The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-13

Taylors headquarters, and report to him accOr,
! am, very respectfully, your obedisnt servant,
r. JONES, Adjt. Gen'.
Brevet Brig. Gen. woRrH,
U. 5. Army, Washington, ID. c.
General Worth is now on the way to reon the
army, with heart beating 10 serve his country
The Richmond Enquirer of yesterday morning
states that General Worth reached Richmond on
Monday afternoon and that "the Fsyette artillery,
Captain Thomas H. Ellis, were on parade yester-
day. and hearing of the arrival of General Worth,
repaired to the Petersburg depot, and
fired salute in his honor, as the cars moved off
for the South. We understand that he says there
is doabt but that President Polk sent in strong
war message to the two houses of Congress on
yesterday, and that the services of at least twenty
thousand volunteers will be required"
THE VIEWS OF A WESTERN CITIZEN.
We are indebted to gentleman of high reputation
in the West for the following letter. He is gener-
al well as civilian. But two years since, we I'M
derstand, he was decided wing. We have not the
pleasure Of his acquaintance; and though his letter
WINS not intended for the press, take the liberty
OF giving that direction IL is stamped with great
sagacity. His strong and impressive views ought
not TO be lost. The reader will see from its date
that its author could not have heard Of the late i'm.
portant events which have occurred in Gen. Tsy-
or's camp and yet he ehalks out with much cor.
RICHNESS the course of things at that point, well
as the policy which may guide the political combi-
nations in Paris
STATE or MISSISSIPPI,
April &c, 1876.
Sra: am not satisfied with the situation Of az
fairs on the Rio Grande. | fear that Gen. Taylor
does not understand the Mexican character, or rath
or believe that he is restrained by his orders The
Mexicans, like all halfcivilized people, excel in
stratsgem; they will procrastlnate unta they
surprise some of his attachments. HIS position,
thirty miles from Point Isabel will necessarily re-
1ure continual fatigue parties to supply his camp.
The Mexcans can cross where they please, and OBJ
tain partial advantages, and cut Off his communca-
lions. There is no danger of their attacking him in
force; but they may compel him to abandon his po-
sltlOn.
The effect Of the most trivial success of the Mexi-
cans would be disastrous IN the extreme. IL would
embarrass all our foreign relations and be seized on
with avldIty by many in this country who would
feel gratIfed even at the disgrace of our arms.
II IS perfectly useless for this country to expect
an ad ustment with Mexico without war. In fact
so far as she is concerned war actually exists and
The first opportunity will be embraced to strike
blow. Gen. Taylor cannot promptly draw many
efficient light troops especially mounted men) from
Texas at this season 1t is distant, the rivers are
swollen, and roads almost impossible His caval-
~ are not sufficient to guard against the rapid
ments Of the Mexican rancheros, we'll acquainted
with the country, and mounted on horses used to
prirky pear and thorn bushes. lie has force stuff
rient for offensive, but not defensive BY taking
Matamoras at once, he can discomfort the operations
of the enemy, and overpower their entire force.
The Mexican war ought 10 be terminated before the
plans Of England and France can be
brought to bear. have not the least doubt that
both those powers are pledged to sustain Mexico,
which pledge was the price Of her conserving to ac-
the independence Of Texas, &c. Be
hat as it may, it would be beat TO close the be-
ore M. Gulzots doctrine Of the balance of power
Gould be practically exempIi6ed.
Neither England nor France will permi, the Uni
ed States to conquer any part of Mexico If they can
help 1t. l would urge that our government should
,ct with the force they have at once, and send on
Zen thousand men. BY doing, the war may be
terminated in two m 'nths. The first decisive
ion will bring Mexico to terms. Why should we
watt War with Mexico is 'inevable" She
should be disposed of before the Oregon question is
brought 10 an issue. II will be a little practice
which may not be without its
The success of this administration depends on It's
energy and prompt,ude; it has nobly chalkel out
100 large plan to admit Of any inertness or axity
in filing the bill.
For Gods sake we ought not in the outset to
risk the most trivial disaster with Mexico.
JUS, as you judge Of my experience you can use
this letter. 1t is not. of course, for publication
address you because your experience, Judgment,
and position, will enable you to any suggestion
make for the best.
p s. | do not intend to enter into the Mexican
IL will he buf n ter and ma w
nags entered