The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-21

Utilities had little complain of the treatment
the Lord-that have sacked no
cities, robbed no towns violated women that We
that very few outrsges any sort have been committed
by soldery; and that instead subs.ting on the
have paid for all have copspmed and that at tho
highest price They have been better treated by than
tors than destroyers OF the Mexican people Although
we commended with enemies often cruel treacherous
we bsye never retslsted the wrongs and cruelty we
have received from them. The hearts Of soldiers,
that never failed them through lear, did fail them
they might cut down the defeated and unresstiug
We have heard of instance In which quarters have
refused and that to enemy too VINO mas orteu
robbed and murdered wounded. Yes, We may thank
God with heartfelt satisfaction that were too Amer-
cam have had much respect for the rights OF hu-
manty; too much regard for our character, to come
down to the low level Of Mexican soldiers notions OF
human nifty honor, and civilization And, though here,
we must not glory in our courage and prowess
this occasion exut Ia our achievements; yet We may
glory and exut (so that we be humble before Cod in
our having most scrupuIousy observed and upheld the
laws which mitigate the horrors OF war and the
soldiers valot from degeneratng into personal hatred
and destructive erocity Estimating things in the light
Of divine truth the glory Of superior generalshP
and courage Of splendid victories and wonderful
success is small thing when compared with the glory
resulting from the humanity justice and generosity,
displayed in warfare with this people Such how
the character OF the war that our song of tri
umph and Thanksgiving must BIZ mingled with the notes
Of at the recollection Of the brave men who have
mourning for the dead sympathize with the wound
ed yet pity and their suernss are relieved by the
malls Of their vaor and will be regarded by their
try marks Of distinction and praise. When We re-
count battles rejoice In triumphs none but
have to lament the loss Of some dear companion or
teemed friend who fought their last fight and to whom
sigh Of regret and the tear of affection to their
ed memories feel relieved and reconcied by the
that IN S' mat Of
ate and honored end Of the soldier Their deeds and
will be associated with the history OF our
exploits in this memorable campaign and houored by
our nations tribute Of grief and praise and II will bs
said in all time to come wherever their remains may
rspose-
TO deck the sod thal holds their clay"
When we thank God tor victories, let us consider
what is due to the private soldiers by whose courage,
and in many cases, by whose Lives and wounds our
they individually thsre in the distinction and a1van-
tages victory, let their officers not only sympathize
with them their privaons aud sudernss but be led
to nav scrupuleus regard To their rights and feelings
to treat them In word and deed with justice and kind
giving them privilege and indulgence conss.
tent with rdnaon and the maintenance OF diacis
pline taking lively interest In their welfare exercis
ing their power them aud treating them rs under
change OF circumstances they would have their supe-
riors do to themselves When ssddso ed thoughts
turn the sorrowing relatives Of the lsmented dead
Who when the nation at large rejoice and triumph In
the victories gained must their sad bereave-
ment, let realize II our duty not only to sympa-
of ability, from our own means but employ what
ever influence may possess to direct our couutrys
gratitude to make far more adequate proyison LOT .ne
families those who by the sacrifice Of their lives have
conferred such benefits ON our country and thus TO
republic from the charge OF ingratnds and
Injustice negectng to provide for those by whose
husbands fathers deaths in their countrys Cause.
they have been made Borrowing widows ana orphans.
Furthermore In Offering Thanksgiving, each 81 w
should consider the goodness Of HIS Heavenly Father,
in his preservation not only from the violence Of
| the enemy, but from the hand OF disease. Wheu VI
| rerect that SO many during this campaign have lam
| gushed on beds OF scknees-to how many their last
those who have been preserved, especially those who
have been blessed with health should thsnk God with
an unf.gned heart for this the greatest of temporal
bessipgs so to enjoyment and usefulness
gratefully owning preservpg Of the Lord ain
| whose hands the Issues OF life and death" And
such as have escaped the imminent per Of battle
fields should seriously consider their own wonderful
preservation, willis the instruments OF destruction
flew thick about them, and their companions and fe
low soldiers were falling every side. They should
deeply consider and gratefully acknowledge not their
good luck and fortunate which Is but the rsl
GREAT r pressrysr owning the Of holy witt GOOD
is the Lord, by whom We escape death" Yes my brs-
which our officers and soldiers have been generally
posed would constran the most irrsgous gratefully to
unite with the warrior Psalmst In the acknowledgement
The Lord hast covered heads and made rs stand
In the day of batte and with him. to call upon their
souls ms e.. WITH msrey and oyiae
Kindness In the next place let US regard the end for
which We should now consider the great things the
tories 1t 10 not to foster natona pride and vain glory
these need rather to be but that we may
him with ali our heart We recount the victories
| which, by the help Of the God Of Battles, We have
achieved that may sacrifice to our own vsor and
might but be led to fear the Lord and depart from
eviin" Ia fear Him and keep his commandmene; that
use OF MS 100 manifested in preserving our lives
and browning our arms with success may constrain
to serye our Great Benefsctor with all our hearts
1--WE N, grace to the great mercy his glory
the Of his gospel the honor OF our coun
try and much as leth In US the good OF al msnknd
and the gver Of victory let US seee that We gorify
| Him in bodies and spirits, which are hs",st US
NJ. h.a unt Tysh md M
here 70 revel In the Halls Of the Montezumas" but
| TO serve Him and do duty especially by turn
tbs neops into the means OF enghtening their reli
Rous ignorance and raising them from the
wn .n Ihsy blessings Of purer faith 80 that BY
our Christian influence and example and by the inter-
between us they may ss % sr Ui s~
spiritual despotsm Believing that the Nexicsns most
need for their improvement purer exhibition Of the
Gospel Of Christ (Which liberation and the light OF the
scriptures would eventually give them) may Il be ours
to secure by all roper means the liberation OF ITO
sInsrisnee in other countries would exert ensht
ening and purifying influence ON the church OF this
countrv Nav We Professionals keep In mind that We
have 10 recommend our profession Of Christianity to
them BY cur example, and that we are accounasie ~
far have any influence for the impression tnsy
rsioou, worship nor vices, strengthen the belief
sought to be Impressed them that We are not only
heretics but are not Christians and have no religion
At ali at them have no TO infer that what We
regard as superstitous and idolatrous in them at
least as good IL better, than our Protestant rre
| uion But let us chow, by our piety humanity ana
Sencvoepce and by exemption from vice. the Dlees
ed fruits Of scrptura p.rsr ona
more edfvipe religions services -thnt witnessIus our
nar,ory NOT ONLY as soldiers, but as Christian men,
they may land not only as ss
Shr.yis n rowledge and pety which are the foundR
ions Of all Devotion God and good wiz to this peo
pie who equally with ourselves his ehiuren ars en-
forced by grateful OF our personal denversners
from sickness and psrs Of bstte and II becomes u.s.
In his preserving goodn 10 snow fofth
lila nraire not only with lips but in our lives, by
giving up ourselves 70 His service and by walking be-
lore Him In holiness and Righteousness all our days"
Let us dedicate the lives He has spared W, TO s SER
vice Improving heightened day OF grace BY being
better prepared for death, to which we are always e1
posed when we render Thanksgiving to Cos let us
r.coI.ct that this Ia vain obstion In those who con-
tnue to abuse His blessings disregard Ills ana
neglect His asonsble service Offering our tnsAs
members OF the army may be reminded OF the auty
az h.inina from lie ricaa TO which military men