Indiana State sentinel., 1847-12-10

for the injury they have sustained BY our troops the
prosecution OF the Il demanded the right for Mexico
levy and collect the Mexican duties levied goods
ported into her poIls while in military occupation, and
The owners of which had paid officers Of the United
States the contribution which had beeen levied upon them
and it offered TO cede the United States for pecunarv
consideration that part of Upper California lying north Of
lat 81 degrees Such the unreasonable pro-
posed by the Mexican commissioners.
The cesson TO the United States by Mexico of the pro-
vnces Of New Mexico and the Cafornas, proposed by
the commissioners of the United States, it believed,
would be more in accordance with the convenience and
of both than any other cession Of territory
which it was probable Mexico could be induced make
1t manifest to all who have observed the actual condition
ofthe Mexican government for time past and at the
present me that If these provinces should be retained by
her. she could not long continue to hold and govern them
Mexico too feeble power these provinces
ing, as they do distance of more than thousand
miles from her cspial and if attempted be retained by
her, they would but for short time
inslly, part Of her domlniOns.
This would be especially the with Uppe California
The ssgacity of powerful European nations have long
since directed their attention to the commercial importance
of that province and there can be little doubt that the
moment the United States shall relinquish their present
occupation Of indemnity effort would be made by
some foreign power possess It, either by conquest or
purchase If no foreign government should acquire by
either OF these modes, Independent revolutionary gov
enment would probably be established by the inhabitants
and such foreigners may remain IN or remove TO the
country as soon as should be known that the United
States had abandoned it. Such government would be
feeble long retain its separate independent existence
and would finally become annexed TO or dependent colo
ny of some powerful State
Should any foreign government attempt TO possess 1t
colony, otherwise TO incorporate it with ITSELF the Prln
cpe announced by President Monroe In 1924, and re-a
rmed my first annual message, that foreign power
sha with consent be permitted to plant or establish
any new colony on the North American continent. must
be maintained. In maintaining this principle, and in
ssng Its invasion by foreign powers we might he nvov-
ed in other wars expensive and more difficult than
that in which engaged. The Provinces of
New Mexico and the Caifonias, contiguous TO the
territory of the United States and if brought under the
government of laws, their mineral agcul-
tura manufacturing, and commercial would soon be de-
veloped.
Upper California is bounded on the north by Ore
gon possessions aud if held by the United Siaes would
soon be settled by enerprising and intelligent portion
Of population The bay of San Francisco and other
harbors along the California would afford shelter for
navy whale ships, and other merchant
vessels employed in the Pacific Ocean, and would IN
short period become Of extensive aud profitable
commerce with China and other countries OF the East
These advantages, in which the whole commercial world
participate would be secured TO the United states
by the session of this territory while is certain that as
long remains part of the Mexican domnions, they
be enjoyed neither by Mexico herself, nor any other
nation. New Mexico is frontier, and has never been o
any considerable value Mexico From ITS locality, II Is
naturally connected with western settlements The
territorial limits oil the State OF Texas too limits as dehn-
ed by her laws before her admission Union embrace
all that portion of New Mexico lying east OF the Rio
Grande while Mexico still claims to hold this territory as
part Of her domnions the adjustment oil the question
Of boundary.
There is another consideration which induced the be-
lief that the Mexican government might desire TO
place this province within the protection OF the Govern
ment of the United States. Numerous bands OF fierce
warike savages wander 1t and upon Its borders
Mexico has been and must continue TO be TOO eeble to
bhorta
and murders, only upon the inhabitants of New Mex
CO ITSELF but upon those OF the other northern States
Mexico. Ii would be a blessing TO all these northern
States have their citizens protected against them by
the power of the United States. Al this moment many
Mexicans principally females and children, are IN cap
iivty among them. If New Mexico were held and
governed by the United Staes could etecualy pre-
vent these tribes from committing such ourages ant
compel release these captves and restore then
TO their families and friends In proposing TO acquire
New Mexico and the CALIFORNIA; It was known that al
inconsderable portion of the Mexican people would b,
transferred with them; the country embraced within
these provinces being chiefly an unlnhablied region
These were the leading considerations which induced
me authorize the terms of peace which were proposed
TO Mexico They were rejected, and negotiations being
end hosllltes renewed and assault was made
by our gallant army upon the strongly fortified places
the gates of the CITY of Mexico and upon the city itself
and after several days of conflict, the Mexican
forces, vastly superior IN numbers to our own were dv
en- from the city, and il occupied by our troops.
Immediately after information received of the un
fauorable result of negotiations believing that his contn
ued presence could be the product of goOd deter
mined 10 recall our commissioner dispatch TO this ct
feet transmitted to him the 9th of October last
THE Mexican government will be informed of his recall
aud tina; in the existing state of things shall not deem
proper make any further overnres of peace but shall
be all times ready receive and consider any propos
ais which shall be made by Mexico.
Since the liberal proposition of the u. States au
thorzed be made in April last, large expenditures have
been incurred and the precious blood Of many OF
eli eIad int
the This consideration and the obstinate pesever
ance OF Mexico IN proracng the war; must influence the
of peace which may be deemed proper hereafter
accept Our having been every where victorious
having subjected to our military occupations large por
ton of the enemys country including his capital
iiations for peace having failed, the important question
arose, in what the ought TO be prosecuted
and what should be our future policy. cannot doub
that should and render available the conques
we have already made for this purpose should hold
and occupy, by naval and military forces all The ports
towns, cities and provinces IN possession, o
which may hereafter fall into possession; that
should press forward military operations, and levy
such military contributions on the enemy may as far al
practicable defray the future expenses of the war.
Had the Government of Mexico aeeeded to the avora
BILE and liberal proposed that mode OF adjustment
would have been preferred Mexico having destined tc
accept this and failed offer any other terms whcl
would be accepted by the United States the national hon
or less than the public interests requires that the
should be prosecuted with increased energy and power
unn n just and satisfactory peace can be obtained.
In the time, Mexico refuses all indemnity, W.
should adopt indemnify ourselves, by appro
priating permanently portion of her territory.
Early after the commencement Of the war; New Mexi
CO and the CALIFORNIA; taken possession of by
forces. Our military and naval commanders were order
ed to conquer and hold them, subject to the disposed
by treaty of peace.
These provinces are in undispued occupation
and have been for many months all resistance tn
part Of Mexico having ceased within their limits. i an
satisfied that they should be surrendered Mexico
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