Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-12-03
THE MEXICAN WAR.

AS difficulties thicken around our Army in
Mexico, the more intense and deep-seated be-
comes the interest and reflection Of the Ma
uonal mind This state Of things is natural
and is highly creditable Peace had reigned
so long in our borders, that the people had be-
come insenslble to its blessings and 10 its pow
eriul agency in maintaining the advancement
Of the greatness and prosperity Of the country.
The first reports that greeted our ears from the
batteries Of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma,
brought US the tidings of battles fought and
won-and Of victories whose brilIancy added
new lustre to our National history and were
worthy to be placed by the side of those which
a WAsHINGroN had won upon the ilustrious
fields of the Revolution, and JACKSON and
HARRISON upon the different theatres Of the
last War Hard upon these comes "the glo-
lious three days" at Monterey-a more bril-
liant and successful expedition than it canno,
be found in the history Of the Wars of the
world. With these victories, the National
heart has been filled with JOY, mingled howev.
er with sorrow for the gallant officers and men
who have fallen in winning them.
A pause and momentary cessation Of hostil-
tiles has afforded time for reAecton-the diff
culues Of the campaign are unfolding them
selves TO the country, as the force and capacity
of the enemy become known and the geogra-
ply of his country is displayed. What now
is TO be done? is the inquiry Of every tongue,
Some are carping at the War-denouncing lis
authors-paintng in glowing colors its diff
culiies and dangers, and doing all in their
power 10 embarrass the successful prosecution
Of the War. We ask, is this rights it just
is II sensible and judicious} We answer,
No. The War exists, and will never be ter
minated until one or the other of the conlba-
tants yield and give way. Will any man I'M
dertake now 10 say that our Country should
surrender to Mexico2 We think not We
care not who commenced this War, and what
twas about These are not subjects of discus
sion now. We know that the War exists
and that the Congress and Government OF our
Country have declared by their enactmens,
Sc, that the War does e1isl-and have proyi-
ded by law for its prosecution, &c.,-taat is
enough for US. We choose to inquire no far
,her now. 1t is useless and idle to be mealy-
mouthed now and set down like miser to
count our dollars and cents. We want 10 see
this War brought to a close as speedily as pos
sible, and if the men and money are to be had,
let the Government get them and prepare to
strike heavy and decisive blow. We are
confident that this is the only plan-oherwlse
and this War may be kepton hand for five or
ten years, and in the end cost thrible the
amount Of money and sacrifice of life nole re-
CURED for vigorous demonstration of our
power The Army must be sustained and re-
lnforced, and the War brought TO a close as
soon as possible. 1t is now the commence
ment Of winter, and we trust the opening Of
spring will find Gen. TAYLOR and his victo-
rious troops on their homeward march Then
we say, let AcToN be the word--let the Go
vernment have troops and money enough to
do the business right. When the War closes,
othermattsrs must be inquired into.