The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-10-30
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
From ths ". o Bulletin October 10.

Cuz, bound tor Pensacola, touched at TIE
$. W. Pass on the 9Th inst. The John Ad.
ans lei the squadron on the 18th ultmo.
There has beeu but little communication be
tween the squadron and the shore recently.
Santa Anna had no; yet arrived at the Cap.
lial. The last accounts leii hun at Ayota
wHhln about 10 miles of the CITY OF Mex
co, towards which he seems TO have ira
yelled very slowly. Sutlnined is a copy o
E letter addressed by hlm to Almonie, lht
Secretary OF War, from Ayotla
On. Santa Aana, Commander.ia. Chief d
fae LiberGiiag Army,t 10 Gen. Almonte, u
mister Of War Of the Republic Of Merico
AYOTLA, o'clock, A. ". Sept, Il, 1916.
STA | have received your favor OF this
date, acknowledging a decree issued BY the
Supreme Government. Of the nation, em.
bfactng programme Of tie proceedings
adopted 10 regulate due celebration OF the
re establishment; Of the Constitution Of pa
the assumption By myself Of the supreme
executive power, and tie anniversary Of The
glorious cry Of Dolores.
Ny satisfaction is extreme TO observe the
enthusiasm with which preparations are
made 10 celebrate the two great blessing
which have fallen upon this naiion-her IL.
dependence and her ibefiy-and | am pen.
etrated with The deepest gratitude 20 fnd
that nv arrlval al the capital viii be made
10 contribute to The solemuItcs of SO great
an occasion. 10 furthe;ance of this Ublec,
| shall make my eniree into that CITY to.
morrow at midday. aud desire, in conlrI.
buling my share 10 the national jubilee, to
observe such a course as nay best accord
with my duties 10 my country beloved Of
nv heari-anj with thu respect due to the
will Of the sovereign people.
| have been called by the voice Of my
fellow citizens to exercise the oifi 70 Of Com
nander.n Chef Of the Army Of the Re.
public. | was far rom MY native land
when intelligence Of this renewed conf
dence, and Of these ueS Obligations Impos.
ed upon me by my country was bruush, 10
me, aud sa that the Imminent dangers
which surrounded her On all sides, formed
the chef motive for calling ne % the head
Of the army. ! now see q terrible contest
with peridious and daring enemy lnpend.
ing over her, in Sh.ch The Mexican Repub.
lie must tecouqler lbe insignia Of Der glo
rs, aud fortunate issue, if victorious, or
disappear from the face OF the earth, if So
unfortunate as to be defeated. also see a
treacherous faction raising is head from
her bosom, which in calling up form OF
government detesied by the united nation,
proyokes preferable Submission 10 loreieD
dominion and | behold, a, last, tina. al.er
much yac.liaaon, that nation IS resolved 10
establish her rigd. to act for herself, aud to
arrange such form Of government as best
suits her wishes. All this have observed
az iIgqft bfSnlqFFI sRF 70 9e eFY q
needed my weak services at 50 mportan,
rarind. Hence have come without hest
ta'ion or delay to place myself il suffice.
ton 10 her VIII, aud, desltois 10 De pef,cct.
" understood, upon reaching my native soil,
| gave q foil and public expression, of nv
sentiments and principles. The reception
which they ms! convinced me hat had no.
deceived myself, aud AN now the more
confirmed 10 them, not from having gwen
them more consideration, but because they
have found : general echo 10 the heads Of
my fsllos.cijzens.
come, then, TO carry my views into op.
GRAFTON, and in compliance with the man.
date Of my country. She calls me as Com.
mander-in.Chief Of the Army, and in that
capacity ! stand ready 70 serve. The enc
my occupies our harbofs-he is despoilog
us of The richest Of our territories, and
threatens Us with bis dominion 20, then,
to the head Of the Mexican Army-an ar
my the offspring (eyo) Of free people
and loined with i, | viii fulfil my utmost
duty in opposing tie enemies Of my coun.
try. viii die lighting, or lead The yalau.
MeSlcans 10 the enjoyment Of a triumph ~
@hich they are alike entitled BY justice, By
Their "afi5ke character, aud by the dlgu.ly
and enthusiasm, which they have preserved,
Of free nation. The war IS a necessity
Of immediate Importance every days de.
lay s Al age oi intamy; | cannot recede
from the position which The nation has as.
signed me must 20 forward, unless
would draw upon myself the censure due to
ingraiI,uJe for the fayors with which have
been overwhelmed by my fellow cltzsns
or, unless would behold her humbied and
suffering uader PerpciuaItoa Of her ms
fortunes.
Your Evcelleucy will at once perceive
how great gu error should commit in as.
sumlug the supreme Magis,rscy, when ny
duty calls me- to the field, to fight agalns!
the enemies Of the Republic. | should dis.
grace myself, Il, when called to tho POINT Of
danger, | should spring to that Of poaerl
Neither ny 10y atty nor my honor requires
the abandonment, Of interests so dear 10 the.
The single motive Of ny heart is 10 ofsr
my compatrIois the sacrifice Of that blood
which ye; runs 10 ny veins. wish them
TO know that consecrsle myself entirely
10 their service, as q spider ought TODD,
and am only DESTROYS furlIef, 10 be permit.
ted 10 point oal the course by which Mex
Geo may attain The rank to which her dee.
tunes cali her.
Ia marching against the enemy, and de.
oI'niog 10 accept Of power, | give proof Of