The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-21
The Adnlnistr ation.-Santa Euro
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The Adn,inistratlon.-ssnta Anna.-Mexioo.--E Euro
pean Interference.
About three weeks ago, under this head we vindica-
ted, in somewhat heightened article, the policy of the
President in not obstrucng Santa Annas return to Mex
leo We conclusivey showed. as we believe, that in the
condition of the political affairs OF Mexico the measure
was not of doubtful propriety. The best re
suits, relates to the durable wellbeing of this repub
lie, have ndenaby proceeded from it, since it proved
to be death knel to the contemplated European inter-
ference on this continent Santa Annals declaration as
The chief OF his nation,--that should any attempts be
made as indicated carry these mad plans into effect
(the establishment OF throne for foreign prince) all
Interests Of acouid be senced and but one roiee
~ould be heard throughout tie country; the one heni
sphere would then be aayed against the other and
Tor the disasters which would fall upon the rash aggresso
who should thus attempt to interfere with the internal
administration OF other nations he alone would be re-
sponshle -Occasioned utter CONSERVATION among the
monachsls who entertained this grand design of tram
ping under foot democratic principles-of pulling down
poy, however badly administered erected upon a re-
publican basis
Paroles stimulated to commence war against US
to shed the blood OF citizens on their own soi-un
der the impression that such procedure would eyentuate
in establishing monarchical government in Mexico
With the Oregon question hanging over u.s. he imagined
that by the commencement of hostlites it would be nc
dlhcut matter to enlist the cooperation of England and
france-the then avowed and recognised balance of
power reguatorsin making the cause of monarchy and
Spanish prince common with himself and his des
perate party But, from such expectation and the en-
couragement which he received from day to day from
raioous press in this country he would never have had
the teInerlty to strike at amy-to attempt the con-
quest Of any portion of our territory
Alter the resolution for the annexation of Texas had
been adopted by Congress, Mexico indicated a begerent
temperament and was the part of prudence for the adj
mnisration to concentrate army upon our border to
repel the threatened invasion 1t was an act of self
preservation the neglect of which would have subjected
1t to the disrespect of every American citizen The
mouth of the Gande river considered to be the line
of partition Ii was undoubtedly the division which
originally separated the French from the Spanish posses
sons this continent in virtue of the discovery of La
Sale; and it is equally certain that it was considered
as the established boundary OF louisiana in the pur
chase which Mr. Jefferson made of the First Consul in
1903 1t will be recollected that Mr. Monroe conducted
the negotiations for the acquisition of louisiana and we
u,
before subscribing his the spulations, he pro-
ceeded tcog. to Madrid TO ascertain whether Spain had
right and title to any portion OF the country which he
about to purchase, and assured from the high
est authority that she had not the shadow of a claim
Subsequently, however, she managed to trump up one,
but which could not in justice, be maintained But
is only waste of time attempt to establish by new
lights and facts, recognised throughout the world that
m. J.l 49, "a.
point at which army was encamped when the sword
was unsheathed by Paroles against it. Mexico did not
conne her pretensons to ownership to the country be
tween the Nueces and the Grande but she wished to
brace all Texas and to drive back-wh the aid as she
vainly imagined OF her combinations with foreign powers
State line of Louisiana If she had desired to dipo
Matte for particular boundary she had an opportunity
to do with minister before our troops were re-
moved from Corpus Christi. But she refused to submit
entertain propositions, because we had annexed Texas
1t avowedly for the whole Of Texas that she con-
menced the for the part of it on the left bank
and adjacent to the river Grande.
In his despatch to the War Department of the Goth OF
April, 1916, General Taylor remarked Sc" have respect
fully TO report that General Arsta arrived in Maamoras
the oath nst and assumed thachef command of the
Mexican troops. On the same day he addressed me
communication conceived in courteous terms but saving
that he considered hosties commenced and should PROS
EcUrE THEM" On the same day that the above named
despatch written General Arsta issued proclama-
ton addressed to the soldiers of the American army
having for its object the encouragement of DISCRETION
in which he said "The United States government
contrary TO the wishes of all honest and honorable
Americans, has ordered you to take orcible posses
sion of the territory of friendly neighbor who has
never given her consent to such occupation" Now,
mark: the commander of the forces of Paredes
stated to our commander, after saughtering our
people upon their own soil. from the demonstration
which he had himself made, that she considered hosti
ties commenced, and would prosecute them" And for
what those "hostilities commenced" For no
other than that were "forciby in possession
of Teyas-(hat Isl our little army in our territory
for its defencel-the annexation of which never had
been consented to by Mexico although, at that very mo-
ment, she Texas had representatives in both branches
of Congress The fight was commenced for Texas-for
the phote OF Texas-whch had been annexed "contrarv
TO the wishes of all honest and honorable Americans
embracing the alldecency, call -decency" party of
the Union Up the hour of the formal act of Congress
which placed the lone star our brilliant GALAXY the
raitorous press labored with energy worthy of good
cause, shamelessy misleading the Mexican mind relative
TO American sentiment against that measure II was
from this that Paroles derived information that
cali honest and honorable Americans were opposed to