New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-11-20

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MINISTRY OF WAR AND MARINE, Oct :. lci6.
The Mexican Republic achieved her independence
from her ancient metropolis without 'ac need OF o'eF
efforts than those OF her own sons ana IN entering me
ranks of free people, she opened her ports frankly 10
WITH LOYALTY which is acknowledged che has fulfill
ed relicou=ly her engagements with friendly nations
and the different administrations which have succeeded
one another in the country have We'd with each other IN
cuvang their international relations so mai they nave
never been interrupted on the part OF Mexico FROM
this religious fidelity the iulment OF our obigano
have followed the peace and good intelligence which
subsis at present between and the Governments OF
Europe and those States OF independent America wien
were formerly Spanish bu, the United States OF the
North nation greedy of cOnqucsts, not acknowledging
these truths and uuworhily responding to our generous
friendship has inflicted upon us al the wrongs possible
had the misfortune TO enter into rcis;lons win
L. The North Americans have excited and toncnisd
constantly domestic discussions. Iney introduced
their citizens into state OF Texas they procured
the independence OF those thanSess adVen'urcrs ana
when suited their interests they resolved 10 lncorpo-
with their country that interesting portion OIL
territory upon which the United states are unable
to alcse the slightest claim OF right
/, was said and is uuauestonably just that the McN-
cans should reclaim their and when cur troops
were preparing vndicate the homer OF the nation and
recouqucr territory which belonged to w. then the
Government OF the United States assumed as their own
the cause of revolicd department OF Mexico ana IN
manner the i-nohe and unIus. declared war upon
introducing into the heart OF the Republic ther eS'e
mirRiinc hosts blockadcd our ports win hef squad
roma thus paralysng our commerce, and 10 max our
position difficult compelling us 10 msapply inc
ordinary resources OF our public administration Ihs
war demands great sacrifices OF the Republic, and
these sacrifices are be attributed 10 the necessity
forced upon Us by the most Ubiquitous act which
be perpetrated among CIVILIZED and Chilsuaa
people. To the scandal OF the whole worid tne AcNi
cans find themselves attacked and resolved TO per.
ish together and their cities reduced 10 runs
rather than to submit 10 the ambition OF the people
which seeks TO make itself the colossus OF the New
World The ambitious views OF these men are as an
cicnt as they are notorious-o extend their territory
over the eNpanse comprchendcd within the reNl-
can nation destroying our temples. our race ana our
nationality and this conflict, which IS one oil lie or
death for Mexico she must maintain win glory or sne
must perish in t. matters not that fortune sometimes
dcscr.s in the held Of battle the honor OF our arms
preserved in the midst oil tue disasters Oh
the war and above every thing people numbering
eight mllons, which achieved their independence
against the might of powerful nation, cannot succumD
in war waged upon II by the North Americans Our
efforts To come out OF the glorlousy will be IA eX
traordinary as our sacriccs since every side the
citizens smins IN support OF the supreme Governs
ment in defence ot the country Upon all Gas
ses in the state It has made and 1t will continue
to make sres, demands TO place Mexico IN an
attitude maintain her dearest rights, and Heaven
which always protects the right: is upon our 'ide'
and will be pruptous to us without doubt because
are struggling for the religion OF our fathers Tor our
Independence and our resdes The day IS coming nor u
it now distant when shall not only be able to impose
terms upon our enemies but 10 exact from them IA ut
ting act OF justice indemnity TOR the injuries which
they have inflicted upon us-inJuries which wli be IN,
deed .ricvous burden TO the country, but which VIII
its homer and It's nationality.
Tho Supreme Government IN anticipation OF these
events, and convinced that the hna triumph IN the pre-
sent struggle will be in favor OF Mexico wishes that In
due time there should be prepared and transmitted 10 It
in the clcarest form account OF the losses
tanned by the public Interests and those OF private ind
yiduals in the present and win this view mia TX
ceency, the General, entrusted with the Supreme EN
ecuvc power charges that should direct you,
the honor do that you take measures neces
sary comply punc,ualy with this design OF the E1ecu-
i've in order that the noble and patriotic views OF the
Chief Magistrate OF the Republic may be fulfilled God
and Liberty. ALMoNrE.