Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-23

MaHiJesto Of HIS Ere,il,Hey he Presid,nt ad int
Of the Nation.

Ot The Nation.
The unpropitous even's of the war have conducted me
the capital OF the Republic and obedience to tho
have more aud that Tor short time seized the rens
Of the state. becomes my duty cSpsin the nation
the grave aud powerful motives Of this conduct aud the
course which intend TO pursue ~ the solemn
which decide the life DEATH the honor disgrace
Of our country.
Ever since tho commencement of our lust contest with
IT, United Sptes, fortune has treated with dsdsin aud
has rendered unnvang the efforts OF honor and patriotism
made for the noble and holy which has
been defended earth. Tho defeat at Ccno Gordo has
only been link the cham 81 m-0runes, 90 t'y,
perhaps, whether capable NJ overcoming by ouf
CO nttancy the destiny which pur-ues without pity
Hardly had The yaior Of tho sodiers Of tho Republic
succeeded m humbIng the pride Ut the Americans In the
field OF Ango.tufa carying Of tho trophies Of victory
when the mpcous necessity PIT end the dscofd
which wos destroying the beautiful city brought ho
in conformity with the invitation OF n respectable maloriy
Of the National Congrcfs Having accomplished this OBJ
lect proceeded tho next most important hat Of pre-
venting, II possible the advance Of the enemy, who, being
already 10 POssession Of Vera Cruz aud Uun Soach
of better climate 10 escape the ngor Of the In
three days went from Mouco position recommended
u Old BY al those experienced IN the art e war and for
ufcl we'll as tho OF timo and scarcity oi
permitted uniting In IL two bfigidcs Of the Army 81 the
North. olher uo0ls without discipline and bo.
dies 81 recruits. Tie enemy fought with the greater and
ie select portion ~ h. srny and although he gained
ih battle Dr. cost him much blood, and be- received another
proof that tho MeHiclns do refuse o. fght although
tho anc-s uniavorablo 10 them Asiar
cards myself. ani strod that spared oxeuon nor
u
existence long a. entertained shy hops Of reganng
the day.
Escaped w miracle out of the hands of the enemy,
proceeded % Onz1ba With the intention 81 uniting the dis
Dsrged gather troops, aud prepare further resist
daring invaders, my Utmost resolution having
Bways been despair o tho fao Of the country
abandon under iis greatest tevct-es. Twenty
days sufcod 70 form army with which proceeded to
tho city ~ Pucbla, dosifnus ol iIcfcning my material n
order lo render moro Important services.
Tho enamy in tho meantime undertook his march n
Tho city. snufdod that defence had been organzd
bad the public spirit been suitably excited. II " mos
painful nnd sfiiciing 10 The nation that city dstn-
gui-hed BY o. wsrko sp,ut during tic civ should
have been made sppesf Indifferent IN the danger
which the Republic has passed since the
quest Of her sacred ind pondoncs.
Without entering into ansysis 10 the which
brought shout such lancniabie occurrence will mofel,
observe that ~ first consequences my retreat 10 SAT-
Martin 1eKmeucan In cider 10 discuss and determine
phat would bo conducive tho Interest Of ih'
service. eounci u wsr h,vioR been called by me,
determined that Tho Army u tho Fast should eonduue ~