Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-18
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FROM IENICO.
The following is tse despatch from Gen. Santa AIMS
TO which aluson was made in our last paper;
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From the moment that arrived at this place. learned
with deep regret, through channels worthy OF all conf
dence that approach the capital with tho Army II
the East had spread greatest alarm among its nhabi-
tan,s. caused by the idea that intended to defend
tho city within lite walls, also by tho agitation OF
party interest which paiiing party passions in motion, APP
pear in this instance have made cause with the
enemies OF honor and OF the independence of the
Alarmed by thir Negligence which, II left q, ia natural
course, would oaly rob OF the only property remain
ing To me in this wofd-my honor-but would also de.
ededy endanecr the sacred which defend have
thought Il 10 be duty suspend march, in order
To render an account TO the Supreme Government OF my
conduct and ntencus Trusting that the loyalty and candor
with which shall explain them will prevent anj
most fatal cssmy which could pre- position
fall country, distust and dscord among those who
| are called upon TO it,
When commenced the march this city it was in obe-
denee 10 resolution adopted by the Committee OF War
OF which informed your Exeelloncy my despatch ii
the day before Yesterday in which IL determined that
Tue oil the capital was not only and ad
Nnageous Tor the ultetor OF the but
be sufficient TO bring il happy and honorable eonclu
sion Although fully convinced Of the utility this
sure, had, Notwithstanding. resolved submit the same
question: ON my arrival 1T the capital another and more
numerous meeting presided by the oldest general In
the army determined respect decision and even To
resign my military power, which also manifested TO your
ESceleney IN my above nance despatch. Such my
designs, in which protest solemnly not though Of
personal aggrandEemen OF ambition had part. The ua-
ton has seen that since return the Republic have
passed time in the field without thinking OF the supreme
power until majority OF the Representatives of tho nation
urged put end 10 the civil which was dcstry
ing the heart OF the nation
Not even this complete sedenia nor the numerous and
severe sacrifices which have submitted have been SUI.
heient to destroy old preudccs Caumny and suspicion
have added fresh NORWOOD tho already bitter cup OF
my life. aud under what eiTeumsiancesi At a moment
when was leading TO the defence OF the capital an army
drawn from ITS ruins. and when asked country
other favour than be allowed die in its defence AL
though this unexpected and undcseyed return To alb
solve me from all engagements, furnishing an oppo:tu-
ny 10 escape with honor from the extremely difficult Pc
stion in which hnd yself placed yet will not youna
My take such step, shall said that the ma,
To whom the nation entrusted her salvation did not have
recourse 10 every sacrifice including his seove and even
outward appearances, before he oeated before the
enemy and that this should happen it will be due TO
nNncioe Obstacles and finally because lie had repu
dated by his counuymon
As in my person at this united two kinds of
representatives. both supeme-one military and the other
poliuea-whch especially claim the ui6mont of pecuar
duties, II is necessary that should satisfy both will do
50 rs clearly and succincy the suaiened position IN
which | am placed will admit. The first REQUIRES that
should state freely and eXpc lily my opinion tho
military operations under charge these are thai the
war must be continued until shall have Obtained ample
justice from our unjust oggressos; and that 10 arrive t
this result necessary the capital at all hazards
because Its defence necessary for the basis Interior op
eaions, and because fear with good reason that # The
capital should be occupied without the spirit of
the people will be broken and that the compete sub,so
OF toe country will be inevitable.
