The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-16

Extracts from the Merican journals, receiued at the De-
partments, translated for the Union.

Late from Mexico.
Extracts from the Meriean journals received at the De-
/ pdrtments, translated for the Union.
i From the Diario Of Mexico, December 25
Weinsert below the address delivered by his excellen-
the vice president OF the republics ON taxing yesterday
the formal oath presented by the national Congress- and
the reply made by his exceency the president OF that
sovereign body, Don Petro Tubeta.
When citizens like his excellency the vice president,
Don Valenten Gomez Farias, promise anything they may
be believed and confidence placed in their words which
are never vain, and do not remain merely recorded The
raty which may be its salvation the present crisis and
conduct it on the path to happiness.
i address of his eroellency the Vice President.
| s'The weight is enormous which the sovereign Next
can Congress has placed my shoulders in nominating
vice president OF the republic The circumstances IN
which weare placed embarrassing-our situation is
most painful In every quarter there are obstacles to re-
move and dangers to encounter. Nevertheless the in
dvdua charged Professionally with the supreme executive
power will not be dsmayed by the difficulties which he
may meet with in the discharge of his duties. With the
corporation of the august congress- with their patriotism
and intelligence he hopes TO obtain favorable results in all
branches OF the public administration. The government
which established will protect industry VIII promote
commerce. encourage agriculture and take that nd
vidua rights not vain illusion. No one shall be arb
rarily moested or prosecuted; the criminal alone shall
be punished With friendly nations will preserve the
greatest harmony and their subjects shall lind IN the eX
ecutive protection and security The popular represen
ative. federal form OF government the sovereignty IN
dependence and liberty of the States in everything that
relates to their administration and internal government
shall be respected and the constitution and laws emanat
the hs 81 which a the nson
self compelled to sustain against the North American re-
public shall be prosecuted with valor and consistency,
Ill the Justice of be acknowledged and ter
rtory evacuated have thus, gentlemen, very briefly
sketched the policy which the government proposes
10 observe, compliance with the oath which have just
taken"
"Reply of has ercacncy the President Of the Congress
1.-The national Congress well knows that the plain
statement of your intentions candid for long life
ever devoted to abors for the good OF the republic is
president who has Just taken the oath of deliyto the
nation
through its most painful crisis From the elevated post
which you about to occupy, you will be the better
able to discover the corruptons which have occasioned
our past commissions There IS no treasury no Justice
in fact no administration; and the generous OF the
SOUTH in this melancholy situation, IS IN danger OF being
overwhelmed by the torrent which has been let loose
from the north unless it hasten to reanimate itself, in
order to preserve language, its name and its history
"The country is in danger. The declaration is pain
full yet the United Mexican States in achieving their
preservation which leads people to choose in Storm
skilful pilot to them Rome more than once owed
her existence the judgment which she displayed in Sc
| lecting valiant and virtuous citizens
When the representatives of the nation placed on your
shoulders the enormous weight of the executive power,
they felt assured that sacrifice would be refused by
the citizen who, for the sake OF his loved country has
| for many years suffered SO painfully and bitterly.
"Your proposed plan is no less simple than solid The
Congress is satisfied, and your few words VIII Tranquil
and what ntimdae the enemies OF the republic
"Trn your eyes upon the representatives OF the peo-
e and you will find all OF them to DC men VINO TOR
pes and abored for the reestabllshmen OF the federal
form of government Rely, therefore, on their uniform
operation every thing that may tend TO preserve the
Mexican confederation integrity, its independence and
liberty"
ofMe Aerican Congress, DEFENDERS.
During the short interval which has elapsed since
August when, overcoming my natural to the
exercise of power found myself at the head OF the ma
ton my first obligation has been to sustain with energy
the in which engaged, and upon the result OF
which depends nothing less than the very independence
of the nation The army which, in union with the peo-
pe rose for the purpose of ovehrowng the domination
of those who outraged their sovereignty and who were
threatening with the establishment OF foreign throne
as soon as the national movement was concluded, march
ed to the place where danger called IT. and Is now IN
soldier whom the republic summoned to the defence OF
its nationality. considerable body of the troops was
Immediately sent to reinforce the remains of the old army
of the north and awaited the invading troops in the city
of Monterey The Congress is informed of the fatal re-
suit OF that encounter, which American blood flowed
in abundance When the generals who then commanded
our troops are brought to trial. the nation will be salts
fed and not my part to foresal now the decision OF
the judicial power.
TO place under foreign power one Of the capitals OF our
States and vast extent of territory, and transport the
theatre OF war into the interior OF the republic, me
/
which will do him lasting honor refused the rens OF
power, and marched to San Luis where IN few weeks,
he has assembled and organized army OF more than
% 900 men, some bodies of which have already been adj
vanced meet the enemy The government of the Uni
ted States its part, compelled, as it is, to hasten the
operations of the in order to bring Il to Close has
ordered General Taylor TO advance. Thus, meeting
soon take place between the armies of the two ma
tons From the number and vaor OF our troops the en-
husasm and skill of their chief and the justice OF our
cause, have right to expect favorable result New
ertheless this shall never be final decisive action.
Invaded and occupied is not only the territory ques
on but large portion OF what never belonged to Tex
as entire States in which the sovereignty of Mexico has
been disputed, involved in OF races, and ag
greved in the unjust and atrocious manner that
be conceived our honor and the future condition of our
chdren-tha sacred interest which nations cannot be
unmndul of-requres to sustain prolonged and OBJ
stnate strife, until respected for our vaor and consancy
we can raise barrier against the immoral ambition OF
neghbors and the fortune OF our race upon
this continent the greatest portion OF which is peopled
by it, and which, not distant day. will be Illus
ated BY the civilization of the ardent and generous sons
of the south
81" this strife exacs great sacrifices, twoud be dshon
orabe TO lose everything for the sake OF the decetu
advantages of temporary and Elusive peace in great
crisis nations should exhibit proofs of great energy and
virtue Our fathers combated eleven years Tor ndepend
ence, in struggle constantly attended with dsadvan-
ages prodgal OF their blood at every moment and never
dishearened thanks to that energy they raised us from
humble colony TO the rank of independent nation
To preserve that rank il will be sufficient without placing
ourselves on equality with them not to be unworthy
of their name II Mexico combas with consistency and
inepdity hers will be the triumph, and the respect
which she will acquire among the other nations OF The
"on these grounds the government unwilling to