New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-11
Mexico.
Addresses OF Anaya and Santa Anna .

in Mexico is TO be relied upon, but little hope can
be entertained of early peace between that coun-
Try and our own. We give today what may be
considered the Inaugural OF Anaya the locum teaeus
President Of Mexi.o which breathes nothing but
war. fierce. incorporating war and, secondly
SANTA ASSA's address to Congress.
The Picayune says OF Anaya:
Senior Anaya IA gentleman well known ia this city.
Il Republicans says that Mexcans have good reason 10
congratulate each other upon the selection that he rem
dered services TO the Of Independence that be
stands well with the army and that the whole nation
acknowledge hs fitness for public sar bis probity and
his energy He has been an aspirsnt Tor this
ony other Office The R>pblcaa0 thinks him calculated
10 unite all parties and that the selection Of him will
confer credit upon the Congress-
THE address Of Santa Anna the Picayune says
is one Of the ablest productions have ever seen
from bis prolific pen He occupies such position
in Mexico, is so incontestiby superior to all his
countrymen as General and Statesman, that it
becomes US in the present state Of the relations Of
the two countries to study well everything which
emanates from him
That no other man could have united the various
and conflicting interests and parties Of Mexico into
one consolidated power. 50 rs 10 make head against
our advancing forces is now universally conceded.
SANTA anna calls himself the " Napoleon Of the
West" an appellation to which he has greater pre-
tensions than the Mexicans 70 the bravery and dis
cipline Of the soldiers OF the French Emperor Mr..
Polk, with berality for which his friends could
not have allowed him credit has given both to the
Mexican and American armies Generals best quail
fled to command them.
Cit-eu Pedro Maria Auaya President Substitute Of ne
Republic, 20 his JelOrcni,e1s
MExIcANs: Alta moment in which the loss of Uua
and Of Vera Cruz in which the danger Of the capital
itself obges the worthy President OF the Republic 10
vacae the Government and take command OF the army
the vote of the representatives Of the people has com
miitsd 10 me the Executive power OF the Union.
Ever devoid Of ambition. and deeply penetrated with
the terrible difficulty Of existing circumstances the i'm
perious force OF duty alone could mpe me u accept
the responsibility. But citizen and soldier owe to
my country sacrifice OF rep0se OF lie and even OF
my reputation. The voice Of patriotism cries 70 me that
! it ia necessary to save country or To perish
The which devaststes Mexico is for US the most
sacred of causes. The world cOntemplates with die
gust neghbors of the North converted into conquer
Ors 10 gain possession of sertory which the faith Of
treaties which rights the most worthy Of respect assure
Never there defence more legitimate never
war more necessary niteverything Is at stske-our
honor well national existence the present and
| the future.
The territory we have lost the cities which have
/ been bOmbarie1 the blood which has prOfuseiy
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unchanged by reverses II IL necessary 10 prove that
our ranks with justice among those Of the rec
people the universe Leus accept the trial TO which
Providence subjects usthat from great crises nations
are regenerated.
This people cannot think Of peace because ltnvoves
its consent 10 the Acknowledgement OF our country II
cannot think Of the disgrace Of our name because the
unworthy thought would proclaim that Mexico incspa
BILE of wing her yalOr and enduring sacrifices 10 AZ
the disposal OF every people who can lombard her cites
and march army upon her territory After SUCH DIS
L H. a ATrfa ma
tienay ,ranstory act War then. Is the cry OF the
people war is the policy OF the Government
To wage il successfully but one element is necessary
/ Union. Too long has strength been wasted in
against the foreigner In the name oil the country con
lure all Mexicans that they rally around the sacred
standard Of Independence and the kfpuhlc that they
from these pernicous divisions which facilitate To,
projects Of the invader which excite smiles OF criminal
JOY in those who count upon erecting foreign throne
upon the ruins OF our conquered and Illuminated coun
/ try.
Mcxicans have not accepted power for the triumph
OF any party. Tho Government thinks only upon the
common salvation. In iis eyes, all generous opinions
worthy Of spect; all republicans are good sons OIL
/ the country. throughout my life liberty the Rcpub
lie and federation have been my csusc this cause am
going 10 defend. not 20 forget To this my power my
/ blood is 20 be devoted.
Upon the banners Of the enemy Is Inscribed 40 Con
quer or DE- and In order that country may be- indie
pendent that the OF our race may triumph II !.
necessary % oppose this fatal inscription Force ana
] Liberty IL u nNcf-rAy luHA hN4 'A'NN
forth the enemy from our territory and that our nsttu
lions should restrain them upon the frontier Destined
20 permanent rivalry II IS Necessary IN order 70 sifu-
gle with ihem that become great ana strong ~ tha
! power which rules the universe-ihe power Of demo
/ cracy and civilization.
In accepting power have sworn 20 defend our hide
pendence aud our Institutions. The oath Is sscred
The Nation can confie In my loyalty and my honor
But these sufficient - save US the situation Is
difficult and should not have consented 10 accept the
Government had not hoped 10 be able TO unite all our
efforts against the common enemy. Independence de
mands the cooperation Of al Mexicans, the sacrifice OF
all anmosites the exercise OF every virtue the exer
ton OF all our energies.
Let the nation rise up united let Il enter upon the
struggle with the vigorous enthusiasm Of the days OF
Independence and then the Nandas who have threat
en,d us shall repent Of their rash niquiy. Victory
will crown our exertions and we shall speedily have
a nationality assured, a name woEthy Of repect a
permanent existence secured. H. in the hour OF dan
ger and of sacrifice initiate only the lofty virtues ana
the indoms5le valor OF our fathers Mele9 WI, %
saved. FEDRO MARIA ANAiA'
MEXICO, Sd OF April lsi7
The address to the army published the same day
bresthes the same spirit and it Is needless Tor us to
give it. .o,or,s
Sabrsdig ne Supreme Constituent Congress BY BIS Er-
osieuey The Prsideniof ths Uaitei SAFES Of Msrieo.
Ereellsuf Sirs-Absent from my country, the hrst
tdngs OF the Of our country in the war with ne
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strong desire 10 return the Republic 10 comply with
the duties which due BY me- ss Mexican ana az a
soldier The errors OF an iilomened Administration
caused is fall. the revolution which caused Il turned is
eyes toward the exile opened u him the door Of bis ma
tive soil and mp0red his assistance Ihst voice reach
ed nv retrest-it made my heart exut as only belong
20 my native country. fastened rny departure re
sponded 20 the call that had been msde upon me and
kissed the shores Mexico with the enthusiasm of de-
voted son who 70 the embrace OF bis mother
on my landing A. Vera Cruz I addressed my fellow
citizens stating TO them the conduct intended % pur-
sue assured them that the object Of my return was
not 70 seek power thst merely wished % eomoA; In
ternal foes and that free from ambition did not re-
turn to live In and pleasure but 20 submit 10 all the
rigors Of war My actions have borne out nay ASSERTIONS
refused the Presidency which was repeatedly offered
to me = Without losing moment ! marched 10 ean
Luis 70 prepare every thing for the conflict which was
about 10 take place ard which expected would hu-
initiate the pride Of the invaders.
In that city established ny headquarters. ! worked
without rest in order 20 unite the elements necessary Tor
the prosecution OF the war, bat this demanded time
everything was % BE- done everything was ~ be created
and even the mos, ing wants were opposed By every
possible obstacle Notwithstanding. the months which
passed At San Luis were not iost raised a. By en-.
chantnent brilliant and numerous army, such As had
not been seen since the days Of our glorious inde
frzer rrrfn and mar