Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-12
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
ny ToLHR, ELLIOTT a co.
MONDAY MORNING. APRIL re, Is47.
Vera Cruz and the Castle taken.

Vera Cruz and the Castle taken!
We had the pleasure OF laying before City readers
In sheet last Saturday the glorious dngs which
will be found in columns this morning. OF the suron-
der, with comparatively uifing loss on our part of the
City Of Vera Cruz and with OF the formidable Castle OF
San Juan de Unoa,-"lho Gibraltar OF America over
which for the frst time since its erection foreign flag
tiumphanly floats A. the Charleston Courier eloqucny
remarks: with the name Of TAYLOR the hero who has
mposhabe honors by the victories he has
Obtained odds unparalleled the annals of war
fare be associated that OF SCOTT who must now be
characterized (iko Taylor the Hero of two War; To
both should be awarded the laurel wreath. Both richly
deserve 1t; and both every patriot will accord il
with heartfelt sincerity The brave and lion hearted men
whom they commanded have also their claims to praise:
and OF the gallant spirits from him who led to the
private who performed the unmportant but perhaps
eeciual duty should be forgotten by the Amer-
people"
II is dovouty be hoped that the defeat of Santa
Anna Buena Vista, and the capture of the Mexican
strong hold Vera Cruz may compel Mexican govern
men to sue for peace And If it shall determine on this
course, not less be desired that our own Government
in debating the terms of treaty, shall spirit of mo.
deraon and magnanmy which, considering the relative
condition Of the two nations, well afford to exhibit
aud which will convince the world Of the truth of the de-
caraon, often made by the authors of the war TIM,
they Reluctantly compelled take up arms and tina,
they influenced resortng to the ultima ratio
by q srRr CONQUEST. We are aware Of the prevalent
idea that the acquisition OF large portion of Mexican ter
rtoy necessary by way Of indemnity the expenses Of
the war. But 1t be true, is universally understood
that the Government OF Mexico not like own large
landed proprietor, it is evident that rerenue is con-
cerned, cannot he unidentified by the cession Of the
whole any part OF that Republic And we arc vet there
FORE it made apparent by what means our treasury
be beneed,he only process by which VIC can be in
demned for the expenses OF the warby the extension of
territorial limits But when look at the question in
the aspect which has been given by the fixed pur
pose OF the nonslavohodng States to insist upon the
clusion OF Slavery fundamental condition of the acou
son OF all territory hereafter-a purpose made known
with decision and unanmiy heretofore Unprecedented
their part regard any question Of national concern
it may well be doubted, whether, far from being de-
sirable the acquisition of additional territory NAV not
prove the curse, which Providence in Its rebu-
TONS inc upon this Coniederacy With is annexa
lion will inevitably arise question: in the decision OF
which Of necessity be involved our domestic tranop
and the perpetuy OF the Union. Is to put these
hazard for the sake Of enargng boundaries already
washed by two great and embracing within their
limits tracts Of unpeoped solludes in which for half
century come the of the pioneers of the advancing
tide of emigration will scarcely be heard
But it is possible, least that may be disappointed
IN the hope Of speedy peace. The Mexican Govern
ment-if indeed there be Government now in Mexico
may determine protract the hopeless contest either be-
Of the nadmssbe character Of the terms of peace
that may be proposed by Executive or with the insane
hope that s climate may prove q more formidable foe
than the sword, during the monhs-as in Russia
Napoleon encountered dreadful enemy in the stern
Tgo Of winter than the Cossack hordes that hung uron
ms reoang aud peshng columns. Satisfied OF their m.
ability 10 cope with our troops in the open field even
wsn they nrcnced behind walls Of stone hereto,,,
deemed mPegnabe to assault 1t Is stiI possible they
may a guerilla mode OF waroTe WINCH a. the his,
tory the Pennsuar shows, may he rendered SO DC
rlous the invaders Of mountainous county, and vi
little hazard comparatively i,s defenders We hope
that the McNcnHs may determine thus 10 proract this
unfortunate and sanguinary contest and we arc strongly
Inclined TO believe, Notwithstanding their provorbial pride
aud obsInacy, that they will now, when we are I
ed with victory and they depressed by defeat and dis
aser and suffering from internal discod as well as .
reign invasion, Government shall be as MODERATE In il.
demands may be with the HONOR Of both Re-
PubIics All doubt, however, the future policy Of the
Mexican Government will he removed doubtless in few
da,s-ond we patiently await the Developments
a. The New Orleans papers OF the I'd and Sd inst con.
tain many letters and items OF intelligence from Vera Cruz
and vicinity all OF which, however, were written prior
20 the surrender Of the City and the Castle news of which
reached us by the way OF Mobile One ruuor however
received at New Orleans by Of the arrivals at Vera
Cruz, is, If true, not without importance II is that Santa
Anna advancing upon the city Of Mexico by forced
marches. the head OF 5000 cavalry with view TO put an
end to the going there between the rya fac
lions, struggling for brief ascendancy while foreign ar
my is penetrating the country many points. lie was
confidently expected in the city the 17h Of March
The Pcayunc thinks there il nothing improbable this ru
inor; and 1t be true, it is very certain that he will
soon be once more the Dictator and scarcely less that
IN tue present condition Of that country, his voice will be
potential on the question Of peace or war.