Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-03-29

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WAR WITH MEXICO
Mr. EDIron There can be little doubt Il. - .o,-,,
cation the engrossng topic Of uncertain re.sn. via
Mexico will be At this time acceptable the public but II
asking attention to the following remarks do on H. ero,
simply that circumstances have favored with intbsma1
that will be interesting equally from its excuavsns ~
thenticiy Il unnecessary say more, since il may VI
safely left 10 carry Its own weight with it.
Allow me TO take glance, in passing, ut Mr.. CrsHIses
late letter, which, without dwcouresy, may say Is but
percial view Of the great question which he on In
manner far too auhoradvely He that NOT
necessary consequence Of the interruption Of diplomatic re
lions between and Mexico because such things hs
pened before without ensuing Certainly this goo
reason that will not this OCCASION No acum,t
whatever can be founded logic upon premises Il
vague But tie probabilities have been made to turn in rs
Of Mexico"
This IS in truth the only real and substantial ground up
when me cnaces q the future may be calculated And here
unfortunately LOT Mr. Gushing, he ia led into such false
sonng however ecous that his conclusions very
afe lie asserts that Mexico has right TO declare war
against US for annexing Texas because England and Fra
as well as the United States have acknowledged her ndepe
dence This only gives the right Mexico to declare wa
against England and France against us this pe yip
aton Of her claims of ownership Texas which has ne
abandoned Consistently with the reasonngs adopted IN
all eatses the laws of nations from Grotius to Wheaton
there be doubt that beE both against
England and France for the recognition Of the independents
OF Texas While Mexico was still struggling her
control there The nexpedency of such declaration on the
part of Mexico is Of course admitted But how
is the right denied by Mr. Gushing, Of Mexico 10 proceed
bellgereny against merely for the recognition of Tex
independence making it much difficult recover hsr
property but for the annexation Of Texas which takes
sion Of it altogether,
Query have the Powers who acknowledged Texas
dependent right to demonstrate against it unexpected
questraton Further, in annexing Texas annex all 1
responsibilities. We may fit to refuse the payment Of her
debts but may he forced accept her wars That we are
rtg
doubt That Mexico, then, has sufficient right in the
Of all nations, go with us is think, clear enough
But what do her interests suggest Here beg join direct
issue with Mr.. Cushing who has evidently given su
cent examination this important point do hesitate
declare, the highest authority still in this country, that
Mexico will find her true interest in going with
and for these first blockade, that would be
mediate part by preventing the introduction o
foreign merchandise would greatly encourage the growth ct
her young manufactures certainly great object to any
try secondly the blockade would prevent the egress 81
her bullion the Of hundred millions Of dollars
Of which the country is annually drained But still stronger
than all exists in the necessity of Mexico taking ut once
decided stand against the aggressive policy Of the United
States that submitted to quietly will go on 'l auo-
Their joint resolution provides for the distribution Of Mexico
| herself into ''soveregn and independent States !"
That this danger imminent cannot be denied for already
there journals and politicians who predict it. That Mex
eventually herself may be doubted but that its
currence by years later will altogether depend
upon the conduct Of Mexico this emergency beyond
question This conviction has settled deep in the minds OF
many Mexican patriots and statesmen hence be infer
red that decided in deliberatoat this time
with view to stave off this dreaded contingency APP
pear then, that Mr. Gushing has egregousy erred ecarng
THAI the Of Mexico declare with
deeper consideration of the subject will likely convince
him. Again which of the nations likely to suffer the
from hostilies Mexico the United States The for
me that has nothing to ose Vera Cruz which would
prove tomb conquerors the latter with her unpro
tectcd covering every and which must tab
swarmng cos that not TO be deferred by mere
threats of hanging the part Of Government alone The
to
if she fit pursue offensive hiring or buying
fleet Of England France She has the money 10 do
and she can as easily pass laws to natus1e the sailors Of
other nations IT, And may not be asked, to con-
stcrnaon what protection defence have to offer to the
entry Of such fleet into the habo Of New York, OF Boston,
Of Philadelphia, &c Are we, with our naval and army APP
preparations down the other day by nconsderafe vote
Of Congress- at all ready either to meet undertake war
II is idle gasconade say yes In present state the t
three months of would seaboard towns partially
destroyed, nearly ruined and national pride
earfuy Inundated. No American doubts the vaor of his
counymen, but courage the most desperate could contend
against the sudden apparon of powerful steam feet such
Mexico hire buy, she decides necessary to do
What will England pursue in this crisis what is
her policy and interest what steps will Mexico Immediately
adopt and what will be her final decision all and
rally most interesting questions and with your leave Mr.
Editor will attempt reply To them at some other time.
is very necessary that this fearful question Of peace
should be looked directly in the face and the attention
of the country should be called IT, Our public men,
and Mr. Gushing among hem do wrong asserting almost
the mposbiy Of and thus deudng the country into
false security. Far from believing that Mexico has al
ready acted will act pecptatey in this important juncure
but authorized in saying, from unquesonabe authority,
that the danger greater than either Government mary
public suppose o be forewarncd is be forearmed,
and too much confidence should be placed in the declared
mpossibilcs of a with Mexico. The :" Courier des
Etats Uns that General Amonte has him.
self in favor of but the able editor must have
derood its authority General Almone may have discussed
with the ability and foresight an accomplished and sagacous
statesman all the contingencies Of this stirring question, but
there little doubt that he would refrain from any personal
expression Of his opinions in the matter. Whatever
Gen. Amonte may deem wise and expedent TO suggest to
his Government for adoption may still be asserted that
apart from this his sympahes far more American than
European ~ w.
womax's Lovx-H is said that the only person who
shares the captivity Of SANTA ASsa the cold and gloomy
prison of Peroe, is his young and beautiful wife, who by
thousand little of kindness and Affection sootcs his
rows and renders less ksome the horrors of bis prisonhouse
How mysterious is womans love, and what depths Of feeling
are hidden in the secret of her affection
The troops Of parasites who ened upon his bounty, and
loud in their 10 his honor in the noon-de Of bis
power have forgotten their bcnector in the night of ADVERSE
y, and cry dcath to the yrant' But his aectionate
wife cngs closely his bosom the the darkness ga
theirs about him. and By her presence and het sue ghens
up the gloom OF his dcary abode Honor to woman "
Cincinnati Afias.
FEMALE SHRaRrSe.A correspondent ofthc Newark Daily
Advertiser Paris relates the following instance Of barbarian