American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-04

THE Fourth OF July. The declaration Of
Independence by the United States was an
event that will not cease to be remembered by
mankind, so long as freedom is cherished-and,
were we, the descendants of those whole-souled
and devoted patriots who perlled life, fortune,
and sacred honor to establish our free system Of
government, to become so degenerate as to pay
no respect to the day which gave birth to Amer
lean liberty, it would still live and be cherished
in the breasts of millions who look to our ex-
ample of selEgovernment as the means of infus-
ing more Just and liberal principles throughout
the world. But we must be base and degraded
indeed when we cease to regard the day which
ushered US into existence as free and ndepen-
dent people. Nor should the honors paid to
the day be mere empty show. We should feel
the importance of the great and glorious event
which we commemorate; and recall to memory
the struggles and sacrifices which our fathers
made to achieve what we now enjoy.
How greatly have things changed since it
was first proclaimed that 'these United States
are, and of right ought to be, free and indepen-
dent" Then the whole population numbered
but about three millions, and courage and reso-
luton were almost the only resources which
they possessed. Now we have grown to be
great and mighty people-possossing within
ourselves all that is necessary for support and
comfort-for peace or state of warm full
and perfect enjoyment Of every liberty and
blessing which can be desired in reason. And
for these we are indebted to the stout hearts
and strong arms which sustained the declara-
ton made by wise and patriotic Congress OIL
the 4th of July, l776, the anniversary of which
day we are now called upon to celebrate. Lee
us, them not only commemorate it with ''pomps
and shows, and bonfres;" by military parades
and civic processions-but with grateful hearts
to our Heavenly Father, who inspired and
nerved our forefathers in an unequal contest,
for ''lfe, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
To US the inheritance bequeathed should be
precious and we should endeavor to maintain
it in its purity. On this day let party spirit be
hushed, and faction retire from the scene. Let
each and every American promise, as though
sworn on the grave of the llustrious Washing
ton, that, in whatever party conflicts he may
be engaged, and amidst all the mutations of
party strife, he will never cease TO regard the
Union of the States as sacred and inviolable,
and paramount to all other considerations
shall we continue to be the envy and admira-
ton of the world.
In this city the day will be appropriately
celebrated, by the muster of the military, and
the professions of various associations, sc. We
wish to all pleasant day and happy time
1t is day on which smiles and good nature
should prevail; and we, therefore, hope that it
will be observed with temperance in all things.
CONDITION OF MEXICO. From the address
of Paroles to the Congress of Mexico, (pub-
lished in another part of to-days paper it APP
pears that he is resolved to perseverc in the
war against the United States. He asks Con-
gress to make a formal declaration against us;
but then he gives so woful picture of the
condition and resources of Mexico, that we
shall not be surprised if Congress should decline
to adopt his advice. He speaks in plain terms
of the disaffection which prevails, and of the
injury to the public interests caused by revolu-
tionary movements in parts of the empre-as
also of the exhausted state of the public trea-
sury. With such dscouragements it requires
courage and fortitude TO enable Paroles to keep
up his spirits, and to continue his belligerent
attitude towards the United States. But, al
though he may use bold language and assume
the attitude of determined hostility, he must be
we'll aware of the impossblty of maintaining
his stand against this country; and we have no
doubt would gladly listen to proposition to
restore peace He has resorted to dangerous
expedients to replenish the treasury-that of
suspending public payments and of taxing the
clergy. These measures cannot fail to render
bis administration unpopular, and to incline
the people of Mexico to desire change in the
head of government.
The evacuation of Matamoras is assigned bv
Paroles as the reason for ordering General
Arsta to Mexico for trial. This is poor pre-
text 10 sacrifice one of the best Generals in the
Mexican service--for, if the Mexican army,
with nearly double the number of our troops,
and having the choice of position, could not
resist their attack, how could it be expected that
Arista and his discounted and diminished army,
could hold Matamoras against the American
troops? Arista acted wisely in retreating whilst