My duty the inst magistrate OF the nation at present
shae'uy cesured and suspected by unjust and
tractors, requires that should remove preeSt invented
by pefhdy and pusanimity IN order neutrze the gen
erous efforts which the good cz-ns disposed To maxi
for the salvation Its independence honor In order
to acc0mpsh this II Is indispensable make known I, Co
Nernment my programme to which have alluded
and OF which repeat the following two points First
To carry on the war the basis before and %
eondy, To consider the salvation of capital a, indspe
SABLE Being determined admit any compromise on
either OF these points, communicate the same to vour
ESeeeney that you mpart the his Exceeucy
the President, and should he decide against me Won will
al tender my resignation as ,,d
rst magistrate Of the Republic and forward nv pas.por,
10 retire TO wherever may be st convenient for me
Ii might happen that although there may be an absolute
conformity with my ideas, 1t be thought that would
be obstacle carrying them into due eff c. bayo al
ready slated that these circumstances would be very pru
piuous for me 10 escape from the critical position in (which
am placed in easy and honorable manner bv p,,mn,
dismissal from service, but have high IN opinon of
my duty. know tho obligation | contracted with the
nation when placed head and when tconfded
TO me Its precious defence. shall boray Tia trust
and voluntary separation from the affair would make me
believe myself guilty of dIshonorabe desertion Nv
country hnds at her side, and rm,ncd TO fulfill
the mission that has been conded 10 me TO the very las
extremity, and my dearest and my very existence
are shAed on the altar OF liberty and independence of nv
county But as wish ~ hear and cspoct the sound
opinion OF the nation, should wish that the Suprenn
Government speaking To loyalty and with cand ,r
should make known whether should separate myself from
tue RUSS mat nave been conhjed To and will
ltate moment IN renquishng them. la that case shall
have given way respectable voices not To the clcu-
atons OF individual interests factions shall retire
Tranquility making this last sacrifice, which il that Of my
own opinion, and Tenouncng satisfaction of smiling
my blood for my country, and standing by her in the mo-
ments OF her aiicton. Seniors Don Manuel Barandc Don
lSnaciO Inguefos and Don Jose Fernando Rnmaz who
are here friendly visit commissioned TO be my in
ieTproters the Supreme Government and have re-
quesIed them to enlarge these ideas they have lis
| tened TO them from my lips.
May please your EXcellency TO communicate this note
to ms EScollency the President requesting him to favor
me with in the delay possible 10 ona-
bic me 70 form my utenor determination God and Lib
erty! ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
| To his ENceeney the MINISTER oF wAR.
To this letter tho following reply Immediately made
| by the Government through the Minister Of War.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR AND MAINE
| Mexico May 10. l5i7,
ceency the President Substitute Of your note under yea
erdays date. from Ayoila which you explain the ea
which induced YOU 10 conduct the Army Of tho
towards tie capital and state proposition opinions
respecting the and your absolute with
regard 10 the exercise OF the Supreme Government Ills
ENcelIency has ordered reply, which have now tho
honor OF DONG that the idea, Of your EXcclency the
war and the necessity OF saving capital at all cost are
the same which have been always entertained by his E1-
ceency, the President Substitute ns regards the rc-
luton OF your EGcelcncy separate yourself from the SUI
preme command II should be thought neco ssay his TX.
eeIency will only be able to tell your arrival the
capital and To invite you formally take possession of H.
J which be thinks It 10 be his duty do.
/ All which have the honor to communicate.
| MANUEL MARIA De sANDOVAL
| Ills Exceency ANTONIO BoPEz DE- SANTA Anna
Besides the above letters we find little further in on,
Mexican papers to which need call attention. We SEQ
nothing IN our flies IN regard to Santa Anna's reception in
the capital We cannot therefore say If he stoned or
nsulted by the popuaco Thst his oounuymc. are pro-
oundy indignant at his repeated failure, contrasting 80
shameiuy with his magnioqueni professions we have not
doubt In various modes the press has given undeniablo
evidence Of such n state Of feeling
We do not in Sana Anna's visit To the capital any
design upon the Presidency unless he intends to effect
revolution which We do not think he purpose The elec.
ton was determined, far the States could do IT, on the
18th uit. When the returns oil made 10 the Council Of
Government, should any OF tho candidates have ma
Iouy Of votes, the affair ovcr-thefo no room Tor
infringement" or "induoncc" But no one should
havo clear majority Of the Of the States Congress
will elect between the two highest candidates. There is
little likelihood that Santa Anna will be- Of these Thu.
far he has not tho Of single State. The most he can
do b. TO give his influence 10 u tho competitors
That Santa Anna did tender his resignation Of the pres
dcncy on the 18th u mentioned extract u on letter
from MEXICO which VIC published Tuesday. have no
doubt We think tho letter from him W. give to-day fur
nshes the key TO the motives which Influenced him IL
would oppoar more dign'hod and magnanimous him TO
yield al once rather than struggle nganst the current
OF public feeling Santa Anna, too he very quick to dis
cover when the shp sinking and find his way ashore
We doubt, however n Congress has sufficient confidence