Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-09
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"Aristides" and Mr.. Newton.
"ASi'TOEs" Of the Richmond Enquirer "a sort OF Ia.
HeesdO has assigned To Mr. Newton the honor
OF being the author Of the annexation of Texas surely
there never was such calty before in tracing the
MY 81 gIe'' eohnea measure John Tyler claimed the
honor as ms ohsPrng-Bsnton the other day. swore the
child to Cahoun-'he Uaion long since lhered /, upon
Polksnd now Arisudes has pumped the ioundlng into
Mr Ne~ton's CRIB lisa wise child II is said IN know,
its own fathers and Texas, in the midst vi M this mo-
creative confusion can recognize her annexation parent
she W" deserve 10 take her stand BY the side OF solomon
Every one must remember that when Mr. Newton's let
ter upon the annexation OF Texas made its appearance il
was eAuavaganty admired aud appauded by the Demo-
eraey. IAN admirable eter." exclaimed Father R,cbie
"A noole elbow cried all. "How manly, independent
and ps'Iioe Indeed, he became so popular in u,k.r
oo was rHmored that the Democrats Intended IL the
"hSssno'u urge the Senatorial election winter before
10 rally upon him. and elect him In short Mr. N.wt,n had
nothing TO DO at tua PERIOD but abandon his arsane,
10 tue Whg p'ry and make bold summerse right over
| the paftuon wall into Hunkerdom and n carte b,aek,
would have been offered him Tor any Office he dcsr,d =
Cettany enough soft corn rendered by tho
To have a'ened nm at least for the Vice
nomination. hu u was soon found that the bird couldn't
be lined Firm, ecnsiscn, and true TO the Wh,r fah Mr.
Newton was not to be sedueed tom his old party
ana he sp OF faneouus abuse, succeeded to the
| soft and mcllHnoGs tones Of hattery and caiolery
In accordance with these feelings OF Venseiul marnity
"hen Nt' Newton appeared before the people the Wing
eand'dnie IN ie'S the Democratic artillery opcnrd upcr
hun with Tremendous Regardless Of consequence.
he asserted his Just and full share IN. OF Tex,
as no" was MS claim then by the consistent Demo.
crazy Way, his declarations were lauehcd 10 scam :
"An m9udcn fellow! lie 70 have the assurance IN c,i,,
any part IN the annexation ut Texas! TWAS all humbng
No no the honor and glory OF that great belong
ed exclusively to tho Democracy Bcnon alternative had
rallied the Democracy in Congress and to them BELONGED
the entire ored, OF adding ',hc Lone STAR to The galaxy
o. the United States No vile Wig had any hand in it
whatever"
81 stood Mr.. Newton in regard to Texas and the Demo
cratic party m S+5 Now, another turn and 10 fur
iher another fraud upon people, Arsudcs and his broth
or Democrats willing only to concede 10 Mr. Newton
full share in the honor ard glory OF annexation which thew
seo'nn refused 10 allow hun in ls45, but generous sous
they are ready 10 confer upon him the entire sum ard
substance, the exclusive credit the sole paternity OF that
great measure. The Wings. gentlemen, understand your
game perfectly. We understand thoroughly the obct f
these long denied garand You now throw them around
the head OF Mt. Newton, only make him a more con-
sPcuous victim tor the altar, upon which you nope 10 81,
crihcc him
The Mexican has been found no, to be , tb,, !,
was cracked up for IL is becoming more and more nm
popular every hour and now the trump card with which
yoa expect to win tho game. ieayor TO make II an
pear that the war Is the uauTa aud necessary
%. the annexation " Texas. Hence the of
tides transfer the honos OF annexation to Mr. Nswtop-
that being settled him OF belongs odum Of the
war!
o sueh h-Noe, elastic materials Modern Democracy
IL can DC stretched backwards ani forwards go As readily
II cover any points, however antagonisuc Sho,d Mr.
goodyear the celebrated manufacturer OF gum.e astc COM
modiues be hard pressed material he has only to
tap the trunk OF Modem Democracy to &C, full supply
When the annexation OF Texas was under discussion
what did the Democrats then as 10 the probabtv nj
war DID they then, proclaim that II would follow
As matter OF counsel Far from When fears were ex-
pressed regard - they secuted as the trembling.
o. craven sPnL The suggestion the wildes, dream
that ever emanaed from fancy Seven years
said they, passed away the battle of san Jacn
| 10, ana during all that time Mexico has made fort
whateve nor even manifested any further intention to re-
cover Texas Texas u free and dependent with
al the attributes Of Acknowledged sovereignty around bc
and able IN the esmsuon of all, her Indepen-
dence, without foreign aid. Is 1t not then absurd
and ridiculous IN the extreme, appehend that Mexico
will attack Texas, when incorporated into the L. States
ana oaeAes oI the whole power OF the Unonl Such
the angusge which used by the Democra,, Al tb,
Perlod and IN my opinion all JUST reasonable and
| true.
