Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-03-26

The subjoned communication comes from
on Of the Oldest and best citizens of our State
ono whose strong sense rcvolts from the mis-
cradle pe,tlogging by which the existing war
with Mexico has been uphedin high placcs,an
who prefers to look at things as they really are.
rather than through the false glare of" glorii-
cation spectacles." He was democrat in old
times when the word meant something, though
lie is nor set down, by the unledged democracy
of polkdom, as Mexican federalist. We will
only add that he was one Of the Presidential
Electors for this State in lS4O-and that he is
thorough-going anti-slavery Wing.
For the Burlington Free rrcss
Mr. Editor My motto i.: Thousands fol ma
tons honor, no, a cent for dishonorable War
Eihu said dob, Chap XXlI) days should speak
and the multitude OF years should teach wisdom" He
said also Jobs three friends because We are old
er than me, have waited for your words, gave
car to your reasons snid also will show my opin-
ion" The old man of this essay reverses the ancient
Difference to age and says, | have waited until the
young men have spoken He will now also speak his
opinion.
Great men not always wise, neither do the
aged understand Judgment" The truth Of the latter
clause Of the las, sentence may perhaps fully appear
in this feeble attempt Like Elihu he has waited until
the clash of arms, and the of words has waxc,
| hot. The nation is contending how got into such
an unjust and unrighteous war The old man in
his long life has learned to profit by experience. He
has learnt that when we have got into bad scrape
the best way is 10 get OF it as soon as possible
The man over board will not wait TO argue the ques.
I ton how he came there he will exert every nerve
to lay hold Of the rope thrown for his relief That We
are in n bad scrape with Mexico almost all will now
admit, the risk Of" giring aid and comfort Il
the enemy The question is not now of so much i'm
portance, who made this unrighteous war, or 70
what purpose was ii made But Why and for wla
object is it continued Isi to rob our neighbor Q
territory, which will prove curse 10 US, whether
eventually shall be the home Of the free or be trod b
the foot OF the oppressed
Let Congress the representatives of 4 jus. an
generous nation, say to Mexico want none
your territory and will have Of ii for freedom
ior slavery. Let them say TO the Executive we wi
grant neither men nor money TO prosecute so wicke
war; except for the purpose of paying and Withdraw
c ing our troops We will not conquer peace by wa,
# especially with feeble enemy. We will not fig
y for nor purchase Mexican territory We want nor
t oft, We are determined 10 get speedily out of Il
{ scupc and will Withhold the means tor continuing
contention. Let them say to their constituents v
will Justify the highest officer in the COVER
ment in usurping the constitutional power OF our d
= parlment in punging the nation into this causeess WI
# We demand that peace (not territory be especial
sought and restored TO our suffering country BY t
le highest authorities. Stand firm on this ground a
~ you Will soon have honorable peace. ElHu
ia Brandon March !, 1917.