The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-18

m The day OF Judgment but there Is u la rye section of
,bem with American feelings and American principles,
Who viii never follow the pointed by him and
who will support any other candidate for the presidency
in preference a who would take such
From the Philadelphia Bulletin
Mr. CLAYs PosIrIoN.-We believe that Mr.. Clay has
solved place himself the head of the Wmo Pro-
yso movement, but of founded broader
grounds and necessarily embracing it, He has entered the
lists against the annexation OF further territory ltefto
the vore cry Of the has been for extendng the
area of freedom To make peace with Mexico without
an indemnity, has been looked mt absrdity! Minis
,s of the Gospel have assembled the pulpit 10 assure the
neope the destiny of the Anglo American is to possess
Mexlco AGAINST this sentiment Mr. Clay has out
frankly, boldly mpromsngiy lie leaves no doubt OF
his position He is against 'annexuton" with without
slavery" Whatever else may be thought of Henry Clay
he must convince every that he is frank, and that he
does not fear stalking the responsibility"
But though Mr. Clay has been thus open in defining his
ositon his speech inforn OF his opn
ions For what does he mean by annexation! The ques-
lion covers very broad grounds moments reflection
will convince any one. Is he opposed to retaining Texas
Or if Texas be retained shall the boundary be the Nueces
or the Rio Grande The arose out OF dispute re-
specng strip of territory between the two rivers and
Mexico still claims the Nueces and refuses to yield an
inch Is Mr. Clay giving up this territory retaining
ia prosecuno our inquiries still further let ask is he
opposed to annexng any portion OF Mexican son, or only
the popua districts for of there is wide diff
ference in the rationale of these two things very large
either unnhabed very sparsey settled To annex and
colombo this region presents greater difficulty than
presented in annexing Louisiana; and besides, gives
possession of the magnificent Bay OF San Francscoa port
that in after times will carry with the command of the
Pacific Many sober and wise citizens would object
the annexation of this district who would in the
nexnion OF the of Mexico the ultimate ruin of this
country
IL we the valley of Mexico, any densely pepu-
lated portion Oft bring into this confederacy several
mil
and social constitutions allen, but hostile
As conquered country, they will always give
trouble Ireland should be warning If, instead OF
treating them conquered however share with them
immuntes then the question arises whether they will
consent be Admitted into the Unon whether, after
admuance, they will benefit much inure These
inquiries pregnant with thought Wisdom would
counsel careful elaboration perplexed and mo.
question.
If Mr. Clay really advocates the abandonment of all
conquests, and that without any decentralization for the
expenses OF the he will find few but very few sup
port him. Such proposition would end the wing party
bitterly hostile factions and that without concating
for him the aboltonists the Wimot Provso men
would create reaction which would elect President
pledged prosecute the war; and keep the stars and
stripes permanently the walls of Mexico. But if he ad
the annexation of California and only objects
forcing Ango-Saxon republicanism" the Mexcans he
may be able to rally around him party that will make
strong play for the presidency.
When his speech appears, shall understand all this.
His exact position will then be defined.
We copy with pleasure, from the Literary World the
following just and we-merted tribute to the memory of
most gallant young officer. Many of our readers will
recognise in this brief sketch the graceful pen of the
compshed editor OF that journal:
Lieutenant Charles r. Morris.
Among the numerous deaths of American officers in Mex
leo few have carried sorrow hearts beyond the cir
Gle OF iheir immediate families, than that of Lieutenant
Charles +. Morris OF the 9th infantry From us, who knew
him, passing notice of his BRIEF but honorable career
Hewas youngest son Of our venerable fellow tzen
Thomas Morris and the grandson of Robert Morris of
revolution, and was born in this city in December 1913.
At the age of 3D. he entered the Military Academy West
Point graduating with the class of 1871 class which has
given the army of the bravest and best of its officers.
OF these it's sufficient eucnants Don Carlos Buel,
adjutant of the 81 infantry, who wounded Chur-
I'd dragons, aides to Cen Twggs Hammond and Rey-
nolds OF the 3D. artillery; Captains Page of the 7h, and
recently wounded; Lieut. Burbank of the Sh Captain
Garnett, aide General Taylor Morris had hardly left
the walls of the Academy before he ordered Florida
where he remained three years--n that time twice
versing the Everglades. Transferred with his regiment
and Resaca de la Palma and fought there the ranks,
musket in hand In the second Of these battles he
wounded in the hip, but refusing to leave his company,
marched with them, using his gun crutch the spot
where the army for the night distance Of
miles 1t was only when their tents pitched that the
ball extracted After these affairs he was sent back
to this State upon the recruiting service returning in time
Rey In which latter he fell, MORALLY wounded.
Instances of individual galantry among officers and
men, during the desperate battles in Mexico have been
that read their exploits with admiration,
deed, but hardly with surprise. When, therefore,
mounfu list of the dead Moline del Rey and Of Chapu-
pee, eyes fell with the presenment of evil upon his
nae we knew that his end had least been glorious
and its announcement by bosom friend and fellow sol
der, simply stating that he "had died CALAMITY, be-
loved by his regiments and lamened by ALL told only
what we before had felt
The love of those who knew him, followed everywhere
for his virtues Were those which excite affection without
envy Possessing that sort of courage which al
most to indifference, he united with it q modesty which
fled from praise. When upon his return from the Rio
Grande the officers OF the volunteer regiments Of this State
presented him with sword in token of their respect he
hcatlon Deeply sensible of their kind motives,
the discharge OF duty claim reward and in such hon
ors only tit acknowledgements officers OF rank for exploits
OF national Importance. Every private by his SIDE he
urged had WED with him in the sole merit he conceived
himself to have earned.
And to this modcsty he added simplicity and integrity
the world, amidst and in a life of peculiar trial. de
stroyed the warmth furnished the purity OF his early
youth His honor chivalrous, his pect for
romantic. He the last child in his freshness
affections. Nor had any man ever more of that spri
which rises against injustice oppression his DISPOSE
ZION was amiabe in the extreme, but the STORED
men to his profession sincere and earnest paten
amid those scenes, to the soldier haassng than
ai trial or danger he could bear alike with the
osome monoiony of the frontier garrison and prvaol
Vi he march Amid the excitement OF the battlefield, ht
was.as seli-possessed as in the quiet of his tent.
such was Charles Morris. The turf which, amid the
valleys and mountains of Mexico, many gaan
ana noble hearts, shrouds alas none with whom
buried warmer affections prouder hopes Young as he
was, he had added usre his honorable name
and Increased the roll Of those which his country should
Cherish.
Honor General Shields.
The citizens of Charleston have held meeting, ct. L.