The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-15

shall ofour ruin, which shall be debtors
for salvation. Every citizen of those who compose
when he finds himself the hall of the representatives OF
the people, should forget every interest," every Affection
| irrenedfaby."
This, sir the declaration OF the republican party of
Mexico, and cannot, by any words OF mne add to its
force or eloquence This party suppose to be far the
most numerous and the most patriotic, but kept down
by the army, the clergy, and the monarchsts Though
their manifesto beahes noble spirit OF patriotism and
denounces us invaders of the Mexican soil, think it
Will not be difficult for an attentive reader perceive
that they strongly disposed peace, and that they
see nothing but evil to the republic from the military rule
OF Santa Anna Ii is the party with which negotia
tons were commenced for an amcable settlement of
the Texas question We have fear, lost much Of its
confidence since the commenced We are consider
ed as determined to dsmember the republic The Mex-
papers full of plan which they attribute to us
OF dividing their territory at the 23d degree of latitude
the parallel of Tampco and San Luis Poiosi and while
they suppose this TO be determination it is natural
that they should speak OF with aspery But let it be
understood that disposed settle our differ
just and liberal terms, and believe there would
be no obstacle with them to pacifcaton They are
their condition may be reversed, and that by wise
policy our part political results of the highest benefit
to Mexico may be secured and her republican institutions
may be established solid and durable foundation
| will now read to the Senate paper OF different
characer-a paper which may be fairly considered as
the manifesto OF Santa Anna himself. find il in the
Dario del Gobieno de la Republica Mexicana" (he
Journal OF the government OF the Mexican republic) of
Sunday, the 22d November, 1916, but the article cop
ed from paper printed at San Luis Potesi, and en
tied La opinion del eercto," uhe opinion Of the army
and doubtless conducted under his supervision Indeed, it
contains reference TO his opinions, which may be
garded not only as authentic, but semi official:
"SAN LUIS PorosI November 18th.
"TIIE WAR WITH THE UNITED SrArEs.-Publc opinion
expressed through the press has been continually arragnng
rulers of all epochs for the apathy and indifference with
which they have viewed the Texas question since the I'M,
fortunate event San Jacino. From that time the Mex
people knew what would be the consequences of this
ged for the restoration Of the constitution of s as the ony
of recovering with less difficulty and by orce pos
session of that and rich territory usuped by small
handful of adventures.
Unfortunately the preceding administrations occupied
ear to the OF the people, refusing even the CO
operation of valiant army in enterprise, which, sing
", they could have accomplished They feared that
the citizens receiving revenge the ouages
mitted upon the nation, would turn them against their
rulers, and hur them from the posts which they held by
means of revolutions In this manner they succeeded In
weakening the strength Of the people and putting sleep
who already medated the annexation of Texas to
their States
This of perfdy VERIFIED by decree of the Cham
Der of Deputies of the United Satcs and the recamatons
from government and the answers them, in great
unknown the people, from whom they carefully
concealed, in order that public opinion might interfere
muny. Thus have negotiations of the highest importance
to Mexico, constantly become more complicated until we
ourselves invaded and large portion Of oar conn
army of the United States, ordered hher without
and with perdions views on the part Of that government
acquired at the cost Of so much blood.
have been made, and are still making by the people
the territory of Texas and that newly occupied, pre-
that Of the 6h OF December 1914 which, forgetting is
pledges the naon confided its to disoya gene
ing the frontier punish he ordered, nva-
ders. To this administration, we repeat the country
neghlor and is responsible for the in which
our diplomatic relations with that power now remain.
The negotiations which the minister, Cnevas, COM
menced with the of the United States tcrm-
the Texas question in an amicabe MANNER gave
was feeble and that they could remain with IMMUNITY
the possession of territories as soon as part Of their
the territories All that has now happened the periodical
press the most sure organ of public opinion, toreto!d
net Of that period for admitting envoy Of the government
the United States who came empowered to
differences with the AngloSaxon peacefully This
opinion was manifested by the army OF operations, which
and doubt that the nation repudiaes all
mediation with the American government
best proof When can 6 Dc gvem 81 s st - that
ened by the constitution OF 1924 and that has govern
al is @ o eI"s o oe
their services make the unjust inpadsr. In all
arch and anxiousy await the day 10 avenge the
blood of their BRETHREN shed ON the fields of Palo Alto Re-
INSTRUMENTATION, cry the people No measures
of paccation whils these apacions invaders remain in
ne o GmE a@a 9s' 5.
also the feelings of the sovereign extraordinary Congress-
provided its deliberations governed by obedience TO the
popular icW y
As have already said, this article is from a pa
per published at San Luis Potosi, and it may be
regarded the organ of Santa Anna, and speak
ing his sentiments The article put forth on
the 18th OF November, about three weeks before
the Congress met. 1t seems, on its face, designed
to foresia the deliberations Of Congress. II leaves
field for discussion ''No accommodation" is the CON-
mand of Santa Anna, at the head OF $1,000 10000
men. What we TO infer' That war will con-
nue him in command of the army, ne is unwilling to
terminate i'll II would certainly SO; and yet this
bold language may be stroke of diplomacy While
assuming attitude of uncompromsing hostility to us,
and before his counymen, il may be that he secretly
in favor of peace But there is enough appears me-
in both manifestos to counsel to continue prep
arations and to pursue the with vigor, standing
ready to terminate the contest Just and liberal TERMS
whenever Mexico shall listen to overtures. /
have but word more to say in support of the bill
The President has asked the appointment of commander
believes il be essential to the proper organization and
movement of the army He believes the success of
military operations may depend it, Sir, when the pub
lie honor and reputation qt stake, willing TO
tend TO the Executive, whom rests the whole espon-
sibty of bringing the to honorable termination,
means he asks and there shall be any failure the
terprises set foot, the responsibility will rest not
him, but While am never in favor OF enlarging
unduy the sphere of Executive patronage power, am
in favor of extending the President, within the sphere
of his existing powers, the fullest command of means 1t
him, in this respect, with large discretion Be il for
good for evil must give him confidence II is
always possible Executive may not respond to as we
think he ought But it is quite clear that he cannot with
out il hope for successful execution of his plans With
these Impressions, shall vote for the men and means
shall vote for such organization of the army as is
deemed to give the greatest efficiency so long