Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-27
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| Tue Washington Union OF Wednesday evening lss
contains a letter from Gen. Taylcr the War Depart
mcnt. snclosing the subioned address to American
troops offering them inducements DESERT found among
the papers Of General Arsta. The Union ehsrae,eres
Aristas address extraordinary and nsidious; but We
imsgine the snnsl- OF war will furnish innunersbe
smplos OF similar character Indeed, what is the object
OF the newspaper receny established Maismorus
aitaeAs Of Gen Tsylor's army, but induce only
Mexican troops but Mexican citizens their al
legisnce that Government, and erect the Re.
public o the Ro Grandc in order that may hereafter
follow the destiny OF TcSssi No objects this IL
Of the OF war. tolerated always and universally
resored to, for the purpose OF weakening the enemy:
HEApoUAkrtRs AT MArAxoRAs,
April ~, 1886.
SOLDIERS. You have enlisted in time OF peace serve
in that for specific but your obligation
implied that you were bound To violate the laws of God,
and the most sacred rights OF friends The United States
government CONTRARY the wishes OF majority oi oil hon
and honorable Americans has ordered you take for
ebe possession OF the territory of friendly neghbor, who
has given her consent such occupation In other
words, while the treaty OF peace and between
Mexico and the United States is IN full force the Uated
States, presuming her strength and prosperity, aud
our supposed nbeciiy aud cowsrdec attempts make
the blind instruments Of her unhoy and mad ambi
ton, and forces appear the hateful robbers
dear homes, and the unProvoked voaors of dearest
feelings and patriots. Such vsny and outrage,
know, perfectly repugn1nt the noble Of
gentleman and Is base and foul rush you
tain death, IN order aggrandize few swess individuals
in defiance Of the laws OF God and man Ii pur
pose they tell that the law for the OF Tex
uses occupation OF tbs Rio Bravo del Nore for
by this act they rob us OF part OF TnIas. Goa
hula, ChihushHa and Neto Nerieo-and IL Is barbaous
send handful OF such GRAND against pow.
erul and wariike nation. Besides, the Of yoa
Europeans, and the declared rieHds OF majority
OF the matte rs OF EurtPe. The North Americans
bilious, ovorbearng and nsolent nation. and thsy
will only make OF you vile tools cary their
abou,insble plans OF piage and rspine.
..,aNaV
interests and scrcspect abandon their desperate and
unholy cause and become pedeeiHi McrieGR eifssHs.
guarantee YOU in such half section of land, 500
sees 10 settle upon gratis BE wsc then, and just, aud
honorable and take part in numbering who have
unkind feelings for you. Lands shall be given to officers
and cOrporas according rank priyaes receiy
ing $40 acres, as stated.
II in time OF you wish cspouse our cause throw
away arms and and will embrace you
true friends and Christians. IL is decent prudent 10
say more But should any Of render any important
service Mexico you shall be accordingly considered
aud preferred. NJ. ARISTA,
Commander inc thief OF the Mexican Army.
Ii will be by this address OF Aris,a that ne dwcs
emphanesy upon the idea that the first Of hostility
committed by The American Government, sezing upon
Mexican territory Without here enqurng into the truth
OF the opinion it be questioned that the Mexican
Government and people regard the advance OF troops
TO the Rio GfanGe of invasion, which, with
out stopping consider the inequality and result
OF the conflict, they had alternative but resist
Whether the territory, truth, belongs to Mexico or to
Texas therefore, but regard its occupation be-
fore the question o. title had been settled both unwise
and uniortunaie-jusi much Mr.. Polk had oc-
eupied "the whole OF Oregon title which he AZ
hrmed to be "eear and unquesuonabe" that be-
tween the Neuces aud the Rio GrsHde. while the question
pending-or as II Mr.. yun Buren, had sent an armed
force take possession OF Madawssks while the North
eastern boundary line controversy with Great Bri-
tain Surely there no justice in adopting line OF po
hey towards Great Britain and another towards MeIeo-
Ii will not hope, at all events be commended the
weakness OF the latter Power tempted do from
which we deferred by the strength OF the former
The Union also publishes the subIoned letter from Gen
Taylorby which, 1t will be seen, that there but little
prospect OF forward movement a very early day
Every days Developments, indeed ssusy OF the accu
racy Of Gen Seos opinion, expressed ms letter
Secretary of War, and OF the wisdom OF the delay recon-
mended by him until efficient preparations for systematic
and energetic prosecution o the campaign had
summated But the hot hasie OF Mr. Polk and his coun
sellors could Hook delay, which, however alter ALL
U be