The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-08-11
Important correspondents Between ,.,.,
Santa Anna and Ssaor 10" 80
The Hero Of Vera CT r.nasre u,0
sss'i''S "e % His Country.
His GfFH e.ecLINED BY ROMERO.
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ausBrD CosPArRIoT:-Ih have arrived In the
4tes On my way 70 eur country, SO worhily
Ted by yen here, and would have been pleased
you in Washington 70 inform you Of the object
yjosrneN but ths is impossible at present,
commits Aonea my friesds Don Louis Vidal Hvas,
- bsris llasuera and Don Abraham Baiz, with Don
hsei Pom ho who volunteers 70 accompany them 70
represent me They win present 10 you this letter. and
beg Of you 70 reosive whss they may say % ming
from ny Sssf
car Ass remain hdaerest spectator Of the misfof-
VINES u our country and comprehend thai my appar
sDt sxfrerepse would be a crime Vnder tho present
Siror instances Of ihe most urgent necessity for the
ariu pn OF she national that all factions ahoud be
70 suGles and tina. son6dense should be restored both
" hAs country and abroad, there must be vigorous
= a,asisation and snity Of action.
~ aneeedenis, and Numerous manifestations that
Ays been addressed 70 me from all parts Of Mexico by
aznsr friends and even political opponents by disap-
vsnsed imperiasts and by ind Geren republicans,
YsAde me that am the one who Is called upon TO set
IN necessary example q loyal soldier and disinter-
ssa citizen and 10 reconcile the national elements In
oder direction Of is chief magistrate, and that the
anph may be cannot but desire, truly national
A., powerful and respectable reorganization
n Ne not strange that am not yet Judged with the
anparnd inds mena o. history ,na day mas not YET
verbs Of Moniesquieu 1.-THE errors Of statesmen
1sa always voluntary they often the necessary
sequences OF the situations in which they are placed
whore difficulties reproduce difficulties =
Ny enemies have seen in me only sylla but now my
greatest desire 70 prove TO them that should not be
compared that ferocous Roman, except in entirely
Dararatlng myself from public affairs when still had
ever 10 control them have already once voluntarily
Svcn M public position when still had powerful means
or sustaining myself. Now II is my intention to co.
raie towards the restoration OF the constitutional re-
hcan in the capital OF Mexico TO see the
spe in the way OF freely recognizing themselves by
means Of their representatives, and then mm adatey TO
Withdraw 10 private life in order TO die respected and
6snquil bosom of my country. My ardent dream,
ny ambition Is 10 struggle once more for the indepen.
h p my nnE 70 a 10 nas ins
my years in the enjoyment OF the love VI my fellow
Sssnirym and 70 merit that there shall be inscribed
my tomb the glorious title Of good citizen.
or the hrnneEs and sincerity OF my Intentions II is
possible there be any doubt am disposed 10 give
whatever proofs may be exscted, and very far from
gtsbing 10 act my account and thus promote
Nh another conflict and dssenson in the consti
6Aonal camp commence by address sing myself to you
II order that We may come TO IN understanding with
card 10 the manner OF co operation; and beg 20
guest that you will transmit this communication TO
ke commands
DO not doubt tina. The people Of country viii in
- end profit by the experience we have had. am
now neither conservative nor liberal am only Mex
On, and ! open my arms 70 oil my c0uDtrymen
N few days viii publish manifesto which hope
Yn satisfy oil who do ire 70 know my sentiments and
- object Of my journey. The gentlemen in charge of
Ms letter will give TO you all necessary explanations
90 you speak 10 them you woald 10 me.
hope, however, TO have an opportunity 70 you and
. renew to you personally the assurances Of my high
tQprscation and esteem. Your obedient servant and
so1iryman, A. /. DE SANTA ANNA.
Deply Of she Mexican Minister, Senior Ro-
wAsmScroS, May Is, 1866
esnor Don ANTONIO LoPz ps SANTA ANNA, Elizabeth.
bxAn sm-Your Commissioners Don Louis vidal '
1tvas, Colonel Dario Aazuera, Don Abraham Baiz and
Den Rafael Pombo, placed In nv hands yesterday the
nader date Of the slst instant, from Ezabcthpor adj
sising OF your arrival IN this country your way
McKee, whore, as you inform rne, you desire to 70
Ngbt Tor the Independence OF the country, under the
erection OF It's chief magistrate.
