Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-29

Aaa. You have has sod,s,s a. iSss,y AahL I'LL
ed Nth paio.e issvor, aud animated by the full faith
with which they are inspired through the sscred
which they defend. they face the danger being sure
meeting with honorable victory or glorious death
You In the meanwhile the arms which the country
trusted to you for s defence against your broihers
You are without any fixed principles snd nsepsbe
misery OF so many families crying for being abandoned
Shed your blood In defence Of tyran You who come
dragged on by force deuded by Deceit to give your
lVes fer the support of only man. who seeks his sg
grandisement at tho cost OF the country itself-un
der what faith do you 6ghs How your conscience
be tranquil before death when arc pcrpetrapg par
roid,y
Soldiers. worthy Of better cause. 1t Is time
you should see your Ii Is tiwe you should know
you arc deceived, and show to tho world ths,
you are brave you likewise know how to be patriotic and
people. I1IT' - -
Come and unite your efforts those Of good Me,icans
who struggle for national rights and liberties In my
camp you will neither find tho abuses the oppression
which you suffer under your chief but the liberty Of tho
soldier who serves in favor Of the interests
leave their families, honor and country.
Southerners, forces have had victory over the
enemy perhaps very shall fulfil tho great work
We have begun To that end necessary to continue
with vaor expect this from YOU and rest assured you
shall always have me near you to protect you.
Your fellow soldier and friend,
ACAPULCO, April ls, 1854. JUAN ALVAREZ
iaSAcio coMoSroRr. PRINCIPAL coNAisDASr
TRIcr TO rnE TROOPS UNDER HIS COMMAND.
CAsrLE OF SAN DiEGo, J
ACAPULCO, Mexico, April 10, 1884.
SOLDIERS or TuE SoUru General Santa Anna ia In
front OF u.s. The Of the will be salute
are going to fight for victory DEATH As at the in.
vocation OF the holy principles Of cause, IL the
voice Of our conscience heard il the road glory
which we undertook.
Soldiers who follow Gen. Santa Annals Gag If were
not that record that the conflict which Is expected Il
against brothers; my satisfaction would be unbounded-
But the idea that my fellow countrymen may suffer- fills
my heart with grief.
know tina: am at the head of free soldiers who eight
for the rights Of the people, know that defend the
just cause Of my country. Aud finally know that re-
pei the aggression OF men who have interrupt the
peace OF an inoensve people, who have left their homes
only to claim their liberties. But Notwithstanding his
repeat IT, my heart fills with grief when consider that
trarcidal strife Soldiers consider that you by
the supreme will Of who seeks his ACKNOWLEDGMENT
at the of your lives Consider that his object prp.
cpes and views, wholly contrary to national will And
likewise consider that in the present strife you should
come out victorious, you will with any recon-
pensc-not even conscientously- il is always
shameful TO eight for tyranny, from your chief be-
cause despos look upon poor soldiers aud hardly believe
they have fulfilled their duty. Should you fall in the
strife you will leave To the world opprobous memory
aid TO yonr families a lonely and miserable future
Men OF the South Continue with valor in your enter
prise; fight bravely Recolect that being attscke.
We only stand the deiensive-that the host which Is
coming Us is composed principally Of forced and de-
luded men, who wait but for the moment to break the
yoke that Expresses them aEd join tho banner OF the
Tree whom you will receive with open transporting to
the world that you know how be generous as well as
brave.
Fellow soldiers! Hurrah for liberty! uurrah for the re
public! Death to the despot