The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-18

further efusion of blood Then let us say to Mexico
"You have invaded us without your part, when
we had many Just OF complainst against you;
have repelled your invasion; have invaded you in
turn and have taken portion of your territory for the
purpose OF ndemnfication; we have enough for that
purpose, and intend to hold to il until peace
concluded, which ready to enter, terms honor
able to you well ourselves" If Mexico listen 10
our offer and give us satisfactory security for the pay
ment OF our claims then let surrender up to her her
ter1tory II she do not then let hold to IT, and lei
her take it back if she can.
If this plan is to be adopted, then the additional regi
ments OF regulars are necessary not, SIR one OF
those who would be willing to prosecute war for the
acquisition OF territory unjustY, do | believe that
there is member on this side Of the House who would
be. lin what now say am not speaking for the Pres
ldent for the President have said is under orders
from Congress to prosecute the as Congress may
rtory without paying her for il 2 Just equivalent
nor do | consider it at all desirable that we should
take our payment IN territory because OF the slavery
question, which see already agitated in rela-
ton TO all newly acquired territory. hold that war
is entirely unustabe except measure of necessity
The man the nation that would wage it wantony, or
without clearly and ndsputaby good, would de-
serve the execration of mankind No man of proper
feelings desire for the sake OF war There is
calamity dreadful-no curse atct them much,
as war between two nations. In this epoch OF
civilization and refinement we admonished by hui
mainly and every good consideration to promote the ad
yancement OF industry commerce, and friendly relations
But peace SIR, ought to be compatible with the privileges
and independence OF nations nsnctvely repe force
by force when all of reconciliation exhausted
Such was position with Mexico year ago. She had
robbed and plundered and ncaceated citizens, and
she had for long period OF years refused and neglected
to make indemnify She had nsulted flag and final
", refusing all overtures OF peace, she had collected
large army and munitions OF border, with
view of invading our territory, and embroidered by our
mldness, she crossed lines and murdered American
citizens American soil This war is no longer neces
sary to defend territory. There is danger of
INVASION is there any necessity for Selling upon any
more territory naturalization for citizens whe
have been wronged and plundered OF the country,
w hoE hnp M q hN hA
only further object OF the to obtain honorable
peace. For this purpose hetwo modes have alluded
to- left Congress should choose the the other
and act according to that choice. for adopting that
plan which will close this war in the most speedy man.
ner, and in the way most consistent with economy and
humanity Let either be adopted, am for prosecuting ii
with proper vgor and effect and whether adopt the
mode the other these ten regiments OF regulars
necessary.
AS to the bill under consideration, will vote for it,
whether it shall he made to provide for force of egu
lars volunteers The President, however, asks for
regiments Of regulars am willing TO coincide with the
Is to he o% ns S bs the
think not On him rests the responsibility of posecu
ting the under the orders of Congress- and even if
differed with HIM in his views in regard to the war,
(Which it is plain do not) yet as the war exists, and
Congress has charged him with the prosecution of it,
in favor of giving him the description of troops he
asks for Volunteers might very good purpose,
if the plan is to push nvasion but even then,
larger force of regulars would also be necessary but If
to stand where are, regulars will be preiera-
10 OUJeCt De 10 HOu tne country by
gaisons, then regulars will clearly be preferable vol
unteers Every person who is familiar with the charac
and department Of volunteer troops, must know that
they susceptible of that rigid control which is
needed in garrison defence They would
tented if cooped up behind Notifications They go
fight and they wish to tight o-hand They would not
submit to be pent up in garrsons. am not afraid to
trust the President with the appointment of these officers
On this point differ with OF my friends on this
side of the House, indeed sir not altogether pre-
pared to such proposition coming from this side Of
the House il seems to me to imply want OF faith in the
President. which did not expect in such quarter.