New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-26
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Horace begins his cars Poetica" by ridiculing
the folly of an artist who should paint picture
with the human face on horses neck, and other
parts made UP of the animals of "nlt creatlon,"
or who should, to the head "a beautiful woman,
i,in the body of fish. Yet John Tyler has done
worse than this for he has joined warllke head
TO a cowardly body and ridiculous conclusion.
1t IS in feet real Mermaid Message-ocglnnlng
in a beautiful Amazonian strain OF war, and end
inc rather fishily in the Texas humbcg. lie
has done, indeed, IN prose, what Horace thought
Improbable even in Poetry: for he has lolded
the widness of war with the mildnsss OF peace.
Tire Poet took aud gave great license IN his per-
lormance.
.'Sed non ut placids coean inmita.''
Now let us see what kind of Joint Resolu-
ton could be introduced into Congress, founded
on this Message.
Whereas, Mexico has used extraordinary and
highly offensive langaage;" has threatened the
" desoiaton OF whole tracts OF country, and the de-
struction, without discrimination, oi all ages, sexes
and conditions of existence" has violated the prn-
ciples Of an enlightened civilizations" thereby
muking ''retregsade 10 period OF barDarism;
has dared to commit "outrages," "enormitles"
"inhuman massacre" bloody and inhulnan muir
der" "equ1led only in savage barbarity By the
how little confidence could be- placed on the most
solemn spuaoas Of her Generals" has shot down
prisoners and subjected others " sufierIngs even
more painful than death;' has Z" left an ndelih!e
stain or the page of civilization " has tie intention
to renew scenes revolving 10 humanity; has dared
g 10 indulge in language unknown 10 the courtesy
of Diplomatic intercourse, and offensive in the high
est degree 10 this Government and people,; :" has
violated existing conventions between the two coun-
tries, by arbitrary and unjust DEGREES against our
trade and intercourse, and wl,hholds lns'aimens oil
debt due to our clZens which she solemnly pledged
herself 10 pay" has committed wrongs mot only
on the property but the persons Of our fellow cit
izens engaged in prosecuting tar aud honest pur-
SUITS" has added insult TO injury" has manifest.
ed uniriendy feelings toward the United States;
has "ssued DEGREES expelliog from some OF her po-
vinces American citizens engaged IN the peaceful
pursuits of life; denies whalers on the Pacitc
privileges heretofore accorded 10 them IN getliDg
supplies indispensable TO their health and COM
fort" has made charges wholly uniounded against
particular States has made the hazardous and
unpardoRdbe effort 10 foment divisions amongst the
States of the Union, thereby 10 ember theft peace
has uttered unjust denuncictons against particular
States has attempted 10 SOW dissensions and pro-
duce distractions in Councils; has, in fact, acted
toward us in violation of all friendly feeling, and
OF the courtesy which should characterize Inc ~
tercourse between the nations of the Earth. And
tohereas, there is another country which is clearly
Great Britain has TO the United States, VIZ Z" Free
and Independent Texas therefore,
Resolped BIZ the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatires of The United States Of Amsrica, IN Con-
sress assembled, That, 10 punish Mexico and viz
dcaie our Nation and Government against these
WnparSohabie', wrongs and oulrages, Free and
independent Texas" (which justly belongs 10 us,
and 10 which Mexico has no claim whatever) shall
be, and hereby is annexed TO the United States, us
ample revenge Mexico and ample satisfaction for
ali the enormities, outreges, brutanss and murders
committed against our citizens, their trade, and COM
merce..
How beautiful would such joint resolution
appear on our National records! And yet this is
fair expression of the Presidents Message to
Congress. This preamble is copied as marked
by quotation marks from the Message itself
"Oh. lame and impotent conclusion!" And
yet the author of this, appeals to s. the judgment
of the world" "Oh, judgment! thou art fled
to british beasts!"
But we have viewed this Message in the light
of Tragedy. Let us look at 1t as specimen OF
Comedy. 1t would appear that John Tyler had
been reading one of the best Comedies ever wit
,en-Sheridan's Rivals "-suppose i'll place OF
The redoubtsble Beverley, We take Mexico. Pot
Texas for LYDIA and transform BobHAcres and
Sir Lucius O'Tngger into John Tyler, and John
c. Calhoun. Bob Acres tyler is in love with
Lydia (rexas,) who is beloved by Beverly Mex
icoD Beverley having the best right 10 her, Bob
Acres is finally persuaded TO challenge Beverley
for daring to fall in love with the same woman
Acres had just courage enough to come to the
writing of the challenge, but finally lets his
age "ooze out at the palms of his hands, or
''sneak off" before he concluded the matter
Now let Sheridan speak for the Texas comedy,
substituting the characters above referred TO. II
will be seen that John c. has hard work to get
John rs courage to the sticking point:
IT, have followed Cupd's JACKIE lantern. and ind myself
in Qussmire Il, last Look on me as on very lused gen.
tlemaE.
Cal rival the case there? Then you know wha.
5 be done
Ty. What, ish, him!
Cal Ay. To be what can mean eises
TT. But he has given me propagation.
Gel. Can commit more helneus offence against
other, than 10 fall in love With the same woman? o. by my
soul Is the objectionable breach of friendship
Tp.-Breach OF friendship! Ay, ay :; but have &C
guaintance with this man. never saw him my lle
That's argument al ALL He has the less right then,
10 take ,ucha liberty.
tn Cad that's true. grow full of anger sir Cal fire
apace! Odds. hills and blades. find may have deal
Of vaor in hun. and not knowit. But couldn't co1rire
Aare iit:le right ON my SIDE
Ca! What the devil signifies right? Do you think Achilles,
or Alexander the Great inquired where the right lay
Jr Your words Grenaslers march 10 heart!
believe courage be catching certainly do feel kind
of vsor rising il kind OF cournge may say.
ODDS hus pans and triggers III challenge him directly