Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1847-03-17

and of institutions, which exist between and Next
co. ard he deprecates with equal zeal and injustice
the union of the Mexican people aud fully
agree, sir, III all that. Ii would be deplorabic
ma lga nation No such evil will happen to US III
cur day. We do not want the people OF Mexico
either citizens or subjects All we want Is Ppr-
ton Of territory which they nonnally hold generally
uninhabIted, or where inhabited at ALL sparSely so,
and with population which would rccede or
identity Itself with The Senator says, speaking
of Mexico, " what you to do with the territory
nnswer nothing at all, as permanent acfu siioh
VIII you,' says the Senator incorporate 1t into
your UnionF Certainly not. We shall hold 1t as
a means Of procuring an honorable peace. And such
a peace 1t may be IN ide TO procure for us.
Some of The remarks OF the honorable Senator
regretted hear. Those which cast doubts upon the
power IF this country TO prosecute this war to an
honorable cunclusiun--such conclusion, indeed, as
Will alone be satisfactory to the American people
not going, Mr. PresIdcn', to subject these views
10 any severity of nvesiieaton-l should do 1t with
reluctance in any case and could not do II IN ihis
My uniegned respect for the d ,tingu he'd Senator
would prohibit it. While 1 clam tor myself and
yield others the most unlimited range OF discussion
and while do not call in question the truth OF the
sentiment uttered during the last war, that pubic
man has right to speak to his country, though he
may be hear by the enemy still there discretion
ary limits, which il to it were better not to
pass. Every word that spoken here is heard upon
the plateau of Mexico. Legislative discussions before
the world As watch the indications of public
opinion in Mexico and seek them IN the journals OF
the day the same universal messengers carr uack
that country all we are saying, and proposing. Far
be II from me To question the conduct or the motives
of any honorable Senator. | believe that every
member {" this Oody l. actuaied by pure intentions
as am myself. But suggest, ii prudent to say
hoe that it Is uncertain whether shall be able
to reach the city of Mexico during the campaign. and
that IT do she will be encouraged, and We dis
couraged, she fortified, and irrcSolute Is II
prudent say that there doubts whether we can
raise The for another campa on, costly, and
greater distance To say that the spirit OF vo!uI-
teering is gonc To say, that for third campaign,
there will be longer resources in treasury notes !.
Exhausted perhaps, by this single campaign To
ask If we can borrow If we can levy taxes !!
What taxes &c. To ask, if we collect them
In certain States that embarrassed and TO answer
no 70 inquire If there will be sufficient unanI1lty
and zeal III the prosecution OF the wa, to warrant
the belief that Congress would grant the necessary
supplies!
These irksome inquiries to me, AIr. President,
and shall not pursue them. If all tins is 50. are
already untaithtu to the trust transmitted US, pur
chased by the exertion and blood of fathers and
left precious legacy for those who are to come
after The lofty position of the distinguished
Senator from South Carolina his reputaton--a Euro
pean one, III fact-hs great services, and bis pure
character, give extraordinary weight 70 all the senl-
ments lie uters; and the deeper, therefore, is my
regret Ii these apprehensIons well founded,
there IS another point of application for the epgram-
matte remark OF French statesman speaking of Us
in the earlier period of our history, who said, - 4
such the youth Of that pubic, what riA be ITS old
age :" Sir, 1t will have no old age
re eyes OF Europe are upon Nothing worse
can happen TO than to stop ipgloriousIy That Is
last resource. We have then but 10 prosecute
the war, "a other wars are prosecuted by other
htf., Il
ments, and to hold to the experience of the world
We must breast ourselves the shock. We must
continue occupation of Mexico and push the
invasion still farther We must do as other people
have done-we must dispense her mes, take pos
session OF her towns and capture her fortres>es
There to be analogy between the cit OF
Paris and Mexico Both the native seats Of revo-
lutIons. Both exert Preponderating influence over
their respective countries. have right to give
authoritative opinion respecting the expediency Of
demonstration upon the capital. Still, | do not
hesitate 10 say, that | think 1t wOnld be n wise and
probably decisive measure. 1t would disper>e the
government, and weaken. 1t brcos, i'IL "",,
public opinion. 1t would divert the revenues from
them And in addition to this resource,
agree fully with the honorable Senator from Missouri
IN opinion, that should call contr. buttons 10 on
aid defruylng military expenses. 1t is legtr
mate of support for hostile armies. Ii belong
IL the present age, and not exclusively the past
During all the Europe in our time almost tn,
first thing the commander Of foreign army does OF
entering enemys town is to convene the mag ;
tratcs and make acquisitions upon them for bread
meat, wine. forage and such other supplies arr
wanted. And this, too, under threat OF military exc
cutlon. And IN The process has been found etecual
and practice universal.
Mr. President, the Senator from South Carolina ha
advered To the periodical visits of fever by winch ih
Low lands Of Mexico are, during that season. lmper
vous 10 the stranger. 1t tax which those rel
countries pay for other bouhtes has give
them But TIL, a reson for fastening, and not fo
abandoning our operations. Certainly, trust, on
5 government Will not expose tie lives of BRAY
soldiers In those death-doing climates. Our armie
fight with their natural enemies. and they lav
poured out their blood like water for their country
But they cannot fight the pcsllence and their wcap
l would be powerless before the angel of dealt
Wherever therefore, they may be when this time q
disease comes they Will doubt be stopped an
properly taken Of in districts removed from 1t
operation This Is the paramount duty of the govern
e ment, and they must fulfil II under the heaviest
' sponsiblty. So much. sir. for the future
: shall not, Mr. President 60 the whole groun
of our difficulties with Mexico. regret that II be
d comes necessary 10 investigate their history tn.
: place ! regret that uuanmliy does not prevail upo
d this subject. vhen uHanimy is essential /
prompt and vigorous action. While regret 1t, how
G ever inpusn the motives Of no Thank God
: we free to investigate the conduct of the GOV
: eminent to breathe the air Of heaven. Bt
i while concede to others the right claim f.
l. nyself-.he right TO examine freely, and to judy
II openly, the conduct of the government lis inter
II course with other nations may be allowed to expires
the regret, and together with the regret, the surprise
Is that throughout the country undivided sentlmet
n had not preyailed-that the conduct of Mexico le
it Us no choice between war and dshonor.
IS We the first that Republic into IN
II family of nations Our complaints against her con
/ menced almost with the corlmenceUent of her lnd'
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