Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-16

Mexican authorities (Liberal) in relation to
the tender and rejection Of the formers SER
vices:
SANTA ANEA's LETTER.
ELIzABETHPoRT, y. J., May q, 1866.
My enemies have seen in me only SYLLA,
but now my greatest desire is to prove to
them that l should not be compared TO the
ferocious Roman, except in entirely separa-
ting myself from public affairs when / still
had power 20 control them. l have already
once voluntarily given up public position
when l still had powerful means Of sustain
ing myself Now, il is my intention 10 CO.
operate towards the restoration Of the cOnsti-
tutional republican government in the capi-
tai Of Mexico; to sec the people in the way
Of recognizing themselves by means Of their
Representatives and then Immediately TO
withdraw 10 private life, in order TO die re-
spected aud tranquil in the bosom Of my
country. Ny ardent dream, my ambition is
70 struggle once more for the independence
Of my country, and 10 re-establish the Re
public | was first 10 proclaim in 1892 to
pass the remainder Of my years in the enjoy
ment Of the love of my fellow-countrymen,
and 10 merit that there shall be inscribed
over my tomb the glorious title Of good
citizen.
OF the irmness and sincerity Of my inten-
tons, If IL is possible there can be any doubt,
/ am disposed 10 give whatever proofs may
be eKacted, and very far from wishing TO act
on my own account and thus promote still
another conflict and new dissension in the
constitutional camp, / commence by address
ing myself TO you in order thatwe may come
to an understanding with regarI to the man
ner Of my cooperation; and beg to request
that you will transmit this communication
10 Senor JUAREz as if addressed directly to
him in asking his commands.
/ do not doubt that the people Of our
country will in the end profit by the expe-
rance we have had. / am now neither
Conservative nor Liberal, | am only Mexi-
can, and l open my arms TO all my country
men.
In a few days ] will publish a manifesto
which ! hope will satisfy all who desire to
know my sentiments and the object Of my
journey. The gentlemen in charge Of this
letter viii give to you all necessary expla-
nations, and you can speak to them as you
would 30 me.
hope, however, 10 have an opportunity
20 see you and TO renew to you personally
the assurances Of my high appreciation and
esteem. Your obedient servant and coun-
tryman. A. /. De SANTA ANNA.
REPLY OF THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT.
CHIHUAHUA, July 6, 1866
This is not the occasion TO enumerate the
numerous charges that have been made and
are now being made against him, [SANTA
ANNA, by honorable men Of all parties and
Of all opinions who consider him the first
and most constant promoter Of anarchy, of
immortality and Of corruption. 1t is suf-
Il.
cpal part which he has had in placing in
peril the independence Of the country, and
bringing upon it all the evils Of foreign
Intervention.
In the documents which have been pub
lIshed by his own accomplices, il is seen that
when at the head of the Government Of the
Republic he solicited, in 1854, European in
teryention, that he continued laboring for
the same object thereafter, and that when
MAMMALIAN was proposed as its instrument
he humbly offered 10 him his person, his
influence and his services. Scarcely two
wears have passed since Senor SANTA ANNA
came 70 the national territory with the hope
of obtaining the reward of his treason, and
solemnly protesting that the last conviction
of his life was the monarchy, and his last
desire 20 submit himself to a foreign power.
Defrauded in his hopes, rejected and ban
they might ailerward be betrayed by him,
he did not even then resolve TO serve his
country, even although impelled by resent
ment at the insults he had received The
Intervention then appeared powerful, and
he did not wish 10 participate in the perls
Of the defenders Of his country. Not until
two years aiterward has he come 10 offer his
services when he has seen that the last hour
ofthe Intervention is about TO strike.
II those who, led by him, have called in
the foreigner have believed that they had
well founded motives TO distrust and fear
that be would afterwards prove a traitor to
them, how much greater would be the dis
trust and apprehension upon seeing him at
their side, of the defenders Of the Republic.
Remembering that he had affiliated with ali
parties, that he had proclaimed every cause,
and that he had recently protested his final
adhesion 10 the foreign monarchy, they
would not wish 10 combat in the same camp,
fearing that he would deliver them up, and
they would not wish to unite with him,
much less place themselves under his orders
fearing that he would contrive their destruc-
tion.
They would even fear, as already some
have said, that he came sent by the foreign
Intervention in order to introduce an ele-
ment Of discord among the defenders Of the
Republic. and in order that on the termina-
tion Of the Intervention those who have
favored and sustained it might have in him
a friend and supporter.
Even supposing that the intentions Of
SANTA ANNA should now be loyal, the con-
slant suspicion that would be awakened by
his past acts, would render not only useless,
under the present circumstances, but even
preiudicial, the admission OF his services.
A1fh,f,.-l, tho tg,,ror, mani Ff,ierhf wi eh a
place in him some confidence, il does not be-
icve it possible that il would also be felt by
the defenders Of the national cause.
In order not 90 believe in his new pro-
tests Of patriotism, they would repeat that
he has violated before all his oaths and that
he has broken before his most solemn en-
gagements.
In order not 10 believe in his new protests
of LOYALTY 60 the Republic, they would re-
peat the charges that have been made, that
rs an officer he has been disloyal TO all the
Governments that have employed him; that
as the head Of the Government he has been
disloyal TO all parties that have aided him
20 power; and that as a Mexican he has
been lately disloyal 70 the cause Of his coun-
try.
For these considerations the President Of
the Republic does not believe il in any man
ucr compatible with his duty TO admit the
offer which Seuor SANTA ANNA has now
sought 90 make Of his services. Nor does
he believe that his manifestations or pro-
tests OF patriotism can in any manner be
considered as sufficient 20 relieve him from
the very grave charges which exist against
him.
Senor SANTA ANNA having asked you 20
transmit TO the Government his communica-
tion, you viii be pleased TO transmit TO him
this reply. / renew 10 You my attentive
vonsiderat on. lERpO DE IEJADA.
THE MANDANUs REGISTRATION CASES.
A few weeks ago several writs of mandamus
were issued In the Criminal Court, by Judge
HUNTER, calling on Mr.. DAVIS, Commits
sioner under the new franchise act 20 appear
in cour, and show cause why he would not
issue certificates to the parties whose names
were inserted In the writs. Mr.. DAVIS filed
o.. a.. fit ttgf al ha nnrfifa