Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-19
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.
Mexican Views.

the opening Of the Mexican Congress, important
however be omitted. Il breathes temper such the
authors OF the maniiesy believed the Mexican peo
pie incapable OF exhibiting, and shows that there
much reason apprchcnd. Mr. SEWER the chairman
the committee Of foreign relations the Senate remarked
few days since, that :" the has Just begun" We
confess that do prospect OF it. speedy
ninaiion. The difficulty OF conquerng nation, the po
puaton OF which eight millions, scattered
territory of such and animated by spirit Of n
hatred towards their invaders, whom they recognize
no, My aggrosors upon the soil but people OF different
race and religion, from whose they fear only
the subyoron Of their social and civil institutions but Of
the sars ut which they and their fathers worshpped
cannot be ovcr-csmaed though they have been hereto
fore strangely overlooked. They begin force them
selves upon the attention OF those who pro-
voked the war; under the impression which very generally
prevailed that the conquest OF Mexico could be achieved
IN a single brief campaign, and with ! comparatively
significant force 1t apparent that, unless Govern
ent is prepared recede from the position which
unfortunately stands publicly pledged, by the official de-
carations Of the Executive, tho be indefinitely
po,rSc,ed II we 10 compel Mexico indemnify us
by the eessou OF onehaf twothds OF her territory,
tor tho expenses of the war, well for the lorg-
adjusted spoliuuous upon our commerce, her oblga-
tons TO pay which enc has herself admitted, the thir-
" years OF Europe will be reenacted upon this Con.
tinent But does beheove US, Of the South
qure especially in the domestic aspect this subject
OF territorial indemnify whether the price be paid wall not
he worm infinitely than the territory acquired
Shall the South eapend and spill blood TO
add new provinces already overgrown Republic, for
the purpose OF establishing the savehodng fronte,
the southwest Gordon OF non-slavohodns States such
eny ron M now every other section OF the Union
which slavery eSssl Shall acquire additional territory
nj such cost FOR the purpose OF rapidly diminish
ing our already waning influence in the natona! Councils
and thu, dcoming South perpetual inicuorty IN the
policy aud polucians7 For should prefer .orgvrg
Mexico the debt ra,hcr than seek such 'ndemny" by
such means Tor such objects. 1t tho same time ar
parent, however, that cannot withdraw our forces
f,om Mexico without dishonor Involved in the ccr,es,
b, the mo bunging craftsmanship and by csl
nal disregard OF the prohibitions O the constitution ma
tonal homo. il nevertheless Triumphant ter
minatoa be prosecuted energ,,icay -5ug al the
same tue we should declare. that, whatever may
have been the original designs Of Mr. Po We no longer
wuge as OF conquest, and that prepared to
put on end the struggle whenever Mexico herself shall
he willing spirit Of Cancellation and equity.
Such we sure will be the universal Of the South
at least; in view OF the enactng Washing.
ton.
But we are OBTAINING readers long from Gen.
Salas' address
Extract from the address OF General SALAs on the opening
OF the Mexican Congress, December G.
During the short interval which has elapsed since
August Whcn overcoming my natural repugnance the
exercise OF power found myself at the head OF tue
on my fst obligation has been sustain with energy
the which We IRE engaged and upon tle result
which depends nothing less than the ndepeud nee of
nation. The army wiush IA union with the people
for the purpose OF overtime" ng the domination OF
those who outraged their ve5egny and who were threat
eninP ms with the establishment oi foreign throne rs
soon the national concluded, marched L,
the place danger called and is in front OF the
enemy, under the command OF the IusFoas soldier whom
the republic summoned TO the defence OF It's nationality.
considerable body OF the troops Immediately sent to
reinforce the OF the old army OF the north, and
awaited the invading troops in the city Of Monterey The
Congress Informed OF the fatal result Of that
ia which American blood flowed IN abundance When
the generals VINO commanded troops brought
ta tho will be satisfied, aud my part to
iOresiuli decision OF the Judicial power.
