The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-08-27
WAR WITH MEXICO!

w An W L bA1SO.
The news from MEXICO is TO July I9. and
ofan exceedingly painful character That
we should be involved in a war with neigh
boring republic for any such reason as exists
would seem incredible, and cannot be thought
OF calmly by Christian peoPle.-But, with
out some extraordinary change, 1t Is to be
even so. Let continued prayer be made
that God would merchully inlerPose TO avert
or mitigate the dire calamity.
AT the latest dates war bad not been ac-
,ualIy declared; but the following document
was issued on the 10Th -
OFFICE OF WAR AND MARINE.
Circular. The United States have con-
summaied tbs perfdy against Mexico ~
sauctioning the decree which declares TIE
annexation OF The department oil Texas 10
that Republic.
The Injustice of that usurpation IS appar-
ant, and Mexico cannot tolerate such grave
iniury without making an effort TO prove TO
the United States the possibility oil her ability
TO cause her right 10 DO respected
With this object the Supreme Government
has resolved upon declaration Of war against
that power, seeing that our forbearanee, in
stead Of being received as proof OF our
friendly disposition, has been interpreted
Into an acknowledged iiuPOsSlbiliiy on our
part 10 carry on successful war.
Such an error OH the part of the United
States will be advantageous 10 Mexico, be-
cause, suddenly abandoning its pacific at
fitude, twill tomorrow communicate 10
Congress the declaration of war. and excite
the patriotism of its citizens 10 sustain the
dignity Of the nation and the integrity ofits
territory, now trcschcrously attacked, IN NJ
tor disregard of all guarantees recognized IN
This enlightened age.
You will readily appreciate the importance
OF This subject, and march towards any point
which may require protection against these
most unjust aggressions.
am directed by thu provincial President
to cnioin upon you, as General-in-C Of
ycur division, and as citizen of this repub-
iic. to hold yourself in readiness to repel
those who seek the ruin Of Mexico.
The government is occupied in covering
tho different points OF the frontiers, and in
collecting Tie necessary means so that hotb
iug may be wanting TO those whose glory it
will be to defend the sacred rights Of his coun-
try.
| have the honor TO communicate for your
Intelligence. and to direct your conduct.
God and Liberty. Mexico, July l6. 1915.
Garcia CONDE.
This circular is to the authorities subordi-
nate To this Office.
Two other documents from the same source
and Of the Same date are before us both
for collecting from different departments
their respective quotas Of troops for the war
which she Mexico now wages against the
United States : 'and TO sustain rights, vio
ased by nation which refuses TO acknowl
edge them, aud obliges Mexico to maintain
them by force, which most undoubtedly fall
In the struggle
The Mexican Congress was still in session
IN the city OF Mexico. Up to the l9th,neith-
er war nor non-intercourse with the United
States had been declared. The extraordin.
pry council, consisting Of Ex-Governors Of
Departments, Ex- Ministers, etc., whom the
President had the constitutional right to con-
vene and consult with, upon extraordinary
occasions, had been ordered to assemble.
A Mexican schooner arrived at New Or
leans few days since, with orders, it is
said, to close the consulate there and at OH
exports. The New Orleans consulate has
been already closed.
1t is supposed, notwithstanding, BY some,
that there will be no war; but business in
he cities is decidedly affected by the pros
pect.