The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-10


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invite the attention of senator's to 18th and 10th articles
but will not take the time TO read them.' ~
:, Will here read short extract from Mrs Holeys
texas, TO show how these changes in the government
were effected, and a new Congress assembled
'The constitutional general Congress of 1884, which was
idedy republican and federal, dissolved in May OF
na' yeas p nS 0Tas of ne psdsn before is
OF hai The SENATE which agreeaby TO the constitution.
sion of Congress was also dissolved and new revo
uon5y, and unconstitutional Congress was convened by
met on the lst of January 1895"
One OF the first acts, il not the very first, of the
Congress, was to depose the constitutional vice presi
dent Gomez Faras and to substitute in his place Gen
Barragan, of Santa Annals oconspirators. The
next act OF this revolutionary Congress thus stated by
Mrs. Holley: Iea f1l fg1f-a ,.fIftt .HV5f l0l.U
By another decree it united the Senate with the House
OF Representatives chamber, and thus constituted.
1t declared Itself invested with full powers national
convention La acoorance with these usor-d powers,
proceeded ann the federal constitution aud system, and
TO establish central or consolidated government"
i also hold in my hand another work--"A History OF
South America and Mexco"-by a distinguished mem
Der OF this body IN which the facts OF this revolution
recorded with gre! cleamess and precision read from
Niless History OF Mexico:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS again resoued these
now made to favor cent? isn aud the strength ofthese
bishops IN asn oes Sosess poeese q 10 @Sa w.
constitution Of 1924 ApoLlsnSd THe ALL au
will read another paragraph TO show the precautions
which taken by the usurpers to the acqu
escence of the people in the military desposm whc
they about TO establish the ruins Of the fepub
can system: t
'SymPtoms of opposition having been exhibited in
OF The States against this act OF Congress dwelling the
whole structure OF their State governments and IN fact
nihiatng the very name OF State provision was made by
ce was % 10 e s psrmaneSy naseti
now to be appointed by the President" ,~ res.
he Iqcrpa fnr tha b1iahu tho
ment bears date the Sd of October 1885, and "iorned
upon the plan OF Toluca for its basis" have no less
than three other histories before in which the
transactions recorded and all agree every mate
rial point | will read from them, il any senator shall
desire it, The presence OF the military kept the people
in subsection, and the revolution complete. far
the capital concerned Its power extended in every
direction State after State submitted, Internationally,
before the march of the revolutionary army until took
up its position the borders of Zacatecas Here, for
the first time. il met with formidable opposition Alvarez.
the republican governor of that State had raised army
OF five thousand men, and awaited the approach OF the
revouonsts, for the purpose Of deciding the fate Of the
republic its constitution, and liberties BY the wager OF
battle; Santa Anna-who commanded his troops in per-
sonknew too well the character of these stern republic
cans to hazard his life and fortunes upon the issue OF
engagement with them They had fought with him and
under him in achieving the liberties of the country they
had been his main reliance in many hard Thought battle,
in resisting the encroachmens of despotsm they had
been instrumental in his elevation to the presidency, I'M
to achieve, won id exert himself to preserve their ber
ties He fearedas well he might-a trial of strength
with such men, in such cause. In this emergency,
he resOrted to his usual recOurseSratagem. Several
of his most reliable officers in the revolutionary army de-
serted their posts effected their escape. and joined the
patriots with the avowed purpose of fighting in defence
of the constitution They rendered their services to COM
mand the patriot army and, unfortunately, the offer
accepted They marched the Zacatecans out TO meet the
enemy and placed them in position where Santa Anna
surrounded and murdered more than one-haf OF them
before the rest aware OF the reachery of their Off
GERS. The slaughter was indscrimnae, and continued
for two entire days 1t was not confined to those who
bore The streets of the city of Zacaecas wee
deuged in blood The unofending citizens shared the
fate of those who had engaged in battle Even foreign
who had taken part in the contest not per-
mitted to escape the general massacre.
Those who survived, now submitted Internationally
to the power of the usurper, and further resistance
ensued The revolutionary army new turned its course
towards Monclova, the seat of government for the State
OF Coahua and Texas for the purpose of chassng the
Coahuiltexanos for their obstnacy adherng the
publican constitution The legislature of that State had
soemnly protested against those revolutionary move
mens and announced its determination to sustain and
enforce the constitution and form of government which
all were sworn to support For this offence General Co.'S
the brother of Santa Anna dispersed the egs'a-
by military force, captured and imprisoned portion
Of the members. while the others only saved themselves
by fleeing the Rio Grande The Senate will par
don for reading single paragraph this point from
the report of Gen Austin to the Texas convention the
Goth of November of that year:
"The constitutional authorities of the State of Coahnila
emmen for which act they driven by military force
from office and imprisoned The people of Texas protested
against it, as they had right to do for which they have
been declared rebels by the government in Mexico"
Prior to the capture of Moncova, and in anticipation of
such event. the legislature had authorized Governor
Viesca to the archives of State, and the
representatives OF the people such point this side of
the Rio Grande he should designate General Cos pur
sued and captured the governor and archives, together
with the gallant Colonel Milan, who afterwards fell
gloriousy while storming San Antonio and threw them
into prison. AT this period the actual commenced
between the republicans this side OF the Rio Granie
and the revouiioniss from the other side The former
fighting in defence of their State and federal constitutions
and the latter for their total overthrow. There is
room for controversy to the causes of that war; and
the objects to be attained by the triumph Of the
party the other. 1t direct issue between
stitutonal repubcanism and military despotsm. The
revolution had already been successful TO the right bank
of the Rio Grande and its victorious armies
preparing for conquess this side OF that river.
The republicans instantly seized their and attacked
the garrsons which the usurper had taken the pecauon
to station at various points for the purpose of overawns
the people and holding them in subsection to the new
government, which he about to establish. All their
early efforts crowned with success Victory perch
ed upon their banners at every point Gonzales, Concep
ton, Goliad, San Patrick, and finally San Antonio AL
surrendered to the republicans before Christmas Whe
these important movements were beng enacted IN tbe
field the republicans had not been unmindtu OF the me-
cessy OF establishing provisional governments 10 CON-
bine and consolidate their and give force ana
direction to their efforts After the capture and rnpfison-
ment of Governor Vesca, who had been authorized by
the Legislature assemble the representatives OF the peo
pie at such point as he should Designate they were LETT
to select their own tine and place OF meeting They did
assemble at San Philippe dc Austin on the Sd day of No
yember 1895 and put forth the solemn declaration, to