The result, however, of this unfortunate affair e.
place under foreign power Of the capitals States
and vast extent Of territory aud transport the theatre
war into interior Of the republic The wel-deseryirg
General santa Anna, Dy at IN his life which wIi
him lasting honor refused the power and marched
san LUIS, where, few weeks he has ascend and
organized army OF more han 1000 men. some bodies
OF which have already been advanced the enemy.
The government OF the United States is part compel
led a 1t 49, the operations the war in order To
bring close, has ordered General Taylor advance
Thus, meeting take place between the armies
Of the two nations From the number and vaIor OF our
troops the enthusiasm and sk o. their chief and Jus
tco Of our cause have right 10 expect favorable
suit Nevertheless, this snail never be final decisive
Invaded and occupied not only The territory
question, but large poron o. what never belonged 90
Tex entire States m VIII ch the sovereignty Of Mexico
has been disputed, involved In Of races. and
lggnoycd he most unjust and arocous that
be conceived, honor and the future condition our
chiIdren-ihat soered interest which be
unmndiu o,equtos Us 20 sustain prolonged aud Obst.
nate sc, until resp cited Tor ylOr and constaucy
raise barrier against the immoral ambition Cf or
nshtors aud secure the fortune Of our race upon thu
Continent, the Creates p1rioa Of which peopIed by ~
md which, not Instant day. will be illustrated BY
the civ LaOn Of the ardent and generous the south
"lf this strife great sacrfccs would be dison-
orabie 10 lose every thing, ior the sake of the d,ccu adj
vantaRcs Of temporary and illus peace great c-i.
u.s. nations should exhibit proofs o energy and virtue
oar fathers comblto1 eleven years Tor independence n
struggle Constantly attended with disadyauiages rfodga
Of their blood at every moment, aud never dhenfencd
thanks o. l cuorgy they raised as from humble colo
ny the rank independent nation t. preserve that
rank will be sufficient without placing ourselves ou sn
equality with them, not 20 b. unworthy q their u
Mexico comb1ts with consistency ard lnfepdy. hers Will
be the triumph aud the respect which will acquire
among the onor nations Of IN, earth, deserved
"on these grounds ue government unwilling 10 lie
Ten TO any proposition for peace the question of the war
submitted 10 your decision, and the government only re-
comments 10 the Congress the urgent necessity Of sps.,.
lne hc army with the necessary supplies ior toe campasn
Inc people oi Merc', who know and feel the magniu lie
OF h' n''c'u Of stake iu the war refuse the nc
Gss-1ry resources for H.
"Th1 struggle b. not one Of thpso ware which prde #,
every DAY giving rise 10. Itissimpy phenomenon an
ding fact sul more important nud uauiscnda1i whose
causes cA-i boo hc very nature of hng auI whose csUe
g.eucrs nc BE- dic1 tp c1rllc i1 their who'd, ,R'en'-
The northern race i' developing ss.i our c1nTu,u
with cnCuty add force, Ui which, until s.v ff,-. hs
boon 600 example iu ony and progress f r, 10
G., spread our whole territory. rttnruiaIry DOB
olr race, lrd establishing predominant. lf Ice ayyn
This invasion ukcs place veil under the nusrrcs. fol-
Irnc, a. n tune o var and therefore, order ptrunn.1
If O. secure Our race r,c ed institutions which will .v
DC nuf fod increase and pcry. This roth which or
man ui foresight C.1iy discovered long SINCE has nos
been uio by danger, and you, gentlemen deputies. on
about 60 solve the difficult problem 90 giving nsttuuon
to tho people"
~ The Rockingham Register warns us that a day ,
reckoning be- coming, when hs people OF The Tenth D.
ron will "atf is ballot boF w,ak their revenge upon Old
Wing .rubhofs," who have underworld 5 arouse tte
Co The duty Of taking somo paft 'ho war the oyston,
of which BE- il measure attributable 90 hoir votes
W. hok such threats are in very bad ias,o u.t now
However, Dc rHsnbps, &c.
~ Tho Last kanawhn Republican informs us that n
vessel which has been In progress Of duur
fhe summer and fall. by the Mossrs Gilmore, a. Poi
Pleasant, safely launched the 9Th inst and that q
vil be in few days completely rggod, and will sko