Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-06-17
The Invasion Of Mexico.


1t seems to be the determination of Government to
proceed with vigor against the Mcxicans until they
are brought to proper terms, and the difficulties which
have existed be satisfactorily settled The Union of
the 5 speaking of this matter, saws it has asccr-
tanned some interesting facts touching the state of the
army, and the plans of the campaign, but docs not
state particularly what they are, except It's belief that
the executive is doing every thing it can, doing ii
with every degree of energy by land and by sea, in
order to conduct the present campaign to Its lcgiti-
mate results, to bring the enemy to TERMS and to
conquer honorable and permanent peace. Gen.
Taylor says the Union, has about 5000 troops under
his eagles. Hundreds aid thousands of volunteers
were pouring into his camp. He will soon be in ad
into the enemy's country; and we shall not be
surprised to hear of his reaching Monterey, about 100
miles from Matamoras, about the commencement Of
the table land, in healthy region at no distant day
The same paper of the 9th says, though we may
regret, on some accounts the necessity which thus
forces us to an armed vindication of rights,
man doubt that the path of our policy is clear
that it is duty TO urge attack at once upon
every assailabc point Of the Mexican frontier, and
complete preparations speedily possible for
pressing on into the heart of the Mexican country to
demand and to dictate peace, if need be, within the
Mexican capital
The Washington correspondent of the Journal of
Commerce, under date of the 7th. writes follows:
1t is now understood tina. Commodore Common has
ORDERS after eitng his squadron at PeBsacoa 10 attack
the Castle at Vera Cruz aud take il IL he Ii said
that seventyfours and The Pennsy lvania Will be
added TO his squadron 1t has been reported that Com
modore Warrington command the expedition, but
that is doubtful.
The squadron is to carry very heavy Paixhan guns
and as soon as u breach is made the castle is be
sormed.
1t is said that during the rainy season, which has
commenced and lasts four months the climate at Vera
Cruz is more healthy or rather less noxous, than at the
close of the rainy season.
There are many propositions talked of in reference TO
the be chosen for the army of invasion This
subject has been deeply considered by the
and the many consultations upon IT. not only military
men, but private citizens have assisted
Should the Castle of St Juan de Ulloa be taken, the
old Spanish military road from Vera Cruz 10 the city of
Mexico will be taken This road passes through Jalapa
and Peroe. The distance is two hundred and seventy
nine miles Between Vera Cruz and Jaapa the Puerto
ell actonal del Rey which has such natural advan
tages, post that very small force there stationed,
can IL is said defeat army as numerous that of
Xerxes. The whole road, almost, is commanded by
mountain heights, from which few pieces of artillery
could resist the progress of army The country
pIe-the women and children aone-by pushing down
stones and rocks could repel invasion. But all these
are difficulties that will render success more glorious
The from Tampco has the advantage of being
shorter, well as more practicabIe IL lies along Inc
valley De Maize called and will furnish abundance
of supplies fer the invaders.
60 not know whether ii has been determined TO march
army the city of Mexico by either of those routes
but an invasion will take place by routes that some con-
slider as more difficult Col. Kearneys force will take
the route by Santa Fe, and Gen Woods by chihuahua
and Major General Taylors by Monterey, 100 miles
south of Matamoras. In September probably, the
three divisions Of the of invasion will concentrate
at Luis de Potosi whence the army will march to
the city of the MonteZumas, distance of three hundred
miles. This is a long and weary way but it has some
advantages This plan of invasion will make thorough
work goes 1t will give possession of the country
the upper Rio Grande, and cut off all communication
between the north eastern provinces OF Mexico and the
capital. Mr.. Ponsett travelled on mule from Tampco
Mexico in IL days and hours The distance is 3l2
miles.
The statement which I made DAYS ago, that the
Pacific squadron had orders take possession of the
ports and harbors of California, confirmed by state
ment in the official paper. They probably now IN
possession, and will remain so, unless we have wal
with Great BaiaIn. We have accounts showing that
emigration the Canrnias from the West rapidly
increasing. The military force which the government
send the Upper California, cooperating with the
naval force will protect and encourage emigration; and
should the continue year, look upon it as GER
tain that California will have become Americanized that
popular will forbid its surrender Mexico on
any terms whatever and that it will ultimately be made
integral portion of this Union.