New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-12-09
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paect was the restoration OF peace, and with thnt view
roresson was perceived why should take part with
REedes, and aid him. by OF our blockade in pre-
seatng the return Of his rya Mexico On the con
gary It believed that the intestine divisions which
nary sagacy could not bu. anticipate % the irit OIL
snts Annals Mexico. and his contest with "a
tes might strongly tend 10 produce disposition with
10th parties and preserve peace WIKI the
isd States Paroles was soldier by profession, and
rsonsrcnis, in principle He had bu; recently before
ssun successful in military revolution by "hcn nc mad
attained power He the sworn enemy the United
states with which he had involved his country IN the
.,;.+;nr war Santa Anna had been expelled from
nower BY the army known to be in open nosnhy
q Paredcs and publicly pledged against foreign inter
g,ntion and the restoration OF monarchy IN MEXICO IN
iw of these facts and circumstances II was that when
orders were issucd to the commander OF our naval
orccs in the Gulf the 18th dag OF May last only two
5,vs hfter the existence Of the had been recognl
I'd hy Congress 10 place the coasts of Mexico under
blockade he directed MOTTO obstruct the passage OF
Santa Anna to Mexico, shouid ne attempt to rerqrn
revolution took place in Mexico in the early part OF
August following By which the power Of Paredes was
oserthrowD and ne has since been banished from the
country, and is in exile Shortly afterward Santa
Anna returned II remains TO be whether his return
NAV not yet prove favorable pacific adjust
rsent the existing difficulties il being lnanifesty his
interes. TO perserere the prosecution OF war
commenced by faredes 10 accomplish purpose so ab.
sard as the reconquest OF Texas to the Sabine Had
Paroles remained power ii is morally certain hstsny
pacific adjustment would have been hopeless
Upon the commencement of hostiities by Mexico
ssens the United States the indignant spirit OF the
hcn aroused Congress promptly respond
the 18Th Of May last recognized the fact that exist
ed by the Mexico between the United States and
rigorous prosecution Being involved in war thus
commenced by Mexico and for the justice OF which on
ssr part may confidently appeal to the whole world
Iresolved prosecute II with the utmost vgor. Ac-
cordingy the ports Of Mexico the Gulf and the
Pacific placed under blockade and her terri
tory invaded at Eevera important points The reports
from the Departments OF War and the Navy will inform
you in detail Of the adopted in the einer
sncy in which country placed and Of the graft
lying results which have been accomplished
The various columns OF the army have performed
their duty under great disadvantages with the most dis
dnguished skill and courage. The victories OF Pao
Alto and Resaca dc la Palma and of Monterey, Won
against greatly superior numbers and against most de
cided advantages other respects the part OF the
eny brilliant in their execution, and enttle our
officers and soldiers the grateful thanks Of their
country The nation depores the loss OF the brave OH
GERS and who have gaant fallen while vind!cang
and defending their country's rights and honor.
1t is subject OF pride and satisfaction that our yolun
citizen soldiers who promptly responded To their
country's call with experience Of the discipline OF
carp of only weeks have borne their part in the
hard1ought battle OF Monterey with cons'ancy and
courage equal that of veteran troops and worthy OF
the highest udmirstioD The priTatons of long marches
through the enemys country, and through wilderness
have been borne without murrnur BY rapid move
ments the province of New Mexico. with Santa e. It's
capital has been captured without bloodshcd. The
~ has coopcrated with the army aud rendered mpor
services ifnot so brilliant it is because the enemy
had no force TO meet them their element, and
because the deences which Nature has nterpoed in
the difficulties OF the navigation the Mexican
our squaaroh IN the faclnc, WIN the cooperation o u
gallant officer Of the army and small force hastily col
ected in that distant country, have acquired boodcss
possession OF the CALIFORNIA; and the American flag has
peel rseo at ever Important pon' ~ a' province
congratulate you the which has thus al
tended military and naval operations In less than
seven months after Mexico commenced hostiies al
sine selected by herself we have taken possession OF
many OF her principal ports orven PACK ana pursued
her invading army, and acquired military possession OF
tne deHiceh provinces OF Nc".heAco ne" l-coi Goa
auia IhtlauIpas, ara ,c Cuiorh,ss terllorg larger
meN'ent tnhn tnat embraced III the Original tirueh
states OF the Cnion inhaoted by considerable popua
eon, anu iucn OF u more ,iH'' thousand hl'es from
me points at "hIch we h"u % co"ert our FORCES ana
commence our movement 10y the niockade' inc I'M
go, anu eHPoi. uauc VI tne e"cHy nus ue'H CUT ol
ven may the Auercah people Do prouooi tne energy
~ ~ ~ "u, ~ b " c .,J ,
nyne proof Tint our country can nntsr INV emcreen
81 confidently RELY for tho maintenance of her honor
md the defence of her rights on an effective force rea
jy nj all times voluntarily to rcuoush the comforts OF
home for the pers and privaiions of the camp And
Snn,h s,. fire. ,,,, bn Tor Tho +;,,e vnenoirc II Ia
- &c and oconon,,aI No ,h, ob; m command !, ~,
go i've ss;t, -; ~, nio,.; lac s,a,j:,c ,,o,.
q 60 cr ,1aoo al 49,, clio, ,, ,1onri I,r!!,
uhe Oh peace ana proves t'at our P,opie rove
seM INSTITUTIONS ana are ever 'e"uS 10 "c'enu a po
ReiInem.
Ntnie 1nc war was "a ootI U, Ns"'ous au s -.
sr s' PiseIu LING sur 'n H; ~ 1T s
,, 49,, @ ,b s,h d OH - No Ia, b na,;ono
tonor conId no, bn compron,itted by il nnotbc over
f,re vro made IN Mevicn he my direction ON the 9th
At lv last To terminate hostilitrs by ncacc lust and
honorable TO both countries On the st OF August fol
i,n;n, the Mexcan declined TO accept this
sendr overture b, referred il TO the decision OF Mex
INN Conoress 70 he assembled in the early part of the
&C.,, ssa,h con,,uricots m Won herewith
r ~ INV 1a,, f ,h Sscrtarv n; STATE nrono,nc
wy aS ,gottatons al The answer Of tho MeSican
rerpmept and of the reply thera,o OF the Secretary
| cf state
The war will continue TO be prosecuted with vigor
h best means of securing peace It is hoped that the
decision Of the Mexican Congress 10 which last
overture has been referred may result in speedy and
| sunorable peace. With experience, however. OF
the unreasonable course ofhe Mexican authorities i, is
tie part of wisdom not TO relax in the energy of
Military operations until the result is made known In
this view, ii is deemed important to hold military pos.
ssson OF all the provinces which have been taken UNI
Ma defnye treaty OF peace shall have been concluded
| sid ratified by the two countries.
Tho wpr has no, been wapcd with view to conquest;
\ brt having been commenced by Mexico il has been
crr;ed into the euen,ys country and will be vigorously
wc,ecujed there with view to obtain mn honorable