The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-09
The War I'm Texas-Tricks OF the MexIcnns-
Distribution OF the surplus Revenue.

The latest accounts from the seat of war are of a
peculiar character, and do not throw much light
upon the ultimate steps that the Mexcans intend to
take in their difficulties with the United States.
Indeed, they appear to be almost in a qulescent
state, and after all their vaporlngs and outpourings
OF wrath against this country their quetness on the
frontier OF Texas is apparent than ever In this
uncertain state of affairs, news from the South il
looked for with increased anxiety.
Ii was one of the maxims of Napoleon never TO
despse an enemy however small and trifling he
might be, and from the complexion of the news
from General Taylor, 1t will be seen that he will
by no means be likely fall into that error although
he anticipates war; nor indeed would ii be
advisable for him 10 make an error OF Judgment
and though there is seemingly no likelihood of an
immediate collision between the troops under his
command and the force of which Arista is at the
head, still with the addition that has been made 10
his forces by the arrival of the volunteers and
artillery, he is now, we glad to say for the honor
of the nation, in ample condition to engage with
hat offer whenever he may choose TO come on II
certain, FRONT the wel-known character of the
Mexicans, that no dependence can be placed on any
OF their outward actions and though, as we said
before, there appears to be absolute likelihood OF
battle, they may be only laying back, snake-ike,
TO select good opportunity to make attack.
In addition to the volunteers and regular troops
that have been so literally dealt out in defence of
Texas, another unlocked for ally has appeared in
the edone that promises To be of great service in
time of need-we allude to the Camanche Indians |:
who, it appears irem their "tak' with Colontl
Twiggs, anxious TO be enrolled among the
opponents of Mexico. These warriors, who mum.
Der twenty thousand, from the manner Of their con-
versation with the Colonel, do not appear TO have
any distinct ideas of the laws OF property, but from
the sample Of plain English they received from him
will probably be careful how they infringe on the
property of Americans. They have long been in
deadly opposition TO the Mexican natlon harrassing
them in every possible way, wayaying their traders
stealing their CATTLE and occasionally venturing TO
destroy their villages, and the insight they have
gained into the mode OF warfare adopted by their
old foes, will be of much service to our forces
The Santa Fe traders that have Tor many years ira
versed the vast wlldemesses between independence
and that city, have rarely, if ever been attacked by
them, while on the contrary the Mexican traders
have found great difficulty in escaping them, and
now that matters have taken the turn they have the
Camanches will probably be very glad TO be backed
by our forces in carrying out their private feelings
of hostility. II appears by advices that General
Arista is at Matamoras entrenched with two thou
sand men 1t is somewhat singular that he has re-
NAMED quiet during the time when he might
have attacked Gen Taylor with so much advantage
that is previous TO the arrival of the reinforcemens
Now he would find the experiment of an engage
ment not favorable toSuccess, and the probability
is, that he will await further orders from his govern
ment or the approach of Paredes.
This is brief outline of the present position OF
affairs at the Of war; according to the latest in
teligence What effect has this state Of affairs had
upon this countrvl What effect will II have on the
world
The feelings OF the whole country appear now
to be thoroughly enlisted in the cause Of Texas
The many disputes and recrimina,ions that wer,
banded about previous to the consurnmation 0
annexation hushed, with perhaps
few exceptions in New England, and ever,
one seems anxious that our arms shoult
triumph. The Van Buren, clique of the demo
cratic party must be satisfied from the letter O
their leader that appeared lately that it is vain to
contend against the enthusiasm that has been
awakened in the cause, and indeed, the opinion OF
any clique of office seekers office holders abolition
lists, or any other specimen Of modern politiea pa
triots, will have but little weight against the general
rush Of the energetic people of the south and south
do. This promptnesst TO uphold the general Govern
ment in Its determination to preserve intact the
honor Of this nation, will also have its due effect on
the world, and will establish character for ener-
gy in all matters affecting our prosperity, which is
desirable in order to maintain proper standing
among the nations of the earth The European
powers will learn from these acs-from the enthu-
sasm Of our people-that we are by no means to be
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legislative halls in Washington are not all mere
words, but the immediate precursors of ac-
ton, and learning this lesson, they, too will
be careful how they venture % infringe on
any of our rights. In fact this little emeute
as 1t may be called for, 1t certainly deserves no
higher title, will prove of much benefit TO us in
national point OF view, for whether il ends in war or
peace, the result to us will be the same, viz: an
establishment of a character for firmness and deci-
sion in the dealing with our opponents, that we be-
gun in l776-continued in 1872, and which we
shall carry out in 1916, if need be.
The expense attending all the preparations tina,
have been made, will be heavy, very heavy; still
the outlay will by means be thrown away Un-
like the overburthened and impoverished govern
ments OF Europe, our people are not bowed down
with taxes and imposts we are out of debt, and
pNuoi uhoh uidt, VIC nave q surplus revenue OF
wards OF seven millions laying idle in the public
Golfers, and about which, politicians of both sides
have been squabbling and intriguing for some time
past Inns VIII come in most opportunely, and in
paying these little expenses of small war. il
VIII meet with Just distribution among our own
people IL VIII be spent among the masses, and a
qua pro qIo Obtained tor IT, Our army and navy,
which In these times of peace were both growing
yr,sfv will have e.
some of their actual knowledge Of service. and an
efeuescence will take place among the stapnan,
pools Of both the services In fact this little sri,
will just whet appetites, sufficiently to enable u,
to gnlph down in one mouthful, any nation like
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