Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-15
PROCLAMATION OF SANTA ANNA.
FROM THE new ORLEANS rIcArusK.


We learn that Gen. Morales, who galany defended
Vera Cruz and Gen. Landero, who signed the capulaton
both Immediately put under by Santa Anna and
ordered to Guanajuato f84a
The following translation Of the most interesting
document which has met eye; the translation and
original have been sent by Mr. Kendall Our readers
are requested to contrast the magnificent promises OF this ad
dress OF Santa Anna his countymen with the lame and
mpoen conclusion presented by his personal prowess at
Ceno Gordo r a 3gr
y4fat0ni0 Lopez de Santa .4ana, President ad ate-
rim Of the Mexican Republic, 10 his compatri0ts
MExI ANS Vera Cruz is already in the power Of the
envy II has succumbed not under the influence OF Amer
yaor, be said that has fallen under the
impulses Of their good fortune To shame be il said,
ourselves have poduced this deporable misfortune by
inteFminabe discords. a 6.a gcs1G1
The truth due you from the Government; you the
abiers pf the fate Of country If country to be
defended will be you who will stop the triumphant march
or the enemy who occupies Vera Cruz If the enemy
advance step the national independence will be bu
ried in the abyss Of the past.
am resolved % go and encounter the enemy What
life WORTH ennobed by the national gratitude, if the
try suffers under the stain of which will rebound
upon the forehead Of every Mexican s
My duty is to sacrifice myself and wellknow how fulfil
Perhaps the American hosts may proudly tread the i'm
perial capital of Aztea win witness such oppro
brum, Tor am decided first to die fighting
The momentous crisis has at length arrived TO the Mexican
10 Hgnllng as IL Is INFAMOUS
declare ourselves conquered without struggle and by enemy
whose rapacty Is far removed from vaor from generosity
Mexicans You have reigon-protect it ! You have
honorthen free yourselves from nfamy You love your
wives your chdenthen berate them from American bru
taliy But must be by action not by vain entreay
barren desires, with which the enemy be opposed The
national is infinitely just although God appears have
deserted but His ire will be appeased when present.
expaton of errors the sentiments of true patriot
ism and Of sincere union. Thus the Almighty will bless
efforts and will be invincble for against the decision
of eight millions of Mexicans Of what avail the efforts Of
eight millions of Americans, when opposed by the fiat
of Divine Justice
Perhaps speak to you for the last time pray you lis
ten TO Do not vacae between death and slavery and
the enemy conquer you least they will respect the hero
ism of your resistance 1t is time that the
defence should alone occupy your thoughts The hour Of
sacrifice has sounded its approach Awaken tomb opens
at your feet Conquer a laurel to repose on it
The nation has not yet lost its vitality swear TO you
will for the triumph of Mexico if unanimous and sin
desires your part second desires Happy will have
been thousand times happy the unfortunate event at Vera
Cruz if the destruction Of that city may have served to nuse
into the Mexican breast the dignity and the generous ardor Of
true patriotism Thus will the country have been induba
bly, saved But If the country succumb she will bequeah he
opprobrum and her TO those cyclists who not
ready defend her those who atoousy pursued their
private turmoils to trampe upon the national banner
Mexicans Your fate the fate Of the nation Not the
Americans but you will decide her destiny Vera Cruz calls
for vengeance Follow me, and wash out the stain Of her
dishonor
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
Mexico, MaRcH 81, 1s47