The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-11

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city of Mexico, OF the date 9th Of April
The leader OF this paper is warm appeal to the pa
otism OF the people 10 defend their wives and children
their homes and iresdes, against the invading foe To
disregard his superior means and resources and to dis
pute every inch OF ground with him. The Mexicans
counseled 10 change their mode OF conducting the
and instead of confirming themselves in deenceess cities
TO be murdered by the enemys cannon they advised
to guard the many natural passes and strong deiences
which the country Affords and to carry on fierce partisan
warfare. The Mexican government is duly impressed
with the necessity OF thus conducting the war and OF
the complete ruin which must be the fate of Mexico, II
an opposite Is pursued Vera Cruz, says I'll
MONITOR sis lasting Testimonial OF the savage manner
in which enemy waglng the war, and OF the brg-
tahes OF reckless soldiery. Shall continue this
mode of defending country in preference 10 selecting
the nnumeabe mountains, the passes, the cliffs, which
the invaders must traverse before they reach the capital
of this republic Shall we expose delicate women and
innocent children to cruel deaths, and still more cruel
outrage, by keeping up this disastrous system of war
fare 'Bu' adds the writer it IS moi alone necessa-
of the country it is also necessary that every citizen,
without any exception should aid in maintaining the in
dependence of the country Noprofession social rea-
ton should exempt any man from the duty oil bearing
arms in defence or the country"
The government is then appealed 10, to compel all cit
liens to share in the abors and gores of the war; and
to reward those who with alacry take arms The Mex
leans, in the conclusion, appealed to- to make their
acts strong their words, (Which, by he-by rs very
sensible advice and if carried out is calculated to create
considerable alarm among the invading Yankees) The
paper, audng TO the small attendance at the the
aires, recommends that the government have them all
closed order that the minds OF the people might not be
distracted from the great duty OF fighting for their coun
try.
AT session of Congress- the 30th of March, let
ter was received from Santa Anna, stating that he was
compelled to leave the presidency TO proceed towards
Vera Cruz, to defend the country against the invaders
Permission given to the President 10 leave according
ly provisional President authorized to be APP
pointed according to the constitution of 1924 There
opposition to this measure and IT was only car
rled by majority of nine Ron and others presented
and supported proposition that the legislatures OF the
different States should, the first Sunday in May next
elect President and Vice President OF the republic ac
cordng to the constitution OF 1924.
On the 5th of April Sr Gamboa addressed the MeX-
can Congress 10 the following effect
GENTLEMEN: Vera Cruz has succunbed, and has been
indicated that an army OF 900 TO 10000 men is marching
every of has caused general sensation and is
feared that at the end of the month"; or beginning
the capital of our republic In consequence of this, it has
been suggested remove the sovereign Congress anoh
of these have reference certifying putting our city
in proper state of defence, OF making any sacrifices
defence II is feared however, that resistance may be
useless that all will give up the impulse OF the enemy
Destroyed, and the city ruined do not know how any
such thing could be expected aud if should the
city of Mexico taken by that handful OF adventures,
would still doubt my eyes. atter myself that the army
that Gen. Santa Anna is now commanding will nndoubt-
eddy sustain the glory of the nation and this believe,
nofiom what the love of country makes believe.
but from the conviction OF my mind free from all par
TALLY.
Gen Santa Anna takes with him army composed of
5000 men, brought from San Luis OF 5000, which we
have take up the line OF march few days ago and
of 200Owhch will Join him near Jaapa in all more than
i IS TO BE- M n sew " ha' and mq P
eba, and the Oaochada) rabble from the department al
Vera Cruz will join him.
person who has it, has only about 5000 regulars, and
slightest knoSIedse OF military tactics. Without instrnctions
OF any description, without confidence and generally eas
And is possible imagine that only by its powerful
tery the enemy will conquer and extermiaie our troops
ton to these handful he blind instruments Of perversity
and OF the most barhaons nsuPnon which could be ioni
Providence that suffer this blow and that should
again Of the cup Of bitterness will this be
tive why should leave open and unprotected the gates OF
capital and allow the enemy penetrate into the
heart OF our republic to carry their customary depreda
tons would in no case, recommend such course and
viii urge the necessity of defending ourselves, and of OPP
posing them with all the strength and we have at
hand, should such an unfortunate event take place
Lei suppose for moment that the AxIerican army,
without losing single man, should arrive even within
sight Of this CITY, would be possible that TO- 10 or
even 10000 men should canse n city of more than
100000 inhabitants surrender If such thing should
happen-if should consent such surrender, without
the strongest esistance,he whole world would forever
fer example OF the yiest most cowaidly and
contemplate nth, and would deserve from
any nation the slightest regard or compassion. viii not
propose what would wish to seethat is that the Next
cans should initiate the Nunidians and Carthagenian,
when attacked by the Romans in ancient times should
follow the example of the memorable Saragossa, which,
under the command of that great hero. Paaiox, was
duced to pile of ruins, burying 100000 combatan be-
meath them; but do wish to that should do what
has been done throughout the world on similar occasions
that is shall resist the enemy to the last possible ex
Paris 1874 did capuate against the whole forces
of Russia Prussia, England, and Austria until it had su
fercd considerable losses under Generals Marmont and
Mortier That city, Paris after the battle OF Waterloo
where the immortal Napoleon lost forever his glory
deavored defend herself against the immense torrent that
threatened to destroy her, and organizing army with
the divisions of Generals Davous and Grouchy, they still
fought hard BATTLES Seves and lsly Even Madrid the
by herself, resist the powerful army mat france sent
against her and, Notwithstanding her oppression. popu
lar movement formed against the French--and there
Murat exercised his most bloody vengeance.
And can it be magined that the Mcxcuas will be fright
ened and quail the sight of handful of Adventures
Such conquest would surprise the world than that
which Corez Obtained over the empire of Montezuma
for at time necessary, order to this
city surrender that should BIO besieged by than
200 Fascaltecs united with the Spaniards, and that
every subsistence should have been exhausted
of defence which now possess--means which !
win mention here-as by doing suppose 1T would
be an insult to persons Of common sense
In accordance with what have here manifested, am of
opinion the city should be Immediately put in state OF
defence and this is the object OF my first proposition.
also beg that Congress should not be removed unless
the should arrive of the occupation OF the city
by the enemy NV object is request OF the represen
atives of Mexico repeat before the world the pathetic
scene the Romans when Brennus general of the Gaus
attacked Rome-when sitting in open ground, in their coun
which they received repeat that this is not my desire
but wish that may not act the opposite extreme
deserving this place with shameful hlrry-hat we may
here until the moment when prudence and necessl
y should dictate that elsewhere in SINH
lar cases, has been done by civilized assemblies.
When the Spanards had nearly lost all their peninsula
regency was established Cadz which convokcd the Cor
of the kingdom, Immediately promulgated the political
constitution OF the Spanish monarchy. These
place the midst of the bombs and shells which the French
army throwing into the city, and when they were Cum