The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-19

HEMExioAN PEACE PARTY.
&C., Sc, &c
INTERESTING FROM MEXICO.

IA. o..
From the moment that arrive at this place learned
with deep regret through channels worthy of all conf
dence that my approach TO the capital with the army
the had spread the greatest alarm among s nhab
tant caused by the idea that It intended TO defend
the city within its walls also by the agitation of
party interest, which putting party passions in
motion appear in this instance to have made common
with the enemies of hsnor and OF independence
Of the nation Alarmed by this intelligence, which II
left to its natural course, would not only rob mo OF the
only property remaining to me in this world-my honor
but would also decidedly endanger the sacred cause
which we defend, have thought it to be my duty 20
suspend march, in order to render an account 20 LUG
Supreme Government of my conduct and inen. ,,
trusting that the loyalty and candor WIN wnon s
explain them will prevent the last and most fatal caa
ty which could in present position, oea our cyu
try, 'distrust and discord among tnose "no aie '
When commenced the march to this city Il was In
obedience to resolution adopted py tny ~; s -
War of which informed your Excelency IN my 9e-
spach of the day before yesterday IN wnich IL was oe
termned that the salvation OF the capital was not ony
of the war but might be sufficient to bring 1t to happy
and honorable conclusion Although fuy convinced OF
the utility of this had Notwithstanding re-
solved to the question: on my arrival at the
capital another and more numerous meeting, presi-
dod over by the Oldest general in the army determined
10 respest its decision and to resign my military
mower which also manifested to Excellency in
above named despatch Such my designs in which
protest NEST solemny not a thought Of personal ag
grandisement or ambition had part The nation has
that since my return to the Republic have passed
my time In the field withsut thinking of the supreme
power until majority Of the Representatives of the
nation urged me to put an end to the civil war which
Not even this complete fdenisl, the numerous
and sacrifices to which have submitted, have
been sufficient to destroy old prejudces Calumny and
suspicion have added fresh wormweod to the already
bitter cup Of my life aud un Ter what circumstances ??
At moment when was leading to the defence Of the
capital army drawn from its ruins, and when asked
Of my country other favor than to be allowed to die
in its defence Although this pected and undeser
we'd return ought to absolve me from all engagements
furnishing opportunity to escape with honor from
the extremely difficult position in which md myself
placed yet viii not voluntarily take such step. nor
t. hat ho yI,oruf I'M finn
entrusted her salvation did not have recourse to every
sacrifice, including his selove and even outward ap.
pearances before he retreated before the enemy and
that if this should happen will be due to nvinci
bic Obstacles and finally because he had been repuda-
ted by his oouutrymen
As in my person are at this moment united kinds
of both supreme-one military and the
other political which especially claim the uhlment OF
peculiar duties. 1t is necessary that should satisfy both
will do clearly and succinctly as the straitened
position in which am placed viii admit. The first re-
oures that | should state freely and explicitly my
opinion respecting the military operations under my
CHARGE and these that the must be continued
until we shall have obtained ample justice from
Just sors and that arrive at this result it is
cessary the capital at all hazards because lis
defence necessary for the basis of Interior operations
and because fear with good reasons that II the capt.
should be occupied without resistance the spirit of
the people will be broken and that the complete submits
sion of the couatry will be inevitable.
