Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-16
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.

mited to peruse several private letters, oil very
late date, from The city Of Mexico, written by
persons of the highest responsibility, and whose
sources Of information are ample:
"They state, as mailer OF positive certainty,
that negotiations for peace between The U. States
and Mexico are under advisement, and that the
return Of Santa Anna, who was hourly expected,
would be the signal for the commencement Of
overiures These advices are similar to those
received at the North, and TO which several OF the
journals in that quarter have given publicity
The ougivings OF The Northern press on thissub-
ject were, however, little more than Conjecture
Our opinions are based upon more reliable inior-
nation"
This happy result, which may be now conf
IDENTIFY looked for, must be traced 10 the glorious
victories Of the American arms, which have i'm
pressed Mexico with our power and invincible
energies. We had in vain held out the olive
branch OF peace; it was rejected with scorn.-
Mexico was induced by the course CT the Wing
press and politicians Of this country to believe
that "the sympathies Of one entire party" were on
her side, and her leading organ declared, "Long
will Mexico remember Mctr patriotism" With
such "comfort," 1--WE quote the Mexican organ,]
she was encouraged to hold out madly for war,
until the heavy blows Of Taylor and Scott de-
stroyed her illusion aud opened her eyes to the
importance of entering upon negotiations
Thanks 10 The foresight and energy OF the Admit
nislra,ion, the results predicted are about to be
realized. But, TO make assurance doubly sure,
no effort should be relaxed to follow up the advan-
tages we have secured. Scott and Taylor will
make simultaneous movement upon the CAPT.
tai, and unless they meet with commissioners of
peace, will seize and hold The city of the Monte
zumas, as guarantee for an honorable and per-
manenl peace. The American people will re-
echo the following eloquent sentiments OF the
Union:
"These are the times which animate mems
souls, What miserable demagogue will now
pause 10 carp upon the origin oflhe war-lo hig-
gle about the manner OF conducting ito dis.
tribute its honors between this or that department
this or that corps-lhis or that leading general.
Our Country is now the glorious word-our free
country-our proud country with her sta,s re-
splendent among the highest consultations in The
world, and with her stripes fell by every foe who
provokes our power. This is day for rejoicing
and it is day, too, when we may still calcu-
late on an unfaltering prosecution Of vigorous
honorable ,coy until we obtain satisfactory hon
orabte peace.
ave dare not shadow forth The plans OF the ad-
mnistra,iou. Let The people, however, be as
sured that they are awake-aliye TO their dutes
anxious 10 press their present successes 10 the
future prosperity Of their country-but determin-
ed 10 avoid the errors Of the Roman general,
whose enemy said. "He knows how 10 gain
victory. but he knows not how TO profit by it,
"Scott has taken the key OF Mexico, and is now
on his march TO the capital. Are The Mexcans
still SO infatuated as 10 reject the olive branch,
and mol conclude peace so desirable TO BON
counlries2 But we must still beware Of the Mey-
lean duplicily, Of The Ampuiia diplomacy, which
was tried 10 weaken our blow at Monterey. No
dilatory policy will suit our position now. No
idle procrastination-no subtle evolulions-no
pretensions-but decisive, bold, manly, and M.
fal,ering prosecution Of our objecs-whelher 1t be
war, or whether il be peace"
ANOTHER VERA CRUZ SURRENDER.
We learn from the Scion Of Democracy Of the
9th, that intelligence had reached Clarksburg,
thai James M. Stephenson, Esq, declines stand
ing poll as the Wing candidate for Congress
from the Harrison district having consented TO
be a candidate for seat In the House OF Dele
gates. This Is one of the districts SO confidently
claimed by The Wings; and now, on the eve OF
the election, it has surrendered without firing
CUP. We cannot doubt, that in all the other dis
,ricts of the State their boasful calculations will
be equally overthrown. Our accounts from The
country are most cheering-[See articles in To-
days paper]-and, unless we are greatly deceiv-
ed, Virginia will prove herself worthy OF her
palmiest days.
From the Scion we are also sraliied 10 learn,
that at a Convention in Harrison county, Colo
mel Joseph Johnson, The late worthy and popular
representative in Congress, has been unanimous
ly nominated as the candidate OF the Democratic
party for the Honse of Delegates at The ensuing
election. Colonel J. has not sought The nominal
ton, but does not feel at liberty TO disregard the
wishes OF his friends, so generously exhibited.
Colonel Kincheloe is still in the field; but We
canno, believe that he will continue candidate,
against The wishes OF the party. Even should he
remain before the people, The Scion has no doubt
lha, the Democrats will elect Colonel J. We
look upon the election Of Thompson 10 Congress,
and Johnson TO the Legislature, as "6xed facts"
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