Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12
From the Reading pa Journal.
GREAT NEWS FROM MEAiCo'
SANTA Annals LAST PROCLAMATION

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SArrA ANNAs LAST PROCLAMATION
We have the satisfaction of laying before
our readers this morning, in advance q q"
our contemporaries, Gen. Santa Anna 'a:'
proclamation to the 'magnanimous Next
can nation II is one of the most extraor-
binary documents that has yet emana'ed
from the Commander.n.Chief OF mo
Mexican forces, and will create an I'M
mense sensation, not only in this country
and Mexico, but throughout the clvilizeo
world
Santa Annals Last Proclamation!
Mericans:--The bulletins from the seat
of war have already informed you OF our
reverses! Malamoras, Monterey, Saltillo,
Vera Cruz, Jalapa, Perote, and other Mexi-
can towns, have been wrested from US by
our ruthless northern invaders, and the
plains of Buena Vista and Cerro Gordo
are vet reeking with Mexican blood! The
enemy is now Fastening with forced march
es to seize upon the Capitol, and unless the
National Congress furnish me with large
increased supplies of men and money TO
repel the advancing foe, this great and
glorious empire will soon cease 10 exist,
and Mexico be blotted out forever from the
list of independent Republics, and become
part and parcel of government which
every patriotic Mexican loathes and alb
horsl
Mericans:--To arms! All is not lost--
One decisive blow will yet turn the scale
in our favor! Although the perfdious Tay-
Elor is ravaging our northern border, and the
blood.thirsty Scott, is laying waste our
eastern Departments, am well assured
that they lack the countenance and support
of their oun gouernment!-that the Presi-
dent of the United States, Signor Polk,
uie,os their triumphant progress ,cith the
most intense jealousy and alarm, as being
calculated to increase their popularity with
the vandals Of the North, and ultimately
While, since the commencement of hostil.
tiles. he and his party in the Congress Of
the States, have never suffered an opportu-
nifty 10 escape to crush them, by Gripping
their energies and detracting from their
military reputation, have repeatedly re-
ceved at the hands of the Administration
party of that government, the most fatter-
ing tokens of amity and good will 1t is
known to you that through the special in.
reference and by the gracious permission
of His Excelency, Signor Polk was kind
IN furnished wiMa FREE PASSPORT,
under his hand and seal, by means of which
was enabled to pass through the U. s.
Bockading Squadron in the Gulf, enter
Mexico, and assume the Presidency of this
Republic and take command Of your army!
Nor is this ALL am further indebted to
his Excellency for the sum of THREE
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, which has
materially assisted me in carrying on the
war! Such substantial tokens of "aid and
comfort" from the august head of the
Mexican party in the United States of the
North, will, trust, be as duly appreciated
by the magnanmous Mexican nation, as
they must ever be held by me in grateful
remembrance
Mericans:--In the alarming crisis tina.
has arisen, it becomes every true patriot TO
stand firm! Let US prove to His Exceen-
cy, Signor Polk. and others of his party
who have stood by US thus far, that we are
worthy of the distinguished consideration
with which they have been pleased to re-
gard US. Let US go forth again to repel
the invaders. and at the same time humble
those proud and arrogant leaders, Scott
and Taylor--who are alike the most tormi.
dable political opponents of our distinguish.
ed Northern ally, (Signor Polk) as thew
have shown themselves 10 be the worst
enemies of Mexico!
Mericdns:-I have dedicated nv life n
the service of my country and if she falls I
fall with her! cannot live and see her
prostate! With the small remnant of the
army who are yet true to the country. I
60 forth again 10 meet our detestable inva.
ders. resolved to conquer or perish in the
attempt! l appeal TO you, perhaps for the
last time, and call upon you to follow me
for last desperate effort! Let onr watch
word be "Polk and Santa Anna!-Victorv
or Death" The issue cannot be doubtful,
The terror stricken enemy will fall an easv
prey TO our valour, and their bones be LETT
to bleach and whiten on the plains Of
Mexico
God and Liberty!
ANTONIO LOPEZ De SANTA A,y.
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