
petuation of her msforunes.
Your Excellency will ut once perceive
how great an error should commit in as.
suming the supreme Magestra cy, when my
duty calls me to the field, TO fight against
the enemies of the Republic. shoull
disgrace myself, il, when called 10 the point
of danger, should spring that of power
Neither my loyalty or my honor requires
the abandonment ofinterests so dear TO me.
The single motive of my heart is TO offer
my compatriois the sacrifice of that blood
which yet runs in my veins. | wish them
10 know thai | consecrate myself entirely
to their service as a soldier ought TO do.
and an only DESTROYS further TO be permit
ted TO point out the course by which Mex
leo may attain the rank to which her des-
TIMES call her.
In marching against the enemy, and de-
clnirg TO accept ofpower, give proof Of
the sincerity of my sentiments leaving
the nation her own mistress, at liberty to
dispose of herself IS she sees fit. The cleo.
tons of members of Congress, to form the
constitution which the people wish to adopt,
are proceeding. The Congress will now
soon convene, and while shall be engaged
in the conflict in the armed defence of her
independence, the nation will place such
safeguards around her liberties as may best
suit herself.
III ohooH permit myself for single
moment, to take the reigns Of government,
the sincerity of my promises would be rem.
dered questionable, and no confidence
could be placed in them.
am resolved that thev should not be
falsiied for in their redemption | behold
the general good, as well as my honor as a
Mexican and a soldier. / cannot abandon
this position. The existing government has
pursued course with which the nation has
shown itself content, and have no desire
TO subvert it by taking its place. feel
abundant pleasure in remaining where am
and f1atter myself that the nation will ap-
plaud my choice. | shall joyfuly accept
such tasks as she shall continue TO impose
upon me, and while she is engaged in pro
noting the objects Of civilization. l viii
brave every danger 10 supporting its be
ne6s, even at the cost of my existence.
Will your excelency have the goodness
10 tender 10 the Supreme Government my
sincere thanks for their kindness? | will
personally repeat them Tomorrow, for which
purpose propose to call al the palace.
shall there embrace my friends, and hastily
pressing them to my heart bid them a ten
der farewell. and set Out for the scene OF
war, 10 lend my aid to serve my country, or
to perish amongst its ruins.
beg to repeat to your Excellency, as
surances of my continued aud especial es'
TEEN.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
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| CAPT .PoLLocK.--Our readers will recol
lect that Capt. ]. M. Pollock the celebrated
counterfeiler was committed to Jail IN this
county some time IN April last on a charge
of uttering and passing spurious notes on
the Planters Bank Of Tennessee. On yes
terday, friday he was arragned before
The circuit court of this county now in ses-
sion, for trial and after pleading guilty to the
charge was sentenced to the Penitentary
for ten years,--Florence Gazette.
1 We have no ammunition to use upon our cer-
ica friend of the Selma Reporter. We should
have as much trouble in keeping him to the
"qnestion" as the freshman had who found it
impossible to keep flea under his finger
MARRlED-In this county, on Thursday
evening, 18th inst. 10y the Rev. Il. F. Curtis,
Arthur Foster, Esq to Miss Elizabeth, daugh-
/ .ef H. \ Ecn