The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1847-01-06
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1t has become evident to the administra-
ton anil the people in general that sue
cession Of me asures mus, be adopted, and
that q more efectunl blow against the
power Of the Mexican republic must be
struck, in order 10 pu. an end to the war.
For eight months our army has been war
ring within the boundaries Of Mexico, Its
success has been brilliant and productive
Of important consequences. A territory,
vast in extent and richin agricultural and
mineral resources, hos been conquered and
a temporary government established
Much has been done; but the most remains
to be d"ne. Comparatively spenking, our
army is still on The Confines Of The vas,
republic Of Mexico. We may progress
little BY little; and our cnnquests may be
slow and sure. This pulley will finally ac-
comIlish what we desire; butt has now be-
come question of deep consideration and
important interest, whether This accom-.
plshmen, may no. be too distant, and
whether pence purchased nt such "a cost
may be not TOO dear, if, on the conclusion
Of peace, any portion Of the territory al
ready or that may be conquered is to be
rcsI"red 10 Mexico.
The present war has become war Of
the people and their determination and
that ni The government is, that Mexico
| shall not only restore what was presious-
Iy due TO our people, but shall indemnify
the country for The whole expenses Of the
| war. Should pence be made on these con-,
dilinns, is there any probability that Mex
leo will be able 10 perform lhem! No.
Should the performance Of such a condi-
ional peace be required to be immediate,
it is evident that Mexico is unable 10 cons
ply with it. Should it be made to take
effect at some future day, its distance
would lend enchantment TO lis provisions,
aud the same course, which she has long
pursued toward us, would again be run 10
end in increasing aggressions on her part,
finally in lmpnten. and insulting war, and
in new war and conquest on our part.
What then remains TO be done? Our
generals have been successful and our sol.
diers valiant. Why then need we halt at
wha, finally must be done 7" The city of
Mexico must be taken. The necessity Of
this measure is evident, and the results
from such an effect would be both imme.
dia,e and lasting. The sooner blow is
struck AT the viials of our enemy, the soon
or is there IL reasonable prospect Of peace.
The hearts of naiions, like the hearts Of
men, must be reached To control tho life
blood which gives power to their actions.
Mexico can afford to ;use many Of her
provinces, but cannot bear UP against the
loss Of her chief city.
lie, our army then. uniting with the navy,
assault. The key Of the republic, and, by ia.
king possession Of that, open :he gates Of
The cuplal. Then. and not Till then, is
there o probability that our proud and self
suficien! enemy, that is moi conscious of
defeat received. nor ofrankling, corruption
within, listen 10 the proposals Of the Amor.
ican republic, whether debating the condi.
lions of peace with severe justice, whether
demanding the entire cession Of the Mexi-
can territory, or temrering her demands
for injuries received with the just mag.
nanmi,y Of generous conqucror.