The Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1844-1847, 1846-07-11
MR. EpIrOn--

Mn, EDirOA--
Now that the first and natural sbuition Of mill
ary, and perhaps Tevsnggd ievor hue subsidized or Is
subsidng, does il not become all calm and confederate
men, true lovers Of their country and her healthul pro-
sress in the arts Of civilization and Of wealth. 10
pOnse and retrospect the past and deliberate for the u
ure. Our arms have trumphed against Gearul odds,
and under the most dsadvantageOus circumstances.
The unanimty Of the response to the demands made
upon people shows the unity Of cur Union, the ma
onality Of our peope-iactions chdings aud bIcker-
ngs will ever be whelmed beneath the gathering surges
Of love Of country. But as national honor has been
maintained and national rights IF rights they bel have
been vindcaed, it now becomes US to show Oafsolves
as magnanmous in Negotiation as we have been vaOr-
Gus in war. II would be a sad and shameful consume
ton Of this Texas take advantage Of SUPERB
or power TO eztort from the anarChal ignorance and
mbecty Of Mexico, terms Of peace in proportion to
eur power; and destruction of her national character
and perhaps ultimately of our own.
The question naturally arises; what is next to be done
in the prosecution of this war; The Polk Organ, the
"Unon" says that Mexico must be brought TO 'sense
Of justice" And what does that mean7-the term adj
mits Of 'wide solution"-s so to meet the
exgencies Of weakly audacous boldly imbecie state
craft, which expects to be driven back upon itself in
many tOrtuOus doubtless installing cunning Or sagacty
prefenng successful alsehOed to baied TRUTH trusting
to mons vvTOns for escape from Notifying demmas-
knowing as we all do, that 1--WE shall see-what we
shall see."
1t is matter Of profound regret, Mr.. Editor with those
who love the Constitution Of country in its spirit
and in its letter, who study it, not to learn how to
cape s njuucton and evade its dctates-tO keep the
promise Of fidelity to the ear and break to the hope
it is matter Of regret that the terms conquest and invG
sion have become rife in the mouths Of those who would
be the indicators Of public feeling and oPin
ion in this war; They are terms unknown to the genius
Of government-grating harsh dissOnance with al
that have learned to reverence and hope Of country
her history and hel destiny. They are full Of dimaY
to the student Of hstOy-to him who finds not facts on.
but elaborated and defined principles and laws in the
records Of departed naionsto the lover Of his Race
who had hoped, though he may not live to see it, that
the solution Of the great problem Of mans capaby Tor
self-government- -- question for $500 years,
would here find lie everlasting l. E. D.-tO the Christian
who regards civilization as the handmade Of that Re-
gon whose establishment is the triumph OF Right who's
successes tears cost no ruin bring no regrets
As a nation we hold up ourselves and our govern
nent and economy examples 20 the natiOns Of the
wOrd--we in both derision and admiration styled
the "MOdel Republic" challenge the regards of the
monarchs and despOtisms Of the earth and are fond
Of drawing comparisons very favorable TO osrseves-
particularly independence day and in prospect Of
war with Mexico. Shall we be judged by our preten-
siOns1 possessing in fact the sembance and the sub
stance Of civil liberty fully than any civilized peO
pie in the world, what ought to be expected Of when
trials Of magnanlmty meet us7 As We know ourselves
to be Free and profess TO be governed by Christian pn
cples does It not become remember that true free
dom is an incident Of Christianity; and as well nigh
we attempt to spread the law Of love by sword am
torch, the law Of right. Liberty truly nuTiured
knows no fear; but it knows no wrong"
am glad, Mi, Editor, to the Press speaking on
clearly and noby in this matter. The influence will
be felt too. even in high places where personal ambi
ton OF avatice lie ready 10 compromise national homo
and prosperity fol pell or power The Richmond VIII.
says. "Ours is mission Of Peace, not Of War--One
annexation If sou please BY purchase OF session
but not conquest and subiugntion."
The Charleston, Is. CT Patriot spsaks thus: sp
it exists amonga small ~ portion Of people whic
eager not ony to carry victorious arms into Ii
very heart Of Mexico but is ready to raise the cry 4
aggression and conquest at the expense Of our nation
honor and name, and 10 defiance Of the very apn
our Constitutions we should regret 10 see Cover
menl taking steps for The ineasion Of Mexico"
The RishmOnd Republican saysi "lf we have no d
sire 10 make war Of conquest, lhsn there will
an immediate proposition for peace TO Mexico, , >
Let US, while terminate the Oregon controversy an
= cably wha gleai nation, show that seOtntO tran
E PIC On The waning power Of feeble adversary"
e The Alexandra. .. c. Gazette, we'll and iOrCib
speaks thus: "A nation ofifeemen is nvincibs. Coz
in aoouS oour own power and secure in our esOu
eos. il should beour high ambition now to be JUST q
eEHrROUs. We may defy "a world in ams," and '
can therefore we'll sci an example Of moderation al
nagnanmity. This would be the GROWING glory
the great American Republic,o
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle thus sounds the war;
ing; "Invasion is the word and conquest seems to
lie enchanting goal !. :, Would 70 God that prude