Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-05-20
MEXICAN AFFAIRS

dresses breathe fierce and determined hostility A.
gainst our country, and exclude all thoughts of
peace. guerilla war, and one of posts, is advs
ed by the leading members Of Congress.
Senior PEDRO MARIA ANAYA, who was appoins-
ed on the I'd of April, Provisional President of the
Hepublic, to serve in the absence of Santa Anna.
put forth on the Sd ut. an address to his country
men, in which he discloscs fully his views in regard
10 'he war; The following extracts from this doc
ument VIII not be without interest 10 our readers
The war which dovastates Mexico is for us the
most sacred OF causes. The world contemplates
win disgust our neighbors of the North converted
in.o conqucrors, TO gain possession of territory
"hich the faith OF treaties, which rights the most
worthy OF respect assure to u.s. Never was there
defence more legitimate, never 4 war more neces-
sary. In 1t every thing is at stake-our honor os
future. N'' '''0
The territory we have lost, the cities which have
oeeh Dolnoared, tile blood which has SO profuselv
howed In this war--al constran us to prosecute il
undismayed by reverses. IL is necessary tn nrove
that our name ranks with justice among those of the
Tree people OF the universe, Let us accept the trial
10 which Providence subjects us-ihat from GREAT
crises nations are regeneralcd.
lhls people cannot think OF peace, because il in
wolves lis consent 10 the dsmemberment OF our
country 1t cannot think Of tho DISGRACE of onr
name, because the unworthy thought would proclaim
that Mexico, incapable Of showing her yalor and
enduring sacrifices, is at the disposal of eyerv neo
pie who can lombard her cities and march an army
upon her territory. Alter such disgrace. our indie
pendence would be derision our nationality a
'iahSiUory act war, then, Is the cry of the PEG
pie; war Is the policy OF the Government
10 wage 1t successfully but one elemen, is neces
sary-Cnlon Too ling has our strength been
wasted In senseleSS conflicts; it is necessary 70 H.
hlie The whole against the foreigner I'm the name
OF The country conjure all Mexicans that thew raj
Iy around the sacred standard OF Independence and
the Republic; that they cease from these pernicious
DIVISIONS which facilitate the projects of the inya
der' which excite smiles of criminal jov in those
VINO count upon erecting a foreign throne M
OH the RUNS ot our conquered and Inundated coun-
Try.
Upon the banners Of the enemy is inscribed. ..To
conquer or DE-" and in order that our country
may be Independent, that the cause of OUR race NAV
triumph, II Is necessary TO oppose to this fatal in
scriptlon Force ard Liberty it is necessary that
our arms should thrust forth the enemy from our
territory, and that our institutions should restrain
'no'i, upon The irontler-Destined 10 permanent
rivalry, 1t Is necessary, in order TO STRUGGLE with
them, that we become great and strong bv that
power which rules the unverse-the power of de
mocracy and civilization.
On the 9Th of April Senior G.MgoA addressed
the Mexican Congress on the subject of for,irying
the city OF Mexico against the attacks of the A
merican Army. Abiding to the departure Of Gen.
Santa Anna for Cerro Gordo, he says
Gen. Santa Anna takes with him an army COM
posed OF 5OOO men, brought from San Luis of g.
ouo OF which we have seen take up the line
OF march few days ago and Of 1000, which will
al oil H.. A,
IL Is to be presumed, likewise, that multitude of
National Guards from the States of Mexico and Pu-
eoia, and the (jm'ochada) rabbe from the Depart
Inent OF Vera Cruz, Will Join him.
ne enemy 5 army, according to information from
every person who has seen 1t, has only about 5000
regulars, and the remaining forces are composed
OF bandlitl, without the slightest knowledge of mill
'aiy tactcs without instructions of any description
without Confidence and generally easily terrified
And Is 1t possible that only by its powerful artil-
iery the enemy Will conquer and eXtermnate our
troops hope that the God of justice cannot az
ford visible protection to these bandtti, the blind
instruments or perversliy. and of the most barba-
rous usurpatiOn which could be found i'm modern or
ancient history. But should ii be decreed by Pro-
violence that we must suffer this blow, and that
should we once again taste Of the cup of bitterness
VIII this be motive why we should leave open
and unprotected the gates of our capital and allow
Republic to carry on their customary depredations?
L would, In no case recommend such a course, and
Will urge the necessity of defending ourselves, and
or opposing them with all the strength and resour-
ces, we have at hand, should such an unfortunate
event take place.
Let US suppose for a moment, that the American
army, without losing single man, should arrive
even within sight OF this city-woud it be possible
that y, 10, 10, or even 900 men should cause a
city of more than 100000 inhabitants to surrender.
If such thing should happen--if we should con-
sent TO such surrender, without the strongest re-
slsance--the whole world would forever refer to
MS as an example of the vlest, most cowardly and
contemplate race on earth, and we would not de-
serve from any nation the slightest regard OF com
passion. will not propose what / would wish to
see-hat is, that the Mexicans should initiate the
Numldlans and Carthagenians, when attacked by
the Romans in ancient times or should follow the
example Of the memorable SaragOssa, which, I'M
der the command of that great hero, Palafox, was
reduced to pile Of ruins, burying 100000 comba-
tants beneath them but do wish to see that we
snould DO what has been done throughout The world
on similar Occaslons-that is, we shall resist the
enemy to the last possible extreme.
In conclusion he submitted the following propo.
sails:
'1st That our government will proceed imme-
daely TO place the city in a manner fit to resist the
invasion of the North Americans. I'd. That every
power which may be considered necessary for this
object shall be granted TO tie Executive. Sd That
should the means of resistance be exhausted, and
the Capital be occupied by the Americans, Con
greSs will meet where the President should deter
mine 9TH. When the removal Of Congress, shall
be determined, any majority will be sufficient to
constitute il.
The Frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth says that
Mr. Benton repeatedly declared, while in Kentucky
recently, that ''oo power on earth could prevent
the election Of General Taylor 70 thc Chief Msgis |
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