Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-29
To he Editors Of The Enauirer:

To lie Editors ot The Enquirer:
Dece mber %, 1916
Messrs. Editors: In the prosecution OF the war
against Mexico, the Wings, whilsslhey admit that
we have ample cause Of war, i. e. demands IN
satisfied, grievances unredressed. and insults I'M
resented, and all SO aggravated in number and
character, as 10 have involved US precipitately
into war with any powerful nation, yet because
the Executive, they say, has pursued course cal
cula,ed to provoke what each and every patIio'
desired, they throw in their objections, in nature
and kind 10 those urged by The old Federalists
against Madison's Administration having old
blue light Daniel Webster at their head, who, from
former practise and training, Is, ot course, well
drilled for the pn.palrolc course in which ne is
engaged, and denounce the President Tor having
usurped the legislative authority. The modus
operandi, they say, was not attached 10 his iunc-
tons Now lei US examine This matter. Is il not
admitted that the President was authorized 10 pro-
rect The Western frontier of Texas? We'll,
where is the Western limit As yet underlined;
the slip OF land between the Neucrs and The Rio
Granie being in dispute, and strong Prescriptions
as 10 title being in our favor. Did Congress for
bid The President from marching his army on dis
pnled sround1 No! Then if he could best pro-
mote The important duties committed to his charge
by doing SO, how is he cnpable2 He is required
10 protect an underlined limit, Well, in all hu-
man probability when defined The Rio Grande
will be this limit Where then, should Taylor's
army be stationed, 10 guard our rights and pre-
vent northumberland aggression? Thr
Wings generally say Corpus Christ; but old
Johnny O., who unsuardedly sometimes sneaks
the truth together with all the Republicans saw a
position calculated 10 secure The lerior. in dis
nu,e, The lille 10 which can be afterwards settled in
treaty OF peace Demands, grievances and in
suits were all thrown IN sain quo, by the refusal
OF Mexico to negotiate, whn says sh. INST moi
only have lie disputed territory, but all Texas
besides! What, then, must the COMMUNICATIVE
chief Of our armies dol Anticipate the enemy,
or permit him, as The Wings would say, 10
take possession of the disputed territory, and,
when he had sufficiently advanced into the heart
of Texas, so that there could be m doubt about
the right OF SOIL then, and not until then, 10 strike
defensive blow! What sterling pairiols!-what
devoted lovers of their country! No; Presden,
Polk with foresight and sagacily that should Sc
cuIe 10 him all praise, plants his artillery oppc-
site Maramoras, and says, "Now, my dear Next
cans, il YOU are in earnest IN carrying your
threats into execution, do 50 al your peril.
We have assumed a position 10 bring our can
non if not our diplomacy TO bear. Choose ye,
therefore, between war and peace. The advan-
tage ground is with us, buiih onus is with you"
Tue Mexicans finding themselves in This woful
predicament, and disiking 10 .acr flee all their
boaslng and all their honor, and stimulated too
by superiority Of numbers in an evil hour they
chose The war horn 81 The dilemma, and The result
has shown The wisdom OF Folks policy. Redress
has been precipitaled; peace ere long will be
achieved and justice vindicaled; and brilliancy
and renown will be acquired which will secure
The respect of other nations, who will perceive,
that although we prefer peace 10 war, YET, when
ii is absolutely necessary, We know full well how
10 punish in>ul, and injury, and secure by arms
what We would always rather secure by liiendly
negotiation, based upon The principles Of justice:
taking care never 10 ask any thing but what is
clearly Iish,, and submitting 10 rothing thai is
wrong. Folks policy has planted our arms al
Monlerey-ihe Wing policy would have US al
Corpus Christi, listening TO idle threats or more
idle promises, 10 be traudulently made and vio-
lated ad minimum. BRUTUS.
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