Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.-C OF
THE MEXICAN ARMY.

We make the following extract from n recent
proclamation of Santa Anna TO his counlrymen.-
After abiding to the charges of inactivity which
have been brought against him by the "hosiile
portion Of the Mexican PRESS no proceeds 10 ex-
hlbit The condition Of his army as follows:
The heroic defenders of Monterey, wounded by
the balls Of the enemy, are lying hero, quite aban-
doned, without any other assistance than that
which the charity and the patriotism Of u few in
habilants gives them
There is not in this, fellow-citizens, any exag
geration. appeal to the testimony of the author
tiles of San Luis; since the 18th of December, it
has been scarcely possible 10 assist the troops with
Two days pay, which has served more to pay off
old debts than TO attend 10 present necessities
OF the $400, 900 appropriated for the expenses of
the army, only $l75,O00 have come to hand,
which was received IN December last, and moth
ing this present month; and in order 10 help the
great wants. was compelled to engage my per-
sonal credit for the amount oil $Zo,ooo, winch
were lent to me on pledge o. my prlva'e properly
and which were sent TO the division IN opseiValio'
at Tula. Could the army, under such miserable
circumstances, make movement far, very Jar,
am from insinualing that the Mexican soldier
depends upon the promptness with when ms
country paws him, bat there are difficulties which
bic TO give ations 10 the troops when there are nc
ra,ions, or to pay them when there ia no money
This is as described, the situation Of The army, Il.
courageous and as full Of patriotism os any other
in the world, which will sacrifice itself. with iti
chiefs, for the national honor; it is its wish, and
il it asks for assistance, only to satisfy its wants
it does il so as to be able TO approach the enemy
to sustain ITS good name, and the glory and liberty
of the nation 10 which il belongs.
Useless have been, till to-day, all the endeavor'
7 havo used, all tho steps that have taken hav.
ing in view The receipts Of The necessary funds
Notes over notes were almost daily repeated
sbow;ng the horrid state in which the troops were
placed The answers TO all these were promises
md remote hopes. which fear will never be re-
allied, or If 80, they will come, perhaps, 100 late
| think that have fulfilled by this my duties
because it is not for me 10 propose the way oil pro-
viding the necessary funds. and have only 10 say
that, If the nation wishes, az think, TO carry or
the war; il must be known that those small SUM
that have been from time 10 time RENTED arc moi
OF great help, because they will do only 10 covel
The wants Oft day; they are not sufficient to make
permanent impression, nor to base further opera
lions upon. If Nose who are able 10 do it are moi
willing TO help the army, the only protection
whch the country has will DO exposed, and they
may lose all, with their independence, and they
will he obliged 10 transmit 10 pos.eri'y name full
Of ignominy.
Coun,rymen: would havo omitted 10 present
TO You such picture as that given 10 you now
and which know will fill your hearts with bitter
ness; bat find myself compelled to give you no
lice of all that occurs. 1t would be crime were
il not brought TO your notice. do not accuse
any one, nor do direct myself TO anybody; bu
! cannot consent that the honor Of the army, and
mine also, should suffer when in no period of ouI
history has the army deserved moro credit and
more esteem from the whole country.
Concerning myself, shall repea, for the last
time, hiexicans, that still recoect that the ma
ton called me to defend her in the present contest
and TO restore 10 her her liberty, Honor and glory
or perish with her. This is my only desire, and !
do not want, nor do pretend anything else
But il, unfortunately, credit should not be given
10 my words-if, against all hopes, somebody
should think me not capable of keeping faith witt
them, shall prove it with deeds. Tell me if it i,
desired 10 deliver up the command of the army