The North-Carolina standard., 1845-09-03
THE WAR sPIRIr upl

The Washington Union of the 9th August
says that Gen. Taylor, of the United States Army,
has now an army of more than 1000 men, ex-
elusive of the dragoons WHICH were marching
under Col. Twiggs to San Antonio or the Alamo,
and that little longer time, and he will be able
to muster more than 5000 picked regulars
without saying word of the volunteers of Texas
or of Louisiana, which he is authorized if neees-
sary, "to call under the wing Of his eagle
The same paper continues:
"One of the best and highest officers in the service
has expressed the opinion that 600 United States
soldiers, under Generals Taylor and Worth. will
be competent 10 keep at bay any number of Mexi-
can troops who may threaten the river, for
six months. In this calculation he may possibly
be mistaken, and il becomes the duty of our gov
ernment to provide ample means TO meet any emer-
gency which may occur. The administration IS
deeply impressed with the duty of making every
precautionary preparation which the honor oi our
arms may requre"
In all directions the patriotic spirit of the peo'
pie is aroused. Thousands, tens of thousands of
volunteers will flock to the standard of the Re-
public as soon as the first blow shall have been
given by Mexico, and even now volunteers in
various quarters are offering their services. The
Union of 28lh Angus! says:
ga rumor was circulated in Philadelphia on
Tuesday or Wednesday, that Mexico had declared
war agains; the United States. 1t produced con-
siderable excitement-which began 10 manifest
itself in manner that was worthy ofthe American
spirit. Take one remarkable example. Gen. Pat
terson, Of Philadelphia, we'll known throughout the
country for the manly and elevated character which
he bears, came yesterday to this city, and Of
fered his services TO the government in case of a
declaration of war. We understand that-6,O0O
volunteers might be calculated from Philadel-
phia and its vicinity; and that the Keystone State
alone might furnish so 900. Such is the patriotic
spirit Of the Americans this time without regatd
to party distinctions. 1t is the spirit which should
animate the entire people Of the United States 1t
and the difficulty would really be, NOT how many
soldiers should march under the eagles of The re-
public, but how many should remain at home"
The impression seems to be gaining ground
that Mexico will not make formal declaration
of war, but will endeavor TO invade Texus, and
commence an attack, as soon as she raises that
Sl5, 100000 upon our commerce. She is now
making efforts to effect loan for this amount, but
her success in this is quite doubtful. Others
seem to think that these war-like demonstrations
were made by the existing government for the
purpose of affecting the election for President,
which took place on the first Of August. How
ever this may be, and whatever course she may
be pursuing, it is the duty Of our government to
be prepared TO sustain the national honor The
Executive, we are pleased to see, is performing
his duty in admirable style, and is making such
preparations as will enable the United States to
follow up promptly and powerfully the first blow
which may be given by Mexico. A few days
may decide the question Of peace or war.