Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-07-18
FOR the TINES.
WAR MOVEMENTS.

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MEssRs. BSNsoN & GRERN:-Among the
various circumstances attending our collision
with Mexico-he raising of volunteers the cleo.
ton Of Infantry and Cavalry officers, from Major
to 9TH Corporal we know Of nothing, within our
whole range, quite so presumptuous and ants
notwithstanding quite so disgusting to the
spirit OF intelligent and honorable men living in
republican country-nothing partaking so much
Of partisansm, and partisan bigotry and serviliIy,
as the return Of Col. Price, from Washington
City, at the nstigation Of President Polk, to en-.
list under him a regiment Of volunteers, for the
Mexican service. What business, we ask plainly,
has Col. Price to leave his seat in Congress,
where he has been duly and honorably placed
by his constituents 10 represent them, to utter
their will through him, in the counses Of this
nation, what right we again ask, has he 10 desert
this place, 10 leave his civil duties in the legsla.
tive halls OF the U. S. to administer to his own
self aegrandizement, as he thinks, and 10 conse.
crate all his powers at the shrine Of military
fame. For moment consider the language Of
Col. Prices course. He gets in advance COM
mission from President Polk, leaves Washington,
comes to Missouri with the documents in his hat,
and says to the people, let NE be your big man
and then we'll fight the Mexicans! Now reflect,
isn't this digmifed-truly independent course,
for Congressman 10 pursue! seat in Congress
with all its attendant honors, and all the dignity
it confers, is nought 10 him in comparison with
the aurels that ever deck the brow OF the gal
liant hero on the field Of battle. Amid the thrill
OF martial music-the din OF destructive artil.
lery--the clash Of arms-the successful charge
and the shouts OF victory, legislative balls had
no charms for the Colonel. He longs for the
'trumpets clangor and the lannon's opening
roar" The victories OF the valiant Taylor in
our southern battles, have kindled within his
heart warlike aspirations and love Of military
fame. He no longer desires 10 be Congress
man--no longer does he wish to participate in
devising civil schemes, productive Of making ma
onal prosperity and happiness but the yearnng
OF his soul is to do something great-to so to
Wor-to wave his cleaning sword as Colone
at the head OF victorious band This is the
theatre he longs for-ths is the sphere grateful
to his heart--this the ambition congenial with hi:
nature. He desires that his name, as one Of lht
heroes OF American warfare may emblazon tht
pages Of our future history. He desires that h.
TOO may transmit his name to distant pos!erity
and be recognized noac, willie he has chance
with gratitude, by future generation, as hi
country's bengactor.
Success attend you, Colonel, glory to your
arms, satisfaction to your military aspirations
only we should be pleased 10 be present on
drill occasion and to witness the presentation O
your .torces 10 Col. Kearney.
To this way Of making military officers out
Of party materials, in a cause common to every
living being throughout our union--of making
PEACE Colonels WAR Colonels-of promoting
men ignorant Of military tactics and unskilled
in warfare, in preference to those Of whom
there are many in our country both talented and
deserving-possessing patriotic spirits and honor.
able ambition, who have not been, nor never will
be Congressman; but who have made a sacrifice
Of their lives, and all their talents, to military
alIairs-who have made war their profession and
studied it as science, we can give neither coun.
tenance or support. Until merit is given tc
whom merit is due--until promotion keeps pace
with deeds Of daring and patriotic heroism unit
men are promoted who are regularly enlisted r
the army and navy OF the U. S. respective y
before other cilizens who have devoted their live,
to, and who hang their fortunes on other pur
suits--until partsanism can freely and magnani
mously yield to patriotism and worth-unti this
is the case we say there is no just reason for sup
posing that such names as Porter, Brown, Scott
Lawrence, Ripley and Harrison, will ever honor
the pages Of the future historian. Why wer,
not some Of the worthless, wto rallied around the
standard Of Taylor, in behalf of the stars anc
stripes of their country, in the hour Of struggle
and peril, noticed by the President in the plac
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