Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20

nation is resolved to establish her right to act
for herself, and to arrange such a form OF 60
vernmen as best suits her wishes. A this
have observed, and turned listening ear 10 the
cry OF my desolated country, satisfied that she
really needed my weak services at SO important
period. Hence have come without hesitation
or delay to place myself in subsection 10 her will,
and DESTROYS 10 be perfectly understood, upon
reaching my native soil, gave full and pub
lie expression OF my sentiments and principles
The reception which they met convinced me that
had not deceived myself, and | am now the
more confirmed in them, not from having given
them more consideration, but because they have
found general echo in the hearts OF my fellow
citizens.
come, then, 10 carry my views into operation,
and in compliance with the mandate of my coun-
try. She calls me as Comman der-n chief Of the
Army, and in that capacity stand ready TO serve.
The enemy occupies our harbors-he is despoil-
ing Of the richest Of our territories and threat
ems US with his domination | 60, then, TO The
head. ofthe Mexican army-an army the offspring
(eijo) of free peope-and joined with it, will
fulfil my utmost duty in opposing the enemies OF
my country. | will die fighting, or lead The va
liant Mexicans 10 The enjoyment Of triumph TO
which they are alike entitled BY justice, by their
warlke character and by the dignity and enthu'
siasm, which they have preserved, of free ma
ton. The war is necessity Of immediate I'M
portance; every days delay is an age Of iniamy
cannot recede from The position which The ma
lion has assigned me | must go forward, unless
| would draw upon myself The censure due TO in.
gatilude for The favors with which have been
overwhelmed by my fellow citizens; or, unless
would behold her humbled and suffering under a
perpetuaton of her msiorunes.
Your Excellency will al once Perceive how
great an error should commit in assuming The
supreme Magislracy, when any duty calls me TO
the field to fight against the enemies Of the Re-
10 the point OF danger, should spring TO that Of
power! Neither my Loyalty nor my honor re-
qures the abandonment of interests so dear 70
me. The single motive Of my heart is TO offer
my compariols the sacrifice Of that blood which
yet runs in my veins. wish them 10 know that
consecrale myself entirely 10 their service, as a
soldier ought 10 Go, and am only DESTROYS further,
10 be permitted ~ point out The course by which
Mexico may attain The rank 10 which her desii-
MES caher.
In marching against the enemy, and declining
to accept Of power, give proof OF The sincerity
of my sentiments; leaving The nation her own
mistress, at liberty 10 dispose Of herself as she
sees fiji. The elections for members OF Con-
eress 10 form the constitution which the people
wish 10 adopt, are proceeding That Congress
will now soon convene and while shall be en-
gagged in The conflict, in armed defence Of her in
dependence, the nation will place such sale
guards around her Liberties as may best suit her
self.
Ii should permit myself fora single moment
to take The Tcins OF Government, the sincerity Of
my promises would be rendered questionable and
no confidence cDuld hs nlacfd in Them
| am resolved that they shall not be talslted,
for in their redemption behold the general good
as well as my honor as Mexican and a soldier.
cannot abandon This position. The existing
Government has pursued a course with which
The nation has shown itself content, and have no
desire 10 srbven il BY taking lis place. feel
abundant pleasure in remaining where am, and
fauer myself that The nation will applaud my
choice. i shall joyfully accept such tasks as she
shall continue 10 impose upon me; and while she
is engaged in promoting the objecis ol civilization,
will brave every danger in supporting its bene-
fits, even al the cost OF my existence.
Will your Excellency have the goodness TO
tender 10 the Supreme Government my sincere
thanks for their kindness2 will personally re-
peat them Tomorrow, for which purpose pro
pose to call al The palace. | shall there embrace
my friends, and hastily pressing them 10 my
the scene Of war, TO lend my aid to serve my
country, or 10 perish among lis ruins.
beg TO repeat TO your Excellency assurances
OF my continued and special esteem.
ANTONIO LoPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
The foregoing letter is copied from The N. 0.
Della-that paper having been furnished il, To-
gelher with the following extracts from The letter
OF a correspondent By The Tropic.
The Government has issued acquisitions upon
the States for their contngents OF troops, requr-
ing them 10 appear al The city OF Mexico, or al
San Luis Polosi, within 20 days after The pub
LEGATION OF The order. The States contribute as
follows.
The Stale OF Mexico 5000 men; Jalisco 1000
Pueba $500; Guana ualo 5000; San Luis Polo
1000; Michoacan 1880; Vera Cruz 1000; Du-
range 500; chihuahua $780, Sinaloa $50; Aeuas-
caienes 2S0. Forming an aggregate OF $4,000
men.
All persons between the ages of l6 and so are
obliged, by recent decree, TO take mp arms when |
required 10 do SO, as members OF The National
Guard.
A free pardon is rendered 20 all deserters from
The regular lire, who may reutn 10 their respec-
live corps within three months.
A duties are remtcd upon The introduction |
kinds Of arms and munitions Of war; except pow
der perhaps, for one year.
The government promises 10 purchase such |
arms, etc., as may be needed, Of persons taking |
Of This permission. Measures are ST.
taken To establish national ioun-
dry, and the manufacture OF gunpowder is thrown
open 10 competition. States, associations, and |
engage 10 raise and maintain bodies
Of troops in proportion 10 their means, and entire
ly independent OF Government requisitons.-
Pueb la sends 10 The frontier, aimed and support
ed at her sole COST 1000 men. One citizen OF
Mexico raises an equal number, calling upon the |
Government for means Of arming them only
The members OF The Supreme Court OF Justice,
in session, recently, came 10 similar determna-
lion.
Alvarez, who seized the Californian supplies,
and made war against The authorities, last April,
has given in his adhesion 10 Santa Annals Co.
vernmen, and expresses desire 10 help The Mexi,
cans 10 "vengeance inst The insolent conquer
ors ofthe New World, who have usurped The i'm
pense territory Of Texas"
An edict issued The 4ih September from the |
govel nment, appointing commission, composed
Of five gentlemen, 10 digest and report plan, The
heads OF which are furnished 10 them, for rewar-
ding and providing for deseners iiom the Amer-
can army. They are:
-. IoueteiiHibe UPON tic huuioei VI "SIsSoi
land which the government shall grant, and The
terms upon which they shall be granted, 10 such
persons as not being nalires NJ The United STATS,
shall abandon The ranks Of The North Americans
and pass over 10 ours"
ID. Todesisnae The uncullivated lands which
he government should appropriate 10 this object
in the different States"
81. "'ro propose means by which The govern
ment may test render assistance 10 the indvdu
ais referred 10 in transporting their families, if hey
have any, and in furnishing them with the neces-
sary implements Of farming"
CARRIAGES.