Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-14

rsDpleo, do. Laca.ecas, 4 do.
Vera Cruz, = ~ Gan Luis, 3 do.
laapa, A. Durango, 2 do.
P!.ba, % S Nv Chihuahua, 9 do.
a'Ilto, ! do. sanillo. do.
; S,,n0Fa' S DO. ''''''''N
'Wst;np in all At regiments, amounting, ac,
ding re The present regulations OF the united
S.a,.ss 10 10000 men, which. 10 ceI'a,ny'
mid be enough TO carry out ine mh1dly o 80.
LILO" lion OF the Country. The expenses OF .hese
IA 200 troops viii amount 10 SIS, oUouVo Pei dn'
nm. which we shall have to pay. -
The Eagle expresses The opinion lhat our gov
,.,n,,n, can raise twenty millions OF revenue oy
.r,om, and direct taxes, besides the sales oil the
r,b,ic lands in Mexico. We shall not venture
, ,,eees,ion as TO the probable course OF events
:, MEXICO. The future is yelled in mystery
IA no one can reasonably speculate upon
=. cratic conduct Of so obstinate and weak
,o;pded a people as the Mexican nation. II
!. ,,ue that The members Of her Congress
h,.a,he nothing but "war and vengeance" and
-, ,bey have recommended system Of
,p.,illa warlare-bus we have already learn
bow little faith 10 attach to such swelling pro-
,s,,ams.,tos Withou, undertaking to speculate
mo. wha! our government may do, In case ne
,.i,,iou OF peace does not follow the capture Of
II. Mexican capital, We are sure that we are mol
"a, wrong, when we avow the opinion that our
armies will not be Withdrawn, until we have Sc
co-.t sufficient territory 10 indemnify the eS-
ps,s,s incurred by us in just war and the heavy
v,opcs and injuries inflicted upon our nation
and citizens by Mexico. As to the revenue 10
!. raiscd from the duties in the Mexican poris
which we have established, in perfect accordance
nth The laws Of nations, we are assured by mer-
rban,s who have resided in Mexico, that they
vill realize ten millions Of dollars.
The Whis, commenting upon this proposition
bl The Eagle" says:
"Bul independently OF the question of expense
6lse one, il will be conceded, OF no little magni-
ote- will The American people, losing sight Of
ha, Just jealousy oflarge standing armies, whlc1
has always characterized them, sanction poll
q which requires, for the occupation OF our con,
c,es,s in Mexico alone, fifty regiments OF armed
nsrensries, who, some len or twenty years
hence under some military advenuIer, may re-
,uru from foreign service TO employ their parri'
ed,l arms against the institutions OF their own
tounly}"
". admit The Justice OF these views, but do
.1sy moi come strangely from a iournalthal zeal.
,asly espouses the policy OF taking general
rom the head of an army in active service and
tl.va.ing him 10 the highest office In the na'iona
Once admi, The propriely of making the Presi'
d,u,ia honors the reward OF military achieve
usp.s alone, even when war is raging, it will re-
ruire no prophet to toresee that il will be the po-
! her Of military adventures" to stir up quarrels
vi.h neighborrng nations, so as to acquire mill
ay glory, and with j, the highest prize OF pol'i'
cal ambition. In making these remarks, we do
na design 10 refec, upon the military hero whom
sop. Of the Wings have paraded as their candI-
d,y .or the Presidency. While his military ser
u,es deserve all praise, his qualifications for the
hstes, civil stations have no, been tested, ana
40 of course. NOT a, all known. Moreover, in
tie present aspect of affairs, his views upon the
grsa, questions of state policy are variously re-
resented in different quarters, and, until his po-
iical opinions are fully developed, we cannot be-
eve that the American people will seriously think
oinyes.ne him with the control OF their present
i,,eres,s and future destinies. Gen. Taylor may
possess The qualities which fit him for civil ad-
niuslralion. as well as for high military COM
uand We do not maintain the contrary, Tor we
aav. not the means OF information 10 justify an
apnion-bul we do protes, against the mischlev-
Gus principle OF taking him from the head oil Inc
amy in active service and suddenly eieVa1ins
lin to the Presidency. This would be fatal
lending Of military and civil power and might,
n The hands Of less scrupulous and patriotic
G,neras, aim fatal blow at the liberties ana
Nossri,y OF the Republic The same lea-
sasy Of standing armies" must naturally IN
ace the people to dread the sinister effects OIL IN
resting successful General al the head oil an
army, with The robes of civil power. When Ge-
:uaI TAYLOR, wi,hou, the embarrassment TO ms
fera,ions, caused by Presidential nomination,
(Which he himself alludes, shall have discharged
irresponsible duties, and when the excitement
i zsr shall have passed away, and the people
anly review his principles and qualifications
l.;s Presidency, and find him worthy of the
,isaes, civil honors, such result can safely Be
'ssummaled, without shaking reasonable CON
i:.nce in the cool judgment of our citizens ant
be continued prosperity of our free institutions
Bal now, in our humble judgment, is not "the &C
copied Time" Gen. Taylor's true glory is to bs
8aad in the field as long as his country needs 81:
e'vcts; and we mistake the old hero, if he Will
POI himself in The hands Of politicians, TO be tos
a?en the angry pillows of politics, when the no.
n'' ne has achieved belongs to all parties alike
a1 ough, 10 be cherished by all, without being
aI.d up in party squabbles.