The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-10-27

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Santa Annals LETTER.
Gen. Santa Anna, Commander in-chief oil
the Liberating Army, to Gen. Alnaonte'
Minister Of War Of the Republic ol
Mexicos
AroTLA, i o'clock, A. NJ, Sept, IA.
SIr:-I have received your favor of this
date, acknowledging a decree issued by
the Supreme Government of the nation,
embracing programme of the proceed
! ings adopted 10 regulate due celebration
Of The re-establishmens Of the Constitution
OF 1924, the assumption by myself OF the
supreme Executive power, and the anni-
versary Of the glorious cry Of Dolores
Ny satisfaction is extreme to observe
the e husiasnisilh,. which preparations ar
made 10 celebrate the two great blessings
which have fallen upoa this naiicn-her
/ independence and her liberiy-and am
| penetrated with the deepest gfailinde TO
| iind HAT MY arrival al The capital viii be
made 70 contribute to the solemnitles ol
J so great au occ,sion. In iur'herance oi
/ Ilis object shall make my entry INTO thai
city tomorrow AT midday, and desire, IN
contributing my share to the national js-
belize, 10 observe such a course as may
best accord with MY duties 10 my country
beloved OF my heart-and with the
respect due to the sovereign viii OF the
people.
have been called BY the voice OF my
fellow citizens to exercise the office OF
Commander-m-C Chief Of the Army OF the
Republic. | WAS far from my native
land when intelligence Of this renewed
confidence, and of these new obligations
imposed upon me by my country was
brought TO me, and saw that the inmi-
nent dangers which surrounded her on all
sides. formed the chief motive for calling
me 10 the head of the army. now see
a terrible contest with perfidious and
daring enemy impending over her, in
which the Mexican Republic must re-
conquer the insignia Of her glory, and a
for t;naic issue. ifyiclorious, or disappear
from the face of tie earth, ii So uniortu-
nate as 10 be defeated. also see
treachcrous faction raising rs head from
her bosom, which, III calling up a form Of
government detested bv the united nation,
provokcs preferable submission 10 for
eign dominion; and behold, 4; last, that
after much yacillaticn, that nation is re-
solved 10 establish her right 10 actfor her
self, and 10 arrange such a form of gov
ernmen! IS best snts her wishes. All
this have observed, and turned listen
ing ear to the cry of my deSolated caun-
try, satisfied ihat she really needed my
weak services at SO important period.
Hence have conc without hesitation or
delay 10 place myself in su5jcci;on to her
viii, and desrcus TO be perfectly under
stood, upon reaching my native soil, |
gave full and public expression Of my
sentiments and principles. The recep-
ton 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,
bat because they have found general
echo in the hearts Of my feilow-ciiziens.
/ come then to carry my views into OPP
Grafton. and II compliance with the man
date Of my country. She calls me as
Conmandcr-in-C Chief of the Army, and in
that capacity ! stand ready to serve. The
enemy occupies our harbors-he is des- /
polling us the richest of orr territories, |
and threatens US with his domination | /
20. then, 20 the head Of the Mexican Army
an army Inc offspring (eio) of free
people-and joined with ii, will fulfl |
my utmost duty in opposing the enemies
OF my country. | VIII die lighting, or
lead the valiant Mexicans to the enjoy
ment OF triumph 10 which they are a
like entitled bv justice, by their warlike
character, and by the dignity and cnllu-
siasm which they have preserved Of free |
nation. The war is necessity of imme- /
diaie importance; every days delay is an
age Of iniamy; cannot reccde from the |
position which the nation has assigned !
me; | must 90 forward, unless | would /
draw upon myself the censurc due to in
gratitude for the fa,ors with which |
have been overwhelmed bv my fellow
citizens: or. unless / would behold her
humbled and suffering under pcrpe!ra- !
ton OF her misforlunes.
Your excellency will at once perceive
how great an errori should commit in as
suming tbs supreme Magis,racy, when
nay du;v calls me 20 the field, to fight a.
gainst the enemies Of the Republic.
should disgrace myself. ii, when called |
to the point Of danger, should spring to
thai Of powder! Neither my loyalty nor
my honor require the abandonment of
interests so dear to me. The single motive
OF nay heart is 10 offer 10 my compatriois
the sacrifice that blood which yet runs
III my veins. wish them to know that
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