The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-25

General Taylor has covered himself and the
American arms with glory. 1t is difficult to speak
with moderation the two brilliant actions
fought on the banks of the Rio Grande. The par
uculars OF these victories were received Yesterday
morning in this city, by telegraph from Philadel-
phia, in anticipation of the mail from New Or
leans nearly thirty-six hours. The excitement
which the first PRONUNCIATION of the news created
may be imagined, but not described. The
whole OF the great metropolis of New York was in
state of ndeseribable excitement all day Ex-
presses, we believe, were sent to Boston and
other places communicating the glorious intelli-
gence. We may probably receive further particu-
lars of these brilliant victories by the regular mail
from New Orleans till then, we must wait with
patience. If any further particulars shall be re-
ceived this morning, we will Immediately issue
an extra.
The campaign against Mexico has now opened
with a brilliancy and bravery that augurs well for
the prompt and glorious termination of the war
against that republic. Ii will create feeling of
excitement and enthusiasm-an impulse towards
military adventures throughout the land-that will
precipitate upon Mexico, in less than three
months, fifty thousand OF the best troops and the
bravest men that have ever been seen on this
continent. General Taylor, and the gallant troops
under his command, have created spirit of
thusiasm which cannot be realised, and which
will not be satisfied until the highest distinction
of the republic shall be heaped upon that able,
brave, patriotic, and distinguished comman Ter.
General Taylor viii yet be rewarded by the
American people, for the genius bravery, GOODNESS
and patriotism with which he has opened this
war. Nothing can prevent him from being our
chief magistrate, by the popular suffrages of the
country, at a future day.
Having accomplished thus much, the enquiry
now is-What nextl Preparations are making in
all directions for calling forth volunteers-increas-
ing the arny-httng out vessels Of warrior the
display of a military and naval force, by the Anne
mean government, unprecedented on this CONT
nent. We trust, however, that in bringing this
war to successful and speedy termination, our
government will not forget that we are at war
with tyrants. and not with the people of Mexico.
In all their movements, manifestoes, declarations
and procamatons, let the Americ an government
never forget this great and paramount distinction
between the military usurpers and tyrants, and
the great republic itself, humble ring eight millions
OF fellow Christians and fellow republicans
Whether the present invasion-for it must be an
invasion, 10 the very gates of Mexico-whcther
this invasion viii end in annexation, ought to rest
with the suffrages, desires, and wishes of the
Mexicans themselves Let the American army,
IN all Its movements, proclaim to the Mexican
people that we make no war on the inalienable
rights of Mexico-that the American people wish
them to enjoy free government, like our own
that 1t is our desire to that glorious country
shape its own destiny, and take her proper rank
among the nations Of the earth--that we only
make war upon the tyrants and usurpers of the
rights and liberties of the Mexican people. who
have rampled on that favored soil for nearly TWEEN.
ty-fve years.
In a few days this glorious news will 90 by tho
steamship to England The victories on the Rio
Grande-the preparations, both by land and sea
the energy dispayed-the unanimity of the
country--will teach the powers of Europe that it
no idle compliment when Mons. Guizot ad-
mitted that the United States had become one of
the first Of the great powers Of the world. After
this campaign against Mexico shall be terminated,
foreign powers will learn that the American arms
and American military genius, while they possess
the natural energies of the Anglo-Saxon race in
Europe, have received an additional impulse from
the perfect liberty under which they have grown
up on this great continent. The best commentary on
the Presidents opening message to Congress will
be found In the recent events on the Rio Grande