Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-24

CouHtryneH = Faithful to the solemn promises
which made on my return to this country In August
last, and determined to respect the national VIII,
whatever it should be, have directed all my aten-
ton 10 the defence Of the country, to the sustaining
OF her threatened Liberties 10 restore to their
old brilaucv, (Which had been furnished in the late
conflicts and TO rout the enemy who attempts TO
blot out Mexico from the catalogue Of nations. Fully
satisfied with the honor if exposing my life for the
good Of my country, (and perhaps not without hopes
of acquiring an immortal name, by securing her
glory forever. by placing her in that preemnent po
siton which She ought To occupy amongst the civil
ized nations of this part of the globe) came take
command Of the army. | knew very well how dan
gerous the enterprise was | knew the risks end
compromises | would have to incur, | knew that the
army very small and dlsorganized in conse-
quence OF the late di>cords. aud that there few
OF the corps who retained relcts OF instruction and
discipline | knew that the eXchcquer of tie nation
was exhausted; that public spirit broken down.
and that all were tired of the repeated revolutions
winch have been taking place constantly during the
long period Of more than twenty-five years; bat
was determined to sacrifice myself for my country,
and without hesitation instantly took the immense
responsibility on my shoulders
Surrounded by difficulties, and thousands of obsta-
clcs, which had ioreScen without being able to
mount, and TO do all which, as "a Mexican and
General who loves his country and his honor, might
think expcdient and necessary, felt very much az
ilicted, considering myself the great centre Of all
hopes, and | trembed, contemplating how closely
lcagued my deStInies with those Of this country,
which IS SO beloved by me. single fault on my
part could have submerged her forever in abyss OF
lgnomlny; and that was easy TO do but difficult to
mend.
4 The Supreme Government knew all my Affections
and fears as took of advising of all, placing
constantly before ii the docful picture of the suffer
ings which the army enduring. And continu-
ally requested INN to send resources to cover the
great and urgent necessities with which was sur
rounded; but did not wish to publish my frequent
and nearly daily communications. fearing that my
letters might be badly interpreted, and also that the
enemy would be made acquainted by them Of our
painful and d.tfc alt situation and would have
cred more courage, and probably have undertaken
larger enterprises.
thought Of deserving by such noble conduct, the
esteem of all my fellow citizens who certainly being
aware of the facts could not do less than appreciate
IN 1t all that should be considered noble and great
But, unfortunately, | that mistaken, and
that far from granting TO me their sympathy If not
praise, they heap upon me aironts and vuperatlon.
am accused of apathy and lnacon. 1t IS supposed
that see with cool Indifference the Ills of the coun-
try, and some OF them have gone so far as 10 present
me, in the eyes OF the world, traitor.
Why then this detention In San Luis says the
hostile party Of the press. Why, when the General
of the enemy freely and with small body Of troops
explores the States of Coahuila, Nueyo Leon anC
lamaulipas, do they not 60 out and meet him why
does the Commander chief advance into the
country! Why does he not fight him and drive him
out of the country! Mevieans, hear me, and believe
that no one wishes more than myself, that the day o.
glory for the country the day of confusion and horror
to the unjust enemy should shine; but unfortunately
holy as my wishes are, HE difficulties great viii
winch am bcSct
On my arrival at the capitol, the army was no
what it ; to-day, as you viii easily see by my nara
ton. Since that time, IL has been increased three
fourths of It's original force. did not find here, no
was there any in any other place, deposit Ct men
horses, equipments. | compelled first to sen'
for the men to all the States to fill up the regiments
A soldier cannot be made at once, and the wno,
world knows that the ordinance requires four month
at least OF instruction, for the purpose OF being ab'
to do duty in time of peace. Would 1t have beer
prudent, then, wishing 10 escape from the note OF IN
action TO take the initiative, and to present myself t.
the field with an army of noylces, composed OF mel
taken up in the moment from their domestic occupa
tions J Would the people not accuse me then, an
with more reason, Of having exposed 10 an eviden
danger, the honor of and the liberty of on
country, having committed the mprudcncc OF operat
ing with men and not with soldiers Was 1t not m