Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-19
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the mouth OF the Brazos ST. Iago-these are the i'm
por,anl fruits Of the glorious exploit When Inc
cars reached the city yesterday morning.
with flags flying in honor OF the gratifying in
tellgence, a shout of Joy was sent up
that was heard for squares. We have enjoyed
the news OF a political victory, bnl never before
did we feel such emotions of gratitude and de-
light as when we heard Of The magnificent ieats
OF our own fellow citizens. In few minutes me
news spread like wifre through The ciiyi ana
though we had no thunder Of artillery, as al
New Orleans, city felt one thrill OF pleasure
The next intelligence will be deeply interesting.
A desperate and decisive conflict was expected
between the large body of the Me1icans ana
Gen. Taylor on his return 10 the camp from
Point Isabel. The Mexicans may have some
advantage in the chapparels or thorn thcKe's
but we look Tor another great victory. II so,
what strong blow will have been struck in Ia
vor OF a speedy settlement Of the Mexican dit
fcullies It will send dsmay through The heart
of Mexico, and she may be induced 10 come for
ward at once with an offer for peace. In mat
case, would not the Republican admit Inc ground.
less and wanton character Of its assaults upon
the President and the Secretary OF Ware
In this whole matter we have no, once thought
OF party We felt, however, that the administra-
lion had been wronsfully assaulted and that il de-
served some little defence for its efficient discharge
of its duty 10 The country. The President may
well disregard such attacks from his political op.
ponens. In The last War, our own pure and vir-
tuous Madison was treated in similar manner
by ms opponents. History did him justice and
like verdict will greet the present head OF the Ex-
ecutive, who has been guided We are sure, in all
he has done, by honest, upright AM patriotic mo-
tives.
The following extract from the Baltimore
Sum- neutral paper, does but justice 10 Inc Ad-
minslraton. lis sentiments will NEE; response
in the hearts OF the American people:
"THg War The Course Of TIC United St0tcs.-
In ma onal point ofview, it is impossible TO sus-
gest anything more appropriate, pat!iotic ana con-
sistent as adapted 10 the present emergency grow
ing out of our disturbed relations WI Mexico,
than the course pursued by The President, and
Congress Of the United States The disposition
OF that man is something more than querulsus-
il is mischievous-who cannot unite in The war
NEST commentator oflhat prompt, vigorous, and
decisive action OF the executive and legislative
authorities OF the nation, whereby il Is proposed
10 relieve and suecor our gallant little army in
The South, and prosecute the war into which The
United States has been relnctantly-or certain
honorable reasons-rtluctGnay invesed. W ar
was in existence; and not 10 recognise the TACT
would have been 10 peril every thing and render
the restoration of peace 4 much less probable
and more remote event than il is now likely 10
be- The message Of the President is docu-
men eminently calculated 10 enhance and confirm
the public confidence in his individual capacity
and self reliance so essential as qualifications
Tor the chief magislracy OF this republic; while
the dignity OF style, patriotism, resolution ana
philanthropy OF purpose which characterize IT, ale
| honorable to The nation as well az the man. The
liberal provision and prompitude Of Congress, ID
reporting and adopting the war bill, also challenge
the admiration and appreciation OF all classes OF
our fellow citizens. Such action as this al the
head Of the government is always desirable, 10
give tone and unanimity 10 that ardent pub
| lie feeling which must inevitably deveope IL
self throughout this Union, whenever the
,idinss OF invasion and bloodshed penetrate
the public ear And with such unanimiy OF
feeling and purpose throughout the departments
OF the Government, and all the manifestations OF
society war will be relieved OF its responsiveness,
its progress will be efieclua and e1pedilious ana
lis termination successful and speedy"