The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-03-26

.psrHd0 democrats, in conjunction
with the wing party. Our armies
in the mean time, We're left unsup-
piled and exposed, and the season
rapidly passing away for active OPP
perations. The insults we had re-
ceivcd as nation remained una
venged, and the insolent foe unpun-
ished. The business Of the country
has been suffering in consequence of
the inaction Of Congress. And the
Whole civilized world are sneering
at our Intellectual efforts to bring
such pitiful enemy as Mexico, to
terms. Yet, with the full knowledge
of all these facts before them, these
profcsscd democrats have been uni
ting with the wings to prolong the
war, and embarrass the Administra-
ton. And what has been the as
signed reason for this traitrous con-
duct? Why, forsootli, that the peo-
pie were not willing TO be taxed to
support the war. This insult upon
the patriotism of the nation is the
only excuse offered; and where will
these dishonest servants of the pco-
pie find the proof to sustain their ly-
ing allegation? Is it in the number
of volunteers who have offered their
services to fight the battles of our
country, that the proofs to be found?
Is in the tone of the public press,
or in the voice Of the public meet
ings that the people have shown an
unwillingness TO be taxed for the
support Of the war? No! the peo-
pie scorn all such imputations upon
their patriotism, as much as they
despise the craven villain who uttcrs
such calumnies. Opposition to tax
alton for the support of the war, is
only to be found among the federal
lists, and in the cowardly hearts of
the miserable demagogues who have
stolen the livery Of democracy to
smugglc themselves into power
The people are patriotic and sincere
in their support Of the government.
They are ready and willing at all
times to support both with their mo-
ney and arms, the honor and glory
Of the country. There is no burden
that they will not endure when pa
trio,ism and honor call. After three
month time wasted in foolish wrang.
ling and pucril- action t''is-les iica.
bic BODY seemed TO have few lucid
moments, and in the last two days Of
the session passed some good meas
ureS. Had this been done at the
commencement of the session, the
war would have been by this time
brought to a close. Now the prob
ability is that the sickly season may
prevent any decisive action on the
part Of our troops before next fall
In the mean time, the whole army
must be kept ready for action at an
enormous expense. Such is the re-
suit of the economy Of members who
opposed taxation of two or three
millions. To save, as they alleged,
the people from being taye,, a trining
amount to enable the government to
obtain loans to terminate the war
speedily, they opposed the recon-
mendations Of the President and his
Cabinet, and sought by every means
in their power to embarrass the Ad-
minstration and delay the action Of
Congress. And the result of their
conduct is that the war will prob
ably be prolonged another year, and
the country put to the additional ex-
pensc of s25, 100000.
The events Of the recent session
of Congress, afford Il subject for the
most serious contemplation of every
lover of his country. These events
afford unmistakable evidences OF
approaching anarchy and dissolu-
ton. Many facts that transpired,
proved the readiness with which
many members would wreck the ma
tional bark to attain selfish end,
or moments notoriety. Like the
fool that fired the Ephcsian Temple,
they are resolved to kindlc flame
to light up their own littleness, tho
il should consume tho National C,n.