Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-25
,ICHMOND DAILY WING.
BY GALLAHER, ELLloTr a co.
THRILLING NEWS.
The Sidr-Spansled Banner Still Warning IL
Triumph

The public pulse was made to beat high, and
our citizens were relieved of an almost agonizng
suspense, by the arrival Of the Southern train on
Saturday. The thrilling news from the seat Of
war was first indicated to the anxious erpectants
at the Depot, by the signal which foated in tri.
umph the cars reached the bridge over
our noble James. The stars and stripes waved
in triumphant beauty all eyes turned upon them;
and upon the breeze was waited the soul. stirring
news that our intrepid Taylor, with his gallant
little army, had done his duty, his whole
duty, and nothing but his duty, in defending n
country of which he and those under him have
ample reason to be proud.
Ii will he seen, by our columns of to-day, that
two engagements had taken place between n
Mexican force of more than 5000 strong. and tho
American army of only about two thousand men.
Ofthe actual number killed and wounded on either
side, it is matter OF perfect uncertainty to under
take to decide but this much we are satisfied OF,
we have at least good reason for regarding the
action having turned decidedly in favor of our
own countrymen. We see il stated by the slips
we have before us, that battle--nay two battles
had been fought, and we also notice, that a large
number of MeIicans were either killed, wounded
or taken prisoners, whilst but few Americans
have been sacrificed. We have therefore, cause
| To rejoice at victory over our enemies, yet we
| should nevertheless pause TO mourn the loss of
Ringgod, Brown, Mcintosh, and other gal
liant spirits, whose blood has been poured out in
defence OF their country. In the midst of all the
excitement incident upon such an occasion, we
cannot but deeply depore the loss we have sus.
taInad-ayan L.. I.,,
small. The news likely to reach the city in a
| short time, may enable us to give a more accu.
rate account of the killed and wound ed on either
side; and we devoutly hope that the loss from our
ranks may be far less than has been heretofore
stated. Should it be otherwise, however, we
will still have abundant for congratulatinp
the country upon a noble achievement.
BY recent successful engagements of our little
army with "A much larger Mexican force, General
Taylor has verified the prediction, that the Anne.
rican Flag would never be trampled upon while
under his protection. He has met the enemy of
our country under many disadvantages, yet how
noby has he indicated himself and the objects for
which his army conendl When the United
States need bright example to point out to other
nations, let the triumphs of the 18th and 9th of
May, be held forth as achievements which would
reflect honor upon any soidery.
In view of all now before us, Notwithstanding
the apparently determined spirit of the Mexicans
to carry this matter still farther. have we not a
dependence IN the skill and energy of Gen. Tay-
lor-with the aid of such a combined force as we
have been informed has already gone to his res
cue, have we not reason, we say, to regard the
peace of the two countries near at hand If
the Mexican Government, which has heretofore
dealt so much in empty words should continue to
wage a war with the United States, il will be in
cumbent upon this Government TO sustain our ar.
my, add to IFS strength and efficiency by accept.
ing the services Of such volunteers as have already
rendered their lives and their fortunes in epdea.
yoring to bring about speedy settlement of our
present difficulties with Mexico. We do not he
state TO say, that, now have embarked in this
matter, it should be carried through. If the Mex
leans will not come into terms willin gly, without
the fight, why, let us give it them; and who then
can doubt our ability to place them in condition
in which they will be glad TO sue for peace.
We say, again, let men and money he freely given;
but above all, let us bring about as speedy re.
storaton of peace between the two countries as il
isPossIble to accomplish without further blood.
shed.