Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-23

march the capital in order defend and Al all
hazard lis undoub,edha the splendof and honor OF The
nation would DO tanshed forever " the enemy should bud
open the gates OF the important city, in which reside
the supreme authorities o the nauons city which sbounds
most In resources and Offers the Tor tho
creation organization aud concentration OF forccs-a city
which, by i relations Tor ages with the Of the RePub-
lc exercises such influence destiny that the
loss OF would expose the loss hc other and although
must expect much from tho constancy Of Mexicans
OF that constancy superior all the go OF ortuaeit
Is not prudent Il To the risk OF such probabilities
How forget that after the fall Of this city the
ruin OF the Empire OF the Aseei And when Mexico
rendered. in 1871, did the power Of Spain maintain itself
one day longer privileged so These rccollcctons
had powerful weight my mind and have arrived 10
attempt rusuaic the vehement desire oi the enc
my, that OF rendering himself OF the city. which
one OF tho first OF the American continent.
My return to the exercises Of the Supreme Executive for
the few days which will espsc until tho election.
due Ia chance and also necessity OF the
luctance To continue in command II tho modest and pure
patriot who so worthiy governed during absence with
the army Forced in spite Of vehement
take change of the decion OF Affairs submitted immedi-
aey 10 the elaboration OF sll the officers present in the
capital the question: OF it's defence, aud unanimously
determined uPon-consung only the rules war, but
also the utility OF the people greater distance
But II the fate OF should bring them this beautiful
city, its inhabitants will bear in mind that OF great val
ne, though than the whole naon aud that
unfnding glory will be reserved it, IL all resolve uni
tate the example OF great naonslo lose every thing
cept honor.
Al the time that recommend immediate sacrifices
Federation bound to assist promptly with troops,
and all the other which they abound The
federal sysem which was called for with enthusiasm by
the naon and for the re-estsbshment OF which have la
bored with purity and loyalty, muplss the centres of
ton and far from contributing to tho debility aud decay
OF the whole it bcstows power and energy when all the
efforts centre in point This practice OF isolation,
properly called unaecountabe ego,sm, fosters the
hopes oi tho enemies OF federation and gives the
all the advantages OF disunon How could he dare
vance into tho hoart ct the Republic. ii he
cOuraged by the sad dssensionsf
will be the responsibility OF the authorities OF the
States ii they assist. without arousng themselves the
funeral OF the Refublc Energy and sacrifices for a few
months sufficient shake off the yoke OF the invader
lie is powcress himself; his situation is extremely haz
ardous let us take courage for day and shall be
free forever!
The cooperation Of all classes Of society and of every sim
gle individual is also necessary. The clergy cannot con-
submit TO the damnaon OF people who admit
as dogma Of their government the OF all re
gons Are they already determined suffer tina, front
OF the temple in which the Holy Host adored Pro,es
tant churches should be erected The sacrifice OF part of
Its wealth would prevent their losing the remainder togeh
et with the privileges sanctioned by laws and which the
ULiied States do Do the landed propreors
know how hard and cxacing the decress OF the con-
querors II the high social advantages # the blessings OF
independence are 50 little appreciated and II To be ranked
among the independent and sovereign nations has longer
any value 10 Mexico why did we contend during eleven
years, sping of blood and desolang
our own county, m order To make II free The moment
has finally arrived explain all IN order u save ALL Woe
TO him VITO does comprehend the gravity of posi-
ton
II rcapng bitter fruits Of our inexpo-
renee during the IN which have governed our
selves. nation arrog and covetng our elements of
power and wealth has been watching, like tiger living in
wait tor its prey. the moment when the civil dscod should
have dvbiiaed and Frustrated the nation surprise and
subdue And when the enemy carrying into execu-
ton his nelarous intentions do
selves DisunOn progressesscdiiiOH sesthe po-
nothing that the foreign enemy should be combating
u.s. endeavor to deprive the authorities Of power aud
with fatal blindness and peTversenes prevent em from
the defence OF our country.
Oh these truths am at the witness and the victim
Since my return from exile have only ihoun lat OF the sal
Sauon Of the Republic. Did not hasten II create and
without regard 10 risk aud danger Did traverse the
" hole Republic close the road tho cruel conquetor of
Vera Cruzi Have not IN all directions sought the front
u the enemy My duty 10 combat, and have ght
Am the master ol victory to deaiu her my slave =
My courage vigorous Tampico lhan Ger
10 Gordo, aud fortune which permitted me there add
other laurel To the gores Of the nation has refused
10 let secure her happiness. Ii H. however, consolinR
10 that the injustice OF men lasting and what su
more consoles Is that the majority of my euuniymen
impartial and intelligent and that they will pardon
rors and esteem my devotion their service
As regards the interest and defence u the shall
be inheX'blc. intend that the be continued un
III our position improves. The conqueTor Expresses the
sanqushed aud aeeoTds han nothing peace
VIII the nation permit that immense portion It's terri
tory shall be torn from az Can It Consent he called
nation when 1t has ceased 10 be by It's nu aud mpo
tence
Should the close OF my public lie be hand de-
sire To terminate leayng exalted lessons o devotion with
out limit To the cause oi the county. As long live
her sovereign wall shall be the rule vi my conduct
desire 20 county and wish that all may
her with irmness and consistency which may form ram
part against which all the efforts OF her may prove
MoXIcans, countrymen, examine my actions and let
them respond for my intentions. IL the Supreme ATber
of society has proved tie crucibe o. misfortune he
already commences show his compassion 10y allowing US
To form constitution which will be a table oi salvation IN
our troubles. have sworn have signed IL aud
will defend Il. With respect the independence and IN.
iegfity Of the nation have hut WISH and that the
Utmost of my heart $50 combat and de for them"
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
MEIIco, May -. iSi7