Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-18

fully known to that body Since that time
the war has been prosecuted with increased
energy, and | am gratified to state, with a
success which commands universal admira.
ton. History presents no parallel of so
many glorious victories achieved by any
nation, within so short period. Our ar.
my, regulars and volunteers, have crowned
themselves with imperishable honors, when.
ever and wherever our forces have en-.
countered the enemy. Though he was in.
variablv superior in numbers, and often en-.
trenched in fortified positions, Of his own
selection and great strength, he has been
defeated. Too much praise cannot be be-
slowed upon our officers and men, regulars
and volunteers, and their gallantry, disci-
pine, indomi,able courage and persever.
ance-all seeking the post Of danger, and
vieng with each other in deeds of noble
daring. While every patriot heart mus,
exult, and a just national pride animate ev.
cry bosom, on beholding the high proofs
Of courage. consummate military skill, stea.
dy discipline and humanity 10 the vanqush.
ed enemy, exhibited by our gallant army,
the nation is called to mourn over the loss
of many brave officers and soldiers, who
have fallen in defence of their country's
honor and interests. The brave dead met
their melancholy fate in foreign land, no.
bly, discharging their duty, and with their
country's flag triumphantly waving in the
face of the foe. Their patriotic deeds are
justly appreciated, and will long be remem-
bered by their grateful countrymen. The
parental care of the government they love
oh ho, i'll ~.
viving families.
Shortly after the adjournment of the last
session of Congress, the gratifying intelli-
gence was received Of the battle of Buena
Vista, and of the fall of the city of Vera
Cruz, and with it the strong Castle of San
Juan dUlloa, by which it was defended
Believing that after these and other success.
es, so honorable to our arms, and so disas.
trous to Mexico, the period propitious TO
afford her an opportunity, if she thought
proper so embrace it, to enter into negotia-
tions for peace, a Commissioner was ap-
pointed TO proceed TO the headquarters
our army, with full powers TO enter on ne.
EQUATIONS, and conclude just and honora.
bic peace. He was not directed to make
any new overtures of peace, but was a
bearer of despatch from the Secretary of
State Of the United States, to the Minister
of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, in reply to
one received from the latter, of the 22d
February. ls47, in which the Mexican Go.
vernment was informed of his appointment.
and of his presence at the headquarters of
of our army, and that he was invested with
full powers to conclude definite treaty of
peace whenever the Mexican Government
might signify desire so to do. While l
was unwilling to subject the United States
to another indignant refusal, was yet re-
solved that the evils of the war should not
be protracted longer than might be rem
dered absolutely necessary by the Mexican
Government. Care was taken TO give no
instructions to the Commissioner which
could in any way interfere with our militia.
ry operations, or relax our energies, in the
prosecution Of the war. He possessed no
authority, in any manner, to control these
operations. He was authorized to exhibit
his instructions TO the General in CONNIE nd
of the army, and, in the event of a treaty
being concluded and ratified, on the part Of
Mexico, he was directed to give him notice
of that fact. On the happening of such a
contingency, and on receiving notice there.
of, the General in command was instruct.
ed, by the Secretary of War. to suspend
active military operations until further or.
ders. These instructions were given with
view to intermit hostilities until the trea
ty, thus ratified by Mexico, could be trans
mitted TO Washington, and receive the
sanction Of the United States.
The Commissioner was also directed, on
reaching the army, to deliver to the Gene.
raj in command, the despatch which he
bore from the Secretary of State to the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico,
and, on receiving it, the General was in
structed, by the Secretary of War, &c
cause it to be transmitted to the comman-
der of the Mexican forces, with Request
that it might be communicated to his gov.
eminent.
The Commissioner did not reach the
headquarters of the army until another
brilliant victory had crowned our arms a
Cerro Gordo.
The despatch which he bore from thu
Secretary of War to the General in com
mand, was received by that officer, then a
Jaapa, on the 18th day of May, ls47, to-
! gether with the despatch of the Secretary
Of State to the Minister of Foreign Affair:
{ in Mexico, having been transmitted to hin
, from Vera Cruz. The Commissioner ar
rived at the headquarters of the army few
/ days afterwards. His presence with TIT
army and his diplomatic character, wer'
made known to the Mexican Governmen
! from Puebla, on the 10Th of June, ls47