The Arkansas banner., 1847-03-17


 The distress prevailing his army, which il paints, is really uaexampled in modern his tory. Siuce the publication of that doe umeat, he has issued an address to the sul diers, in which he rei,erates the helplessness and destination of ,hnse under him, and saies his determination al immediately pro- ceetling for m search oi the eRemy--advisag the soldiers, as they are deserted by the Ge- yernmeDl, that they must endeaSor to s.kill what they eat It is dated the 26ih ullsno, at San Luis Po;Osi, and is intended to inspire the soldiers with coarage and patriotism.
 Proclamation Of santa Anna.
 toaatrymsa! Faithfal to the soleInn promises which made on my Tetu-a te this country ia Au- gust last, and determined to respect the national will, whatever 1t should be, have directed all fay attention 10 the defence ot The soaHtry to the taining other threatened beTtes to restore to oar iteif oid sfi.;isuSy which had bees .ssaish ed ia the late eoRflictsl and o rout line ensmy who attempts to blot our Mexico from the catalogue of nations Fally satisfied with the honor oi expoStrg Iay ite for the good of nay county land. perhaps, not without hopes of acquiring isHinolta name. bv securing her gOry forever, by placing her in that pre- eminent position which she ought 10 occu py amongst the civilized nations of this part ol the globe,) l came To take command of the army. l knew very AvRil how dangerous the enterprise was; knew tle risks and compromises would have to incur; knew that the afmy was very small, api disorganized in consequence of tho late dscoFsfs, and that there were few of the corps who retained reicts of instruction and dis .ipiine; knew that the excheqner of the nation was exausttsl; that public spirit was broken down, and that all were tired of the repeated revolutions which have been taking place constantly during the long period of more than tweuty hTe years; but was determined 10 sacrifice myself for my country, and without hesitation I hsta antiy took the immense responsi. biiity my shoulders.
 Surrounded by difficulties. a.l thousands of ob- stacles, which had !oreseen without heinz able to sarmount and .o do all which, as Mexican and as General who loves Ais country and his honor might .bink expedent and necessary, felt very Each afflicted, considering myself as the gr al Ire oi all hopes. and irembled, contemplating ho,g closely leagued are my destinies with those of this country, which IS so beloved by me. A single fault on my part could have submerged her forever in abyss of lgnominy; and that 1t was easy 10 do but difficult to mend.
 The Supreme Government knew all my afiiic- tioDs and fears, as took care oi advisin5 ii of all placing constantly before it ths doieiu picture of the sulferings which the army was eadaring. And continually requested him to send resources io re- cover the great and urgent necessities wih which was surrounded; bat1 did not wish to publish nly frequent and nearly daily communications, fearing that my letters might be badly inte preted and also that the enemy would be made acquainted by them of our painful and difficult situation and would have recovered more courage, aai probably have under taken larger enterprises. tt.4 WttrE
 1 thought of deserving, by such noble conduci the esteem oi all my fellow citizens, who certainly being aware ol the facts, could lot do less than ap precate in it all that should be noble and great But, unfortunately, see that was mistaken, and that far from granting to he thtr sympathy II not praise, they heap upon me ehronts and ytuprra- iion. am accused oi apathy and naction. it is supposed that with cool indifference, the ills of the country and some of them have gone SO far to present me, in the eyes of the world, as a traitor. x S8fssfss &FsF -sxassEx
 Why then this detention in San Luis, says the hostile patty of .be press. Why, when the General of the enemy freely and with small body oftroops explore the States of Coahuiia, Nuevo Leon and Tamaapas, do they not go out and meet lin.- Why does not the commander. .in-chiet advance n- to the countfy, Why does he not fight him and drive hin oat of the codasFy' FslIass -citixens. bear me, and believe that no ole wishes more than myself, that the day of glory for the country the day confusion and horror to tfs unjust enemy should arrive but unfortunately, holy as my wishes are, the difficulties are great with whachI am be- set. #
 On my arrival at the capitol, ths array vsspo' what it is to-day, as you will easily See by ny nu ration Since that time it has been Increased lhree iourths oft original force. did not find here, nor was there any in other places, deposit Of men, horses, or equipments. l was compelled first 10 send for the nen to all the States to M ap the regi- mehts soldier eannot be made ai once, and Inc whole world knows that the ordnance requires four months at least of instruction, icr the purpose oi being able to duty m time oi peace Wouidit have been prudent, then, wishing so escape from the note of inaction to take ihe initiative, and to present myself to the field with an army of nos,ces. com posed of men taken up in the moment from theit domestic occapatiousf Would the people not ae- casa uas then, and with reason, oi having ex- posed ls an evident danger, the honor oi oar arms and te liberty of our country, having commiaed the inprudsnce oi operating with men aad not s,ih soldiers, Was Ii not my duty to prepare ananitlon to collect and improve the artns--to bring from all points the artillery, aad 4t last tn gather all the war materiais: Think about this with iiapar, tislsts. and afterwards judge t deserve Io De rep rInanded, But t Is not sufficient, Il we tesire tt secure victory to arms, that the army wiaieh have the honor to command. should b. numerous, and disciplined; it is not sufficient Ii thls army
 essed si the most etainent enthusiasm tp aseDgs the outraes tha, have beca done 10 the nation; thl k great deal. certaihly, but Il Is by no pisaas al that Is required. Full oi ire. and destroys oi glory l tue gallant Republicans of the zrIny oi the Alp would not have been able to do what they did U m stead o finding the beautiful and fertile hes Of Italy
 they had met wlih bssrce deserts, ohiged sn cross
 the horrid nudity in which they were. No hel could be given ta them foy the raoaaeat, but thei ! young general, from the snowy top ci the Alps pointed oat to them the relic cities which would De