Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-06
PUBLIC SENTIMENT.

YRoN THE KENT " SEws," CAR cHEsrKRTows, ND
Tax WAR WITH MExIco,-Nhile the recent accounts oil
the victories Of our troops in Mexico and their undsunted
bravery be highly gratifying every American yet as
moral aud Christian people, deploe the loss Of
human life the suffering and distress which necessarily
the result OF war; as well the demorazng influence has
upon the soderyfor life in camp any thing but one o.
morality and virtue. military camp not school for The
development of vuous principles practices the creation
Of an immense national debt politically, OF minor mag,
nude.
But inquire why is the waged, and for what Is
prosecuted Is it obtain title the land lying between
the Nueces and Rio Grande President Polk alleged
il commenced for that purpose If commenced for
purpose is II proper TO wage for another there any
specific object in the prosecution Of the war Surprising
that the American people would not consider sufficient bis
allegation that American blood had been shed upon Amer
can soil, he superadded train OF causes such that Next
would not pay her debt receive our Minister &c
But Mr. Webster said in his Springfield Speech these were
aer-houghts and petext and the OF the war;
these subjects were under the exclusive keeping and lega
ton of Congress- and this commenced without Its know
ledge, though in session. But the question again
Why is it prosecuted to the very heart OF Mexico Mr.
Cahouns plan was form line of posts, the division
between Mexico and US alleged it to be. General
TAYLOR advised the plan-wlhdraw our troops from
the INTERIOR and cree. Qualifications along line. But
this did comport with Mr.. Folks views. He sent Mr.
Trist negotiate treaty and to demand line, not where
he alleged to be when he commenced the but 10 COM
phend large extent Of Mexican territory the other sde
embracing nearly Mexican States. In this dis
closed the Presidents policy. The is Of conquest
not to territory but to acquire other territory
and obtain greater domnions Between individuals II
would be considered dishonest for attempt by
force, the property Of another Is the morality OF The thing
changed because done larger scale II two men tight
duel and be killed. the and denunciaons OF
religious community fall heavily upon the survivor and justly
but these friends Of religion and peace VINO can
sympahize a small scale, are found either appaudlng
wholesale destruction BY wars apologzng for, in
different satisfied on the assumed ground that
God can bring good Of evil and that the consequences
in the end be sautay Suppose the results should be
DISASTROUS and put back the OF religion and morality
for century. converts 10 be made by carna wea-
pons Do the Scriptures any where violence
and. boodshed because it in the power of Providence
70 bring good out Of evil Do they sanction sinful
where the object Is TO procure good Is it not
positive wrong palliate evil in the hope
that an all Providence may override it for good
On principle the conduct of the Jews might be
tenuated duty TO do right, advocate right, and
denim injustice and wrong. But, politically, this Mexican
is bringing country into crisis The acquisition of
territory the avowed object of Mr. Polk that territory
DC admitted into Union Statesthat necessary
sequence and the very object Shall be free slave
rtory is momenous question Mr.. Wilmot of Pennsyl-
yana, by his Iroyo, free territory and slavery shall
be excluded. The South in body say no. that they will
be surrounded by GORDON of free States Gen. addy
Thompson, of South Carolina formerly member of Con-
recently delivered popular assemblage in South Carolina
declared his love and attachment for the American Union
poken of its blessings and advantages but avowed himself
favor of immediate dissolution, if the Wimot proviso
shall pass not notification, but dissolution That this feel
ing will pervade the South who doubt While Mr.. Polk
IS ntense engaged in attempting TO obtain Mexican territory
and people, the seeds OF dsunion sowing and the
qrences OF his unjust and unhaowed ambition be the
destruction of Government What patriot heart does
scken at the contemplation of such calamity Men shut
their eyes and say they do not the but the light
apparent, and he who will examine the elements work
will perceive that explosion must be the result unless bet
counsels and practices adopted.
War is great and dreful calamity it scourge and all
welreguaed minds should revolt at it, and endeavo by all
proper bring about speedy and honorable peace
party ties should be stronger than christian bonds and
professions Of peace and good will should be credited
where actual couutsnance is given and boodshed
i useless for men to assume morbid patriotism those who
prae about thave more much others who exercise
the freedom OF opinion, and condemn approve the udg
and conscience may suggest In this enlightened and
Christian should be than deprecated. Ii
only be justified upon the ground of actual necess
y-no upon expedeney bat upon principle and necessity
Is then absolutely necessary for the United States 10
and conquer eight millions Of people, To carry desoaon
and DEATH misery and misfortune the whole of Mexico,
and and grief the hearts Of many among
the loss of friends and relatives, that may acquire bar
slip Of wilderness that Col Thos III. Benton and Q. j.
Ingerso friends of the Administration declared did
belong u.s. Are sensible and intelligent men, Chris
tan people TO forget far the principles of their morality and
religion, and Of the constitution, and of Justice humanity
and good will 10 mankind, for the sake of party attachments
and ties, and sacrifice all the altar of false pride and mis-
taken partisan fealty We hope
Let public opinion be brought bear upon the subject Of
the let the public refuse 10 aid and comfort the Pre-
sdent IN his mad schemes of conquest, which unknown
10 our constitution and rcpugnant the genius and spirit
OF our people and institutions Let justice and right III
spirit OF magnannous moderation, designate the line Of
our claims let that be maintained and peace will follow, and
with y an adjustment Of all differences, Mexico is
reduced, LEI the credit be extended If she refuse pay
her ports and revenues would possesson bring about
the result There l. not american citizen who would not
defend his country and advocate her Just pretensons be
who would DO less would be unworthy Of the Of
American citizen he who would DO be envcd
Tor his Justice philanthropy patriotism. We
parisans we believe that many who differ with ord-
nary political think with US an the subjects Of war
and peace.
FROM RICHMOND REPUBLICAN.
CoS0UEsr ASSE1ITIoS MExIco.-We alluded
yesterday the difficulty Of this undertaking the