The national whig., 1847-06-22
NATIONAL WHIG.
SKETCHES FOR THE PUBLIC.

Here in the National Capitol we are, Government
and citizens alike utterly at loss to know whether
we are, or are not to have peace with Mexico
The news il, that the vomto has set in at Vera
Cruz in earnest killing off our brave troops station
ed there, like sheep with the rot!
nWelI may the reinforcements for General Scott
be tady in getting there Instead Of falling in battle
or having the chance Of fighting the enemy, they
perceive strong probability that they are destined
to fall by disease
Meantime the expenses of the war are going on
at rapid rate Millions Of dollars in specie ey-
cry now and then sent out to Mexico, at not lgh'
cost, by any means, to the Government.
1t is estimated that were the war now to be closed
and its expenses all paid, the Government Of the
United States would have on hand National Debt
Of at least one hundred and y millions Of dollars
Who brought this immense debt upon the nation'
James X Polk Why did he do il Because he
was a man of little knowledge and excessive ambi-
ton, who fattered himself that war with Mexico
would be but small affair in the matter of expense,
but great figure in the matter Of imparting popu-
larty to his Administration and securing bis own
election
Vain, conceited man! He has rashly plunged
the country into war and into debt-he has caused
American blood to flow like rivers of water-he has
caused thousands Of our brave countrymen to lose
their lives in battle, or by disease, or the knife
lasso Of the assassin-he has become envious and
malignant because the people will award all the
praise they give for victories in Mexico to the
officers and soldiers who goin them and not to the
President and hence is studousy neglecting, if
in fact attempting outright to sacrifice the brave Gen
Taylor the peoples favorte -and now, hoping per-
haps, to get up little ephemral popularity, as
means Of keeping his desponding spirits from flag
gng entirely out. he is going to leave the Govern
nent, and the wants and requirements Of the array
and navy their fate and go popularity huniing down
east!
Verify this is James X. Polk Let the peo-
American spirits are yielding up their lives in
their country's cause in Mexico. and at his I'M
constitutional caA, each day of his journeying in
pursuit Of popularity and Office holders adula-
ton and applause! Let them ask him achy he
plunged the country into this war? why he
has caused so much blood 10 be spilled, and
SO much treasure 10 be wasted Why he now
prolongs the war, instead Of sending troops
enough to Mexico to end il at once? Why he
refuses to reinforce General Taylor sufficiently
to enable him TO march 10 San Luis Potosi
Why he neglected 10 appoint the brave Crit
tenden, General Taylor's aid at Buena Vista,
TO some respectable Office in the army2 Why
he has refused to promote the gallant May and
other officers who have fought with great skill
and bravery in the battles that have been made
victorious by our arms? Why he has pro
NOTED General Pillow over the heads of expe-
rienced and brave officers, and far beyond his
deserts2 Why he has appointed a host Of
partisan lunderheads 10 military Offices Of
distinction, the duties Of which they know
nothing of Why he /" rendered aid and com
fort to the enemy by furnishing PASS for
Santa .Annd, .4lmonte, Rejon, and other Gene
rails to get back into Mexico2 And why, after
he got them back and they had collected an
army Of 10000 troops at San Luis Potosi rea-
dy to march upon General Taylor's command,
the cold and hear,less, the inhuman and abomi-
nable order was given TO deprive General Tay-
lor of the best half Of that commando
Let the people Of the North put these ques-
tions home to Mr.. Polk and see if he can salts
faclorily answer themi iii cannot, then let
them in their sober judgment say how much
respect and attention they ought 10 show 10
him on account of the high office he holds and
disgraces! Ofice-holders, ofice-seekers and
Executive toadies, it is expected, will make
much Of parade all along his route. They
are Just the personages to do il. But will the
people, the sober minded people pay much at.
teniion to or care much about the PROCESS OF
such travelling functionary2
It's stated that some members Of the Cabinet
will be induced to accompany Mr.. Polk, and
that Blindlecund Of the Patent Office will be OF
the party. A good expedienl the people may
be got out TO witness a sho,o! Certainly if the
Clo,cn, Monsieur Nous Terrons, were to go
along also, the attraction would warrant very
general turning out Of the people! 1t is TO
be hoped that he will be of the party by all
means.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE .N.aITO.N.aL
UHIG.
DEAR SIR Will you be so good as to let
your subscribers and the public know, if il is
In your power TO do so, the reason why there