Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-06-25
SANTA Annals LETTER
To the Merican Congress, dated at the Can
tai, on the 2Sth May, 1s47:

tai, on the 28h May, 1917:
Most Excellent Sirs: Since my return to II.
country, have been occupied solely with one
great and holy purpose-that most importap,
purpos for which the nation summoned me-
the defence of the integrity and Independence
of my country. The public has wi.nessedmv
anxious exertions. | have spared no means
I have toiled without intermission-I found
nothing, and strove TO create everything
without resources, and without an army,
hurried to the field.
In the manifesto which / addressed TO III.
nation on taking charge of the government
and which was published on the 22d inst, |
made known the events which have taken
place up to the time of my arrival in this cap.
ital, the causes of them, and the salutary pur
poses which brought me hither. came al
the head of of body of troops, assembled BY
great exertions, under affecting circumstances
to reinforce the garrison of the capital. en-.
tered upon the exercise of the executive pow.
er, for the purpose of arraying everything
necessary for it's defence; and can now say,
with pride, that Mexico has the means Of de.
Tending itself, and that the enemy cannottaks
it with the forces at present at his disposal.
have always said, and have been firmly
the executive power, unless in one of those
moments Of extreme urgency in which great
national and political interest rendered it alb.
solutely necessary: except in such case,
| have refused, and will always refuse, toexer-
else it. But under existing circumstances,
powerful motive for retaining it was found in
the fact that the post is one of danger-a seat
OF trouble and misfortune only; and that, call.
Id 7 to rooly hohol
of my country, the last and greatest remained
for me, which was to expose myself 10 the
shafts of malice and calumny, to confront them
all, and TO respond, by deeds, to the envenom.
ed imputations of perfdy. 1t is this sacrifice
which have recently been making; and
should not hesitate to persevere in it, ifitwere
capable Of producing any good effect, or could
lead to any useful result But I can no long
er entertain that hope | an now persuaded
that my remaining in the post OF chief magls
trate occasions increased clamors, and is an
impediment to the good which | so ardenty
desire. The enemies of my country are des-
patching in every direction their artful ennis
saries; they propagate distust and calumny
and although their efforts should convince ev-
cry Mexican that am regarded as an obstacle
to their acquiring sway over the country they
nevertheless succeed in misleading the judy
ments of many, and ensnare and deceive them
by flaltering their inclinations or their inter-
ests Those who shrink from the defence OF
the country, and whose aspirations are for
peace, see that they cannot obtain their object
while am the head of the government, be-
cause they are aware that my determination
has been to combat unto death. The various
factions, into which the country is split, for
getting now the common danger, give play TO
their desires, and hope through a change 10
obtain possession of that power, whichis now
on the eve Of departing from the hands of the
nation, unless decisive and powerful efortl is
made to defend it.
The views of the external enemy, and the
conflicting interests of parties in the interior
are directed to me Individually, as a common
target for all; and find myself placed in
POSITION will not say dangerous, for | dc
not fear dangers--but extremely difficult, and
in which can render no service. The al
tempts at revolution are public, and the 60
. vernment holds in its hands the thread of them
f and it is also publicly known that the enemy
dare not advance from Puebla upon Mexico
as he loudly threatens to do, unless he is aid
ed by a revolutionary movement in this capl
tai can arrest this revolutionary movemen
$ by single word and tt is my duty to ute
it, as the last and most efficient service which
Y it is left me to render. That word is the for
r nal resignation, which | tender in this note
of the provisional presidency of the republic
with which the nation honored me- So ear
;. nest is my conviction, that | have no hesita
ton in asserting that ought not to contnu
: in the post, nor even bear the title of Pres
dent of the republic; and therefore pray tn
sovereign Congress to be pleased immed'aie !,
d to accept my resignation, and declare itself II
: permanent session, in order to nominate IN
! individual who is to be intrusted with this Te
It sponsible charge have fulfilled my duty
S my country, to the utmost of my abilities:
r have dedicated to it my life, the fortune OF M
e children, and even my own reputation; m
!. blood has been shed, and my body mutllatec
e in its defence; and have the proud satisiac
ton of now terminating forever my public ca
l. reer, without dread of disgrace, and with tn
j. consciousness that my services have been I'd
$ fruits of loyalty and patriotism. WheTeVe;
my fate may lead me, shall lift up my heao
IS and will be able to say that do not bear
:. dishonored name, of which my kindred or ID:
r llow-countrymen are ashamed, but that the.
behold in me a faithful and patriotic MexlcH"
If who. in all his actions, had but one view
r, the honor of his country.
d Your excellencies will be pleased, as pc. .S
4, you, to make report of this resignation 70 !"
!, sovereign Congress. and receive the as'u'"'
+ ces of my particular consideration.
!. God and liberty.
Antonio Loprz DE SANTA ANNA.