Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-15
THE MEXICAN WAR

Now that hos,iliieS have commenced nation
al honor demands that a substan tial energetic
and decisive invasion be made upon The richest
and most populous districts OF Mexico. Let the
American character display itself. Let it be
shown, that, while We are ever anxious TO be al
peace, we are not afraid OF war, come from what
quarter it may. Let our deeds proclaim, that
the patriotic fire OF Liberty, which lighted on 10
victory the heroes of the Revolution, still burns
with unchanged brightness in the hosoms Of their
sons. Let the war be carried on with the utmost
ygor. To borrow the language OF the New Or
leans Picayunc"a tiny, Liiiputian affair VIII
but arnish our arms. To eEd The campaign as
becomes the honor and dignity OF the Republic"
it may be necessary that ian american &C.
neral should dielats The terms Of peace IN tie city
Of M,r,co."
A call has been made upon all foreigners (by
the Mexican Commande) 10 come 10 the aid Of
Mexico. Indeed, ii has been fully understood
that the Mexicans have been sustained in their
hostility 10 the United States by foreign cmissa
ries residents OF Mexico. Ii is stated tina, he
Mexican tort of San Juan de Ulloa is filled
with foreign engineers; aud that the army now
on this side of the Rio Grande is accompanied by
French, English and other artillery men. This
statement, no doubt is based on The following docu
ment, translated Tor the n. 0. Picayune, and which
that paper states Ampudia has found the means
Of distributing in the American Camp In con-
nection with other circumstances, il will doubt
less shed some light upon the secrc, movements
of the Mexican army, and The Vaccinations Al
The bottom Of the present enterprise
Tie Commander IN Ciff Of tie Mexican armp
IL Tie English and IiSi under The rdeTs Of The
American, General TAILOR:
Know We, that he Government OF the United
States is committing repeated acts OF barbarous
assressions against the masnanimous Mexican
nation; that the Government which exists under
"ihe flag OF the stars" is unworthy OF The desig
nation OF Christian. Recollect that you were
born in Grea; Britain; that The American Co
vernment looks with GOODNESS upon the powerful
| flag Of ST. George, and is provoking TO rupture
The wlrlike people 10 whom it belongs, President
Polk boldly manifestns desire 10 take possession
Of Oregon, as he has already done OF Texas.
Now, then, come with all confidence 10 the Mexi-
can ranks. ard | guarantee 10 you, upon my
honor good trea ment, and that all your expenses
Shall be betrayed until your arrival in the beau-
u capital OF Mexico.
Germans, French, Poles, and individuals OF
other nations Separate yourselves from the
Yankees, and do not contribute TO defend a rob-
berry and usurpaion, which, be assured, the civil
lied nations OF Europe look upon with the W
most Indignation. Come, therefore, and array
yourselves under The ui-colored flag, in the con
lidence that the God Of Armies protects ii, and
that il will proiec, you equally with The English.
PEDRO De AMPUDIA.
FRANctsco R. MoRENo,
Adjulant ut the Commander-in-Chiet
Head Quartcrs upon the Road 10 MatdnordS,
iprH ,. 1916.