National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-09-19
The Battle of Churubusco.
Translated from La Prensa, City of Mexico
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On the Goth, as we had announced, was
celebrated In Churubusco the anniversary Of
the battle fought at the convent In that
town, where, thirty-eight years ago, Few
valiant and patriotic Mexicans made such
heroic resistance against the formidable
American army which then invaded our ter
ritOry.
In this celebration the greatest enthusi-
assn reigned. Eloquent mention was made
of the heroic feats Of Ayala, Penimuri, aud
others, wishes were exchanged for the fu-
ture ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the republic, and
the peace In which the country is new found
with all the nations was commended. The
president of the republic was represented
In the sOlemnities by the secretary OF war
and secretary Of state.
After the official discourses pronounced
by prominent persons of the capital, the
monument to the dead heroes was sur
rounded for the purpose of placing thereon
crowns of flowers, the spirited brigade,
under command of the gallant Gen. Cortes,
of Frias, meanwhile performing It's eyolu"
tons. This graceful ceremony ended, the
crowd disposed itself In groups to talk over
the days OF AZ, to recount the deeds of
valor Of those who in that invasion fell In
defense of their native land, to go
over once again the scenes OF their
struggles, and to listen to
stories of those conflicts told by men who
themselves took part In them. IL was told
how In the hour Of their country's need the
many sons of distinguished families went
forth to battle and how heroism and forti-
tude was displayed on all sides In the resist
ance made to the invading foe. In the
course Of these conversations 1t came to
| light that the present secretary OF state,
| Hon. Romero Rubio, though very young at
the time, took part In the battle they were
celebrating. He had also held important
posts in wars posterior to that Of AZ, and
many were the interesting "reminiscences
! brought to mind of the eyentful life OF this
our worthy fellow-citizen.
These groups at length broke up and all
repaired to the convent to take part In
sumptuous banquet prepared for them.
| For while silence reigned around the
board, but at length Hon. Arroyo Anda,
of La Prensa, arose and delivered the fol-
| lowing sentiments:
"Just arriving from an extended excur-
sion In the United States, | am glad to re-
| turn In time to take part with you, my Eel
low-citzens, In this celebration, and bring
to YOU as part of the festivities on this oc-
casiOn the cordial embrace Of the citizens
| of the republic on our north. There we
were received kindly by the people, by cor
porations, societies, officials, and by that re-
nowned general who ia now no more,
Ulysses s. Grant, and all attentions anu
honor paid MS, as II TO wipe from memory
that they had ever raised hostile hand
against us In unreasonable war. Gentle
men, you will all join with me in my wish
for the prosperity Of our country, and that
the spirit OF patriotism and bravery dis
played here In the past may continue t0
abide with us. From here, where such Il
noble stand was made against the advances
of foreign foe, and where such patriotic
blood was spilled, we may look forward witt
confidence TO the future of Mexico, and fee
that our ardent hopes will all be realized
The ice having been broken by these re-
marks succession of tOasts and replies
was given and many eloquent speeches
made, The highest enthusiasm prevailed
until the dispersion Of the reunion and al
left feeling strengthened in loyalty for anc
pride In their country,