The daily union., 1854-01-10

DECEMBER 30, lo53--Ihe steamer mol cepasung untu
this morning. have kept my letter unsealed until the
last hour 10 add anything that might tTansplIe.
beard Of the case OF an emaDcipado last evening
who is entitled 10 his immediate freedom under the re-
proclamation OF the but whose mas
ter alleges that be is bound 70 serve twelve months
longer He captured in SLAYER called the tHme, BY
British cruiser the year 1928. The matter has been
brought 10 the notice Of the capiangeneal whose ac-
lion in relation TO it is awaited With anxiety. o.
Mexico. Diotatorship Assumed by santa
Anna. 3sGEs.s 3.
New Orleans papers of the 2sth bring fuhsr inislli
gence from Mexico On the 10th OF December Santa
Anna issued decree dsclaring-1. That the President
should prolong his power long he might deem ne
cessary O. That he should appoint his own successors
g. That his title should be "Most Serene Hishnsss"
On the nth he issued the following manifesto H8
MExIcANs: Events as unfortunate as they have been
continual have appeared to be conducting the nation TO
it's certain ruin The springs Of the public power were
all relaxed the greatest disorder prevailed in ell the
branches OF the administration the army destroyed
the public wealth was dssipated liberty had fallen into
complete Righteousness; and the monster Of anarchy
threatened overthrow the very ruins that bad made
change necessary-was even lneyltable-whlch
might restore harmony between authority and rights
between the laws and our traditions and customs-be-
tween reason. morals, and religion with lbertya har.
Of for nations The II aaa
they in the great movement Of Jaiisco effected last
year change ha nsxs S%s % -. % mus
change OF persons had been made; but the disorder
and discomfort ncreased the general nerest was not
satisfied, the object OF that revolution accomplished
1t the patry interests OF party struggling with
its adyersaries. nor the wretched man9uyres Of In
triguers which were at strife. IL was the struggle of
high thoughts with visions and miserable erron that
Of the noble sentiments Of nationality and petriotimn
with eehshness and eachery. II was. in ie, the work
aod the will of the nation, which, tired Of enduring the
yoke imposed upon BY insane systems rose np g one
man order that original dignity with which
shone the glorious epoch OF lis Independence. And
msgnanmoss nation, often generous me. turned
It's eyes upon me, calling me to co operate with my fol-
low citizens saving it from the dreadful fate which
threatened il. WUat heart truly Mexican could resist
the voice OF his country, lmpiong the aid OF her chill
dren at such cr'sls listened 10 in the retreat %
which iogratilude and pcridy had driven me and pat
ting everything aside, FASTENED to oder TO my country
the sacrifice OF my rcpose, OF my heah and OF mYex
i.tence did i with the enthusiasm with which have
only the more that knew the heavy weight which Il
would impose upon me. and the difficulties and ncouvSI
70 os nEasr ns Ds
the public administration. To this end have
directed all my efforts during the brief period which has
rs.sy un which S as. &.
repairing 10 every branch OF the govsrnmsnt the snor
uous evils caussdby ohsrs and OF efectng ihs in the
81 ns Of %
morality the most general and OF the most absous dis.
appearance Of all reverence into which legal power had
isllen. through The IL combination Of our laws. sna
ierng them. occupied mysclf with the utmost oedui.
y promoting the public good and prosperity. thus pr
forming what bad promised 70 God and 70 ne naaiou
the end OF the time fixed. on The Oh OF February loS,
the republic respected and respectable Without quiet and
happy within; when the unanimous. free, and spcntG-
neous voice of my Citizens expressed BY thsir tes
gal organs all sides, came TO exact OF me the ieneneo
ing OF my sacrifices, and to extend the period prsviosy
marked 10 one OF as much time as might Be necessary ~
order 10 the integrity OF the national territory, tAe
consolidation OF public order, and the complete ofE1nt.
zaon of all the administrative branches. The viii OF
the nation 10 this effect has been heard from every con
OF the republic. From the reno'est places have had
the honor of receiving commissioners especially drect
ed to present to their Wishes and to express their
adhesion TO the acts OF my government; and unsni-
nous multitude OF honorable citizens. OF wealthy pfo-
petors, OF persons distinguished by their rank and dig
nifty, have made manifest their opinion by the legal and
pacific means Of subscribed petitions, declaring that i y
their will that should continue clothed with the full.
ness OF powers which have until Row exercised. New.
since the memorable epoch OF Independence had the
public opinion expressed itself in manner mere Qr.
dery, explicit, uniform, strong, and respectable The
common OF good men and OF distinguished men,
OF whatever represents the true and effective moral
power Of society. OF those whose interest forms the
interest OF ALL agrees in recognising a. insufhcicnt me-
time allowed for consolidating orde Restoring reepect
authority drawing closer the bonds OF union among
all Msxcans, and creating confidence in the inde-
pendence and the integrity OF the republic. The hrN
necessity Of him who governs 10 know, IN order that
he may obey, the true public opinion. That which has
now manifested tself cannot be mistaken-cannot be
COMPOUNDED with the rash cry OF the passous nor he
hoarse voice Of political parties. Quiet majestic, and
far sounding. the voice OF the nation is heard the vois
OF the nation which, depressed by misorune makes IL
last effort 10 live honorable and happy Such 10 the light
in which things appear But not trusting In myself
alone. sought advice in the high intelligence Of
the council OF State. That respectable body, IN waee
represented the most elevated classes OF the son,
has seen. like myself the manifestation. foM ne Rec-
ple the authentic will OF The nation sno ne complsW
vote OF confidence in that which cosnsry nas deen
ed to honor me with, by placing - my nande al tnaS
power which may be necessary 70 snatch her from ruin
and 10 restore 10 her usue, power and glory Ever obe
dent 10 her wil will shrink from danger OF sacri
6ce 10 accomplish il bat entreat my fellow citizen!
not 10 take i'll that refuse the personal titles md
honors with which they have 80 literally adorned me
since my glory and greaesi recompense consists afto
usther in the unbounded confidence which they have
hus bestowed upon me. For the services which may
have chanced in my long 10 render. and whch
was bound TO render their mun6cence has already re-
warded me far beyond my merits. To what else cou4
aspirel have already received the field Of batts,
when my sword had consolidated forever freedom
and independence the highest grade to which, By Our
laws can mount the soldier who has served hi. country
well. With that | am perfectly content II sccAet
power which do not seek and the right OF transmitting
II 10 SUCCESSOR il s because regard them ~ the pow
necessary for realizing the great purposss which Ae
nation proposes to itself in conerng Them upon NJ md
because the right OF transmitting power places the nstie0
in safety from the horrors OF anarchy But IN cr6sr 70 b