Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-25

no Bunkers HiIl no Lexington in California and New
Mexico If she had Il might conceive the feeling which
my friend has pictured. 4 should then listen with an
aching heart TO her appeal, if humbled before us, and
pointing them her she should ask Us, If
intended 10 despO her of the fields where her nde-
pendence won aud the graves where mculdered the
bones of her heroes first stricken in fight But this
the case, and in asking her convey portion
of her unoccuped territory, asking no more Than
what good induced do last summer, when
without any equivalent ALL surrendered 10 England
twods three-fOurhs of territory in Oregon,
and that too the decided appreciation those who
now think il very wrong to take any land from Mexico
AS TO the causes Of this war, | shall not enter into
them its justice It's injustice in my opinion have but
little TO do with It's prosecution, when The aim on all sides
prosecute IL for the sake of speedy termination.
One thing, however, may justice remark that unless
Iefued the assignment of made by the President
IN his opening message must to the verdict Of
postery. But be this II may, one thing certain,
engaged in a with obstinate enemy, and dur
ing its feel bound by the highest of
duy TO contribute, by every in my power, 10 the
Of my ccuntrys arms, and the humiliation and
overthrow Of the enemy. stop ask the approval
OF casusts when my heart bids me TO know onl y my
country in the contest; and feTyeny trust that
Gud may forever her Gag banner with victory
whenever and wherever her may unur il in battle
beneath the broad vault OF heaven. Never may gori
folds dimmed and discolored with the blood Of It's
soldiers, trail in the dust should deplore
an aggressive much any man; would leave
proper untried for accommodations
peace would yield everything but honor; but whilst
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Of the nation impress the enemy and the world with
the Of Sir the huntersup Of conscience
may approve it not-I well assured that this
course IL - duty to adopt and pursue would not,
whilst the gloomy cloud Of hung the land,
TO the enemy Go on You are right-we wrong
The God of Justice is your side, and His avenging
hand will yet deliver your tolls soldiers bound
hand and foot that you may flesh your swords in their
bosoms" Sir would not say 10 cur own brave soldiers
" March slowly-tral arms-you engaged in an un-
Just and unholy arr" No i would parnIyze their
suong arms and valiant hearts the hour Of battle
would not rob them Of the hope of heaven would not
shrek into the Of the dying soldier that for him
bghteyed angels waited above the smoke Of the battle
that he must never hope for paradise! No! but
would say TO our soldiers "Adyance your standard !!
Waive it high in air. Let flashing folds make music
when the battle is over let the blaze of victory surround
it, let your leless bodies be piled in pyramids the
CORY field Onward in this spirit, or dream no more Of
the proud wies kiss, the mothers blessings and her
prayer! For, must confess, do not comprehend the
forecast which proposes the withdrawal of our armies, or
the prudence which declares in advance that
attach no Mexican territory the Union. / assall no
senator's motives question no senator's patriosn-l
speak only what conceive TO be error of policy,
when say that, in my view, the adoption OF any such
proposition amounts, in appearance at least, to submits
sion; and that, whilst on the one hand, they are emf
nenty calculated To encourage the arrogance OF Mexico
upon the other they will find response in the bosom
of the United States Our people will Indignantly refuse
their sanction any policy. The sumbering
of the nation will be reused at the bare thought of hum
bling the proud standard OF the United States before bar
baran Mexico Nor sir, can participate in the symPa
thy which have heard invoked in behalf of Mexico as
sister republic In the first place. the wrongs she has
done u.s. and citizens resident within her borders,
show very sisiery affection her part; and in the
next, must confess my want OF sympathy with any peo
pie where anarchy rules in the name OF liberty. Her
history libel upon republican government. When
human sympathy shall follow insubordnatIon, misrue,
and bloodshed them but not I'LL then, will II be properly
invoked for Mexico I constrained reluctantly, be-
fore closing 10 turn to feature, which unhappily has
been connected with the subject of the present
Most sincerely do wish that could have been excluded
Come in what shape il may, always find the question
Of slavery productive of vexaiion without the slightest
resulting benefit. Willis; i entertain the most sincere
respect for the opinions Of of ieow-ctZens
this subject founded, know them to be- upon religion
and conscience, have ceased 10 regard their ap
pearance here and misdrected, and in this
instance msdiTected than Why, sir, endeayor
to kindle fame either side about this matter now
VIII II net be time enough 10 make law Tor the territory
and to prescribe its municipal regulations when
it? Are possibly subjecting ourselves the
dicule of the world by this display OF overweening
idence in result which may occur Is 1t sound
policy is il true patrotsm 10 excite Ill blood at home,
when foreign enemy is watching our proceedings with
the ever vigant eye OF an enemy? Is such course
calculated bring Mexico terms 10 impress
kind with reverence for republican institutions? All
these TO opposite questions at this time, and all
in my view, against the agitation which stlrs this
chamber for the last few days. and which, il would seem,
seeks 10 shake the Union. l will not stop debate
the question side the other for would not
hamper the energies of my country in Its hour OF need,
like the present The proposition prohibit slavery in
Of discussion when the acquisition is perfected and when
required TO extend il territorial urlspru-
dence. With the spInI of the remarks OF the senator
from South Carolina, MIR. Bulerl who spoke the other
day this subject heartily concur but whilst with
him feel fully The dsagreeable effect of this question
upon the kindly feelings, which it is our duty 10
cherish, must confess that do not participate the
dread Of its effects to the extent expressed by others.
Whenever alluded to, the slave question is uniformly
arrayed for the purpose of intimidation One blast upon
its changing trumpet and instantly the gaunt and spectral
form Of dsunion with all lis fierce baala, conJured
before Sir the God whose pillar of fire guided
our through the dark night of the revolution,
aud led them at its close 10 build up this most magn6-
cent and benign government will permit his high
purposes TO be thwared by the vain schemngs the
mad decisions of their postery. The slave question,
like many other questIons has its difficulties but they
are far from insurmountabe. More than already
the gallant vessel of the Union has their rude
shock and without even shecrng TO the right or the
e she has passed quietly and maesllcay her bright
and glorious pathway Come when il nav fear moi 10
this question, any other connected with
+ sIiiuious. have confidence in Heaven confidence in
the wisdom and virtue Of my counrymen, that assures
me the evil will without the remedy. This
agtatiOn here is premature-so premature a make
men wonder why il is, and what for. Plain men think
IT will be time enough for The Waterman of the south TO
sound the alarm when danger approaches; time enough
to talk Of Remembering the Union when the north shall
violate the rights Of the sOsth; time enough to talk OF
force and dsunion bloodshed and civil when
and wisdom, public virtue and patriotism, have more
a home amongst US. There can be no disunion while
these last and betIde the whose foot is first ad-
vanced in the unhoy rausetha gives his native land
TO the herce, unutterabe horrors of civil Z" 1t
better for him that milestone hanged about his
neck and that he drowned in the depth of the
lhere can be no peaceful dissolution OF this Union. No,
SIR Go 10 the great basin of the west and among
her busy and teemng millions fnd If you cam
who will not die to preserve il; mother who in its
cause VIII not say TO her son, 60 quick TO tins battle, and
scome back in triumph, or come back no more" Come
there he