The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-09
THE U NION.
whether or no, il shall be prosecuted to speedy an hon.

whether OF not shall be prosecuted speedy, hon
| orable, and successful issue.
Meanwhile, the begun by Hannibal has been car
red into Africa Our armies have advanced far into the
enemy's territory They have fought memorable battles,
obtained glorious victories have won valuable conquests,
and have conquered and have OF about hall OF
Mexico. Shall we hold or give up these advantages
II has been supposed that republics sluggish and
capable OF any prompt and efficient military efforts Our
repudlaors caring for dollars than renown, and IN
capable OF placing respectable armies IN the hed Has
not the he been given to such and evil forebodngs
With Inconceivable despatch have placed armies
the held who have advanced with aacry TO the post OF
danger Citizen soldiers al the call of the Executive,
have rushed 10 the national Standard and planted
the cities and strongholds of the enemy This prompt
display OF national energy is infinitely more valuable than
the treasure thus lar expended We have taught Mex-
CO. Europe and the world lessons which VIII never be
forgotten. We have impressed Europe and the world
with the power and efficiency OF republic IN arms We
have admonished kings and ministers TO beware how
they triie with our national rights
The present is OF the most important crises that has
been presented from the foundation OF tbs government
Our armies being in the enemys country, and the national
honer at stake, everything depends prompt and full
supplies OF men and money. Our flag waves at various
points for hundreds OF miles IN Mexico. Trimmed by
disease and other casualties II is absolutely necessary
that armies should be reinforced The enemy can
be recruited at hand Congress alone repensh
our forces. The President has asked for men, money
and munitions OF war; the President has the best
of knowing what is wanted and the people demand that
Congress should respond with iberaliiy
We nation OF more than twenty millions OF peo
pefull Of energy and resources 80 lar as means are
concerned of what practical consequence il whether
Congress vote thirty fifty thousand menthry, fifty,
or hundred millions of money! In time of peace a
hundred millions can be paid of without difficulty
Everything depends on prompt action. PROMPTLY
DONE Is TWICE DONE In the present momentous crisis
men and money should be SO plentiuy supplied 10
place the result of the campaign beyond the reach OF
cdent, cost what it may. All Europe are looking
Would not disastrous campaign be infinitely worse
than the expenditure of hundred millions of dollars
Ii we count the cost, would il cost than hun
bred million of dollars to retrieve such misfortune |
But If we consider the loss of life that would attend
supplies OF men and money. Men may talk of peace
when there is no peace The only way TO accomplish
speedy peace is to place confidence in the Executive and
grant the snews of without stint, leaving the
sponsbility with the President fearful responsibility
rests the present Congress- in its last days and by
any omission to meet the emergency, the enemy should
gain advantages, opportunity will be lost TO be
regained MASSACHUSETTS.