Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-30

s.,,s....sss. tbev rropaeate distrust and calumny
scd eIth0ueh. their Efforts should convince every
Mexfcan that ann regarded as an obstacle to
their acquiring sway over the country, they.
nevertheless succeed in misleading the judgments
of many, and eHsna1e and deceive them by Hatter-
ing their inclinatiohsor their interests. Those
who shrink from the defence of the country, and
whose aspirations are for peace see that they cam
not obtain their object while am at the head of
the government, because they are aware that my.
determination has been TO combat unto DEATH
The various factions into which the country is
split, forgetting now the common danger, give
play TO their desires, and hope through change
to obtain possession of that power, which Is now
ON the eve of departing from the hands OF the
nation. unless q decisiveand powerful effort isa
made TO defend il. The views Of the external
enemy and the conflicting interests of parties in
the interior. are directed TO me individually as
common target for all; and find myself placed in
o positionl will not say dangerous, for do not
fear dangers4-but yextremely difficult and in
which can render no service. The attempts at
. revolution are public, and the government
holds in its hands the thread of them; and it is
also publicly known that the enemy dare not
advance from Puebla upon Mexico, as he loudly
threatens TO do, unless he IS aided by 9 revolu-
ti6nary movement In this capitol. can arrest
this revolutionary movement by a single word;
and il s my duty to utter it. as the Last and most
efficient service which it is left me render nat
word the formal IeSlg Az
this note Of the provisional presidency ofthe re-
public. with which the nation honored me- So
earnest is my convection thatI have no hesitation
In asserting that ought not to continue in the
post. nor even bear the title Of President of the
republic and / therefore pray the sovereign Com
ercss to be pleased Immediately to accept my
reai9nation. and declare itself in permanent ses-
sior: in order to nominate the individual who is
"a Be fntrasted with this responsible change. n
have fulfilled my duty to my country, 20 the uts
1iost Of nv abilities I have dedicated to it my
iifA the fortune Of my children, and even my own
reputation; my blood has been shed, and my
body mutiiated, In its defence; and have the
proud satisfaction Of now terminating forever nay
public career without dread of disgrace, and with
de couscionsness that my services have been the
fruits Of loyalty and patriotism. Wherever my
fxsa my lead me, shall lift up my head, and
vim Sc Able to say that do not bear dishonored
ntnae, Of which my kindred or my fellow country
men are aShamed, but that they behold in me q
fsithful and patriotic Mexican, who, in all his
aetions. had but one view-the honor of his name,
md the happiness and aggrandizement OF his
Your excelleneies will be pleased, as Ipray you,
Co make report of this resignation tothe sovereign
Coneress and receive the assurances of my partic-
nlar consideration. God and liberty.
.ANTgLoPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
To their exceliencies the Secretaries Of the
sovereign Congress. MExIco, May %, 1s47, =