New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-13

on the day dispatched from The American
camp up the Rio del Norte, on It's left bank, TO as
certain whether the Mexican troops had crossed, or
were preparing 20 cross the river. became engaged
with large b-dy Of these troops and after short
affair. IN which some sixteen were killed and wound
ed appear TO have been surrounded and compelled
. 10 surrender
The grievous wrongs perperated By Mexico
upon citizens throughout long period OF years
remain unredressed and solemn treaties, plede ing
her public faith for This redress, have been ds7e-
gsrded. A Government either unable or unwilling
10 enforce the execution OF such treaties fails 10
perform o. lis plainest duties.
Our commerce with Mexico has been almos. an
initiated Ii was formerly highly beneficial 10 both
nations; but merchants have been deferred
from prosecuting il by the system of outrage and ex-
tortion which the Mexican authorities have pursued
against them whilst their appeals through their ou
! Government for indemnity have been made in vsin.
Oar torb.aronce has gone TO such an extreme as 10
be mistaken in its character. Had we acted with
vgor in repelline the insults and redressing the in
uries inflicted BY Mexico al the commencement, We
should doubtless have escaped al the difficulties IN
which involved
/ Instead OF this. however, we have been exertlng
our best efforts 10 proptiate her good will. Upon
the pretext that Texas, nation az independent ~
herself thought proper 10 unite its desnies with cor
own, she has affected to believe that have
cred her rightiul territory and in official proclama
tons and nanitesios has repeatedly threatened 10
make upon us for The purpose Of reconquering
Texas. Ia the mean time, we have tried every et-
fort al reconciliation The cup Of forbearance had
been exhausted, before the recent information
from the frontier of the Del Nor;e. But now. after
reiterated meDaces Mexico has passed the boundary
OF the United States. has invaded territory, and
shed American blood upon the American soil. She
has proclaimed that hostites have commenced, and
that the two nations e. war.
AS war exists, and notwithstanding all our efforts
10 avoid ii. exists by the set of Mexico herself we
are called upon. by every consideration of duty and
patriotism. vndica,e, with decision, The honor, the
rights, and The interests OF cur country.
Anticipating the possibility OF crisis like that
which has arrived instructions were given in Au.
gust last, precautionary measure against
Invasion or threatened invasion, authorizing Gene
"a! Taylor il the emergency required, to accept vol
1nieers not from Texas only bat from the States Of
Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and
Kentucky; and corresponding letters were address
ed to the respective Governors OF those States
These instructions were repeated and in jan
uary last; soon after the Incorporation of Texas
into our union OF States. General Taylor was far
Their authorized BY the President 10 make requi
sIon upon the Executive OF thst State for such OF
its militia force may be needed 10 repe invasion
to secure the country AGAINST apprehended inva
SION on the I'd day of March be again re-
minded, In the event OF the approach OF any con
siderable Mexican force, promptly and efficiently 10
use The authority with which be was clothed 10 call
I
War actually existing. and our territory having
/ been invaded General Taylor pursuant 20 author.
Ity vested in him BY my direction has called the
Governor OF Texas for four regiments Of State troops
two 10 be mounted ans two 10 serve on foot; and
on the Governor OF Louisiana for four regiments Of
infantry 20 be sent hici IS soon a. practicable
In farther vinGica,ou OF our rights and defence OF
territory invoke the prompt acIion Of Congress
TO recognize the existence OK the war and 10 place
8; the disposition OF the Executive the means of
prosecuting the with vlsor, and thus Fastening
the restoration Of peace. To this end recommend
that authority shoad be given call into the public
service large body OF volunteers 10 serve Tor
less than SIX or twelve months, uniess sooner dis
charged.
4 volunteer force is beyond question. more eta-
cient than any other description o! citizen soldiers
and Ii is not 10 be doubted that number far be
yond that required would readily rush 10 the field
upon Inc cali OF their country. / farther recon
mend lha: liberal provision be made for sustain
ing entire military force. and furnishing II win
supplies and munitions OF war
The most eaereetic and pronp, measures aid the
Immediate appearance IN srrls OF large and over
towering force are recommended 10 Congress as
the mos. certain and efficient means OF bringing the
existing collision with Mexico 10 speedy AID sue
ccssfu! termination.
La making these recommendations, deem !: prop
declare ,ha, !, Is NY anxious desire orly
10 terminate hostilities speedily, bat 10 bring all
matters IN dispute between this Government, and
Mexico 10 AZ early and anicabe adjustment; and
in this view Tshsll De prepared 10 renew negoIia
lions. whenever Mexico shall De ready 10 receive
propositions, or 10 make propositions OF Ser own.
Transmit herewith copy OF The Correspondence
between our Envoy 10 Mexico and the Mexican
Miais;er for FOREIGN Affairs and so much Of me
Correspondents between ths; Envoy and tue Secre-
,ary OF State, ana between the Secretary of War
and The General IL command oc the Del Norte, as
Necessary 10 full understanding OF the subject
JAMES & POLK.
WlsE1SeTos, Msy Il,h, 1876
MILITARY Mo7EX.STs-We learn froIn the St.
Ionss Republican OF The Jl-E orno tazt the following
companies s-e oce-s Of me e:h Regimen. United States
Infantry stationed AZ jefferson Barracks, Under
marching o.e.s is- Texas, and wsrs 70 leave