The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-08

and other hsrbon dong tbs Californian coast would
afford shelter for for whale ships
ocean and would in short period become the n..ts Of
An extensive and profitable commerce With China, snd
These sdvantssrs, in which the whole commercial
world would participate would At once BE- secured to
the United ststss BY the csssion Of this territory While
IL 10 certain that a. long ~ remains part Of the
Mexico herself NO any other nation. -. ! -
Of any value 70 Mexico Yom Il. locality
L Z nstursly oonnsetsd with Western ssttsmsnts
nnsd by her lava before her admission into Union
embrace all that portion Of New Mexico lying east Of
territory part Of her domniors. The adjustment
Of this question Of boundary Is important.
TRsrs another confederation which Induced The be-
place this proynos under tho protection Of the
msnt of the United States Numerous bands Of heroe
and warlike savsges wander It, and upon Its bor
feeble to restrain them nom committing dsprsdatons
q
Staten OF Mexico. IL would be blessing to all these
them By the power Of the United States At tS: mo.
msnt many Msxicans principally females and children,
and governed BY the United States could efectuay
prevent these tribes from committing such outrases
and compel them to release these capvee and restore
| them to their families and friends
In proposing to acquire New Mexico and the Califor.
psous HoS S IF, s
the country embraced within these provinces being
chiefly an uninhabited region
to authorize the terms Of peace which
to Mexico They were rejected and negotiations
made BY gallant army upon the ,pgiy forth
ned places the gates Of the city Mexico upon
the Mexican forces vastly superior in number to our
OWL were driven rsm the city, and 1t was occupied by
Immediately after information was received Of the un-
favorable result Of the negotiations believing that his
with the army could be productive
OF no good, determined to recall our commissioner
despatch to this effect transmitted to him on the
sixth Of October last The Mexican government will
BE- informed Of his recall aud that In tina existing
of things, shall deem II proper mako any further
overtures Of peace but shall bs at all times ready
cevs and consider any proposals. which be made by
Since the liberal proposition Of the United States was
to be made in April last large expenditures
have been incurred and the precious blood of many Of
our patriotic sow-cizens has been shed In the prose-
cution of the This consideration, and the obs.i-
nate perseverance, OF Mexico In protraoting the war,
must influence the terms Of peace which it may be-
deemed proper hereafter to accept
subjected raitsry occupation large portion Of
the cnemys country including bis capital and negota
arise-in what manner the war ought to bs
and what should be our future policy! cannot doubt
that should secure and rsnder available the conqusss
which We have already mads and that, with this view
We should hold and occupy, by naval and military
forces all ths ports towns oitiss and provinces in
possession that should press forward our militia
~ operations, and levy such military contributions on
ne enemy fur as dsfrsy the future
Had the government of Mexico aeceded to the equits
BILE and liberal proposed that mode Of adlustmsnt
would have been preferred Mexico having declined to
do this and failed to offer any othsr terms which could
BE- accepted by the United States the national
less than the public interests requires that the
should be prosecuted with energy and
autil Just and satisfactory peace be- obtained In
be meantime as Mexico refuses all indemnity should
adopt measures to indemnify ourselves BY
permanently portion Of her territory Early after
oomme1cemsnt cf the war, New Mexico iad Cufor
nias possession by forces Our militia
~ and naval commanders were ordered conquer and
These provinces in our undisputsd ocoupa-
nou and have been 80 for many months all resiaancs
satisfied that they should never be surrendered to
Mexico Should Congress concur with ip this
opinion and that they should be retained by the Unit
ted Sta o. ss indemnity perceive good rea -ou
why the civil Jurisdiction and laws Of the Uuted States
should not at once be extended over them 10 for
treaty Of peace, such willing to make by
which our relations towards them would
csnnot be good policy whilst interest, and that
OF the people inhabting them require that stable re-
sponstls, and free government under our authority
should Is soon as possible, be established over them
should Congress- therefore, determine to hold these
provinces permanently that they shall hereafter be-
considered - constituent parts of country the
early establishment Of territorial governments
them will be important for the perfect protection
OF persons and property aud recommend that such
territorial governments b. established 1t will promote
peace and tranquility among the Inhabitants by ssy
ing all apprehension thst they may still entertain Of
being again subjected to the Jurisdiction of Mexico
invite the carly ADD favorable consideration Of Coneres
to this important subject.
Besides New Mexico and the CALIFORNIA; there ore
other Mexicsn provinces which have been reduced to
vincss are now governed by military naval
manders under the general authority which il confer
red upon conqueror by the lows of They should
continue TO be held as of coercing Mexico to
accede to just terms Of peace. Civil well military
officers required to conduct such government
Adequate compensation 10 be drawn ous
levied on the enemy should be fixed by law for such OIL
may be thus employed What further provision
md Wh 0ual II
be proper to make OF Them depend the future
progress of the aud the which Mexico may
think proper hereafter to pursue
With the views entertain cannot favor the policy
which has been suggested either to withdraw army
hold and defend It, To withdraw our army altogether
from the conquests they have made by deeds unpara
eed bravery and at the expense Of much blood
treasure In Just war part, and one which, By
ne act OF the enemy We could not honoraby have avoid
ed would be degrade the nation in Its estimation
To retire to Ike. and simply hold and defend It,
would not terminate the war; On the contrary, It
tract it indefinitely II is not to be- ted that MeSi
co. after refusing to establish such lie permanent
SS1nd.sy rh'n gu, victorious army are in possession
permit US to hold 1t without resistance. That she
would continue the and in the most hsrAssing and
annoying forms, there can be doubt border war
fare OF the most Savage character extending long
line would be Increasingly waeed. 1t would require
large army to be kept constantly In the field stationed
At posts sad garrsons along such line protect aud
deIend The enemy relieved from the pressure Of
rior would direct his attention 10 this line and select
tug An Isolated post for attack, would concentrate his
forces upon It. This would be condition Of affairs
which the Mexicans pursuing their favorte svstem of
guerilla warfare, would PROBABLY prefer TO any other
Were we to assume defensive attitude on such line
all the sdvan ages OF such state Of war would be On
the side Of the enemy. We could levy no contribu
lions upon him, or In any other way make him feel ths
pressure OF the but must remain inactive await
his approach being In constant uncertainty at
point the line at what time, he ght make an as
| sauit. He may assemble add organise an over
Whomtng eoff he
line, and, concesog his purpose, make snGd.n assault
upon one some OF our posts so distant from any
prevent ths possibility OF timely sucoor or rein
forcemenu and in this way gallant army would be
exposed to the danger Of being of Ia detail or IT,
By their unequsled bravery and prowess every
ENLISTED during this they should repuiss the enc
my, their numbers stationed at any post may
small to pursue him IL the enemy be repulsed In one
attack he would have nothing to do but to retreat to
hin aide Of the linz And haina fsar Of