True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-10-28


Mitouvile. William Horn.
The OFFICIAL DEsPATcHEs.-Atlast we
have received Gen, Taylor's official report
Of the brilliant actions which resulted in the
conquest and capitulation Of Monterey. His
DISPATCHES, though necessarily bearing evidenc-
cs Of haste in composition, disclose the noble
and magnunimous character Of the man. His
own name--a name already imperishabe in
the annals of his countrys story, is mentioned
only in connection with the glorious events of
the three days fighting, while he makes most
honorable allusion to his brigadiers, Butler,
Worth and Henderson. A subaltern or a pri-
waite in the army could not write with more be-
coming mode:ty, and we would ask no strong.
er proof, were evidence of the fact at all neces
sary, that Gen. Taylor is gifted with all the
attributes Of hero. He has been hastily cen
sured by portion ofthe press for allowing the
vanquished Mexicans to evacuate Monterey,
and for agreeing to an armistce ofeight weeks
The armistice was merely conditional, and by
its provisions, could be abrogated at the option
ofeither Government Gen. Tayor's position
has been delicate one; hohas had to act the
dissimilar parts Of soldier and dipomatst A
certain extent Of discretionary power devolved
on him, tand knowing that the advent OF Santa
Anna in Mexico was regarded by his own
Government as the portent of negotiation and,
probably, the cessation of hostilities he the
more readily acceded to the proposition for the
temporary peace agreed to by Commissioners
of both armies Wherein, in so doing, he CON-
promitted the interests or the honor of his coun.
try, we are totally unable to discover His
conduct, military and diplomatic is almost fault.
less and, considering human nature not TO be
absolutely inGallble, we must also yield that it
is worthy ofthe admiration which it has almost
universally elected from the people. We con-
TESS that, in regarding the defenders of our
country, we do not allow political prcudices
to restrain the language of euIogy or strength
en- the epithets Of condemnation. Whatthe as.
pirations Of Taylor may be, VIC know not and
care not 1t is sufficient for US that his vaor
and consummate military skill have repnlsed
the aggresser, and that patriotism has placed
upon his brow her greenest laurel wreath.
Let his earping critics rival his glory before
they ignorantly criticise his conduct
But the Administration has thought proper
TO terminate the armislice, and order the instant
prosecution Of the wal, - moi, however, attempt
ing to criminate the commander-in-chief To
this point we knew that our invasive operations
should come, or the war ingloriously termi.
nate. The Administration has promptly re-
trieved the blunders Of the Secretary of War,
and has directed the prosecution Of an effective
aggressive warfare. Our army is no longer
required 10 pay usurious prices 10 Mexicans
for the necessaries Of life, but the General is
directed 20 sieze upon provisions, whenever
needed and wherever found This should
have been the policy Of months ago; the OK.
IRENE chivalric notions which have character.
lied our movements, have partaken too much
Of the groIesque, and their abolition is a very
Judicious procedure, at this crisis of the war.
We notice, also, that our Government is rapid !
Iy collecting and concentrating troops to rein
force Ibe invading army In brief we may
now remark, in The language of Patrick Hen.
ry There is no peace-lhe war has actually
begun" and we look forward to a swift career
Of glory for our armies, and the conquest Of
sPeedy peace.