The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-02

EIffdcf OF a letter 10 the edaoT ddted Nay 3D.
81 am a reader OF the Weekly Union, though not Az
closely as would like to do, and therefore cannot cali 10
mind, certainly whether have in the correspond
between General Taylor and the President pror
the marching the army from Corpus Christi to the Ria
Grande opposite Matamoras recommendation OF Gene
raj Taylor advising the movement have stated tina,
Taylor had recommended the to the department a
Washington, and il has been disputed
"You will do me the favor to send me the paper con-
tanning General Taylors letter to the War Department
advising that the army should move from Corpus Chris
to the Rio Grande Send one copy to Major -, who
denies that Taylor advised the measure and saws w
(Taylor) has always opposed the He is State ena
tor from our disrct-the same who was beaten by Col
Tbbas, and is now trying to make head against Genera
Desha who is the democratic candidate for Congress
and in favor of Gaines, who is a prisoner in Mexico
though he is expected home in few days But he can
not beat Tibbatts and Desha is stronger than T
BATS
The facts, as officially set forth, are these:
The Rio del Norte had been held by every President
from Jefferson down to Polk, and by every Secretary Of
State from Madison down Buchanan, and BY Clay HIM
self in his celebrated speech the Florida treaty. as the
indsmtable boundary of Texas We had SO obtained il
by our treaty with France for Louisiana, and ceded
away by the treaty OF Florida to SPAIN and with that
boundary had been held by independent Texas herself
In the Presidents message OF May H. 1916, announcing
the war which Mexico had made against by crossing
into our territory, and shedding the blood Of citizens
he states as follows:
Meantime Texas, by the final action Of Congress,
had become an integral part OF our Union The Congress
of Texas by its December 49, 1885, had declared the
Rio Norte be the boundary Of that republic. Its u
dicon had been extended and exercised beyond the Nu
ces The country between that river and the Del Nor
had been in the Congress and in the Convention
ofTexas had thus taken part in the act OF annexation ITSELF
and is included within of congressional dis
trcts. Our Congress had, moreover with great
nimity by the approved December 81 S5 recognised
the country beyond the Nucces part OF territory
by including it within system; and rev.
officer reside within that district has been appoint
ed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate
became therefore, urgent necessity provide for the de-
fence of that portion OF country Accordingly the
18th of January last instructions issued TO the general
in command of these troops occupy the left bank of the
Del Nore This river which is the southwestern boundary
of the State of Texas, is exposed fronier from this
quarter invasion threatened upon it, and in its mne
diae vicinity in the judgment of high military experience
the proper stations for the protecting forces OF the
In addition to this important consideration,
raj others occurred induce this movement Among these
the facilities afforded by the ports at Bazos Santiago
and the mouth Of the Del Nore for the reception sup
plies by the stronger and heahfu military posi-
tons the convenience for obtaining ready and more
abundant supply of provisions water, fuel and forage
and the advantages which afforded by the Del Nore
forwarding supplies such posts may be established
the interior and upon the Indian frontier
The of the troops to the Del Nore made
by the commanding general, under positive instructions
abstain from all aggressive acts towards Mexico Mexican
citizens and regard the relations between that republic
and the United States peaceful, unless she should de-
clare war; commit of hostility indicative Of state
of lie specially directed protect private prop
erty and respect personal rights.
'sThe army moved from Corpus Christi on the eleventh
Of March, and the wertyeghth of that month arrived
the left bank Of the Del Norte, opposite to Maamoras
where it encamped on commanding position, which has
since been strengthened by the erection of eldworks.
depot has also been established Point Isabel near the
Brazos Santiago thirty miles in of the encampmen
The selection of his position necessarily conded
the judgment of the general in command"
Weproceed to the documents accompanying that mes.
sage:
Erract of letter from MI. Bancroft acting Secretary
Of War, June Is, 1916, TO Gen. Taylor.
"WAR DEPARTMENT, June l5 1916.
SIR On the 4th day of July next, very there
AFTER the convention Of the people Of Texas will probably
accept the proposition Of annexation under Joint esou
tions of the late Congress of the United States That
coptance will constitute Texas integral portion
country.
" In anticipation of that event. you will forthwith make
forward movement with the troops under your commands
and advance the mouth of the Sabine, or such other
point the Gulf of Mexico navgable waters us
your judgment may be convenient embarkaon
at the proper time for the western frontier of Texas"
The point of your ultimate destination is the western
frontier OF Texas, where you will select and occupy
near the Rio Grande del Nor,e such site as will consist
with the health of the troops, and will be best adapted
repe invasion, and protect what in the of
ton, will be our western border You will limit yourself
the defence OF the territory of Texas unless Mexico should
declare war against the United States" &c.
Extract from letter from the Secretary of ITar dated
WAR DEPARTMENT., July g. 1915.
SIR This department is informed that Mexico has
some military establishments on the east side of the Rio
Grande, which are, and for time have BEEN in the
actual occupancy of her troops In carrying out the
tons heretofore received you will be careful to avoid any
acts OF aggression unless should
Tho Mexican forces at the posts their possession and
which have been will be disturbed as long the
relations OF peace between the United States and Mexico
continue. VIM H. MARCY
" Brig Gen. q. TAYLOR"
Meanwhile the Mexcans collecting troops on the
frontier, first under Ampudia and then under Arsta
and, IN fact turned out afterwards that they were in.
sructed to cross and attack our men, Seeing the blow
was coming, unless effort was made to prevent it,
General Taylor writes follows to the Secretary the
4th October, 1915, from Corpus Christi:
Corpus Christi is healthy, easily supplied and well sit
uated to hold in observation the course of the Rio Gande
from Matamoras to Laredo-being about 100 miles from
several points on the river have reason to believe
,ver that saluary moral effect has been exercised upon
me Mexcans Their traders continually carrying home
he news Oh our position and increasing numbers, and
coniessedy struck by the spectacle of large camp well
appointed ana disciplined troops accompanied by perfect
security 70 their persons and property instead the inn
presSment and Pilage to which they are subject their
own country For these position Thus has
think, been the best possible bu, now that the entire
orce VIII soon be concentrated may well be question
whether the views win be best out by
our remaining mt this point 1t is with great Difference that
make any suggestion topics which NAV become matter