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Editorial
September 9, 1847
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial speculates that ex-President Paredes' return to Mexico will reshape the internal Monarchist-Federalist conflict, potentially creating a peace party to end the war with the US, hindered by rivalry with Santa Anna.
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NEW PHASE OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
Under this head the Charleston Evening News—whose Editor calmly philosophises upon events which set some of our contemporaries beside their wits—speculates as follows upon the late news of the return of ex President Paredes to Mexico :
"By the arrival of Paredes in Mexico the contest in that country will assume a new aspect. We think it a fortunate event. A contest between the Monarchists and Federalists of Mexico, blended as it must be with the question of continuing or concluding hostilities with the United States will lead to the formation of a powerful Peace party in that country. The Federalists will, from choice, court an alliance with that power towards which it is attracted by political sympathy, and which promises support against her political enemies. If under the leadership of Santa Anna and Paredes a sentiment of national pride could be produced, the war would be indefinitely prolonged, but the rival chieftains appear on the scene with unabated hatred—with feelings mutually embittered. There can be no union for common defence between them, unless Mexican parties form an exception to the history of all other parties similarly circumstanced. The predominance of one will lead to the banishment or destruction of the other."
Under this head the Charleston Evening News—whose Editor calmly philosophises upon events which set some of our contemporaries beside their wits—speculates as follows upon the late news of the return of ex President Paredes to Mexico :
"By the arrival of Paredes in Mexico the contest in that country will assume a new aspect. We think it a fortunate event. A contest between the Monarchists and Federalists of Mexico, blended as it must be with the question of continuing or concluding hostilities with the United States will lead to the formation of a powerful Peace party in that country. The Federalists will, from choice, court an alliance with that power towards which it is attracted by political sympathy, and which promises support against her political enemies. If under the leadership of Santa Anna and Paredes a sentiment of national pride could be produced, the war would be indefinitely prolonged, but the rival chieftains appear on the scene with unabated hatred—with feelings mutually embittered. There can be no union for common defence between them, unless Mexican parties form an exception to the history of all other parties similarly circumstanced. The predominance of one will lead to the banishment or destruction of the other."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Mexican War
Paredes Return
Peace Party
Federalists
Monarchists
Santa Anna Rivalry
What entities or persons were involved?
Paredes
Santa Anna
Monarchists
Federalists
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Impact Of Paredes' Return On Mexican War And Internal Politics
Stance / Tone
Speculative Optimism For Peace
Key Figures
Paredes
Santa Anna
Monarchists
Federalists
United States
Key Arguments
Return Of Paredes Introduces New Aspect To Mexican Contest
Fortunate Event Likely To Form Powerful Peace Party
Federalists May Ally With Us Due To Sympathy And Support
Rivalry Between Santa Anna And Paredes Prevents Union For Common Defense
Predominance Of One Faction Will Lead To Banishment Or Destruction Of The Other