The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-11
The War with Mexaco.

The news which we publish this day, is Of the
most important character. War has begun be-
tween Mexico and the United States! or this
there can be no doubt. All the intelligence
describing the perilous situation of Gen. Taylor in
Vie American camp, received within the last two
days, Is now confirmed, even beyond our first an
ucipations. The American camp has been sur
rounded by force ofS,000 Mcxicans. A requisi-
ton has been made upon the Governor Of Texas
Tor troops; and the Governor of Louisiana has al
ready ordered out force Of 800 men. There is
great excitement prevailing in New Orleans.
More American blood has been shed-war is al
ready begmn-and whore will it end
The position in which the American army is
placed, by the imbecty and folly of the govern
ment, Is most disastrous and perilous. What
alyis the policy of Mr.. Polk no one appears to
know, either in relation to Mexico or TO England.
He deals literally in big words-in bold assertions
and mighty threats; but this appears to be the
sum total OF all his valor and patriotism. He has
now positively got war with Mexico upon his
hands, at the very moment when his adininistra-
ton is recommending a reduction of the army
and navy! If we can believe his organ at WASH
ington, war will also be inevitable with England !;
and yet the country does not know what his inten-
tons are, either in reference to Mexico to Eng
land. Such imbeciity, incohcrencc, and incon-
nstency, have never been visible in any admins
Iation, as now appear to mark the conduct Of the
preson. one, III relation 10 foreign affairs.
!: is very evident that the Mexican authorities
hive drawn General Taylor into this ambuscade
~ deception and misrepresentation There may
b eogne other power and influence ut the bottom
q taeso movements Of the Mexicans whoever
his may be, tinae win shortly develope.
In the meantime, it is absolutely necessary for
the Executive government of the United States to
adopt some decided course. What will Congress
do I What has been done by our government I
1t is time TO act and no longer to trife. Our
relations with Mexico have now reached a
crisis Something decisive must be done at
once by the government. The American army
on the Rio Grande is in the most perilous condi-
ton. Mexico continues to threatcn-to insult
to murder. Congress should Mt once, with only
one days debate, authorize the President to raise
force of $4,000 or 10000 men-divide them into
two armies-send half to Matamoras; the
other to Sante Fe, with orders to proceed on the
route TO the city of Mexico. At the same time,
let the American squadrons before Vera Cruz, Ma
zatlah, and Monterey, be instructed to take pos
session of or blockade these several ports. Let all
these concentrate their force gradually upon the
capital of that country; free Mexico from her mill
tary dicta,ors-establish regular republican
government thero-demand a settlement of all
claims and Acknowledgment for all the ex-
penses Of the war-take possession Of California,
and show the world what the great republic can
do. If France or England interfere, let them do
II at their peril.
Is il not time to call a general meeting of the
citizens, on the present state of things!