Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-31
TuF RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

We shall thus place in more security from SIMS
ter and improper interpretations our Own oP'n-
ions upon delicate questions-as also fof loe Pic-
sent form an end TO the question. We VIII inai-
cate, as We said yesterday, the manner IN wh'cs
the supreme overs ought, in our opinion, eacn
TO operate in their own sphere, and all win unah'
imily, Tor The purpose of protecting this situalon'
and with il Inc national honor, dignity, lh'efssS'
and independence.
I'VE have said that war cannot he a pefina-
ncnt state with nations, and that sooner or iaier
Mexico and the United States must make peace;
We have also said tina, decorum and national
pride require that this should be celebrated; pu',
above ali. il should be offered, ifpossibie, The mo-,
menl that Mexico should have her arms ciowneu
with victory; but before in no possible manner
"This being admitted. it appears plain hat Jon.
sress, called especially 10 consider The stale oi
things created BY The war with The United STATES,
and being the best interpreter OF The wishes OF Tue
people, should declare or not whelhel Inc coliuiis-
sioner on The part Of The United States shall or MOI
be listened TO. The Executive Government on
" wishes TO be instructed upon the desire OF Inc
nation relative 10 this matter 10 place IL Deyonu
the reach Of malevolence, although no one can
doubt The Immaculate patriotism oil his E1celien-
CIV the President, or his resolution 10 die ll Inc
glory Of his country and although military
pride requires tina, war and nothing but war
should be proclaimed: yet, as first magistrate oi
The nation, il was his duty 10 refer 10 The repIesen,,
ta,iyes OF The people 10 learn their pleasuTe-ano
whatever may be their sovereign decisions 10 car
nv them oul, as he is determined to Go"
The article then lamenls that Congress cannot
act Tor The want of a competent number 10 form
a qu%orum-hopcs this difficulty will Be oriei-as
The members are Mexicans, and will listen 10 me
call OF their country, which requires them timer
posts, 10 mediate upon all The embarrassing al
iairs which now surround The Executive; and says
no doubt exists that they viii be able 10 withdraw
lhe nation from its present position, BY a%iiordinS
10 The Executive proper lights TO proceed win
certainty. This is The part which il says belongs
10 the representatives OF the nation-ihnt when
belongs 10 The Executive has already been sci
forth. He feels and knows his duty; and, IN Inc
meantime, until the proper authority defines an
other cause, he will follow that which will con-
duct to the glory and vengeance oil The nalion.
We think il evident that Santa Anna is anx-
ious for peace, bu: desires 10 throw lhe response
bility upon The Mexican Congress. Without
their advice 10 that effect, he prefers TO risk an
other battle, SO as to throw upon their shoulders
The responsibility OF q prolonged war, with all It's
| fatal consequences. But il is unnecessary 10 in
dulee in specula,ions as 10 The probable conduct
of so strange a nation. A few days will lii The
| veil and enable US 10 form an opinion as 10 what
we may expec. from The present crisis of affairs