Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-30
From The N. o. Picayune, June Ii.
SANTA Annals LETTER OF RE-
.1gf SIGNATION.
NJ EXICO, Nav 26, IS4F.

Your ErcetLency-Slnce my return TO
The Republic have had but one grand
and sacred object in view. which has solely
occupied my mind-ior which object the
nation recalled me:it was the defence,
the integrity, the independence ofmy coun:
try. My efforts were unlimlted,. aud
worked necessarily for this object. On
nv arrival found nolhiug-neiIher army
nor resources succeeded in my exer-
,ions finally, and procured both.
IS l. cave the nation 10 understand that
Twas taking charge ofits government, in
I q manifesto published on the 22d inst, in
which related the success which have
attended our arms up to my arrival in this
capital, aud also the motives which moved
nv return, and the benefits that might re-
suit fromit arrived al the head Of only
part.of an army, in the greatest desttu'ion
and disgrace. in order 10 reinforce this
garrison, and entered with the full power
to obtain every thing THAI was necessary
for its defence. So successful have been
; that can now with pride say. that the city
ofMexico is now provided with means OF
defence to resist all the efforts to subdue
1 have always refused supreme power,
except in cases of emergency, whereby the
ipteres, of the nation might be endangered.
AT present circumstances require from Inc
a sacrifice of all possess, which sacrifice
is even attended with danger aud gloomy
prospect, besides disgrace attached 10 ii this
Is no less than the conservation Of myself,
by marching forward and sett at defiance
the calumny aud pertidy OF my enemies,
and with deeds Of valor rcvensiug myself
against them for their venomous linPuta-
,ions. This am ready aud willing to
perform, if in any way the result thereof
can benefit my beloved country. am
fearful, however, that such will no, be the
result; aud have come to the conclusion
that by holding tire SEA, of the chief maSis-
tracy [ will be fomenling inpeditnents
against the attainmeu, of my most ardeni
wishes.
The enemies Of my country have ennis
saries in every part ofthe Republic, whose
articles .misead aud create Lislrust and
calumny to such an extent that it is inn
possible TO convince the Mexicans other
rhan that am an insuperable barrier TO
mY country's welfare, and particularly that
NV love of power will ever be curse to
its transquili!y.
II is easy to perceive the reason why
they spread such reports to my delriment
men who are afraid to defend the coun-
try wish for peace, and are fearful ,ia, they
will no, enjoy i, as long as am at the
head of the government. They are well
aware that my determination has been 10
put down the different parties which have
endeayorsd, to destroy one another, aud
which, even now, have entirely forgotten
the common danger in order TO be bene-
! fifed by such division. ,.hopng thai a change
may place them in power, and free them
from ,heir responsibility to tho nation.
q The foreign .enetny's policy is to fomsnt
such a division !: in order to obtain it, they
abaye selected me as the most probable
+ person by The ruin of whom it may be
! obtained. Isamsconse1oentiy target for.
The shafts Of all parties. Therefore my
position is. full of danger; hut do not
sarii. The difficulty lies in preventing
me from doing what l. could TO save the
Republic. The intrigues Of revolution
are well known. On that account the
enemy are now advancing towards Puebla
and Mexico, as they have been given TO
understand that revolution would take
place 10, the capital. With one act alone
lcan stop such .revDl ati0u, which !
consider is.the Elost important service
can render the Republic--lhat act IS my
present resignation as President pro. tenn.
Of, the Republic, with which my nation
has honored ME. am, fully persuaded
that thisresignalion will savelhe country.
Lrespec,fulIy request :hc Sovereign Con-
gress to accept Immediately my resisna7
tiou, aud 10 declare lis session. in order TO
appoint person well qualifisd In lislarse
the above responsible office. Lhaec dis
charged my duty towards, my country as
far asi in my power. have dedicated
: my life to il--lny fortune and that OF my
family, as well as my own reputation
my blood has been split aud my limbs lost
in its defence land now with pride for
ever resign my public Career. wilhoul! fear
of disgrace, aud conscious that my services
have been faithful aud patriotic.
In any part OF the world where lot may
place me, can raise my head with pride,
and with satisfaction carrya that has
never been stained with slu:ne--but on
the contrary, they will see me faithful
and patriotic Mexican, who in all his
actions has sirivcn for tho honor Of being
instrumental in elcvatiug his nation to-
prosperity aud honor.
Your Excelleucy will report tho same
to the Sovereign Congress, in order that
i, may accept ofmy designations Tor which
I will remain yours, respectfully, with the
highcsr consideration.
Gpd and Liberty!
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANrs.ANSA.
5 To their Excellencies the Secretaries Of
s the Sovereign Congress.