The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-13

test or other complaint Ii was supposed you had
IN the columns OF the Union, in reply TO the same
grounds taken by the National Intelligencer
sSt year, forever put this ghost TO rest
10 me II is surprising it should be raised
again, either in the Courier des Etats Unie
or elsewhere. This Journal also supposes all
the democratic measures Of the present admnistra-
ton have been killed of, and by the President him
SELL and that we are TO have no further legislation
Oh any subject but In reference 10 Mexico. Ia this
particular imagine it will also find itself much
mistaken as 1t in the effects of the celebrated
stypue water.
why have the enemies OF the President, and OF
is SaDihet seized upon the present occasion TO vii
ny anu msrepresent their measures Every man
Vi every party have, until now, omitted the Wis
uom ana foresight which has marked the conduct
Of the administration IN reference to our Mexican
relations. They say, the force ordered to Texss
was too small, while It is well known that near
ly half of the whole regular army Was AT an
early period ordered TO Texas. Moreover. Gene
raj IaylO armed with authority, whenever he
thought circumstances made Il necessary, TO call for
as many volunteers, and as much additional force,
as he wanted. Could more precsutOn than this he
requlred When large number of volunteers were
atone time organized, and held in readiness JOIN
General Taylor at Corpus Christi, did not the same
croakers then complain, and charge the adminIstra-
uoh WIN calling for more men than were
ry' ~ the President leave u single lOop-hole for
complaint by land or VuleR White anxious for an
early and peaceable adjustment of difficulties with
Mexico, has he been remiss in a single instance in
providing for any contingency that might arise Did
he not order large naval force TO cruise both on
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the service would
allow The squadron from the Atlantic coast was
only Temporarily Withdrawn, under pledge given
on the part Of Mexico, that Mr.. ShdeIl would be
receiyedi and when his mission Of peace was reject
ed, the squadron promptly reoecupied its position.
Yes, but before General Taylor assumed
command on the lelt bank OF the Rio Grande, he
should have been largely reinforced"
whose fault was IT, that, If deemed necessary
he was not thus strengthenedl The Preaidents, or
the Secretary Of Wars Not al ALL Gen Taylor
when he broke up his camp at Corpus Chrlsl to
march upon the Rio Grande, had authority 10 call
Tor as much aid as he pleased before he moved a
peg. Yet that brave and experienced officer con
sidered his strength amply sufficient for his purpo-
ses, and set down at his present encampment That
the treachery on the part pfthe Mexeans aided some
he denied. When he eft Corpus Chrsu it was still
hoped from the conduct and professions Of the Mex
tanS, that they were preparing for the renewal Of
friendly negotiations.
How is the administration to blame in all lhis3
On the contrary, has not the whole business been
conducted with the highest degree Of efficiency AMI
cautont General Taylor, il seems was Instructed
u act exclusively on the defensive which he win
great prudence, adhered The FIRST blow has been
struck by Mexico, and american cilIzens slam on
american SOIL Inc Tune mas arrived for bold
and energetic action. The President has lost no
time IN laying the whole subject before Congrc-a
and patriotic Americans Of all parties wi approve
Of the Presidents course throughout and rally
around the flag of the country, and, # necessary
against the combined Vaccinations OF the universe
besides.
The new mayor ofthe city, the Hon Andrew II.
Micke, was indicted into office to-day. Where
upon he proceeded to administer oaths of Office TO
the members elect Of the common council
We are to have social celebration at old Tam
many Hall tonight, with talk from the grand
sachem Results tomorrow. | have not time at
present to allude to the proceedings taking place AZ
the various meetings Of religious and benevolent
societies
The late heavy rains, is said have inflicted con-
adorable damage in the interior.
The stock market rallied to-day, and prices of
many descriptions Of stock advanced.
Flour, Genesee, was very dull at 81 6S, and
very little sold Corn, southern good white, is in
demand and wanted A clean, white sound south.
en corn would command from e. a 90; while or
binary, yellow, is only worth from SO Gj,
weight; Jersey yellow is worth Ga &C.
Provisions without change.
400 bales of cotton sold without change in nrce
There was some degree of fairness on Change;
and as the advent of another steamer Approaches
this feeling will likely remain with no great variation
Ii is said the insurance Offices have concluded to
insert clause in their policies. Ii ia diffc,,t
to imagine however, that any real fear is to be r-
pretended from Mexican privateerlg. Oar p>r.'l,
are very sensitive TO pancs Why good railrn,.t
stock, such as the Reading and some others, should
decline on account of war with Mexico is difficult
to tell. They should rather advance than other
wise.
have nothing to note in exchange or freishts.
Yours, very truly,
MORGAN