The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-17
LATE FROM MEXICO

LATE FROM MEXICO
Some Of the New Orleans Journals of The Az
instant contain rumors that the Mexican Conor.ss
had adjourned without making formal dccIo,.
tion of war against this country, while others sov
the declaration had actually been made, but tbav
all agree in announcing the rnmor that Mexico
had ordered fifteen thousand troops to march ,o.
wards Texas. Of course this is a mere ,nmo,
and quite in keeping with the idle threats of that
miserable power 1t is now confidently stated
that Herrera is reelected President, and that Gen
Almonte is member of the new Cabinet
Gen Arista, commanding the army on bo
Rio Grande, has issued the following Proclamo.
ton to his troops:
" Comrades-The supreme Executive has sent
to me by express the news that the United States
in pursuance of their ambitious views, having a.
ken possession of the Department of Texas he had
demanded declaration of war from the Congrps,
against that unjust mutton.
" The time to fight is come. We must prepars
with the ardor inspired by duty and patriotism
when an attack is made upon the soil, the honor
and pride of the nation. -
" am sure, comrades that those presumptuous
Americans will be greatly disappointed when thew
find that our soldiers are not so contemplate
as they thought, and that they cannot conquer them
g address you under the influence of livelv
enthusiasm. All fancifu doubt is vanished; The
question is decided and we are about 10 com.
mcnce the most righteous war that we ever wacrd
Laurels await usl To arms 1t is the onv
means ofavenging our honor insuIted by nation
that boasts of its liberty and civilization.
"Arms are the only argument to use against
banditti and men without good faith. Let US hope
for thatjustce which is invoked by all society and
the decision of the civilized world
!" Our lot will be envied by the rest of the
army--we are nearest the theatre of war-we are
first to avenge the outrage on our country, and
to ravsh from the usurpers the object Of their ra-
pine.
"Large bodies of troops are on their march
they will soon be here to share our dangers and re-
pulse the enemy. ..,
" The veterans of the north have given proofs
OF their valor and constancy-they are accuSom.
ed to conquer this presumptuous race. know
your worth, and how dearly you love to serve your
country. 1t is for this that | am pleased to com.
mand you and lead you to combat, in which your
comrade and best friend will be proud to follow
your example. MARIANA AR1sTA"
These same " veterans of the North" it seems
from the latest news, who are to chastise "tbose
presumptnous Americans" and perform various
other magnificent deeds, arc dying and drscrting
by hundreds, while the American troops are in
the right place, full of health and vigor, and Turn.
ing to carry dismay and defeat into the Mexican
lines. This country will not complain of Gen.
Arista's ridiculous gasconade, so long as he keeps
himself of the Texan soil; but let him once
cross the Rio Grande for any purpose, or with
e aoI h. - II 80 oh
him will be given. We quote the following from
the Washington Union of September llh and
beg leave TO say that We heartily endorse every
word of it: 4 Hss
awe repeat tive desire peace with Mexico;
but it must be an honorable a permanent prace.
Ef she strikes US, she is gone If Arsta darrs 10
carry out his braggar threats-if he ventures 10
cross the Rio Grande with reinforcements to any
little armed post which Mexico may now occupy
On the east side of the river, General Taylor will
attempt to prevent him blood must fow-war
must ensue. Those armed posts may not dis
urb for the present; for our government acts
strictly on the defensive. But let not Arista, or
Paredes, or Filasola,or any OF the Mexican COM
nanders affect TO cross the river, under the pre-
ence Of reinforcing the post Which is in no dan
ger, but really for the purpose OF occupying
erritory which the wandering commissioner OF
Great Britain is said to have estimated 1--WE speak
If the mere temporary occupancy at ten millions
If dollars. Still more: if he crosses that river
or the purpose of striking at our own military
orce on its banks, we warn Mexico of the conse'
uences. She mus; then expect immediate resist
nee and open war
eve desire peace with Mexico, if it can now
e honorably preserved Wedesire peace for her
AXE We desire it for our own. Buff we are
> have peace, it must be lasting, honorable
eace. We must seize this opportunity of SET
ling all the points in controversy between the two
ations. We must lay deep the foundation oil
'eace. We should suffer no question about boun-
ary-no question about the inst claims Of our
complaint upon unpaid install
nents or violated engagements, to rise up again
. disturb the tranquility of the two republics
Let US make peace, if she pleases. 1t is much
more to her interest TO make it. than it is to our'i
Or what can she expect from her miserable re-
ources in a war with the young giant of the
United States2 But let US make such peace as
1e RAY be able to preserve Let US not wrapun |
! the articles Of the treaty, the fatal torch that
lay soon be destined to consume it.
-" If, however, she be so infatuated as to sena
er miserable troops into Texas-Texas, whose
Oundary is the Rio Grandfather we tell Her
era and his cabinet, Arisa and his soldiers, they
ill curse the day on which they provoked lhS
engeance of the United States'
: More Rain The New York Express says
b assoc iafion is tn he formal at Mount Morris,