Nor did Mexico ever make any attempt OF the kind On
the cont1ay when Gen Arsia arrived with his army on the
west sde o. the ND Grante requested our Consul
Nh MARKS. to stat, explicitly General Taylor thai n
he would remain Corpus Christi, where be was then
posted with tie American army, he Gen. Arsta) would
noi cross the RIO Grance and that intervening conn
Try might be protected from the depredsons the Indians.
BY the Joint operations vi both Mr. Polk was put IN
possession OF ns letter. which bFeahed nothing but peace
| and nov I'd he treat ~ Way, by ordering Gen TAYLOR
| 10 march 10 the Rio GrauGe
Upon that order hangs oil the responsibility caamities
ana troubles Of this wreehed into which the country
hsS beea plunged The unblushing ard dsgrsceul tcri
yersauols OF the Huuker Democracy can NOT long serve
their turn gh' s fast breaking upon minds Of the
people Not TO the OF Texas but TO the ia
grant usurpauons ct the Presideu-o his unconsttuono
determination 10 settle dispIed boundary by his own
wu-and 70 lis invasion OF territory Which Texas had
never conquered and which Mexico hsd always bacn IN
possession oi-o those the ruth history must and
will eyermore ascr5e the with Merico-a war the
termination OF which no human sagiciy can foretrV and
|
Nea.ea 10 1e public eye SPolation and conquest how
ever there cen be e doubt constitute the real objects C
NJ fo" ana these are Ohecs winch every mind not lost
to all stnse OF justice, must repuiate aud which
every irue lover Of his country and country honor
must turn away from with loaihing and detesaton.
We are for peace, however, excaim the Democrats g.
well &c yol Wings but how obtain IL but by
coHq-eTins u! viii tell You, gentlemen the fashion
Of the good I'D Roman, b. relating Jack Downngs fable
! Of The snake.
Once upon lime Snake was baskiny in the sun shine
IN senemau'' garden, when arose between
We Htad auo lai a. 10 Inch he'd the best right
The Head maintained that obvious from the whole
structure Of h snakesup, that the Great Creator AWAY.
designed that he should take the lead The Tail however
replied that such arguments always used BY those IN
Power-,ha or he part he could force IN the rel-
'nrg OF hrs opponent aud he verify believed that he could
lead 4uie a. well - the Head, and perhaps ite better
AT at events he must insist uyiug spell The Head
al length consented, and go oil Tail the lead
rec ing Ike TIE Democratic parry, an ambitious dsslr. for
more roJm, h put cut, perhaps Tor Cali orna and At
Temp Cd % Psss hrcugha small hole the wall which
enclosed iie garden. To BIZ mofufcaton hs T.isbip
soon Discovered that he had got the body into very bad
TX TIE scales rocked up and opposed his passage m
snort every thing worked aud against she grain
Aver wfgglng AID twsunR, and trying long lime In
vain, 20 work through his difficulties be became satisfied
that for the Tai be head OF affairs and Do the cad
vas "ail clean contrary nature" and accordingly be
confessed he error, and honesty Head TO take
the lead more, sod keep d. The Head DID 90 and
all was smooth and r,ght 100 D moment.
Now this snake, 90 head and TAIL synb1lises the Whig
ana hunSef plres. The TAIL unfortunately for the coun
~ nas lad tie lead too long. 10 rushing INFO this Men
con var % has got the country bad tx and IN a.
close Jam - The fabed snake in the wall Let H.
ihen nave the caad0gr confess rs total incap,eitv Il,
eat, and surrender that power the Wings whose wise
meade md moderate and just desires will settle oil difficult
YES 10 ie" monns 20 the honor and credit sud satisfaction
Of both nations THEMIsTOCLES
[FoR raE WIS
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