Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-12-11

The sagacy OF powerful European nations has ong
directed their attention the commercial importance that
province, and there can be little doubt that the moment the
United States shall renquish their present occupation Of it,
and claim TO indemnity effort would be made by
foreign Power TO possess IT. either by conques by
purchase. ii no foreign Government should acquire II
either Of these NODES independent revolutionary Govern
men would probably be established by the inhabitants and
such foreigners may remain IN 10 the country
soon shall be known that the United States have aban
doned L. Such Government would be feeble ong
anag It's separate independent existence and would finally
become annexed to be dependant colony of some
4 powerful state.
colony, otherwise 10 incorporate with ITSELF the principle
avowed by President Monroe in 1884, and rearined IN my
first annual message, that foreign Power Shall with our
consent he permitted to plant establish any new colony
dominion any part of the North American continent must
be maintained In maintaining this principle, and in resist
ing its invasion by any foreign Power, might be involved
in other expensive and difficult than that in
which engaged.
The provinces of New Mexico and the CALIFORNIA; are con-
guous the territories of the United States and if brought
under the government of our laws their resourcesmnera,
agricultural, manufacturing and coInmerca-woud soon be
developed.
Upper California is bounded the north by our Oregon
possessions and, if held by the United States would soon
settled BY hardy enterprsng and intelligent portion Of our
population. The bay of San Francisco and other habors
along the Californian coast would afford shelter for navy,
for numerous whale ships and other merchant vessels
ployed in the Pacific ocean, and would in short period be-
the mars Of extensive and profitable commerce with
I China and other countries OF the East.
These advantages in which the whole commercial world
would participate would at be secured TO the United
by the cesson Of this territory while that
long it remains part Of the Mexican dominions, they
be enjoyed neither by Mexico herself by any other
| nation.
New Mexico frontier province, and has never been Of
any considerable value to Mexico From its locality il is
naturally connected with Western settlements The
ritora limits of the State of Texas, too, defined by her
laws before her admission into Inon embrace all that
portion OF New Mexico lying east Of the Rio Grande while
4 cIn n of har ia
mnions. The adjustment Of this question of boundary is
important.
There is another consideration which induced the belief that
the Mexican Government might desire to place this pro-
vince under the protection of the Government of the United
States Numerous bands Of fierce and wake savages
der and upon borders Mexico has been, andmus
continue 10 be, feeble restrain them from committing
depredaons robberes and murders only upon the in
habans Of New Mexico itself, but upon those of the other
northern States Of Mexico 1t would be blessing athese
northern States have their citizens protected against them
by the power of the United States. At this many
Mexicans, principally females and children in captivity
among them. If NewiMexco held and governed by the
United States could efectuay prevent these tribes from
committing such ouages, and compel them to release these
captyes, and restore them TO their families an friends
In proposing acquire New Mexico and The CALIFORNIA;,
il known that but nconsderable portion of the Mexi
people would be transferred with them, country
baced within these provinces being chiefly an unnhabed
region.
These the leading considerations which induced
authorize the terms of peace which proposed Mexico
They were rejected and negotiations being at end, hos
tlltes were renewed. An assault made by gallant
army upon the places near the gates the
city Of Mexico, and upon the city itsef and after several
days of conflict the Mexican forces vastly superior in
number to own driven from the city, aud
cuped by our troops.
Immediately alter information received Of The unfavor
able result Of the negotiations believing that his continued
presence with the army could be productive good de-
ermined to recall Commissioner despatch this effect
transmitted to him the 9th of October last The Mexi
Government will be informed Of his recall and that in
the existing state of things shall deem proper 10 make
any further overures of peace but shall be all times ready
TO receive and consider proposals which may be made by
Mexico
Since the liberal proposition of the United States was au-
hozed 10 be made in April last large expenditure have
incurred, and the precious blood of of patriotic fell
low citizens has been shed the prosecution Of the This
consideration and the obstinate perseverance Of Mexico pro-
tracing The war; must influence the terms OF peace which
4 may be deemed proper hereafter 10 accept
OurEns having been every where victorious having subject
ed 70 our military occupation large portion Of the eneys
country including his capital and negotiations for peace aav
ing failed the important questions arise in what the
war ought TO be prosecuted and what should be future
policy cannot doubt that should and render avail
able tie conquests which have already made aud hat
with this view, should hold and occupy by and
military forces, all the ports, towns cities and provinces
IN our occupation, which may hereafter fall into posses
SION that we should press forward military operations
and levy such military contributions the enemy m as
far as practicable deruy the future expenses othe
Had the Government of Mexico acceded 10 the equitable
have been preferred Mexico having declined do this and
failed 10 offer any other which could be accepted the
ned States the national HONOR less than the public in
eress, requires that the should be prosecuted with in
creased energy and power until just and satisfactory peace
can be obtained In the tme Mexico refuses al in
demnity we should adopt indemnify ourseves
by aPproPratng permanently portion Of her territory Early
after the commencement Of the war; New Mexico and the Ca
fornias taken possession OF by forces Our military
and naval commanders ordered conquer and hodem
subject to be disposed of by treaty Of peace
These provinces undsputed occupation and
have been go for many months all resistance the part Of
Mexico having ceased within their limits. satisfied that
they should be surrendered TO Mexico. Should Con-
sres concur with in this opinion and that they should be
retained by the United States indemnify perceive no
good reason why the civil jurisdiction and laws of the United
States should not at be extended them To wait
Tor treaty OF peace, such willing make by which
our relations towards them would not be changed be
good policy whilst our own interest," and that of the people
lnhabing them, require that STABLE responsible, and free
government under authority should, possible
be established them. Should Congress- therefore, deter
NINE to hold these provinces permanently, and that they shall
hereafter be considered constituent parts Of country the
early establishment of territorial governments them will
be important for the perfect protection Of persons and
property and recommend that such territorial governments
be established will promote peace and tranquility amon9
the Inhabitants by aayng all apprehension that they NAV
still entertain Of being again subjected the jurisdiction Of
Mexico. invite the early and favorable consideration Of Com
gress 10 this important subject
Besides New Mexico and the CALIFORNIA; there arc other
Mexican provinces which have been reduced our
~ conquest These other Mexican provinces are now 90