Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-05-14
War with Mexico.

BY reference to our preceding columns,
/, will be seen that this Nation is at the
present moment, involved in most un-
righteous war with the Republic Of Mex
ico. The crisis has at length arrived, and
there is no escape from it. War actually
exists, and for the disastrous consequent
ces which must inevitably ensue to this
whole country, may those who have been
chiefly instrumental in producing this
wicked conflict, be held justly responsible.
We find in almost all our exchanges the
strongest expressions against the myster'-
ous course Of the Administration. The |
movements of our Government have been
s,udiously concealed from the people, and
until the announcement of the plausible
MESSAGE, which we publish entire in our
columns to-day, the causes ofcvery move
ment were alike mysteriously concealed
from them.
We have intelligence that hostilities
have commenced, and that we have al
ready lost gallant officer and Is men
killed; two captains and 40 men taken
prisoners,-and that the commanding
General has called for troops from Texas,
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
But the crisis, however untimely it may
have come upon us, must be met, and Con-
press has taken the preliminary steps to
that end. The bill which has passed the
House authorises the President to call for
and receive the services Of $4,000 vol
unteers, and appropriates ten mil
lions of dollars to defray the expenses
ofthe war. 1t is in substance as follows
Whereas, by an act Of the Republic o.
Mexico state of war exists between tha
Government and the United States.
Sec. !. The President is hereby au
thorized to accept the services of Nolun
teers not exceeding $4,000, for twelve
months or to the end Of the war.
Sec. 2. aIO, 900 900 are hereby appro
priated to carry the above into effect.
Sec. 3. Volunteers are to furnish thc'
own clothing and horses, but when mus
tered into active service are to be arme
and equipped by the Government.
Sec. 4. They are to be subject to tn
articles of war, and, except as to clothln
and pay, to be placed on the same footln
Us the army, and in lieu of clothing the
arc to receive an equivalent in money
Sec. 5. The Volunteers to be oiiicer'
according to the respective laws OF Il
States to which the companies belong.
Sec. 6. The President. if he thinks
necessary, is empowered to make nomln
tons to the Senate Of Generals OF Br'
adc and Divisions, and of the Genei
staff, as now authorized The Gener'
will appoint their own Aids, and the Pr'
ident will apportion the officers amo
their respective States rendering Volt
teers.
Sec. :. The Volunteers received "
be entitled to all the benefits conferred
persons wounded in the service OF
United States.
Sec. 8. The President is authorized
complete all the armed vessels now
thorized by law; to purchase or char
merchant vessels and steamboats, to
converted into public armed vessels.
such moneys as arc necessary to pro-
the sea board and harbors, or general
fence.
Secs. o e. 10. Provides the rate OF
and the continuance Of the act Tor
years. Privates Of foot companies vii
ceiye SO per month the mounted
$40 per month, including the use
risk Of horses.
But two hours were allotted to the
CuSSiOn IN the. Housc. Nhe', i'o
and others argued pro and con as t'
cause Of War. Mr., Adams took gr
against the Bill.
An amendment declaring war was
ted down by an immense majority, a
necessary, the act Of Mexico having
q state Of war.
In the SENATE the discussion oI
Message was warm, and strong conn
were made agsinst tho course OF tn
ccu,ive OF removing so small fo'
Taylor's to a position so hazardous
Mr.. CRirTENpEN was PARTICULAR
quent and impressive, and spoke
highcs, terms ofGen. Taylor.
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