The New York herald., 1846-05-14

Vno war Declared
II viii bo seen by the proceedings in Congress,
IN this day's paper, that the Senate on Tuesday,
~ sed the bill received from the House, providing
io5 81 army Of fifty thousand men and appropri-
tns ten millions of dollars, by vote of fifty to
two. All branches Of the government the execu-
tive md Legislative, have now recognized,
most overwhelmingly, the existence Of the war
between the United States and Mexico, which has
broken out on the Rio Grande. The country is
now at war with neighboring republic, and we
must maze the best Of it. The laundering and
imbecity by which this state of things has been
brought 80 suddenly upon the country, in the
midst of peace and prosperity, may create great
feeling of dissatisfaction in the minds Of sensible
people; but We must call forth spirit Of patriot
ism, capable Of overwhelming all other senti-
ments, in order to prosecute this war to success
fll termination, and bring about a speedy
peace, favorable to the interests ofhumanty, COM
meroe and civilization. All admit the imbecility
Of the Executive; but that is not the question
now. Let US forget it, IN matters of deeper mo-
ment
Wherever the recent events on the Rio Grande
have reached, a most overwhelming spirit of pat
no6sm has been called forth--n public meetings
In the Legislative bodies-and every means have
been adopted for the purpose of reinforcing the
army and prosecuting the war with vigor and
vengeance. In this city and in the North, there
seems 70 be little feeling and a want of proper en-
thusiasm. There is even nucleus of opposition
In existence, and that opposition assumes black
shade, and springs partly from the abolitonsts and
other ultra people who would like to see dssolu-
uon Of tho Union, in order to carry their princi-
pies into operation. Indeed, five look ut the
votes in Congress, it will be that the principal
opposition to the organization OF tho army of
$1,000 mon, sprung from Giddngs and such like
public men, who have ridden the abolition aues-
son to death. With the exception of this small fac
non-this small cloud Of sheer niggerism-with its
erroneous views, without common sense not ap-
pseciating the spirit and destiny of this great re.
pubhc-the rest Of the country, in all directions,
appears to be united in repelling the Mexicans.
and in chnstising Mexico herself, up to the very
capital.
With regard to the merits of the great question
between Mexico and the United States, we have
no doubt Mexico viii endeavor to call to its aid
tho interference Of Europe. We saw the attempt
made during the annexation Of Texas; and the
same diplomats who made tho attempt then are
still busy in the same business in Mexico and in
the United States- Agreat outcry will be made
by the opponents of the United States that this
country has outraged the principles Of all justice in
anncxing Texas, and in sending our army to the
Rio Grande These are all accomplished facts,
and are not worthy of attention at the present
momentous crisis. Whether right or wrong, the
docd Is done, and cannot be recalled. The United
ossns was the hrst nation to recognize the indc-
pendence OF Mexico herself, when she was strig-
cling with Spain. For twenty years past, in con-
sequence OF the incapacity of the civil coven
mcn1 and the influences Of military despotism in
that country, the United States has suffered INNS.
too and insults, unbearable any longer. No mat
tor how weak our present amiable and woytbv
President and cabinet may have been in ,orns of
their movements, Congress and the nation ,,s
now united with the Executive in bringing hi.
war to termination. What that termination
viii be, time win tell. We certainly think that
the army of occupation, when reinforced. should
at once take possession Of the Northern Depart
ments Of Mexico, particularly California, and pro-
Claim htcrty. equality, and tho elective franchise
70 an Mexicans, who never yet have enjoyed these
ss''snss, and attempt to establish stable and
W. " sovernment in that country over the runs
81 prsi.t Paredes, who is military usurper and
VIE mas violated the first principles Of the Mer;c.n
constitution The United States hav. :. ,,,,oh
right 10 march to the " Halls Of the Mon,.y,,r.s !,
and 70 proclaim the freedom Of the Mex;can -.
public from military dictaticn, as Papodes Tho ~.