Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-10
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.
The "Territorics'' of New Mexico and
California;

The "Territorics'' of New Mexico and
California.
Tho absurd consequences resulting from the pur
sued by Gen kesrny in the territory" OF New Mexico
the population OF which claim Merean, while Ts as
claims tho Province OF that State. and which
verhelsss General keany acting under instructions from
Washington, has annexed to the Unon independent
territory with all the machinery OF new government re-
gulsry organized. now beginning develop them
selves See the interesting letter. another column
this subject. from Volunteer" to the editors Of the
81 Louis Republicanwhch presents both the facts aud
the Arguments in such strong and vivid light the mind
OF the reader supersedc the necessity further re-
marx. The idea OF arraignng and solemny trying and
condcmning the ealows Msriean eiiisen for Urea.
son" TO the Uaited Ststes because no found arms
against tho invaders ot his country, after having with
bsyonet at his breast, renowned all allegiance his
Government, and taken oath OF 6dey the conquer
revolving to all the feelings OF nature that
mind insneiivey revos at proceeding unjust
part and so cruel in its operation upon its victims Shall
refuse to honor patriotism because displayed by
enemy There s old adage, that hate the
Tor while we may love the treasOR'-bui, according to
the now doctrine established by Pro-Consus in Now
Mexico aud California, only the be wei
paid for. but the country the reei-
ponts OF the honors Of this while they who faithful To
tho honest impulses OF their defend their soil
their homes their alIars against invading foe sub
jecied to trial before the tribunals established by
quero traitors 10 en aud sentenced be hung for
doing what, If they failed do, they would even more
nbieci wretches than by common they ad-
United to be-
But there another aspect OF the case in which the ques
ton is Of infinitely more importance Whence dad
Mr. Polk derive. either from Cons there be
any longer Consututionor from Statutes If he is
bound TO conform his action to the laws-any authority
New Mexico American territory and to e1-
oath of allegiance from It's citizens for the violation
Of which, by rising against the American forces
cupyng their soil, they TO be subjected a felon's
deaihl Leaving OF all considerations of its rank
inlusiee, far the Mexican population concerned
whence does the President derive the POWER to ''psy
such tricks before high Hoaven His defenders are
in the habit when he is accused Of transcend Coasff
fOnGl powers OF referring for his yndieaon The source
o: his authority, the LAWS NArIoss; by which II
would that Magma Charter has been altogether SUI
perscded by the strict consuucuouists-them men of
But ,hsi uncertain and huciuang code will fail them
IA this nstsnce-ior upon 40 page OF those Laws will they
be able find which gives the color sanction
TO the exercise OF power ITSELF and
mOralizing aud Pernicious in It's consequences.
We are glad to see, however, by the letter Of the ST.
LOUIS Republicans inegen, Santa Re correspondent that
the Court which condemned the Mexican General 10 death
for frsasvn had grace defer execution Of teir n
qaou urI The subject lard before Presi-
deni Polk Tor his decision. Il impossible dcu5, that
decision will be In direct confict his Instructions
TO Gen R-arny, Of which the la rem
dsrs this appeal necessary.
But other Me1cans have been quite fortunate s.
TO This temporary suspension OF sentence OF
dssta pronounced upon then. by eiv court bu b,
"a Drum Head Court Maruhl," ,-a account vi tie
proceedings OF ~aea, the lAI Vi DJn Pablo MOnto,
is befoe TINS Coat" eOnsistsd u nv, ,rfe,r
OF The army, The charge accused vls mat he
mad excited the people Tebs ous conouo,, asuu TO-
be Of their principal leaders, ATTACK and roo Gag
fnar 5fr,r, -
Of this charge he found guilty the 9Th o February
a0d sentenced death TINS approved ty
"Sierling Price, Colonel Commanding the army in New
Mexico" and Monoya accordingly hung the next a,
IA the centre OF the plaza Taos!
That this may have deserved bis fate is entirely
probable but surely otOr being faithful his coun
Try, hostile to it's But something ia due TO
character. proceedings towards his wenk
and AFFECT people whose very ignorance sbAsement
ought be plea IN exIenuaton OF Atrocities of which
they doubtless not unirequenty gully. Something
too due the opinions OF civilized world which
will fail apply like these the appropriate eui
thels-sueh those by which characterize the ntoci
ties which Russian power inflicted upon their h,lpess P
lish victims.
We will pursue the painful subject howeyer-whicb
We remarked at the outset, LUMINOSITY treated by
the able correspondent OF the ST LOUIS Republican who Is
on the spot and who anticipates, the midst Of the
he graphically describes the voice Of PUBLIC
condemnation, which ial to follow KNOWLEDGE Of
their occurrence.
IN distant TERRITORY" Of California we are han
by say nothing OF the character above referred 10 has
yetuanspired On The contrary although the Californian
like the New Mexesns, abssved from allegiance n
Mexico and compelled to fidelity their new .Soyr
REIGN" they fortunate be auaigned as fran,
0rs when they were afterwards found in SgaLst te
neyoent eonquerors, who in their anxiety for their hapri
ness, would compel thom arns to accept of "trol
IL. -
system-lH Heaven the mark Yet other difficulties
are spnging up that Territory from the Dragon,
teeth which been scattered over is surface On, f
feers that region, each oppehensve that be may be-
ecpssd by the brilsncy OF anoher's exploits or ambition.
Ot the commandin-ehie were acting each upon his ogg1
ho1k,-Sock,on against Kearny, and Kearny against
Stockton. and Fremont against both! IL barely possible
that ryaes and jsaouscs may have been heal5 he
the reception Of the latest instructions to that remote
part Of tho american ConfdTaey @ by which ne We nm
dorsand, Gen. Kcarny invested with the command in
Chef and that errac genius Com Stock is supersedsd
by Com Shubnck, more reliabe, because more scusi-
bile But what leyios in that far-OT land sIJ
themselves rebel against the Power tha: armed and sent
them on career Of conquest and should up for them
selves independent alike Of MeIico and OF the r. States
Startling the suggestion may appear 10 some We shoui
not be oil surpfzed find stubborn fact # not nov,
not many moons hence There evidently passion for
iNdspsHdsaee already manifested n that reg on and Il will
grow with The growth Of the Colony which will feel lati,
lOrremoyed from the government Of the United States
either enjoy the benefits Of IT, fostering influence or 10
fear tts power. But The volume Of our
National destiny Just opening, BE- yet seac Lo the
contens OF which must be left TO the revelations OF
great Teacher. TmE "
~ We ore Informed by the Lynchbure vifgnian Tia,
the Captain Johnson, who wounded 90 sevo,e,v bi
making Reconnaissance Of the Mexican works n, c.,
Ordo. previous to The battle, Of the late judge Pc
Ger Johnston Of Abingdon lie married dsuqhtcr Of i.
MeLane, Eco OF Baltimore aud said TO be On officer of
gfeattkl aud accomplishments
Contested Election
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