Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-03

TO The Editors of tie Enquirer:
Messrs Editors-I perceive that the impress
sion is, that England desires 10 mediate between
this Government and the Republic Of Mexico,
and terminate the conflict, or rather the hostile
attitude maniiesting zeal, energy and determine
lion on The one part, and doubt, hesitancy and i'm
becilty on The other Ii is obvious that The war
has been provoked By Mexico much against the
forbearance and pacific character of the people
and Government OF The United States. Indeed
the people have been ahead o the Government
in Iesentng The injuries and insults Of lhs Co.
ycrnment Of Mexico. Had any mighty power
insulled US as Mexico has done, war would have
succeeded As matter OF course and without the
slightest delay, else our reputation for dignity
and intrepidity would have suffered in The esii-
nation OF the world. But The insults and injuries,
proceeding from All arrogant and imbecile source,
we knew that proracted forbearance would moi
detracl from our dignity, but would, on The con-
lrary, establish our pacific character, and en-
hance our magnanimty as a nation seeing that
we continue TO oppose reason generosity ard
iorbearancc TO insult and injnry. The Wings
contend that we are The asgfesSors in the case,
because our army encamped on disputed territory,
appearing 10 forget that the voters Of this terri
tory assisted in sending member from Texas
10 The Congress Of The United States, and appear
ing also 10 disregard the maxim Of a prominent
leader, Railways 10 hold disputed territory SUBJ
jec, 10 future negotiation"
| Under the circumstances, ! think il would be
polite in our Government respecifullyto decline
the mediation VI England, for, should we accept
il, we will be placed upon an equality with Mex
leo as 10 all the preceding causes that have even
tuaed in hos.iliies, and all those high qualities
that have characterized and influenced The Uni
ted States Government will be compromised, and
Inc question will be decided in reference only 10
territorial boundary and pecuniary obligation
The mediator will get all the praise; Mexican
gratitude will be thrown in the English balance,
and that high moral and political character, the
boast and pride of the United States Government,
will be totally sacrificed. The long continued
abuses, insults and injuries OF the Mexican 60
yernment have al length been resented and state
OF war uslhes invasion and the destruction OF
the enemy until they sue for peace. This ac-
complished, without any e1lraneous interference,
will secure, not temporary, but a lasting peace,
and secure, also, 10 the United States Govern
ment that sphere for the exercise oil those hu-
name, benevolent and considerate qualities, more
incumbent upon The day OF triumph than in the day
OF :orbearance, when wrong was submitted 10,
until that point was reached where patience ceases
10 be virtue. Mexico needs lesson that will
instruct her in her duty and respect for nations.
She has particularly invited il from The United
States. Let no, England then say when she is
qualified for her diploma-but lei her apply 10
The United States Government, and it will be ex-
ecuied according TO her deserts. BRUTUS.
Essex, Va, June 25.