Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-22
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

The Ell Monitor, published in the city Of Me1i.
CO. of the 9Th Of April, puts forth warm ap>
peal to the patriotism Of the people TO defend
their wives and children their homes and fire.
des. against the invading foe to disregard his SUI.
peror means and resources, and 10 dispute every
inch of ground with him. The Mexcans are
counselled 10 change their mode OF conducting
the war, and instead Of combining themselves in
delenceless cities to be murdered by the enemy 5
cannon, they are advised to guard the many
natural passes and strong defences which the
country affords, and to carry on fierce partisan
warfare. The Mexican Government is duly
impressed with the necessity OF thus conducting
the war, and OF the complete ruin which must
be the late OF Mexico if an opposite course is
pursued. "Vera Cruz" says Ell Monitor, lis a
lasting testimonial Of the savage manner in which
our enemy is waging war, and Of the brutalities
OF reckless soldiery. Shall we continue this
mode of defending our country in preference to
selecting the innumerable mountains. the passes
the cliffs, which the invaders must traverse be.
fore they reach the capitol OF this Republic
Shall we expose delicate women and innocent
children to cruel deaths. and still more cruel out
rags. by keeping up this disastrous system of
warfare? But adds the writer, it is no, alone
necessary that we should avail ourselves Of the
natural defences OF the country; it is also neces
sary tia. every citizen. without any exception,
should aid in maintaining the independence Of
he country. No profession or social relation
should exempt any man from the duty Of bearing
arms in defence OF the county,.
| The Government is then appealed 10, to com.
pei all citizens 10 share in the labors and glories
of the war, and 10 reward those who with alacriiy
take arms.
At a session OF Congress on the 30lh OF March,
Ia letter was received from Santa Anna stating
that he was compelled to leave the Presidency,
to proceed towards Vera Cruz, to defend The coun-
Try against the invaders. Permission was given
10 the President 10 leave accordingly A Provis.
iona President was authorised 10 be appointed,
according to The Constitution OF 1924.
| On the 9Th OF April, one Gamboa made a
speech in Congress He was in favor OF renew.
ed exertion on the part Of his counlrymen, in de.
fence OF their homes. He drew a comparison
between The American forces and the Mexican.
Alter enumera,ing the strength Of Santa Annals
Army, he thea refers to Scott
"The eneny's army, according to information
from every person who has seen it has only about
5000 regulars. and the remaining forces com.
posed Of bandtti, without the slightest knowledge
Of military tactics, without instructions of any de.
terrified"
We are inclined to think. that by this time,
Gamboa has better, opinion Of our volunteers
or handful as he termed them.
Gsmboa thought the defeats OF Santa Anna
very doubtful, suppose for moment that the
American army, without loosing single man,
should arrive even within sight OF this city,
would it be possible that 9, 10, Is. or even
| 20, 900 men should cause a city Of more than
100000 inhabitants to surrender? II such a
thing should happen-if We should consent to
such surrender, without the strongest resistance
the whole world would forever refer to us as
example Of the vilest most cowardy and con
temptble race on earth, and we would not de.
serve from any nation the slightest regard or com.
passion.
Gamboa is correct in his conclusions, still we
think he will have the modification OF seeing
"such thing happen
Gamboa concludes his TRADE. by offering the
following propositions 10 Congress:
lst 'That our government will proceed imme-
dately, to place the city in manner fit to resist
the invasion Of the North Americans-2d. That
every power which may be considered necessary
for this object shall be granted to the Executive
Sd. That should the means of resistance be ex-
hausted and the Capitol be occupied by the Amer
leans. Congress will meet where the President
should determine--4th. When the removal of Con-
gress shall be determined, any majority will be
sufficient TO constitute it,"
Sonora Pedro Maria Anaya was duly appoin.
ted Provisional President OF the Republic. and he
has published several OF his addresses to the cl.
zens and to the soldiers. These addresses are
long, and filed with Mexican Aummery The