Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-12-04
SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE MEXICAN WAR.

~ ne LeStSfdtWe U oOWH CaOHHd, HOW ~
session.
The with Mexico Of deep and exciting interest to
every portion of the United States and South Carolina par
ucpates largely in it, In its the ostensible
object to epe the intrusion Of the Mexican army into the
territory acquired by the admission OF Texas the Union
Since them other causes have been relied justification
for pushing the into the heart of the Mexican country,
the most prominent of which the neglect Of Mexico to
pay sum OF money stipulated for by treaty and that IN
der some circumstances would according to the laws Of
tons, have been ustiabe of when having
the MEANS State pernacousy refused pay acknowl
edged demand but in The condition that Mexico then was
torn TO pieces by domestic dssenson and ste subject to fire.
quent revolutions the people of the United States would never
have consented have made that alone the of
against sister Republic. We must then, look back TO the
intrusion upon our territory justification.
If enemy assai US, justified by the laws of
ure and Of nations only repel it. but to dsarm him.
put him into a condition from which might reasona-
bly, suppose he would to annoy Texas, standing
alone had driven Mexico OF the field, and actual be-
tween them had long ceased and after the lessons which
she had been severely taught Resaca de la Palma Pao
Ato and Matamoras, it hardly be supposed that she
would have been again try her strength with the arms
of the United States and the honor and interest OF the coun
try would have vndcated by aresng the then, at
least until in her folly and Madness she should the
contest To conquer peace the has been carried
into the heart of the country immense cost of blood and
Her armies have been swept before like grass be-
fore the reapers scyhe. Her seapos many of her Cities
and her great capital possession, and there
peace We have rendered her oveures intended pa
cc which have been Indignantly rejected and the naton
driven desperation, armed against When
and how is this peace be conquered If by the conquest
and permanent occupation of the country is worthy Of the
grave and solemn consideration of the people Of the United
States whether the fee simple worth, in dollars and cents
the cost Of the conquest Suppose conquered the diversity
in language and religion would be an nsupeabe obstacle
to their cordial amagamaon with and until their remem
brance Of what they least will assume be the wrongs
have done them shall have passed away large army will be
necessary keep them in subsection Apart from these diff
cues what benefit to derive from the conquest
communication between Northwestern possessions and the
Pacific is certainly very desirable, but beyond this
have already territory enough to satisfy the demands of our
population many generations is hardly de-
sirabe already caving amongst ourselves about
the spo of the anticipated victory which may lead to
test disastrous than the itself 1t becomes, then,
question of serious import and great decacy, determine
what course this unctue the Government of the United
States ought pursue ought not and trust will not, do
any calculated TO compromt its interest," honor dignity
but its object and end in the prosecution of this if there
be any other than the attainment of honorable peace sye
shut up in the closet and shall be deemed imper
tnent in making suggestions in relation 10 it.
The enemy already severely chastsed for her ag
gressions upon us our have with everses, but
have umphed in many bloody field, always against fearful
odds in numbers possession of her seapors and
suggest worthy of considerations whether
should incur any odium, and whether should consult
interest and dignity, by Withdrawing army from the
Of the country and throwing around line Of cir
ulJcth ara off from all
with the of the world is not well calculated to pro-
duce what ought be the desired result laying waste the
country with the sword, and less expense Of blood and
treasure
have ventured these remarks in the belief that you will
receive them coming from one having feelings asp
raions inconsistent with the interest and glory OF the Amer
people, and with the knowledge that you have imme
date power the subject that you would feel any dis
position improperly interfere with the legitimate powers of
the General Government in the prosecution of the war; but
that your voice entitled be heard and must command
spect if you think proper to give it utterance.
cannot dismiss the subject Of this without
e Of our own Palmetto regiment, made up of Of the
best blood and choicest spirits of the State They have
for themselves country, and their native State
measure Of enown unsurpassed by any army in any age
country bright page reserved for them in the history of
this war and when the battles of Coneras, Churubusco,
and Chapuepec shall be reviewed by after ages they will be
found compare with the most brilliant achievements of
cen or modern times The small remnant that remains OF
this gallant regiment melancholy proof Of their courage and
DEVOTION The pendor Of its rumphs is reflected back the
State and she will forget that imposes obligation which
she cannot forego The widows and children Of the fallen
ought not TO be thrown of to depend the cautious and
measured charity of the General Government. Let them be
peculiar Nursed and sustained by those bound TO
them by the ties of kindred and sympathy they will
be exempted from the chill and bghng influence of depcn
donce on strangers summon to the aid Of this sugges
ton no greater or imposing influence than sentiment
expressed by Bgader General Shields, in letter me-
nouncing the fall of the amented Col Pierce NJ Butler at
the battle Of Churubusco and applying the principle the
families Of all who have fallen in this contest In speaking
Of him, he remarks 'permt me- sir to say in conclusion
that the gallant State upon which his death has shed
such usc will supply the place Of guardian and protector to
his widowed family" DAVID JOHNSON
TyTEMPER,ScE IN ESGLASD.-Rev. Mr.. WI0uT, of Cor I
pus Christi College, Cambridge, recently delivered temper
ance lecture Manchester England which contains many
important facts respecting the progress and influence Of dram
drinking England. The lecturer stated The whole number
OF paupcrs in the country to be 9if 295. This gives one
pauper about sixteen inhabitants il this the pau
per population Of the United Kingdom gives pauper TO
about twenty eight inhabitants. In either the story is
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