American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-25

MEXICAN BoMBAsT.-P Proclamation of Gen.
yNejia We find in the Picayune the procla-
nation of Gen MeIia, on taking command of
the Mexican troops at Matamoras, to oppose
the march of Gen. Taylor. After the mos
lavish display Of phrases in relation to the
United States-phrases that christian would
hardly throw at a dog-such as degenerate
sons of Washington, '-'tortuous policy of
the cabinet Of the north, "-"belied virtues"
''scandalous violation of the rights of nations -
''inquty," immortality, >" and heavens knows
what not that may be expressed in tho Casti-
lima, this precious document winds up as fol-
lows
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 1t is necessary to vindicate our honor, to
confirm our nationality and independence. If
1t is necessary to oppose dixie Of steel to the
devastating torrent which menaces us, our
swords shall form it, and on their sharp points
shall the invaders gather the fruit of their
boosted conquest. If the banks of the Pameco
have been immortalized by the language, the
august faith, which we inherit from our an
cestors, all those inestimable benefits will dis
appear If the invaders succeed in confirming
their conquest; and what Mexican, worthy of
the name, can resign himself without fighting,
even to the death, to see his noble race de-
generate under the abhorred dominion of the
stranger-not one! The lofty sentiment of
national honor reigns in our hearts, and from
the remotest confines of the Republic there
will fly to sustain it thousands Of hordes slim
ulated by the examples Of Iiidago and Me-
nello.
"Solders! the hour Of peril has sounded, you
know your duty, and can fulfil it with loyalty
and patriotism. | have the honor 70 find my
self in your front, and am persuaded Of the ar
dor with which you desire the hour of combat
the defeat OF respectable enemy, worthy of
Mexican valor. The banks of the Rio Grande
shall be witness of the ignominy of the haugh-
| ty sons of the North, and its deep waters shall
be the sepulchre of those who dare approach
them. The call Of patriotism, which burns in
our hearts will receive new sustenancc from
the odious presence of its conquerors; and the
echo Of Dolores and Iguali will resound with
harmony in our ears, when we take up our
| march to oppose our bare breasts TO the hunt
ers of the Mississippi. Inhabitants of the from
tiers. we are not left to our own resources: the
/ supreme Government watches Indetatlgdbly
for our security and salvation. 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 campaign
for the reconquest Of all the usurped territory,
and for our eagles to spread their triumphant
wings upon the banks of the Sabine, l0e, who
have the honor of being in front of the inva.
ders, should serve as an impenetrable barrier
our obligation is as great as it is sacred-there
is no sacrifice which we should not make at the
altar Of our country.
"The question is to defend the interest dear,
est to the heart of man-our domestic fresldes
our customs, our language, sc.
"The consciousness Of your superiority as
sures you Of a most splendid victory. Let the
enemy then advance, whom you desire to sa
lutte in the field Of battle; we will fight and the
crown of triumph will be the meritcd reward
Of your valor and discipline.
''Io arms! Long live the Mexican nation
long live independence"