The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-14
Progress Of the War.

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Progress of the war.
The Mexican Congress, upon the receipt Of the
news Of the defeat Of Cerro Gordo, assembled in
extraordinary session. Eighty members came
together. They resolved
1. That they were the supreme power of the
nation, and would not desst from waging war
against the United States, no matter what reyerses
their armies met with.
2. That in doing so they carried out the deter
mined will Of the People Of Mexico.
5. That the Executive be authorized to defend
the nationality Of the Republic to the last, and to
carry on the war at all hazards.
A. That the Executive be deprived Of The power
to make peace with the United States or even to
enter into negotiation for it.
S. That no part Of the Republic shall ever be
dismembered.
&. That the Executive shall be deprived of the
power of making contracts Of colonization with
other nations.
a. That every agreement or treaty made be-
tween the United States and Mexico shall be null
and void.
g. That every person is a traitor, whether pri-
vate or public, who may enter into treaties with
the United States.
g. That if Congress is not able to hold its ses-
sions, permanent committee shall perform the
duties Of the Congress
TO- That the Mexican Congress, or the commit
tee, shall appoint the Executive.
The public men and public press, indeed the
whole people, openly proclaim their determine
ton never to make peace with the United States.
The sentiment prevailing in the capital was, that
it was better for the Republic to be blo.ted out
from the map Of nations, than to make peace with
u.s. Thepublc journals declare that it is the du-
" Of the Mexican People to see their cities sacked
and destroyed, and themselves inundated, rather
than talk Of peace. War to the death without
pity" was the motto in every body's mouth Guer-
rillists were being formed into parties 18th great
rapidity. Salas heads one company.
Nothing had been done towards terrifying the
capital up to the 2lst Of April.
There was rumor at Jalapa on the 9th ult,
that the British minister had offered the mediation
Of Great Britain to the Mexican Congress, to
bring about peace with the United States, but it
was not known whether there was any ground for
it.
The feeling against Santa Anna appears to be on
the increase. The Mexicans have begun, in COM
mon with the Americans, to ask, how it Is that
President Polk permitted him to return to Mexico
They are charging him with treachery to the Mex
lean cause.
Gen. Worth, it was rumored at Vera Cruz, had
thrown his outposts twelve miles beyond Perote,
to Tepe Agualca to enlarge his circle OF supplies
and that he had been very successful TWAS also
rumored that Gen. Scott had determined on leav-
ing his rear unprotected in consequence Of his in
ability to keep open the communication to the
sea-coast, and to throw himself for his supplies
upon the enemy.
One Of our wagon trains between Vera Cruz
and Jalapa had already been cut off, and news Of
the murder of small parties Of Americans was rife
in Vera Cruz. The vomito had appeared in the
latter city.
Nothing further had been heard Of Santa Ana,
except that he was at Orizaba.
On DIR, that the President seriously contemplates
calling an Extra Session of the 30th Congress for
two reasons l. That by precpitating the elections
in the States which are yet 10 elect he may be able
to carry members enough to get the minority in the
next House, as he is convinced that the House will
be against him by decisive vote, if things are per-
mtted to 60 on in their regular course. 2. That if
the Wings do get majority in the House, an extra
session will enable him to throw on them the onus
of carrying on the war which he will take shall
not be brought to end during the remainder Of his
term.
PERTINENT QuEsrIoN.-The New Orleans
Bulletin says it is a question Of profound in
terest for the people not only Of this country
but Of all countries-of the whole world-with
what expectations, what assurances, under
what inducements, the return Of Santa Anna
from exile, where he could do no harm, was
permitted at least, if not melted, by the Presi.
dent Of the United States. The statesmen Of
Europe cannot but feel an intense desire to be
initiated into the secret Of this mastery stroke
in policy; the citizens Of this republic, whose
,,x;ll;onc upon millions lavichea on the war