Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-26
The Peace Rumors.

The latest advices from the city OF Mexico, received
through the New ORLEANS Picayunc and inserted length
this morning, calculated confirm the impression
produced by the OF the letter from that city the
New York Courier dcs Etas Unis published yesterday
that speedy restoration OF peace least among the
probabilities of the future. Ii appears that Anna
who DO the life and soul oi the party Mexi.
raying from his overthrow Cerro Gordo has
been eSerting himself with unwoned energy and with
success. org AIMING another Army with the rvowed
purpose OF defending the approaches the city OF McAi
cowho the other hand, we have nothing eonhrmaiory
OF the rumor that dopulaon from the citizens OF tina,
place had invited Gen Scott take possession OF
means of protection" against their counuymen.
The New Orleans Bulletin OF the 18th inst says letters
tho day before received in that city from Tampco
stating that recent advces from tho capital mentioned that
Mr. Bankhead the British Minister had been requested by
the Mexican authorities his friendly Offices order
bring about arrangement with the United States. But
the Bulletin does place much reliance the rumor
IL has knowledge OF letters from high in Mexico
which that, though in favor OF peace
dare such sentiment, strong is the popular feeling
against accommodation with this county though
the capture OF the capital is looked upon probable
From OF these letters the Bulletin quotes this
remark Though we have intention OF following the
example CT the Russians, by burning city, neverhc
less the OF the Americans the capital be
as fatal TO their army Moscow the French"-
There is of course, (remarks Bulenj good deal OF
braggadOca in all this but think IL will be very dan
gerous move, for Cen Scott himself loose from all
his communications with Vera Cruz and advance on the
city OF Mexico until he has much larger force than
under his command particularly since he has de-
ermined to discharge and send home, from Jaapa least
four OF the volunteer regiments whose period OF service
was about to expire.
IL will be by the from the Picayune in
another column that very large number Of the volunteers
whose term OF had expired had already embarked
Vera Cruz, their their homes is es-
mated that Gen Scott supposng that no has ached Pue-
ba 40 miles from the coast would be that point
with effective of than SIX thousand men
Detaehments OF the newly raised troops are aware are
pushing forward, supply the place Of the discharged vo-
unees but there suppose that before the
LIST OF July his army will exceed II Is 600 in number
Making all proper allowance therefore, for the disorganz-
ed and dsPiTitet condition OF the Mexican army,
quent upon defeats and the meagreness Of its
means Of defence, large portion of which has fallen
into the possession Of army and rcposng all reason
able confidence in the unsurpassed valor soldiers a.
well in the skill and prudence OF the
and Of the brilliant band of officers by whom he is sur
rounded, entirely dves ourselves nevertheless
OF the apprehension that they may with disas-
ier-a result which, should happen, would be the more
dcPlorabe, because would be, for the moment rrepaa
bic, in consequence Of Gen. Scous from the
coast, and Of the length OF time which consequently
prehensOn, most deyouy hope. may not be realized
But certainly, If any other people Mexicans were our
foes although might be possible for army OF 10 or
10000 men penetrate 2iO miles the interior of the
intelligent and deney populated portion OF their conn
try, and occupy their principal cities including the CAPT.
tai the population Of which alone amounts to eight or ten
times the number OF the invading force would be mi
ace should they be able their way back TO their
shipping. With such enemy, however as the Mex.
cans, who although they fight nuepdly az times
nevertheless deficient in obstnacy OF purpose and the
power OF endurance, without which courage u un
avsng against American soldiers, is only possible
but probable, that such miracle will be Witnessed
and that Gen. Scott viii not only make his umphal entry
into the magnificent metropolis of Mexico but be able,
from imperial palaces dictate terms Of peace 10 the
miserable who, with vastly superior numbers lack the
nerve or the physical ability to defend them.
Most heartily shall rejoice if the march to the civ Of
Mexico shall be unmpeded and it, capture shall con-
duce tie speedy of peace between the two
Repubcsa peace made such terms as shall leave be-
hind thorn ranke and tester the bosom of the van
quished party ensung the violation Of the treaty rs soon
the military force by which enacted shall be with
drawn from their territory, furnish prete1t for future
wars, whenever Mexico may find herself able TO ayenge
her real imaginary wrongs The ally Of some Europeaa
PoneT with which, in the Of human events the
United States may become embroied For we confess
that, while do not clearly comprehend the meaning
OF Mr. Calhouns remark touching the 'mysterious con
necon which, ne says exists between the destiny of the
United States ard that OF Mexico cannot but be appa
rent every nd that although standing alone Mexico
always be contemplate antagonist she may become
formidable and dangerous enemy, the ally Of power
fol European Kingdom Oar policy, therefore, is 10
conelate rather Than TO e1asporste her-lo secure her
friendship ss member Of the great family OF American
Republics, who have a interest in repeing Euro
ropoan COLONIZATION" this Continent, as well a. inter
ference TO any extent, with instead of
forcing her, by harsh aud repuve policy to seek the
friendship and to become virtually province of some one
Of them, who have the power whenever may
arise 20 induce s eNcfon protect her as she cannot
protect herself, from the aggressive spirit Of their Northern
neighbDr. Let teach the McGicans respect and Ia
confde IN by moderation ~ the hour Of victory
not to hate aud fear by the gor Of our e1actons
The policy which We recommend. may chime IN with
the views Of those who, looking only the present. think
only Of what they call "indemuy." But the friendship Of
our Southern neighbor-who, q Mr.. Benton says has
"done tho honor" after throwing of the yoke OF Spain
q make institutions her model though unfortunately
and FOR very obvious reasons the great experiment hos
worked less successfully there Than hsTomay worth init
niely TO hereafter, than wo-rds Of her territory
regarded only pseuHiafy point Of view, and leaving
oil other aud lar important considerations out OF the
estimate her consent to REIMBURSEMENT csn ever
be obtained.