Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-12-23


.c, of Mexico, between the United States
and that republic, and granted the means
necessary for its vigorous prosecution.
Being involved in war thus commenced
by Mexico, and for The justice OF which
on our part we confidently appeal 10 the
whole world, | resolved TO prosecute II
with the utmost vigor. Accordingly the
ports of Mexico on the Cult and on me
Pacific, have been placed in blockade,
and her territory invaded at several dil-
ferent points. The reports from the De-
par,men,s Of War and The Navy VIII m
form YOU more in detail of the measures
adopted in the emergency in which our
country was placed. and OF the gratily-
ing results which have been accomplish.
ed.
The various columns Of the army have
perlormed their duty under great dlsad-
yanlages with the most distinguished ski'i
and courage. The victories of Palo Alto
and Reseca de Ia Palma, and OF Monte
rev, won against greatly superior num-
bers aud agains, most decided advantages
in other respects, on the part oil The enc
nv. were brillian, in their execution, and
en,itle our brave officers and soldiers 10
The grateful thanks of their country
The nation deplores the loss OF the brave
officers and men who have CALAMITY TAI
len while vindicating and defending their
country's rights and honor.
1t is a sublec, of pride and satisfaction
nit, cnIllprS who
so promptly responded TO their country S
call, with an experience oil the discipline
of camp OF only Il few weeks, have
borne their part OF The hard Tough. battle
of Monterey, with a consancy and cour.
age equal TO that of veteran troops, and
worthy of the highest admiration. The
'privalions Of long marches through a
wilderness, have been without mur'nur
Ry rapid movements, tie province oil
New Mexico, with Santa Fe, its capital,
has been captured without 5loodshed.
The navy has co-oPerated with the ar
my, and rendered important, services ii
not SO brilliant, it is because the enemy
had no force TO meet them on their own
element; and because oil the deience>
which nature has interposed, IN the o'ifl
cuites OF the navigation on The Mexican
coast. Our squadron in the Pacific, with
the cooperation Of gallant officer OF
the army, and small force hastily col
lected in that distant country, have ac-
quired bloodless possession of California.
and the American flag has been raised al
every important point in that province.
congratulate you on the success which
has thus attended our military and naval
operations. In less than seven months
after Mexico commenced hoslIlities, at n
time selected by herself. we have taken
possession Of many of her principal ports,
driven back and pursued her invading
army, and acquired military possession
Of the Mexican provinces New Leon,
Cpahuila. Tamaulipas. and the Calllor-
Mas territory larger in extent than that
embraced in the original thirteen States
of the Union, inhabited by considerable
population, and much Of il more than a
thousand miles from the points from
which we had 10 collect our forces, and
commence our movements. By the
blockade, the impor, and the export trade
of the enemy has been cut off.
Well may the Anne rcan people be
proud Of the energy and gallanry Of our
eeguiu, aud volunteer officers and soldiers.
The events Of these few months afford a
gratifying proof that our country can,
under any emergency, confidently RELY
for the maintenance Of he honor. and
The defence Of her rights. on an effective
force, ready at all times voluntarily to
relinquish the comforts Of home Tor the
perils and prvations of the camp.
And though such force may be for
the time expensive, il is in The end eco
nomcal as the ability TO command
it removes the necessity of employing IA
large standing army in the time of
peace and proves that our people love
their institutions. and are ever ready 10
defend and protect them.
Willis, The war was in course of
vigorous and successful prosecution. be-
ing still anxious TO arrest its evils, and
considering that. Of the brilliant victories
of our armes on the eight and ninth of
May last, The national honor could not he
compromised by it, another overture was
made TO Mexico, by my direction. on the
9th july last, 10 terminate hostliiies by
a peace Just and honorable 10 both coun-
tries On the 3ls' of August following.
the Mexican Government declined 10 ac-
cept this friendly overture, but referred
it 10 the decision Of a Mexican Congress
10 be assembled in the early part OF the
present month. communicate 10 you
herewith a copy Of The letter of the Sec
rotary Of State proposing TO reopen ne.
gotialions, Of the answer Of The Mexican
Government, and Of the reply thereto of
the Secretary Of State.
The war will continue TO be prosecuted
with vigor as the best means Of securing
peace. 1t is hoped that the decision OF
the Mexican Congress. to which our las,
overture has been referred. may resul,
in speedy and honorable peace. Wuh
our experience, however, Of the unrea.
sonable course Of the Mexican authorities
il is the part Of wisdom not TO relax in
the energy of our military operations
until The result is made known. In this
view ii is deemed important to hold milf
sary possession Of all the provinces which
have been taken, until definite treaty Of
peace shall have been concluded and rati-
ed by the two countries.