In compliance with your request in the said communi.
eaiion that would transmit the the President Of
NE Republic. l forwarded yesterday copy 20 the
Minister Of Foreign Relations and OF government
have listened with interest TO hat YOUR comm ssion
ora have stated TO me, in your name with regard to
ysur Intentions and the motives that have guided your
ssDdu t. TO avoid any misunderstanding, l think II
proper to put reply 70 them In writing, be delv
cred 10 you the result OF their isson
you had not been the first to propose The establish
snent of an European monarchy in Mexico, when you
the head OF the nation and had not recqgpi
and sustained the Intervention which the Emperor of
shs French Is inae.ins upon our country as proved
Mere would BE- any difficulty In the government OF the
eepublc accepting and making use Of your services for
- foreign war 30 holy as the present. all party differ
enees should disappear; and in my opinion no, even
abe President would have the right TO prevent any hex
desrous Of defending his cosntry from complying
with his duty In this regard.
But onfortuna,ey, IN your case there are peculiar
snss ,nS sns pc .as
and given all the weight Of influence 70 the
he project Of oyerurnng tho national government Of
country and establishing another that would make
p dependency Of France, there 10 the circumstances
AhAt during the later year, Of your life you have
Nhch s the party, we'll known, that has been the
promotsr and supporter Of the unpatro,c designs that
This is calculated 70 give rise 10 apprehonsons that
The participation you seeking 70 secure 10 the aai
Or The republic you might undertake either to promote
another revolution, you have often done before Ia
favor OF that party for the purpose OF protecting the
guilty members OF IT, which would be new OF dis
Agreement and great evil 70 our country thus the
Dust expectations people would be frustrated or
~ least thai you might try 70 create new party, and
shus give rise TO other dssensons which could only
suit In the benefit Of our invaders.
AL thcee circumstances render II difficult question,
in my judgment TO decide whether would be for the
snteres OF our country that your services should be
This question, ss veil from Us grave importance a.
Nfom the knowledge Il requires Of the oircnrnstance
~ the nation. ooly be decided by the Chief nags.
erate Of the republic TO whom tho Mexican people have
do not doubt that you srs disposed 10 make the
Cfoper explanations and 70 give the necessary securities
nor do dcubs that 10 view OF oil this add ofth circum
BE bes, for the Interests Of the country
without awaiting his decision say that believe
40 BE- your ds,, no. 70 undertake any that
snent OF tito nation your arc not accepted
avn, very a''en,ively, your obcdIcn, servant,
Reply Of the Mexican Government.
Nh. Lgupo rgyADA TO NM souBpo
DEPARTMENT oS Fospos RELATIONS AsD oy Govuasssrr
NO use '' IVY : 80 :
with your note ina sspl OF the Gath OF May last you
enclosed 70 me copy Of the communication Addressed
you under date OF the 2lst by Don Antonio Lopez de
Santa Anna and With your note Inc sall OF the 2Sn OF
che same month you enclosed TO copy Of your reply
In this communication Senior Santa Ann ms "a
90 you his desire 20 lend his services 10 the cause or
the republic against the foreign Intervention and no
asked you 70 transmit bis communication 10 the GOV
arnment You replied that you had 40 Transmitted /,
and explained 70 him the rcasons why you Judged 4,
proper that you should leave u 70 the government 20
determine whether his services should 10 accepted or
mot
Your notes have been lad before the President ot
enc republic and he has approved your conduct Ia the
affair. -
Since the commencement OF the existing war in which
Mexico defends her independence and her republican
Institutions against the pretsnsions % foreign inter.
wention, has been the constant rule OF the govern
enf OF the republic IN any refuse 10
accept account Of past differences OF purely poi,.
cal character the services Of all hexcans who IN good
Faith desire 20 volunteer and Loyalty TO defend the
Of their country Far from opposing difficulties those
who nrnceeded, imneled BY noble nalrnt ian.