Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-23

saw would eventually oyerwhclm him, and rou
hin from The place and power he held; and also
that ne m ght then, after concluding ueay, FIX
himself more permanently IN The position OF Chief
oil The nation, and assume an altitude By which he
could, al will, sweep from existence any opposi-
ton 10 him that might arise. The country de-
sired peace iha, they might put an end 10 the
deadly slriie-thal commerce and trade might re-
sumo their former routine-lha they might not
be subjected 10 The humiliation and modification
oil having their Capital fall into the hands Of their
enemies, and tteif apprehension oil The destruction
OF life and property that might uDavoidably en-
sue; while, al The same time, the PuIos clearly
saw that II they allowed Santa Anna 10 conclude
treat, he would Immediately proclaim himself
Dictator call around him a large army-and, by
means OF the twenty or thirty millions OF money
ne would receive from US, Together with our pro-
lection, susai himself, until he could fas,en his
tan2s upon Inc country, in manner that would
perpetuate his power 70 the end OF bis lie. There.
fnrc, between The Two alternatives OF having Santa
Anna as perpetual ruler, and the loss Of The Ca.
pital, and, in manner their nationality, they pre-
ierred The lauer, Tor The reason, tina, there vas
probability hatihey might recoye; from il while,
from The former, IL was matter Of great doub,.
Therefore. the opposition, in carrying opt their
designs Of cver;hrowing Santa Anna, opposes! a
first aim was al the destruction Of he army, and
10 Ibis end they org nizsd il IS largs as possible.
and lent their aid without reserve 10 arming and
eGuippins i. in The best possible manner hat il
might have no excuse IL! is !evsfses; but, at the
same line, confident that whenever il came in
contact with the American forces lis Tout and de-
s.ruction would be inevitable. Thus far they
have succeeded as we'll as they could desire, and
following up the advantages they have gained,
every opposition rress in The country has attack
ed the "lace covered gentry" (hs officers Of which
number 220n0, according 10 their armv regis
,er> in e.ery assaab!e poinf, calling them cow
ards, robbers, and eyerY other epihet which they
can attach n hem. The Government, nd intc-
rim, has officially Withdrawn the nominal COM
mand Of The army fun San'a Anna, placed Gen
Rtcon al lis head. and ordered a couri-mar'iai
10 Try Santa Anna Tor the defeat sustained by he
army in defence o. he civ. Whether this party,
who are enceavorins To prof, by The advantage
oil circumstances, will be able TO make peace, is
a matter OF uncertainty; some OF them evidently
and lngeniously endeevoring 10 bring about such
result, while others are living apparently still.
watching The progress Of cycnls
Al this crisis Of the fairs, ano:hcT Richmond
has entered The field, who requires our particular
attention. The visit Of Paroles has developed
itself. We have heretofore been led 10 believe
that he idea advanced, that one Of The European
powers was DESTROYS oi planting sprig ci lis
dynasty in this country, was one Of those poli,i-
cal spccu!a!ioEs frequently cDanatins from Ter
tile ina CITATIONS. We could not DC induced 10
believe that Louis Philippe, IL his declining days,
would for .noinent su.e.iain The project Of send
ing here the Duke lie Mnr;pensicr (or cahaul
think who else i, could be- Tor the purpose 0! e1
tending his sovereign nower over his benigbled
country, which would inevitably terminate in the
assassination oi his son, and lie usu!fation ot
his authority by some military aspirani; and hat
too, al the hazard OF involving France in wa
wilh the United States; but, 10 our surprise, such
is The tac.. a proposition has been agreed 10 on
the part Of France, b. which, il Mexico will
produce lie signatures. Of 5000 !aLdhodefs,
p!edging themselves 10 support and maintain The
measure, then France will place a prince OF It's
throne he,e 10 govern and rue. A paper 10 iha,
effect is now in circulation aud every e1or; Se-
ing made on ;hc par! oil its friends TO accomplish
the otjcct. Nearly he whole OF the Church are
giving il their warm support, aud usng every
mean, in heir power 10 cary il successfully
through, looking Upon j, as Inc only meats
o. pefpei udng tne Interests and influence oi lie
ecclesiastical bcly. 4 eIea many oI The Cen
iraisis oil wealth and strength, who have hereto
fore opposed The measure with decision aud ener'
sy, concerning their power ami place 10 I've among
menl 10 IT, a! L. 10 regain portion OF what they
have los!, are not only connecting with i, on: are
lending il their undivided aid and influence
Also, some OF the Conservatives and those OF
neutral temperament n politics have yielded 10
the PROJECT.
tie main hodY 81 the opposition 10 Santa An
ma arc oGsv comtiaing eli he :'egasn'> p: 'heir
forces 10 aver he tnss. bio., had re.si, 10
advantages gained oYe- ;nsit p.'i.'i.a' a:ferea
lie:. Taey are very seriously Alarmed win iec-
renee 10 HE pew movements, and We a;e led 10
believe thai lhcy are doubtful OF success against
their new competitors.
However, he time has now arrived that re.
quires our GoyeinmeG; 10 aci instead OF talk, and
10 assume a position in reference 10 The political
movements upon this continent that will enable
il 10 be clearly and distinctly understood, and
whereby i. will be able 10 speak in a decided and
emphatic lone-lha, lis intentions cannot be mis-
taken-that The Powers If Europe may be able
10 judge OF what they will have 10 encounter when
they attempt to place their feet upon this CONT
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