New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-16
sautn Anna.

We find room today for the reply Of Santa Anna
70 the Mexican Congress, announcing hrs sccep-
lance OF the Provisional Presidency. which we r.
ceived BIZ the Nit. & few days since We should
feel that We did injustice 70 reader, not % law
before them this first public exposition Of his views
made by the newly elected Chief Magistrate Of
Republic with which we are at war. Every reader
will desire to form bis own opinion Of what the
Mexican President proposes to himself
Headquarters, Liberstins Republican Army.
SAN LUIS PoT0sI. Dec q 1876
Mos Ere,ue7f Svs By the otHcisl note of your Ex
cellsncy OF the sd inst have been placed In posses
sion Of the decree Of the sovereign fluent Congress
declaring me provisional Presiden, Of the Republic
through your department; desire 10 return 70 the
august sanctuary Of the laws my sincere and ex
presive thanks for this generous proof Of tia; Kind
feeling toward me which does me 100 much honor and
-Wha; l. much more precious u my mind-which re-
ins,at.s me In the eyes of the civilized world who,e
favorable regard hold in the utmost esteem The in.
lures which have been inflicted upon me BE- some who
acted in the name Of the nsrou, public public
now becomes the reparsiion which the maynsnimous
Mexican nation makes 70 through It's worthy resre-
.entatves I cannot End in the language words with
which 20 express thOse selected from the whole PEG
Die nv profound acknowledgements deieacy restrains
nv u,terance and silence becomes the most lofty eo-
qaence Those who compose the supreme Legislative
power will appreciate. cannot doubt the emotions Of
my heart on this occasion.
since lately act nv foot upon the soil Of nv country
had not returned 10 obtain the Presidency Of the
country but only 10 night the sudaciogs foreigner who
prosues with his presence the sacred soil Of the
try have reflected much whether should accept the
station which tor the fifth time IN the Of my life
has been conferred upon me bat AZ last overcoming my
natural repugnAnce sitting within my breast considers
lions Of private nature which influenced me and NOR.
than all convinced that my fellow citizens will not do
me the injustice 70 believe that returned from os,ra.
cism repossess myself of power have resolved upon
the sacrhceg for there Is nothing which am net pre-
pared 10 do in obedience 20 my dear country.
True 10 the principles which from heobscure privacy
Of my exile unfolded with franknoss and loyalty my
iellc-y citizens principles which reiterated on dsem-
barking Vera Cruz and which, while life will
form the programme Of all my successive pub
lie man. accept the nomination, because refuse II
would be contrary those principles and in disregard
Of the resolutions Of the constituent Congress which
presents the nation % which We all ought 10 yield
possessing the entire and exclusive sovereignty.
And ! have also been stimulated to pursue this
by the inspirations OF my patriotism never to
be- denied, because-union being now so necessary
among al Mexcans TO insure the arrival at the port OF
safety Of the ship Of STATE which ia tossed among per
ilOus rocks-my refusal Of this station would comph-
cate situation, presenting new electoral crisis,
which lust now would be attended with peril to the
holy cause which we sustaining against the morbid
ambition of the United States OF America
All these causes, and many others which will suggest
Themselves 10 the penetration OF the representatives OF
the people compel me notwithstanding any personal
objections not to refuse this new proof OF confidence
but as all these will cease within short time 10 operate,
and the military operstons with which am charged,
will. with the Divine blessing result in thrus,ng forth
from the bosom OF the Republic these unjust invaders,
conquerina ~ the same time glorious peace which
sha save our nationality and the future welfare
of our sons the august Congress will yield 10 the re-
quest which would earnestly press, and accept OF my
resignation of the chief msgisrscy when that period
arrives of which hare Just spoken and which we all
desire and allow 10 retire 10 the enoyments OF do
nestle life 1t being then my fixed and immuiabe reso
luton then renounce forever the exercise OF power
and TO put seal 10 my public life.
Il will not be strangebecsuse calumny IL prohe In
invention. in times OF party couaict and revos-f the
lon of our clOrios who also
should endeavor 10 excite the belief that this loyal and
frank exposition OF my psuotic sentiments ia hypo
critical device which concess designs base and despi
cable.
shall regard such attacks with the cold indifference
of man who rests Tranquil upon the Intimate convicT
ton of bis own conscience and swss from time which
discovers all things. tor complete vndicafion ny
ambition IL for glory and poxthurnOu fame. The only
thing 10 which sspire-I will repeat II thousand times
ia 10 put happy conclusion b the which
wsging against the neghborne republic by one OF moro
feats OF arms which msy conclude the story OF my
services-by some. signal actions which may show me
on the pages of history entitled TO tho applause OF pos
terty.
MAY heaven grant that soon very soon may have the
happiness present with the most profound respect TO
the august Congress trophies conquered from the enc
my by the brave men whom have the honor 10 com,
mand and who clamor with easerness Tor tne arrTao OF
the hour of combat
Your Exceency will be pleased 10 interpre, these
loyal sentiments the sovereign Congress and at the
time accept the assurances of my distinguished
consideration. God and Liberty,
ANTONIO LoPkz De SANTA Anna
To the Secretary Of the Interior and Foreign hela-
tons N. o. Pic It'll.