New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-19

The following is the dispatch from Gen. Santa
Anna to which alluson was made in our last
paper
ARMY OF OPERATIONS or THE East,
Ayotla. May II.
From the moment that / arrived at this place,
learned with deep regret through channels worthy OF
all confidence that my approach 10 the Capital with the
army the East had caused the greatest alarm among
is inhabitants caused by the idea that II Intended
b defend the city within ts walls as asO by the
agitation OF party interest which putting party passions
In motion appear In this instance have made common
With the mics Of honor sad OF the independ
euc- OF the nation.
Alarmed by ths intelligence which If left its natu-
rnl course would only rob of the only property
remaining to me 10 this world-my honor-but would
also decidedly eodanger the sacred cause which we de
tend. have thought It 20 be my duty 10 suspend my
march, ia order to render account 20 the Supreme
Government Of my conduct and intentions, trusting
That the LOYALTY and canoor with which shall explain
them will prevent the ss and most fatal calamity which
could Ia our present position befa country, dis
trust and dscord among those who are called upon -
rave H."
When commenced the march TO this city IT in
obedience 10 y resolution adopted by the Committee Of
War. OF which informed your Exceency in my dis
patch of the day before yesterday In which II was de
rmined that the salvation of the Capital not only
necessary and advantageous for the Interior operations
OF the war but might BE- sufficient TO bring 1t to happy
and honorable conclusion.
Al hough fully convinced Of the utility Of tho measure
had notwithstanding, resolved to submit the same
question my arrival at the Capital 10 another and
more numerous mse citing, presided over by the Oldest
General in the army determined 10 respect its decision
and even TO resign my military power. which ] also
msnesied to your ENceliency 10 my above named Ole
patch.
Such were my designs in which protest most SOL
EMMY not o thought OF personal aegranozeuent or
ambition had part
The nation mas since my return 10 the Republic
have passed my time in the field without thinking OF the
supreme power until majority OF the Representatives
of the nation urged put end TO the civil war
which wss destroying the heart oi the nation.
Not even ghs complete self denial nor the numerous
bfobI haVa I0
been sufficient TO destroy old prejudces: Cslunny and
suspicion have added fresh NORWOOD TO the already
bter Gun of my life and under what circumstancesf
Ala moment when was leading 10 the defence OF
the Csni,sl an army drawn from its ruins, and when
asked OF my country other favor than to be allowed
70 Gle in its defence. .
Although this unexpected and uDdeserved return
onsht IN absoye me from all engagements, furnishing
me an opportunity escape with honor from the eN
tremely difficult position in which hnd myself placto
vel will not voluntarily take such step nor snail IL
ever be said that the 10 whom the nation lhtiuseo
her salvation did not have recourse To every sscrihce
including HE selfOve snd even outward appearances
before he relreaied from before the enemy ana ns' II
ever this should happen viii be- que 10 ihVeiols 90
,sces. and finally because be had been repudisied by
his couptrymen. e.. -,
Asin NV person are at this moment united two kinds
of both supreme-one military ana 'no
oiher whch especially claim the ulhllment OF
pecuHsr duties necessary that should satisfy both
will do so as clearly and sucenety as inc si~'eheo
no.,tion in which am placed Will admit
the first requires that should state freely ana eN
,c,,ly nv opinion respecting the military operations
under my charge, and these are that the war must De
eontinped until we shall have obtained ample justice
from our just sggressors and that TO STRIVE al tn'
result is necessary to save the Capts AZ hs1Hds
because its defence necessary Tor the basic oil Interior
and because fear with good reason that II
the capital should be occupied without resistance the
spirt of the people will be broken and 'hsi the com
pleto submission of the country Will be inevl'soie
My duty Ne the fret magistrate OF the nation al pres
ent ,hamefuly ceusured and suspected BY unjust and
sruu dstrsctors requires that should remove pre-
invented by peThdy snd pusiisnimity III oroer 10
neutraze the generous efforts which the good ctzens
are disposed to make for the salvation OF It's independ
In order 20 accomplish this it IL indispensable to make
known TO Government my programme, to which have
previously alluded and OF which now repeat the ioE
lowing two points First, to carry on the war on TIE
basis before indicated aud secoHdy, 10 cohsoer inc
salvation Of The Capital as indispensable.
Being determined not TO admit any compromise on
either Of these points communicate the same 10 your
Exce!ency that you may impsrt the same To nus tAce
ency the President and should he decide against me
You will At once tender my resignation rs Commander
iu.chirf and First Magistrate OF the Republic and Tor
ward my passports to retire to wherever may DC most
Convenient for me. =, :, - -
hmlsht happen that although there may be an soso
lase conformity with my ideas II may oe thoush, 'hs'
would be an obstacle to carrying them INTO uuo enec
lhave already stated that these circumstance NVue
ee very propous for me 10 escape rom 'us
ruca 10 which am placed In an easy ana nouv ny
manner by a prompt dismissal from service, pu' hNo
ioo tigh AZ opinion OF my duty. o., =, IL.
lknox the obligation l contracted WIN the nA..on
when was placed at lie head ana "nen u connoou "
ne IL precious defence shall never eruay 'uts
sods voluntary separation from the STAR would MAKE
believe my self guilty of dishonorseie deseIuon
Nv country ands me At her side and am Determined
fulfill the mission that has been conhoed 10 me 10 tho
very last extremity snd my dearest interests ana my
very existence are saked the altar OF liberty ana III
tspendence OF my country -,
But a. wish 10 hear and 60 respect the souhu oplh
lon of N. nation should wish tna, the Supreme Gov
erpuent speaking TO me loysy snd with csodor should
nske known whether should separste myself from
the trusts that have been connded 70 me ana VIII h0'
hesitsie = moment Ia relinquishng them
10 that case shall have gwen way u respectsoieN oi
Tee and net 20 the calculations OF individual Interests OF
hsons shsl retire TRANQUILITY making tbs last sssi
ice which 10 that OF my opinion, ana renoupSine
NE satisfaction of splitting my blood Tor my county anu
Standing by her in the moments OF her sihicuon
Senors Don Manuel Barsnde Don ignscio lrigueros
End Don Jose Fernando Ramirez who are here on
friendly visit commissioned to be my Interpreters
near the Supreme Government and have requested
aem 10 enlGge upon these ideas they have listened
" them from my lips.
Nay Il please your Excellency 10 communicate this
no'e TO bis Excesncy the President requesting him TO
svor me With In the shortest delay posi-
pie to ensble me TO form my Interior DETERMINATION
God sad Liberty ,
10 his Excellsrcy the Minister Of War.
To this letter the following reply was immedi-
stey made by the Government through the Minis
Ter Of War
Department of War and Marine I
MKxIco. May 10, l547.
fo1 EreeleRcy--Bsving given an account bis Ex
ee'eney the President Substitute Of your note under
Yesterday date from Ayos Ia which you explain the