The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-20
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.

RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
The pendng relations between the United States
and Mexico are, as might be expected, exciting no
;0coosiderabe interest throughout the country
What course will Mexico pursued Are we des-
,O.d to have peace or war; This is the first ques-
lion In case of hostilities, what course will she
take, How shall we prosecute the war; is the
next question.
One sign, at least, is cheering; and this Is the
General Gf not the almost universally sentiment OF
o,r peope in favor of their country. With very
rare exceptions, party spirit is almost dumb and,
a, present, nearly every voice is raised IN behalf OF
our cause. A letter from New York of the 18th
sovs aThe excitement here is intense; and but one
opinon prevails among the people as to the course
of the government. The administration, acting on
the defensive, with justice and right on its sIde is
sustained by the unanimous voice OF free and m
,e,l;pent neope. In universal desire to maintain
our rational honor, and to defend the enlightened
principles of government established by our patriot
fathers, we have forgotten all party divisions and
present united front to the enemies of the coun-
trv.n Another letter informs US that an immense
meeting will be held in the city of New York. of all
partes, as soon as Mexico has declared war.
We need scarcely assure our able correspond
ept "Pke,n that the administration are prepar-
ing, and prepared to do their duty by the nation.
The problem which he propounds has not been dis
cussed in the newspapers, for reasons which, as
a statesman, he would strongly approve; but it
does not follow that it has not been duly consider
ed, and we are sure it will be wisely decided.
Upon the general maxim which he lays down,
we thoroughly agree with him. We must not
"despise our enemy too much. An overweening
confidence in war is feeling (properly) condemned
by the proverbial wisdom of mankind" Few men
could more eoquenty enforce it than the writer Of
aPke"-none could illustrate it with happier histor-
ica "reminiscences But we are happy to inform
him, that the re are not wanting other minds to en-
dorse his precep,s. As far back as May %, 1914,
we find correspondent Of the National Intelligent
Ger calling the attention of its readers to the subject
with the remark Of its editor that 'as the prospect
ola result so desirable is by no means certain, il
seems proper that our felIow-citizens generally, as
well as those of them who are charged with the ex-
ecution of the laws should have their attention di-
rected to the actual state Of things southwest
ern frontier ofwhch we incline to think they have
at present very imperfect conception. Under this
impression, we give insertion to the following men,
orandum, from a respectable citizen of the United
States, who has very recently returned to this coun
try from residence Of some twelve years in the in
terror Of Mexico, and whose statements, from his
intelligence, and the great opportunity he has had fol
understanding what he speaks of, are entitled 10
more than ordinary attention."
The correspondent (whom we know, and highly
appreciate the honesty of his statements,) writes
from Washington, July 24th," and says:
AS to be settled point that Texas is to BIO
component part our republic it is suggested observe
IN OF the New Orleans papers, that regular troops
should be stationed by the United States the Rio Grande
that be settled point, coincide with him but
disagree with him when he that those troops will
quie no commissary deparmtnf On the contrary they
will require large and well-orgsnzed one. The prov
ions for this have oil to be conveyed from New
leans for else they be procured The Mexican
troops now stationed in Matamorns and have always
procured in the neghborhood being fresh meat stock
some abundance being procursble but not In suciency for
me daily supply Of an army Of six or ten thousand
have lived some years in that country and pretend to know
something Gifts products passed through Matamoras in
March where there werr two regiments supplied entirely
from New Orleans. II the Mexcans have been obliged to
buy from New Orleans all those articles, how much
necessary viii not be for us to supply an army in the
mannerl
Il think have calculated too lightly on the resistance
which Mexico will oferto occupation Of Texas Mex
9 mas very considerable army the frontier; and the
ocer IN command General Arsta) Is active and brave
the intervening desert with his light cavalry
and commit immense damage and retire again, without
presenting any obstacle to his advance his retreat We
have been induced to believe the Mexcans be cowardy
&c am afraid that have trusted too much to this belief
Aa mad with him in Monterey in March last two thou
4nd hree hundred cavalry and battalion Of six hundred
runaway negroes from Texas well drilled in flying atil
ieTy tactics, ready for marching.
y should not be surprised il Mexico shouid have
army OF heen thousand cavalry and flying artillery the
nyer between Eamargo and Monclovs, as know well
mat oil the troops who took part with Santa have
been sent north the new while new troops
~, d9ieop have taken their places in Jaaps, Orzaba
ouadalaxara, &c
ousy to this subject and In time; for it would be grew
a. the commencement by so weak govern
snt as mat oil Mexico Arista is enterpising and ambi
nous and Is by no means ignorant Of the Of th
Nous ne mas lived for years in Cincinnati and othe
unprepared g, w D.p
Let US not too much despise our enemy" is alst
the sentiment Of brave man, who writes us, from
virginia, on Tuesday last, that sit is necessary
100, to call for men enough to man the forts on TN
seaboard, watch the Indians, and aid Texas. LIE
!" not blunder as we did in the late war, by callin,
handful of men to the field To make short an.
hght war, we should take force to terminate il a
once. But war with Mexico is viewed too light
nseveral respects. 1t will be very expensive and,
am not mistaken, will not be terminated as long a
we permit 1t to be one of posts only. Mexico ha
haa preparations hand for three months. w
should act with the greatest promptitude. Remem
Der, besides the interests of those Immediately con
cerned, the national character is at stake We sha
oe beaten in the field of politics, if not in the field
arms DO not underrate your adversary. Mexico
though ignorant and enervated, is yet strong She ha
aPopulauon of ten millions, and mus, not, under tn
circumstances, be despised. To give us eclai, w
must 60 to work like men,
The same energetic counsels are enforced by tn
Albany Argus of Monday last, in the following
emphatic language:
wan WITH MExfco.--The more recent rumors of n ,vs
wh Mexico have led TO discussion Of the manner /
men IN such an event II should be Conducted In hi
esPect we ind some diversity Of sentiment where W
@eey expected Il; though, in the end beyond such I
~ wing party journals fake sides NTH M,riso and aran
sa country we do doubt the press will be ali bu
and energy ''o'"aion 'one oi pa.riousf
war becomes inevitable from the deliberate act an
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