Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-20

aching heart 10 her appeal IT humbed before US "'
ponlng 10 them her treasures, she should ASK US
we intended despoil her of fields where her Inde
pendence won, and the graves where mouldered 'h
bones of her heroes first stricken IN fight But u's u
not the and in asking her 10 convey To Us of"i
of her unoccupled territory, asking no more 'hai
what good nature induced us To do last sumnrr whe'
without equivalent at all, surrendered 10 hga'
two-thds or three iourhs of territory IN Oregon
and that too, with the decided appreciation OF those WIZ
now think il very wrong to take any land from Mexico
A. 10 tie causes Of this war; Shall not enter Intf
them lis lsice injustice in my opinion have bu
lille e DO with lis prosecution, when the ann on all s'S
prosecute for the sake of speedy termination
One thing, however, may III justice remark, that unless
Ielued the assignment Of causes made by the ifesidt"
his opening message must secure to us the Veru'c'
poserIiy. Bat be this thing Is cera,i, VIZ
are engaged in a war with obstinate enemy and dur
ing continuance feel bound by the highest sense %
duty contribute. by every means IN my power !" "'
success of nv country arms, and the humiliation ahd
overthrow OF The enemy. stop not to ask the approx"
of casuists when my heart bids me to know only my
own county in the contest; and fervently Trust ina
God may her eagle banner with victory
whenever and wherever her may uniu II IN batlie
beneath the broad vault of heaven Never may us sor-
folds, dmmed and dIscolored with the blood OF i'S
soldiers trail I'm the dust should deplore unjust or
an aggressive much as any man; would leave
proper unirled for an accommodations 10 secure
peace / would yield everything but honor; but whist
lasted would strain every slnew, exert every nerve
of the nation impress the enemy aud the world WIN
the of Sir the huntcrs-up OF conscience
approve IL mott am well assured ihat uis
course IL is INV duty to adopt and pursue would not,
whilst the gloomy cloud of hung the land, say
TO the enemy. Go on You rght-we are wrong
The God of justice Is your side, and HIS aNens'hg
hand viii vet deliver 10 your tolls our soldiers Donnu
hand and foo that YOU may flesh your swords IN Their
bosoms Sir would not say cur own brave soldiers
March slowly-rail arms-you are engaged IN an I'M
Just aud unloly war; No. would parai, re their
strong arms aud valiant hearts IN the hour Of battle
would rob them of the hope of heaven would not
shrek into the ear OF the dying soldier that Tor Inn no
bugheyed angels waited above the smoke OF the battle
that he mast never hope for paradise No oul
would say soldiers "Advance your standard
Waive high in air Let lis lishng folds make music
when the battle over, let the blaze of victory surround
It, or let your eless bodies be piled pyramids on the
CORY field Onward IN this spirit, dream no more OF
the proud wiies kiss, the mothers blessing aud hei
praVeri For must confess, DO not compTeheni The
forecast which proposes the withdrawal of armies, OF
the prudence which declares IN advance that we mus
attach Mexican territory 10 the Union. a~sail II.