My duty the first magistrate Of the nation, at pre-
htmeully censured and suspected by unjust and
artn detractors requires that should remove pretext
invented by perhdy and pusllanmity in order to
trase the generous efforts which the good citizens
disposed TO make for the salvation Of its Independence
and honor In order to accomplish this, it Is indspen
sable to make known to government my programme to
which have previously alluded, and of which now
peat the following two points First to carry on the war
the basis before Indicated and secondly consider
the salvation of the capital Indispensable Being de-
termined not to admit any compromise on either OF
these points communicate the to your Exccllen-
cy that you may mpart the to his Exceency the
President; and should he decide against me- ycu will at
tender my resignation to the commander in chief
and first magistrate of the Republic. and forward my
passports to retire to wherever may be most convenient
for
1t might happen that although there may be an
absolute conformity with my ideas, it may be thought
that | would be an obstacle to carrying them into
due effect. have already stated that these crcunl-
stances would be very proptious for to escape
from the critical position in which am placed, in
easy and honorable manner by prompt dismissal from
service but have TOO high an opinion of nv dntv /
know the obligation contracted with the nation when
was placed at its head ard when 1t contded to me its
precious defence shall beray this trust and
voluntary separation from the affair would make be-
leve nysefguity Of dishonorablc deserton. My
try finds at her side and determined to fulfil the
mission that has been conded TO to the very last
tremy and my dearest interests and my very existence
my country But AS wish to hear and to respect the
sound opinion of the nation, should wish that the SUI
preme Government speaking to me Loyalty and with
candor, should make known whether should separate
myself from the trusts that have been con6ded
and will not hesitate moment in renquishing them
that shall have given way to respectable voices
and not the calculations of individual interests or
tons shall retire TRANQUILITY making this last sacri
which that my own opinion and reuouncing thu
fatsfaction Of spilling my blood for my country anS
standing by her in the moments Of her affection. Sc
Don Manuel Barande. Don lgnacio Trigucros
Don Jose Fernando Ramirez, who are here frend,
visit are commissioned to be my interpreters tn
Supreme Government and have requested them to en-
large upon these ideas they have listened to then
from my lips
May it please your Excellency to communicate thi
note to his Excellency the President, requesting him t
favor me with in the shortest DELAY possible
TO enable me to form my Interior determination Coo
and liberty
To hia no mr. Wan
To this letter the following reply was immediate,
made by the Government through the Minister of war
DEPARTMENT OF War AND MARINE, !
Mexico, May 10, lSf. !
Youa ExcELLE0cY-Havng given an account to hi
Exceency the President Substitute your note unde
date from Ayotla in which YOU explain thu
reasons which induced you to conduct the army of thu
East towards the capital and state your proposition
opinions respecting the war and your absolute dsinter
estedncss with regard to the exercise of the Supreme
Government, His Excellency has ordered me to reply
which have the honor Of doing, that the ideas
your Excelency the and the necessity Of savn
The capital ut all sost are the which have been al
ways entertained by his Excelency the President Sub
stute and regards the resolution Of your Excellence
to separate yourself from the supreme command, II
should be thought necessary his Excellency will on
be able to tell ysu on your arrival at the capital and
invite you formally to take possession OF It, which
thinks 1t to be his duty to do.
All which have the honor TO communicate
MANUEL MARIA DE SANDOVAL
His ExcelIency ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
Besides the above letters we find little further in on
Mexican papers to which need call attention w
nothing in files In regard to Santa Annals recep
ton in the capital We cannot therefore say if he
stoned insulted by the popuace That his country
men are profoundly Indignant at his repeated failures
contrasting shamefuy with his magniloquent profes
sons have not doubt. In various modes the pres
has given undoniable evidence of such state Of feeling
We do not In Santa Anna's visit to the capital an
design upon the presidency unless he intends to effect
revolution which do not think his purpose. Tn
election determined SO far ms the States could do IL
on the 10th ult. When the returns all made to tn
Council Of Government should any one Of the candi
dates have majority of votes the affair Is overther
8 no room for management influence" But Il
should have clear majority OF the votes
the states Congress will elect between the two shes
candidates There izltte likelihood that Santa Ann,
will be of these. Thus far he has not the vote Of
single State. The most he do Is TO give his inhu
encc 70 one ofthc two competitors.
That Santa Anna did tender his resignation OF thu
Presidency the 2sth ut mentioned in an extract
of letter from Mexico, which published on Tuesday
we have doubt. We think the letter from him W.
give to-day, furnishes the key to the motives which in