Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-16
THE TEMPER OF MEXICO.

III the angry feelings engendered by war did not
prevent US from discerning any merit in an enemy,
the spirit evinced by the Mexican people in their
present extremity-their armies every where de-
feated, their cities captured, their country oyerrun,
and all the calamities of war staring them in the
face--would command the admiration of all men
capable of approaching the virtue of courage and
foriitude under the most disastrous circumstances.
We have lately presented to our readers some slrik
ing samples of this spirit displayed by the Mexican
authorities, and we find in the last New Orleans pa
pers variety of articles from Mexico illustrative
and conhrmatory of this resolute determination. One
of these is semi-ofical article, translated from
supplement to the Diario del Gobieno (the official
journal, or Mexican Union, being an Address
to the Mexican People, in the present hopeless
posture of their public affairs. Ii first proceeds to
give an account of the hanging of the battalion of
deserters from the American ranks, who were taken
prisoners in the late battles. The article we have
no doubt exaggeraes the horrors of that execution,
as well as in some allegations of outrage and
atrocity on the part of the Americans which we do
not believe, all designed doubtless to exasperate the
public mind against the invaders. Passing by these
fictions the address breathes spirit Of hatred and
defiance as fierce as ever inspired and nerved their
brethren of Old Spain some twenty-five years ago
against their Gallo invaders. 1t is not necessary
to recite any of these invectves or menaces but
the address puts some questions which it is less
easy to answer than it is their threats. 1t states that
their Commissioners were required to demand Of
ours, Why they had brought war upon our Re-
public with blood and fire; what injuries we have
done them, that they should thus seek to revenge
themselves =
These brief but pregnant questions are added to
and enlarged in subsequent address, of which
the Picayu,ae gives translation, which we subjon:
Questions for Gen. Scott for President Polk, for that part
of the People Of the United States in favor Of the 1oar,
for all that Nation, and for the World.
ssWhat is the cause what the mpeing motive that the
United States of America have brought page desolation,
and death upon the Mexican Republic
''What offence has this Republic committed
''What reasonable or just aim does that Government
erain gain which has adopted measures barbarous
and unworthy of Christian and civilized people
'Does suppose that by such conduct worthy of free
hooters and savages ndicae rights which only be
legally asserted by means Of pacific negotiations
From the conduct pursued by the American Govern
ment what possibly ensue but at ntermnable
and of determination, nasmuch the Mexican Republic is
determined disappear from the catalogue Of nations rather
than consent to humiliation and disgrace +"
These grave interrogatories may not be deemed
worthy of notice by the loyal supporters of our
Government around the palace but it appears to
as that they calculated to arrest the attention of
humane and just men of all parties, and to furnish
matter for painful meditation. At any rate, how
ever lightly they may be treated amongst ourselves,
we strongly fear that they will receive response
in the rest of the civilized world not calculated to
exalt our character abroad
Resuming the subject of the Mexican spirit of
resistance, which, so far from being crushed, APP
pears rise with defeat, the Pcayune further states
that the very next article in the Diario is letter
from the Governor of Guanajuao to the Minister
of Foreign Relations acknowledging the receipt Of
a letter announcing the determination of the Gov
eminent to submit to no concessions which shall
compromise Mexican honor. The Guanauato Of
fetal approves this determination of the Central
Government, and tenders the assistance of that
State, in money and men, to the full extent OF It's
resources" Also, that from the State of Jalisco,
too, there are like accounts. The official procla-
nations which were issued upon the receipt
war to the knife. They must never lay down their
arms SO long single American pollutes the soil
of the country; their remains must be consigned
to the same earth in which repose the victims OF
Palo Alto, Resaca, Monterey, Angostura, Cerro Cor
do, and San Angel" I" But, in case the issue of
the struggle should be unpropitious, it only remains
for the Jaliscans to find common grave with their
enemies" Such is the universal language, and the
sentiment which seems to pervade all classes.
The ALABAMA COMMENTATOR. MARTIN, Of
Alabama, has issued proclamation calling upon
the several Major Generals throughout the State to
exert themselves to raise the five companies of In
fantry called for from Alabama nearly five months
ago by the President of the United States TO serve
during the war with Mexico, but of which not one
has been yet furnished" The Governor appeals
to the patriotism of the young men TO come for
ward and save the honor of the State.
states that has made from his last seasons vintage Of Ca
tawba grapes 5000 bottles Of champagne which promises to
be of superior quality, and will be fit for the next year
gentleman Of this city, who spent the last summer in
Cincinnati and who il, has title to be- good Judge
of champapne wine as any gentleman the land informs