The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-25
From the New York Express
GENERAL. MEJIA'S PROCLAMATION

From the New York Express
GENERAL MEJIA's PROCLAMATION.
Az General Taylor has pitched his camp hard by
the Mexican, il may be interesting TO our readers to
know what preparations we're made across the Rio
Grande to receive him. We are in hourly expecta-
tion OF later adyees from the "army Of occupation"
though we free to confess that we do not have
such dreadful forebodings of the intelligence the
proclamation Of General Mejia might warrant
"TAs gsnuainehisf Of the forces aduanesd against The
snsmy 10 the iahabiiants Of the department. and The
troops Of has command;
"FELLow-cITIzENG The annexation Of the de-
partment Of Texas to the United States, promoted
and consummaed by the tortuous policy OF the cab
met Of the North, does not yet satisfy the ambi.
tious prospects Of the degenerate sons Of Washing
ton. The civilized world has recognised in that
act of usurpation all the characters Of injustice, of
inquity, and OF scandaous violation OF the rights oil
nations.
"Indelible is the stain which will forever obscure
the beied virtues Of the North American people;
and posterity will with sorrow the perhdous
conduct, the immortality Of the means employed to
carry out the most degrading depreciation.
The right Of conquest has always been crime
against humanity; but nations jealous of their dig
nifty and reputation have sought in some manner,
to cover il with the spendor Of arms and the pres
tige Of victory. IL was reserved for the United
States to practise Discrimination, deceit, the lowest
intrigues 10 order acquire, in the midst Of peace
the territory Of friendly nation, honorably conf
ding in the faith Of promises the soemnity Of uea-
ties.
"The cabinet Of the North does not stop in its ca
rssr Of usurpa,ion--not only in the department Of
Texas, the prey to which it aspircs Its advance
extends even to the banks Of the Rio Bravo. The
army which has been some time stationed at Corpus
Christi, Is now advancing to take possession Of
great part Of Tamaulipas. Its advance guard has
reached the Orroyo Colorado, a point fourteen
leagues from this place. What hope, then, remains
to the Mexican republic Of treating with enemy
who seeks to hull to sleep by opening diplomatic ne
gotiations, while he proceeds occupy territory
which can never be the object of the pending ques-
tom
"The limits of Texas are certain and recognised;
they have never passed the Rio Nueces; and with
out doubt the American army have crossed the line
which separated Tamaulipas from that department.
Even if Mexico could forget that the United States
promoted and aided the rebellion OF the old colonsts,
and that the principle that independent has
right to annex itself to another nation is not app
cable the ease, when the latter has protected the
Independence of the former with the object Of admit
ting il afterwards into its bosom-even If it could be
received as an axiom of international law that the
violation of every rule of morality and justice can
serve as legitimate title of acquistion-still the
territory of Tamaulipas would remain, without the
law Of annexation sanctioned by the American Con-
gress, becauseit comprises only American Texas; the
soil occupied by the revolted colony, and not all other
departments in which the Mexican government has
exercised without interruption its legitimate author
ity. Compatriots---with an enemy which does not
respect it's own laws, which shamelessly mocks the
very principles it has invoked before the entire
world 10 Justify its ambitious views, there remains
no other resort but arms.
fortunately we are all disposed to grasp them
with glory in the defence Of the country There
will be little blood left in our veins when it is neces-
sary 10 vindicate honor, to confirm our national
ity and independence. If it is necessary to oppose
dixie of steel to the devastating torrent which mena-
ces US, our swords shall form it, and on their
sharp points shall the invaders gather the fruit OF
their boasted conquest. 1.-THE banks Of the Pameco
have been immortaized by the language, the august
inestimable benefits will disappear if the invaders
succeed in confirming their conquest And what Mex
lean, worthy of the name, can resign himself, with
out fighting, even TO the DEATH to see his noble race
degenerate under the abhorred dominion of the stran
geri Not one! The lofty sentiment of national hon.
or reigns in our hearts, and from the remotest con-
fines of the republic there will fly sustain it thou
sands of hordes stimulated by the example of Hidal-
60 and Menelo.
SOLDIERS the hour Of peril has sounded; YOU
know your duty, and can fulfil it with loyalty and
patriotism. have the honor to find myselfin your
front, and am persuaded of the ardor with which YOU
desire the hour Of combat-the defeat of respect
able enemy, worthy Of Mexican valor. The banks
Of the Rio Grande shall he the witness of the igno-
miny of the naughty Of the North and its deep
waters shall be the sepulchrc Of those who dare APP
proach them. The call of patriotism which burns
in our hearts, will receive new sustenance from the
tedious presence Of its conquerers; and the echo OF
Dolores and Iguali will resound with harmony in
our ears when we take up the march to oppose our
bare breasts the rifles Of the hunters of the Mis-
sissppi. Inhabitants of the frontiers we are not left
to our own resources; the supreme government
watches indefatigaby for our own security and sal
vation. A strong army, Injured to war, is rapidly
advancing to take part IN the combat, and with its
powerful help we shall reap complete victory But
until the day arrives to Undertake the grand cam
psgn for the reconquest Of all the usurped territory
and for our eagles to spread their triumphant wings
upon the banks Of the Sabine, we who have the
honor of being in front Of the INVADERS should serve
as an impenetrable barrier; our obligation is a,
grea as sacred; there sacrifice which we shout,
not make at the affairs Of our country.
1.-THE question is to defend the interests dearest 4
the heart Of man-eur domestic iresides. our Gus
toms, our language, &c.
"The consciousness Of your superiority ASSURE
You most splendid victory. Let the enemy. then
advance whom you desire to salute in the field n
battles we will fight, and the crown of triumph vii
be the merited reward Of your vaor and discipline
"To arms Long live the Mexican naton-Ion,
live Independence. -
FRANCISCO MEJIA.
"Manmoras, March Ia, 1886"
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