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ACTION OF THE MEXICAN CONGRESS

The Mexicans, unmoved almost. have heard
of the terrible defeat at Cerro Gordo. When
the result of this battle was known at the Capt.
toI, an extraordinary session Of the Mexican Con-
gress was convened, and after debate, the follow
ing DEGREES were agreed 10 by the eighty mem
bers present. The several articles were subscrI-
bed to on the 2Olh, with great unanimiIy
"The sovereign constituent Mexican Congress.
in use of the full powers with which the inhab-
tants Of the Republic have invested it for the sa.
cred object Of saving its nationality, and as a
faithful Interpreter OF the firm determination with
which its constituents are decided TO carry on the
war which the United States are now making on
the nation, without desistng on account OF any
kind Of reverses; and considering that, under
these circumstances, the first public necessity IS
that of preserving centre Of union 10 direct the
national defence with all the energy that clrcum'
stances demand, and 10 avoid even the danger OF
revolutionary power arising which might dis
solve the National Union, destroy its institutions
or consent to the dismemberment of its territory,
has determined TO decree as follows:
n "Art. |. The Supreme Government of the L.
nion is authorised TO dictate all necessary meas
ures for the purpose of carrying on the war, de-
Tending the nationality of the Republic, and sa-
wing the federal republican form of government
under which the nation is constituted.
"Art. Q. The preceding article does not author
ze the Executive to make peace with the Uni
ted States, conclude negotiation with foreign
powers, nor dispose, in whole or in part, of the
| territory of the Republic.
"Art. 3. Every agreement shall be null and
void which may be made between the Govern
ment of the United States and any authority
whatever, which, subverting the actual order oi
affairs, should set aside or take the place OF the
+ legally established supreme powers of the Union
Q "Art. 4. Every individual is dcclareda q traitor
let him be private person or public functionary
who, either in his private capacity, or investe
with any authority, incompetent or of revolution
ary origin, may enter into treaties with the I'm
ted States of America.
cart. 5. In the event that the actual Congress
;, finds it impossible 10 continue its sessions, pei
manent committee shall be Immediately installed
to be composed of the Oldest individuals the
s. found present of each deputaon.
!; cart. 6. This committee, in the absence c
Congress, shall perform the duties of Govern
ment Council; shall appoint, in case of vacancy
the person who is to take charge temporarily {
the Executive powers of the Republic; shall reg
At uate the counting and taking Of the votes IN tn
election of a new Presidents shall give posses
sion to the elected person, and shall call togethe
= the national representation.
70 "The Mexican Government has also decree
that every place in the vicinity of the Capit'
! should be fortified. Generals Amone, Brave
= Rncon and Agea were appointed to superinten
s. the rortfcalions about Tepozotlan, Venta de Co
Is dova, Tepeaca, San Juan de Teothuacan, &t
:, 1t is said that some Of those Generals refused
;" accept the commission, stating that they require
II intelligent engineers for the purpose. Gener
of Amonte left on the 14th to commence his dutit
h. by accommodating the read from Venta de Cord'
Il va to San Martin Tesmeucan.