The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-06-25
TTle Proposals tor Pence.

on good authority. II dlscloses the claims
which our government make from Mexico,
which cannot but be considered moderate
and merciful, by any not wholly blinded by
the spirit Of prejudice which faction engen-
ders. II is somewhat more worthy OF the
country, too, than the policy which the Wing
party propose--which is to yield 10 the de-
mands of Mexico the country between the
Nueces and the Rie G:an1e, 10 give up New
Mexico and California, and either waive
all further demand for indemnity for past
wrongs inflicted by Mexico upon our citi-
zens, or urge their payment for another doz
en- years Of fruitless negotiation; and thus
give the werld second example Of nation
engaging in war whereby she gained moth,
ing but blood bought bootless victories, be-
cause internal enemies had parayzed her
vigor and rendered her energy fruitless.
"We are already in possession of nearly av-
cry Mexican seaport on the Atlantic, and com
mand the great arteries of her commerce. Her
principal means, ofraising reuenue are in our
hands and we may, five insist on it, make our
selves paid for every dollar of the cost of this
war; But is il wise and generous for us 10
do so? Shall the whole Mexican people
suffer for the delusion Of lis leaders. We
believe that this is not the intention of the
administration, and that the latter, in view
oftbe necessity of living hereafter in peace
and amity with our sister republics, and for
the purpose of setting the world an example
Of republican moderation, is now willing 10
conclude peace with Mexico on the same
terms as those proposed after the battle OF
4 Monterey. We have reason to believe that
this moderation on the part Of the admins
tratien is principally owing to the mild and
statesmanlike counselsof Mr.. Buchanan, who
has succeeded in making bis views prevail
in the Cabinet of flle President.
That there is party, and a strong and
growing one, which is for rstainine the
irhole OF the conquered terfiLatN and that if
the war continues, a partys9ay spring up in
favor of subjugatng the whole Of Mexico,
: can hardly he called in question. But the
administration is slraining every nerve 10 op-
pose it, There is, nevertheless, danger in
delay. A moving party in a republic is al
ways growing one, and is sure TO acquire
: in the end. momentum sufficient 10 over
come the inertia Of government. The adj
mnistraton seems TO feel this, and hence
lis anxiety to stem the torrent, and 10 make
, peace on the most moderate terms.
We believe, in the first place, that the ad
ministraiiOn is willing to make 10 Mexico
every concession in point Of form, and TO al
, lew the defeated party in the war to pre-
scribe its own rule of diplomatic etiquette in
settling the preliminares of peace. 1t has
for this purpose, clothed General Scott, the
commander.in-chief of the American ar
my, with poweI.to treat with the authorities
) he may find in Mexico, and sent Mr.. Trist,
the second officer in The State Department,
down TO aid and instruct him in carrying out
the views ofthe President. Nay, should the
Mexicans desire or consider it special mark
of attention, Mr.. Buchanan, the distinguish
ed Secretary of State, will himself 60 down
and negotiate in the city of the Aztecs.
Asto the cession of territory demanded Of
the Mericans, the administration sriU not
claim it as a forfeit, but offer to pay for it,
as to acquire by purchase. We want clear
} title oft; and the administration considers
purchase the very best oftitles.
The erpenses of the ,Dar ,oe 'ciu not claim
from the Mericans; and the indemnity which
she ops our citizens wiU be assumed by the
government oftke United States. We shall
then claim no money of Mexico in any shape
and are willing to accept land in payment of
our just demands.
As to the territory to be ceded or sold to
as by Merico, ,ue are Of the opinion that Il
,oiU not compromise more than Upper Cali
fornia and New Merico, and that oar govern
ment wiI not insist, as a condition of peace,
on the right IF cay across the Isttmus of Te-
{ huantipec, but rather make this subject for
subsequent friendly negotiations between
, the two sister republics.
The carrying out of these measures may
!, require ssnew United States loan, but with
the certainty of peace, the improved credit
Of the States Pennsylvania taking the lead)
the eradication Of the absurd and wicked
doctrine of reputation, and the agricultural,
manufacturing and commercial condition of
h G country being fully equal TO the most san
; guin expectations Of the friends and support
ers Of the low tariff of duties, one or two hun
dred millions of dollars may easily be bor-
rowed withou. rendering the government
dependent either on domestic or foreign cap
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THE LAND RECEIVER AT SANDUsKY.-
Col. Christian Huber, formerly ofihis county,
has resigned his office, in consequence of