Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-29
THE ENQUIRER.
H-ICllMON ID, VA.
wednesday Morning, May y, 1916.


lasl steamer in regard 10 the Oregon question
|, had not been named in Parliament nor mucf'
discussed in The newspapers. Some OF 'nc Eus
ish journals representthe disposition 20 Se''.c '"e
question, if possible on me basis OF Inc ~ pa
rallel, as gaining ground on the oher siae Oh 'he
Atlantic.
Unless England should make handle oil Inc
MeY;cap war 10 exact more rigid terms OF SCI
Ting The Oregon question, we do not despair O :
Pacific arrangements. We have already eAp'eSs
al orr inability 10 understand from wha' SUR
MEXICO has been enabled 10 raise so i'iss
Of money, and equip SO fine an army W "a'.
susnected England to be at the bottom o. n-oo'
,b.rc Is no direc, proof 10 that effect Oh 'he con-
trarv. Mr.. Reverdy Johnson says, almost oracu-
,arlv that England desires that the Mexican wal
may be soon closed BY triumph OF our arms
What gives Us some uneasiness, is, ie>s Eng
,,na and France, in their attempt TO mediate De-
tween Mexico and the United States, may lay
down certain conditions as The basis OF an ar
ranoement which we could not accept. lhe'
have no RIGHT 10 interfere between US ana
Nexico. They may indeed advse-but. should
and should they, then, attempt 10 enforce their
oIious "balance of power" doctrine, general
war will be nevilable-and, il il is 10 be forced
upon US, il will come al a time when our people
were never 50 well prepared 10 meet It.
The enthusiastic spirit OF the whole country
will exer, fine moral influence over the powers
OF Europe, and go far TO secure peace, by making
Them acquainted with our union, harmony,
strength an energies, when the honor or rights
OF the nation are assailed.
The monster meeting at New York seems TO
have impressed the Editor Of The Albion, the or
gan OF British feeling in that city. He says:
"a nublic meeting on an exceedingly large
scale look place in The Park OF this CITY on Wed
nesd.v |, will be Observed that resolutions, IN
favor III The war and pledges Of unhJunded sup
nor, of il, were adopted and i will be further oo-
s,ryed that among the Vice Presidents OF The
meeting we're some the frs, persons in The city.
The sentiment every where adopted is that The
country is in danger, and right or wrong must hs
supported. All this calls for deep reflection -
Here is a case Of war br ught on by marching
military force into a disputed territory, which
many persons contend was unnecessary; YET,
unnecessary as II is represented 70 De, ne T'oe
nation 7iSeS mp 10 support a.
He, however, sees much peril 10 peace in the
movement, and adds:
ave most earnestly implore every lover Of
peace, and every good man, 10 reflect on this
state OF affairs We urge them, one and all, 70
exercise their influence in calming excited feel
ines, and in endeavorins 10 bring about speedy
arrangement OF me difficulties with England, lest
before we arc aware oi il, The tWo countries may
be plunged in deadly strife. Ii il Tor public OPT
Mon. and for the leading men OF England and
America 10 avert this terrible calamity. The
danger we think is imminent, and they should be
up and Going. Fifty thousand men have been
voted by Congress. Gen. Taylor says five thou
sand will +. sufficient 10 bring matters 10 con
cusion on the Rio Granae. To what use then Is
this large force 10 be applied To make con-
qucs, oil Mexico, or TO threaten England Far be
il from US 10 impuie 10 the government OF his
Country any understandable desire tor wal; but
when the elements oil strife are abroad and The
means Of engaging in them are so copouSly Civ
en-, we cannot conceal our fears as 70 what may
happen Wekuow how much opposed The common
sense Of the two nations is 10 war; w know The
horrors and miserieS il would infc, On boih; e'
us use then alt our might in keeping such a fell
calamity at distance, by striving 10 bring all
points OF difference 10 settlement A great ca
reer of prosperity is before us; profitable trade
markets heretofore, which promises 10 be OF ex
ceedins value The provision trade il unmolest
ed will be immense, and will al once enrich the
merchant The shipbuder and the farmer, and OF
course the whole al this county. Civilization \
extending everywhere, opening new markets 10
the Industry O! both nations. Let Us ihen hold
fast 10 these advantages, and cherish The great
and manifold blessings which peace secures 10 US
and which waf would inidllibly DESTROY"
n Sf.Ffs ha mi n
Congress. Their object was not TO extend The
war, but 10 set on foot prompt and vigorous mi
ltary organization, TO end the war by one strong
and decisive blow. Congress designed 10 prepare
Tor the worst contingencies. The extensive hos
lille preparations OF Mexico called for the fullest
action on our part, and it was important not only
10 a peace with Mexico but with the whole
world, that no time should be lost, and no effort
spared 10 end The war al once. While Gen. Tay
lor, with 900 additional troops, might subdue op-
position upon the Rio Grande, no one could say
positively that Mexico would moi continue 10 send
in reinforcements, and make il necessary on our
part TO push into The interior OF Mexico and even
penetrate the City Of Mexico itself, and by seizns
her rich towns and provinces, compel her TO do
us Justice for her many wrongs and injuries TO-
wards us. For this purpose, large army was
indispensable, and Congress acted proviieny
and wisely in authorizing large force 10 be or
eanzed Again, in view of the extraordinary
inierposition Of ENGLAND aud France in the An
nexalion OF Texas, We could not be sure that the
powers Of Europe might no, interfere in our
Mexican relations, and 10 make assurance
doub;y sure" il was most important 10 be armed
al all points, and ready Tor any contingency. In
making our large preparations, therefore, We con-
suited not only our own safety. bu, the peace OF
The world. Our ouJect vas not 10 provoke hos,-
lties, but 10 give notice 10 the world that they
should keep their "nands off,"
We can lel The Albion now we may avoid the
horrors OF a war with England. lip Ildent-
ly abstain from interference with our Mexican
relations, and al The same time exhibit DISPOSE
ton 10 meet US halfway on The Oregon question,
and conclude speedy settlement upon just and
proper terms we doubt not The result will be a
permanent peace, The blessings OF which we ap-
preciae as highly as he Albion does. A con-
,rarv course may lead TO war, but that war will
be in no degree reierable 10 The preparations which
we have now SCI on foot, 10 punish an insoeni
and aggressive foe, and al The same time guard
against the improper interference OF other ma
lions. All that The United States desire is 10 pre-
serve their rights and honor unframed That
end secured, We shall be ready 10 aiiix the seal
10 a permanent contract OF peace with all the
world.