Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-11

the some; and 1T is generaiiy oeiieVeu
that Paroles will be elected legal
President of the Republic.
st is said that Paroles will march
over to Matamoros at the head of
strong army, the largest portion COM
posed from the body Of troops called
Reserve. The day for the departure
of the army is fixed already, but no.
body knows it.
(T The Mexican army has been
repealed, and we are in possession of all
the territory that we, justly OF unjustly,
claim. What more is to be done? 1t
is said we must punish the Mexicans;
and with this decree Of justice are
mingled exulting threats of acquiring
provinces, robbing churches, and
achieving wrongs over which HUMANE
ty shudders. Where the wrong is, in
this contest, is doubted by wise and
good men; but wherever it is, the duty
of vengeance is not with US. We may,
by any necessary force, compel re-
spect for our rights: but the doctrine
drips with human gore that sanctifies
the slaughter of our fellow men to APP
prove our spirit and power, and to af-
fright the world from opposition to our
standard of right. True freedom is
ar incident of Christianity; and as
well might we attempt to spread the
law of love by sword and torch as the
rule Of right. Liberty truly nurtured
knows no fear, but it knows no wrong.
Having repealed the Mexicans, what
is left for US? The Government should
assume its position before the world
poace upon the most generous terms,
to the weaker party; or bold and de-
cisive movement to enforce it. Were
the Government of Mexico settled and
assumed, there could be no obstacle TO
a speedy and satisfactory arrangement.
In its present disturbed and doubtful
condition, there must be delay; but
while they deliberate, our army will
seek the heart Of the country. Inva.
sion is as easy and inviting as robbery
to the bold bad spirits that pant for il
and plumber. The greater the Difficult
ties, the wider, wilder, and worse the
war excitement. And, once afoot,
who can stay it? If unchecked, it
sweeps over Mexico, .desecrating tenn
piles, appropriating plantations, retain
ing all that is conquered, and introdu-
cling the slavery system as the crown
ing iniquity, what is our prospect at
home? War with the world, long
career of blood and crime and suffer-
ing, changing our Paradise into a
Hades, and sacrificing forever the
Christian hopes of progression that
have been nursed on the bosom Of
Republicanism. The invasion, if it
must take place-and if it be necessa-
ry, we do not object to it-should be
made with an army SO controlled by
discipline as to be restrained from rap
inc and excess. A savage and un-
disciplined mass led into Mexico will
turn, like unclaimed tigers, and tear
the hand that attempts TO check the
orgies of successful war 1t is the
duty of Government to keep ward
over its armies, and to guard against
the excesses which, if permitted in
relation to a conterminous and Chris
tian people, will be regarded as
proclamation of war against the rules
which govern the empires of the
world. TheAdministration has given US
this war. 1t has already waded beyond
its depth; and its better spirit should
now counsel moderation and justice.
The Mexican war closed, we can
have no difficulty in our relations with
England. Grim visaged war will
smooth his wrinkled front; and the in
fluences Of peace, which are the inter
ests Of religion, liberty, and human
progression, will resume their benign
empire over our country. STOOLS"
says the poet Lee, care The stuff Of