The daily union., 1846-10-30

force and numbers, that the half could not be re
ceiyed. Here was a triumphant answer by the
people 10 the imputation their patriotism, made
| al homo and abroad, that enough soldiers could no
be raised 60 sustain their country in this any 9th
| er war. Not single drsnght resorted 10, and
an army was on the march to the seat of war almost
az soon as the Presidents proclamation had an
nouneed that war existed Instead Of calling the
whole into immediate service, the point found
Of the right economy as to numbers and efficiency as
to force.
Then came the long suspense from the victories
on the Rio Grande TIL one of the most brilliant
| achievements that ever graced an American army ia
ths storming and capture OF Monterey. In the
mean time the President the Secretary Of War, and
every responsible official, have been charged from
rious quarters with vacilalion and imbecity on
one hand and with n reckless disposition TO prose
cute and prolong the war, and sacrifice our troops
to famine and disease the other. Even Taylor's
courage and perseverance, began TO be doubted, or il
was hiuted that he was unable 10 follow up his
successes. from the want Of discipline in his raw
recruits and the tai desution OF the means with
which the govern meat oughtro have supplied him.
WeIl four months have passed since the capture
Of Maiamoros and now the curtain is raised and we
sec what the administration has been doing, and
what our gallant army has achieved
On the part Of the President, this period has been
marked by the most udcIous and efficient action OF
the government. Peace was sought for, for the war
was begun for peace, and is prosecuted for peace,
The successes on the Rio Grande were followed up
with prompt and most liberal negotiation, and with
equally prompt preparation. And this is the great
merit OF the administration in the conduct Of the
At every step the President has offered and sought
for peace; but he has not for a moment forgotten
the energy and preparation necessary TO con-
quer peace by arms, If it was not conceded TO
negotiation.
The willy Mexicans sought for an srmisiice, to
exhaust our resources and discourage our troops by
delay. The President wisely refused il, and gave
orders 70 the victorious Taylor TO press his oceu-
patton, even TO the city of Mexico, If peace was
refused. ..
The details Of the preparations for the tedious
march from Matamoros 10 Monterey, in the worst
season Of the year. with rains and foods at point
and deficiency Of dunght at another, retardng trans
porstion the river the want Of vehicles and cat
tie for carriage by land, the intensity OF the climate,
the difficult and dangerous country to be uaversed,
the exposure to the guerilla warfare with which we
were assured the retiring Mexicans would harass and
destroy our army; all these, and the whole catalogue
Of obstacles which IL was predicted that neither the
administration nor the army could meet, have all
been triumphanuy overcome. The administration
has gone steadily on, carrying out the plan Of the
campaign, making no noise, but doing all the work OF
head and hard which was called for by every emer-
gency. The indomtable eommanders-ih-ehief,t the
accomplished and gallant officers and their brave
men, have perfected the discipline Of the army sup
red all trials, followed the enemy hundreds Of miles
to one Of bis strongest holds and with six thousand
men, IN the face Of nearly twelve thousand foes,
stormed a fortified city, in three days hard fight,
carrying battery after battery and stree, ATE, street
with the ardor Of Impetuous courage and the cool
of veterans, until the American Gag waves from
the heights ofthe Bishops Palace over conquered
state and retreating army. n
Nor this achievement, brilliant as il is, but a
part Of The successes Of our brave soldiers and the
results Of the wisely planned and vigorously prose-
cuted campaign. The strength Of the army has not
been wasted one point. In this little period for
organizing an army and marching through vas,
territory, we find large portion Of the enemy Is
country in our possession. The army under Gen.
kearny, after march Of nine hundred miles
through denies and deserts, is in possession Of New
Mexico. California is occupied by our naval forces,
and the state Of ST. Leon Of which Monterey is the
capital, crowns the conquests Of our arms at these
three remote portions OF the country, while other
expeditions planned with equal sagacity, and which
will doubtless be executed with equal energy only
wait To be heard from to add to the extent and the
glory of the achievements Of the invincibe army Of
occupation. go ..l... ... .r....lE Ea.aa u.
These are the fruits of the energy Of our govern
ment the wisdom Of its instructions and the bravery
and fidelity with which they have been fulfilled on
the banks Of the Rio Grande, in Santa Fe, and Cali
fornn, and on the heights of Monterey, by the in
vincbe regular army and the gallant volunteers who
have Wed with each other In generous and daring
bravery throughout this series Of brlunt successes
The nation cannot award too high a need of prnise
TO the faithful and efficient regular service and the
brave and hardy volunteers. Honor to the memory
Of the gallant dead who have fallen for their country
IN the midst of the victory they had won Glory to
the living heroes, who, from general TO private have
80 combined the mass in the individual as to make
each command Of thousands as but one man in
energy, action, and power; and thus all praise be-
longs TO ench, for each has done what all have done
effectIno hat he'd he
ustre of mltured fame upon the achievements Of
men who but yesterday were in the peaceful pur-
suits of citizens and unframed for war Never was
II so difficult for officer soldier to distinguish him
self in battle, because all sought be foremost, and
It was only opportunity that gave to any SEEM
ing merit over the rest. ..,. r,"T ~
Let us now hope that the senseless Mexicans will
accept the overtures for negotiation and peace with
which the President has followed them ever since
the first blow was struck, and which is now again
opened to them, but carrying in the hand that
offers peace the power to enforce it The only
mistake (f mistake it be, of which we cannot so
well judge at this distance) that dims the briancy
of Gen. Taylor's achievement is his acceding to an
srmistioe of eight weeks. This would only be
used by the thrice reacherous Santa Anna TO delay
our operations and strengthen his own. The ad-
ministration were not deceived by the willy Mex
lean, and while he promised peace il he gained pow
er in Mexico, our government has not relaxed an
hour in Its preparations TO push the war. With
the same sound policy the armistice has been re-
voked by the earliest message that could be de-
spatched to Gen, Taylor, and in pushing the war;
the President is insuring speedy peace; or if the
obstinate Mexican still refuses H. and insists upon
waiting I'LL his Congress- assemblies at Mexico in
December, Gen. Taylor will probably then be there
to preside over It's deliberations, and dictate the
terms; terms not Of conquest or subjugation, for
that we desire not, but Of freedom in government to
the oppressed and military ridden people Of Mexico
and of indemnity to the United States for the past,
and security for the futureF s1i~i u ,5ttgs'f'N
NI UNITED STATES LOAN.9 s7eaI
It will be perceived that the Treasury Department
has issued proposals., for loan Of Ave millions of
dollars on stock bearing ak per cent interest, and
having ten years to run to maturity. The law un-
der which the loan Is proposed to be made, limits
the amount to ten millions Of dollars, eaying tito
the option Of the goyernmant to issue treasury nolea