Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-25
THE ENQUIRER.
Wednesday Morning, June 2s, Is47.
RICHMOND, Va.


Cnnr, rnon The former PRONUNCIATION oil The new
Inv are .;rcn al length. We have looked into
IN, nj Grn Herrera with much curiosity 10 hnd
wha, he has 10 say ci the war. lie touches upon
!, only in general terms lie says that people
truly tree was never yet conquered by loreisn
invasion, and coniures Mexicans 10 lay aside
their animosi,ies and unite in support o The laws
and constitution. This done he promises that
their defence Of the independence oil lheir coun-
try cannot lall."
The N. o. papers contain in full The address oil
Santa Anna of The 22d May, a:,er reaching The
city of Mexico. II is written with The beauty
and vieor Of style, and in the same vein OF pro-
fessrt; patriotism and seit.sacriiice, which have
marked his numerous procamaions and address.
es which our readers have perused. But as ii
contains no new clue 10 his designs, we deem IL
useless 10 ,ranscribe it, A few notes Of its cS-
trayaoapt ideas will be 4 specimen Of the whole
He reviews in melancholy strains the events OF
the campaign:
"Since the commencement Of This most just
struggle with The United States, Fortune has treat
ms with disdain. and has rendered aboI!lve Inc
efforts of honor and patriotism TO secure inc W,
umph of the hottest cause that ever was defended
uuon earth. The reverse OF Ccrro Gordo mas
been bu, link in the chain OF miSiorunes which
encompass Us, 10 test, perhaps, our capaci,y ~
rise by consa;cy above the iron destiny winch
has remorselessly rursucd US.
He boasts Of having "humiliacd the pride OF
The Americans On the field OF Angostura," Due
ma Yis,a)-of having rushed TO The capital TO put
down The fatal discords ihere-and OF having IN
three DAYS transferred himselffrom Mexico so a
position [Cerro GoIdol Of old recommended BY
those skilled in the AT OF war, and fortified II as
well as The shoriness Of time and The scarcity Of
means would permit uniting here two bTisades
ollhe division of The North, other troops without
discipline and some corps otrecruiis. The enemy
fought with The larger and best selected portions OF
his force; and though he gained the battle, II COST
him dear, and gave him new proofthat Mexicans
will not avoid the conflict even under uniaVoraoie
circumstances. For myself, am satisfied that
spared 70 diligence or fatigue 10 turn The event
10 account and although my lie aras exposed, en-
lerlained the hope CT remedying The loss Estap-
ing, as bV a.uRcls, from Tie hands Of lie enemy
| directed my course 10 The city of Oizaba, win
the intention OF uniting The dispersed and collect
ing new troops, and preparing further resistance
10 the bold invader, Tor my firm resolution has
ever been never TO despair Of The country, nor 70
abandon il in lis misturtunes. Twenty days sui
feed Tor me 10 form an army, and with il pro-
ceeded toward, Puebla, DESTROYS OF securing more
material, in oiacr 10 render more profitable ser
vices"
lie regards il as "painiul and most mournlrl
for the nation, tia, city (Puebla) so famous
for its wailke split in civil contests should eS-
hibi, so much indifference al crisis the mos
dangerous which the Republic has experienced
since The achievement OF lis sacred independence"
lie urges The immediate defence OF ihc capital;
the furnishing OF troops and money by The States
of the confederacy; he simultaneous co-opera-
lion OF each individual and all classes Of society,
and especially Of The clergy, who Cannot in cor
science, consent 10 The domination Of people
who acknowledge as political dogma Inc oera-
lion OF all religious worship lie appeals 10 he
clergy no, to de. Proiesiap, churches rise mp in
lronl of the very temple in which the Holy Host
is adored," and assures them that "the sacrifice OF
a portion Of their wealth will save them from
loss OF the rest, and OF the privileges which our
laws respect, bnt which the United States willn
recognize" Fake, III every rcspect!l
ss,, without action, at he tacral Of c Rspe5ie,"
and depicts the fatal consequences OF the capital
falling into the hands of The Americans
"Tne honor and glory of The nation will, doubt
less, have faded forever il the enemy should find
open the gates u his important city, in which re-
s.dc h, supreme authorities OF The nation. This
eli. is iiia one il which resources mos. a5ouT.l-
WHICH. presents the creates; facilities or ihs crca-
I:on, organization, and concentration OF an army.
This is a city which, by its relations Of centuries
with The resi- Of The Republic, has such an infence
over its des!nies that TO lose The one, would eI-
pose US 10 the loss O! the other; and how much
,oever We may promise ourselves from The con-
stancy oil the MexicaEs-a consancy superior 10
all The i1owns OF torlnne-ii is imprudent 10 ex
pose ourselves 10 risks 50 probable. How can
We forget that alter the iall OF This city, followed
he ruin ofihe cupire 1.-THE AZecs? And in 1921,
when Mexico surrendered, was The Spanish do
ninion maintained for single day on our priyi-
eyed soll Such recolections pressed heavily
On nv mind, and have arrived 10 Illustrate the
mos, vehement desire Of the enemy, that OF lording
|, over this city. one of the first on the American
continent"
The conclusion OF The address is in The follow
inc language, which brealhes iclvor Of ra,ri-
olism. which his acts have always belied. A
few days alter, Santa Anna sent in his rcsisna-
ton. VIVA: action has been taken on il, we are
mol yc: informed;
"Since my return from exile, have thought OF
nothing but the salvation OF The republic. Did
not fly 10 create and organize powerful army
Have | moi fought with il, careless Of risks or
danger? Have not lrayeTsed HE whole repub-
lic'to close Ike path IL The cruel victofs OF Vera
Cruz2 Have | mol in every direction sought The
font OF Tie enemy? My duty was 10 tight and
have fought. Am the master Of victory, TO
command her as a slave? My will was not more
exercised at Tampco than al Cerro Go!do, but
the fortune which permitted me 10 gather there
laurcis So glorious 10 the nation has refused
continuance ci her iavors. | console myself,
however, BY The reflection thai The injustice OF
man LASTS in. sho;; time, and ,ha, the majority
Of nv fellow Citizens are sensible and impartial
that they will know how 10 pardon my errors,
and 10 esteem my constant devotion 10 their ser
vice.
GAS 10 what concerns The interests and defence
of,he nation | am infexiblc. | expect The war
will continue until cur situation is improved
The corqacror expresses The conquered, and treats
not with them, except 10 dictate shameful peace.
Will The nation permit The ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
large portion Of its lerriIory2 VIII it consen; 10
be called nation, remaining so only by lis i'm
pctence and noihDsncss7 Alas the des,nies OF
Mexico can only be saved BY the force OF steel
and BY indomilab!e resolution.
GAS The end Of my public lie is near, desire
10 terminate il by leaving exalted lessons oil
conservation without Limits 10 the cause of the
country. While breathe, lis sovereign will shall
be he constant rule Of my conducl. ! wish 10
serve il, and desire that all may serve it with
frmncss and consIancy against which, as aeains;
! wall, the eor;s Of all lis enemies Shall be dash
ed 10 pieces.
"Mcxicans my compauiois! examine my
acts, and whether they correspond 10 my inicn-
lions II the Sovereign Arbiter Of nations has
tried US in the crucble Of misfortune, lie has al-
ready begun 10 show his pity, in permitting US 10
form Constitution which will he the anchor Of
safety in our icmpes's lhare sworn to H. have