The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-11

Mr.. Dromgoole has published an address in the Rich
mond Enquirer, to the voters of his congressional dis
trict in Virginia. declaring himself candidate for re-
election He enumerates the reforms in domestic
system of finance, which have taken place during the
present Congress. He states that, "under the aus
pces of his (Mr. Polks) administration, have
introduced, and have in successful operation, the
leading and favorite OF the democratic party
tariff for has been substituted for the unequal
and unjust policy of selecting favored classes of industry
for special protection and encouragement The advances
the odous doctrine of prohibitions and monopolies
have been checked and more generous, LIBERAL and
profitable stem OF interchange of the surplus pro-
ducts of nations has been introduced He specifies the
other benefits which will be produced by the tariff act Of
1916 and then proceeds to the organization OF the
treasury under the ind spendent treasury law Mr. d. then
expatiates upon the Mexican warand from this part Of
the address, lay the following interesting extracts be-
fore our readers
e. will, however not permit this opportunity to pass
without emphatcay declaring to you my decided opnion
that the should be prosecuted with undated vgor
Peace terms satisfactory the United States, ought to
be obtained and amply secured before gaau army is
GUS march We must literally conquer a peace. To
Withdraw forces would tend to inspire foes with
OF justice desire Of honorable peace but would
increase their arrogance and natuaton, and subject
brave soldiers and beloved country deep humiliation and
,nmxed disgrace Such retrogade movement under ex-
listing circumstances would be regarded abroad the
wretched counsel Of f,lteing spirits and puslanmons
tory, which would the blush of shame mantle
on the cheeks , OF "Hs po's nh . In my humble dg
terminating the is, by overwhelming force, To sub
Infatuated AIexcans will still resist pacilcalion upon
equitable terms, alternative will be left but dispersion
of their august Congress, the subverson of their
men and the complete establishment of the military au-
horiy of the United States throughout the conquered coun
try. Ii Mexico VIII not make peace upon satisfactory
terms why then. surely the continue and il the
war does continue the invading armies of the United
the blockaded and Invaded country OF the enemy
cessfIy yield their irresistible and overwhelming nd
papabe to be disguised, and therefore, emphacal-
y repeat that If peace is concluded, the conquest OF
No American patriot can hesitate his expectations
his hopes in his confident belief ms to the final event
And when ample provided sufficient appropr-
atoms OF money, and well appointed army adj
equate supplies of all kinds, abundance OF arms. mu
ntions missiles and every variety of equipments and ia
ccs, this final event win be speedily and triumphanty
accomplished else prevented only by generous grant
Of peace beseeching enemy. Honorable peace, or
speedy conanes should be our motto y iomer mat at
tanabc the latter would be achieved by gallant and
intrepid soldiers inspired by love o. iame annated ~
enthusiastic devotion the maintenance OF ITS honor and
y rights nareGng with noble bravery which seeks h no
onon of cities and the wanon devastation OF county, but
glory Of It's Victories and conquess might be magnied and
adorned by tender, without arrogance OF the olive brnch
and unosenatous and sincere invitation 10 an cqita
BILE and amcable adjustment, which should be the
of past enntes and the firm pledge OF future friendship
Nor ought our counsels 10 be disturbed, or our opera
tons mpcded and delayed by the premature and nschev
inquiry, what shall be the rules and regulations be
applied to any future acquisitions of territory. Whether
finally, we shall acquire Mexican territory by purchase
and treaty, and in the way of indemnity; shall perma
nenty retain and appropriate of II by vrire OF
quest; these among the uncertainties OF umrty Such
contingent regulations might have title, name but
could have local application for the present, They could
prospectivey infringe the treatnaking powerthey
could not usurp and control the equal powers of succeed
ing Congress- bind the will of poserity. When
ry shall have been actually acquired and become the prop
ey the United States, the Congress will then have pow
err under the constitution, dispose of il, and make all
needful rules and regulations respecting u, they
States; and the Congress will, no doubt when
| it may discharge their duty by the exercise Of
this power according the dictates Of their Judgment,
and blind pursuance Of the pescrpt Of the present
day, or the ulmnasions OF mock philanthropy
1t Is premsure them 10 inquire, and usurpfngy 70 doate
what future Congress poserity may do shall re.
main quiet under the consong conviction, thai they will
he wise and patriotic the hypocritcsl and prag