Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-06-17
From the Phil Pennsylvania.
A Rebuke from the Right Quarter

field made immortal by their stubborn Valor-iiao
burned in ehiey that famous federal senator, mo,
mas Cprwin, of Ohio, whose speech was copied
into the United States Gazette OF ms Guy, IN
February last, and circulated by that ardent lay
lor print among its numerous readers. II was
this speecl-so fall Of trenson-so warm and
unadueracd in its Mexican sympaties.- that
commended itself to The favor of the Gazette and
to the scorn, and derision and Indignation of the
gallant men now fighting for their country in far
off and foreign land.
These brave troops, approaching the perils
which surrounded them, and the dangers they
had cscaped-Conscions that they had done much
for their cOunlty's cause-conId not forbeor a
burst of bitter resentment against those who, sur
rounded by the comforts of home, oppose the war,
Interrupt its prosecution, and sympathize with the
Mexicans. The indignity which they fastened
upon Co!win was intended, more or less, us en-
pressive of their feelings against those who ciIcul-
ated his speech and are politically associated with
him. 1t also speaks their own feelings upon the
merits Of the war itself They are in the enemy
country, surrounded by his soldiers, and looking
forward to peace won by the force of their good
right arms. They feel keenly, therefore, the OPP
position of those they have left behind them as
not only calculated TO give laid and comfort TO
the common foe, but us intended TO insult and 10
degrade themselves
But we have rcbuke of federalism before US,
which, ii not quite as significant as that meed by
the soldiers on the battlefield Of Buena Vista TO
Corwn and his compeers, in no less expressive
and unequivocOl, We extract It from the army
correspondence Of the North American as it APP
peals in the letter from that aVorite writer, John
Of York. or William c, Tobey, ESQ.,, in yester-
days number of that paper When we consider
that Mr. robey is the regular correspondent from
Mexico of the North American, and that he is
aware of the strong antiwar tendencies Of that
journal, we confess our surprise at the frankness
and the boldness of his language. That il up
pears in the columns Of that paper at all, is a
marvel and is more 10 be attributed, we presume,
to accident, than to design, AT any rate it is
worth an attentive perusal.
ANTI-wAR FoLKs!-.There are now in Nlexi-
co many thousands o. your (ellow.ci,zens, who
a; the call oftheir and your government, left
homes, kindred, all that was comfortable and
productive OF happiness on earth, to sustain the
DEGREES OF that government and the honor of the
nation Whether the war is wrong or right, this
is not the time to discuss. If wrong, it must be
brought to an honorable termination, and to do
this all should be united The people are war
against need mol your encouragement TO Ian in
matheHe. They necd not yOur piOuS curses up
on our heads 10 iRcite them TO hdtred of crerv>
Thing .Amcrican. We ShOuH hare pour all
amt support; zee Meet yOur eHCOura cement 10
sustain as in The trials and hardship wc enCoun>
Ter in This unfyicndly climate. Our love of
country and our patriotic impulses made us fly to
the rescue of our flag al the first CALL and we can
bear all the burdens war imposes without muir
murng; but we cannot brook your cold sneers at
our sutlerngs, and your hypocritical prayers for
oar defeat. Thousands now here will never see
home nor kindred again--lhc hail-storm of battle
and the unhealthy climate will thin our ranks
more than even you may DESIRE though your
veins swell full of tory blood. Even should il be
clear that the President was wrong in The course
he has pursued towards the Mexcans, is it fair, is
it patriotic in you as Americans TO embarrass hun,
and aid our enemy 10 destroy US? We, here.
know no party; we know no faction; no political
considerations influence US; and why should they
influence you at such timer We care nothing
for Mr. Polk us man, and if he does wrong we
shall not be behind any in avowing il when the
proper time comes. But we can see other work
10 do just now, and it is pity you are not better
employed. Ifyou will take pdrl with the enemy,
come here and do it like men; show that YOU
have as much courage as trcachery in your heats
and that YOU are not afraid to do that yon wish
done by our foes lfyou want TO fog Mr. Polk
90 ahead, but do not cut our threats in the doing
of it; for there are pretty snug party of us here
who may have Il quarrel TO settle with him and
his administration when this war is ended That,
will be when Mexico is thoroughly whipped; and,
as it will not take us long to do that, her friends
in the United States will find the few that are left
of US ready and willing TO do them the same favor
on our return home. Desiring you TO understand
that the American volunteers have generally minds
to appreciate your efforts, and excellent memories,
| shall not waste paper by saying anything fur
tller to you while in Mexico.
expect that the foregoing paragraph is so much
los, time and paper, but feel at present very
much like taking grand round through the Mas
sachuseits Legislature and walIopping the entire
grocery, from the speaker to the spiloon cleaners
The sentiments so bungngly put together here
are but The echo of what is felt and spoken by
every man in the army.
On the other side of the paper in which this
bitter rebuke appears, are the usual comments Of
the North American against the Executive and
the war. and only three days before i, uttered the
sentiment:
The country hates the war-hutes its Objects
hates its inevitable results and inevitable sacrifices;
and the people. by their representatives in the
popular branch of ouI nalioral councils, will close
il.
1t is surprising tina! Gen Scott should exclaim
against the conduct of the Iederaists at home, or
that the correspondents from his army should de-
nounce them? Is it surprising that the federal
leaders are burnt in elligy on the famous field Of
Buena Nisla'
Gen. Taylor'S PolHicS-1he Question Sci
Hed.-The Democratic Advocate, of Baton Rouge,
uhe place of Gen. TayIor's residence, (which may
be supposed Of course well acquainted with Gen.
Taylor's opinions, gives the following account Of
them:
sour contemporaries are disputng about Gen.
Taylor's politics. There need be no difficulty on
this point: Gen. Taylor gave his last vote for Gen.
Jacksonville would have voted for Henry Clay at
the late election, because he personally esteemed
and admired him as Il statesman, and because he
was opposed to the annexation ofTexas, on cen.
stitutonal grounds. Gen. Taylor says he belongs
10 no party, but is called a wing. Gen. II. thought
the war with Mexico could and ought to have been
avoided. We are satisfied it is annoying the old
General to hear Of his nomination for the Presi-
dency. But of one thing we cdn assure our dem
ocratc friends, Cen IT, is no democrat; and will
say further webeIieve would never ask ques-
ton in appointing men 10 office, as 10 their poll
tics, but his measures would not harmonize well
with the late and present democratic administra-
tiOn-save on the tariff
There, gentlemen politicians, does old lack
suit you? If he do, then, as himself said to Santa
Anna, come and take him. -Deita
The Presidents Vist 10 New Eagland The
following is from the Washington Correspondence
Of the New York Journal of Commerce, dated
Nav Goth