senator's motves-i question no senator's PATRIOTISM
speak only TO what conceive to be an error oil pOcy
when say that, view, The adoption OF any such
proposition amounts, in appearance at least, to supmIs
sion; and that, whilst on the ore hand they are emf
nently calculated to the arrogance of Me~c"
upon the other they will find response IN the bosom
OF the United States Our people will ndsnanily refuse
their TO any such policy The sunberng hrr'
of the nation vii be reused at the bare thought OF mum
bling the proud standard OF the United States before bar
barian Mexico. Nor, sir participate in the sympa
thy which have heard invoked in behalf of Mexico as
sister republic. In the first place, the wrongs she has
done Us, and citizens resident within her borders
show very sSerly affection her part; and IN the
next must confess OF sympathy with any Peo-
pie where anarchy rules the name OF liberty. Hef
history a libel upon republican government. When
human sympathy shall follow INSTRUMENTATION, nilSrule
and bIoodshed, then, bur not m then will 1t be- properly
invoked for Mexico. | constrained reluctantly be
fore closing, TO turn TO feature, which unhappy has
been connected with the subject of the present war
Most sincerely do wish that could have been excluded
Come in whaI shape il may, always find the question
OF slavery productive Of vcxaion without the slightest
resulting benefit Willis; the sincere
respect for The opinions OF many Of my elow-cizenS on
tins subject. founded know them to be, upon religion
ana conscience, nave never ceased 10 regard lheH aP
pearauce here erroneous aud msdreccd and IN TIN,
instance more instructed Than Why, sir, endeavor
To kIndlc flame either side about tins matter
III Il net be time enough make law for the territory
aud to prescribe rs municipal regulations, when we pos
sess II? Are we mol possibly subecug ourselves TO the
dicule of the world 10y this display of overwecnng con
hdence result which may never occur l. II sound
policy. Is 1t true patriotism, excite Ill blood at home
when foreign enemy watching proceedings with
the ever vlsant eye OF an enemy j. such course
calculated 10 BRING MeXlcO terms, impress
kind with reverence for republican nSii'utons' All
these To opposite questions al tins Time, and all
view, against the agitation which stirs tins
chamber for The last few DAYS aud which, II would seem
seeks to shake the Union. will not stop 10 debate
the question side the other. tor would not
hamper the of country ITS hour OF need
like the present The proposition TO prohibit slavery IN
any territory which may be acquired Will be iaIr subject
of discussion when the acquisition perfected and when
required extend territorial luTiSpru
dence With the spirit of the remarks OF the senator
from South Carolina, Mr. Butler who spoke the other
day tins subject heartily concur; but whilst with
him feel fully the dsagrecable effect of this question
upon the kindly feelings, which IL Is our duty ia
cherish, must confess that do not participate IN The
dread Of effects To the extent expressed by Others
Whenever alluded 10, the slave question is unform Y
arravcd for the purpose of intimidation. One blast upon
changing trumpet and instantly the gaunt and spectral
form dunion with all is fierce bataIa conIurcd
before Us SIR the God whose pillar of FIRE guided
ancestors through the dark night of tie revolution
and led them at It's close, To build up tins most magnlh
cent benign
purposes be thwaried by the vain Screenings the
mad deiusonS oi their posterlty The slave question
like other questions, has lis difficulties; but they
are far from instIrmouniable More than already
the gallant vessel Of the mon has encountered their rude
shock and without steering to the right lhe
left she has passed quietly and maescaly on her bright
aud glorious pathway Come when II may, fear not lC
this question, other connected with
siullons have confidence in Heaven, confidence IN
the wisdom and virtue of my couGtsymen that assures
me the evil w.il not come without the remedy This
agitation here premaure-sO premature 10 make
men wonder why it Is, and what for. Plain think
will be enough fos the watcllman of the south tc
sound the alarm when danger approaches; time enough
to talk Of Remembering the Union when The north shal
violate the rights of the soatlI; enough talk q
force and dsunion bloodshed and civil war, when
aud wisdom, public virtue and PATRIOTISM, have more
"A home amongst US. There be dIsunion while
these last aud wO betde the man whose foot Is first ad
vanced IN the unoly rause-ha gives up his native land
10 the fierce uuuttcrabe horrors of civil Z" 1t were
better for him that nlll>one hanged abont hIs
neck, and that he drowned in the dep of the sea
There be peaceful dissolution of this Union No
sir Go O the great basin of the west, aud among
her busy and teemlng millions lind, IT you can,
who will not die To preserve 1t mother who is
w say her go quick to tins battle and
''come back IN triumph or come back no more. Come
what will with others, there fast anchored the rock OF
ages the imperishable ark of the Union. Ny mind IN
cnes not 10 the gloomy picture of country destiny
which IS conveyed so often and careiessy in those
f detesied words-dsunion, civil Words which
bring to once, the image of land all desoatc the
idle and rusted plow solitary ocean, dsmasicd SHIPS
rolag by the side; sacked aud burning cities desc
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