The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-09-28

be The issue" Yet il IS but short time
since these same prints were bitterly de- |
nouncing the democrats, as "Nothern
for not convulsing the nation
upon question "of no practical valued
The truth is, the Federalists desire an issue
which, however unstatesmanike il may be,
will prevent a collision with the ultras ofthe
South. or the desertion ofthe abolitionsts
of the North, as without either Of these oppo-
site wings, they cannot have even u hope to
carry their candidate for President in lS4S.
But let US examine this principle of "No
Mexican territory" and see where it will
lead, if carried out. If we refuse TO tnke 1
territory from Mexico, we virtually give up
all hope of recovering indemnity for the
long course of fspolialion and wrong inhict-
ed by her upon our citizens, in violation of
treaties and remonstrances; and which were
declared by committee Of Congress, in
1887, of sufficient enorm ity tojusti(y war;
1t would be preposterous TO assert that when
she proved unable, and notoriously unwilling,
to pay the indemnity before the commence
ment of this war, that she will bo more able
or willing 10 do SO after her Golfers are ex-
hausted, her customs revenues absorbed,
and her wealth spent in long e. uniformly
disastrous contest.
We now hold California, which this issue
would require US 10 surrender, ostensibly to
Mexico, but really 10 England 1t is well
known that this territory possesses the best
harbors on the North Pacific coast-that il
iq wide and fertile territory, already filling
up with hardy emigrans from the Southwest
and Western States, that it is invaluable TO
our Pacific commerce, by which the wealth
of Asia is yet destined to be brought 10 our
shores. and that if we do not retain il now
the opportunity is gone forever.
The American people are not prepared tc
take this course. They Are not prepared to say
that all the blood and treasure expended in
this war shall bring us no satisfaction for the
past, or security for the future. They arc
not prepared 10 render the vaor of our arm:
lruitless by the folly Of our diplo macy. They
will demand an indemnify, in the only way il
which Mexico can pay it. by accession o
territory. 1t requires small penetration II
perceive that The lame and impotent con
clusion TO our glorious course of victory
proposed by this whig issue of no more terrific
ry, could only excite the derison of the world
and invite wrong and spoliation upon ou
tenritory and commerce, by other nations
beside Mexico--secure that an An
t-American sympathy would bear them ou
in the wrong, and protect them from the de
served consequences of their turpitude.
Such an issue as this no Democrat vii
shrink FROM So short-sighted, unpatIioti
and disastrous policy can never win th,
favor of the American people.
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WoN'T BE PLEAsED.--Wm. II. Polk, broth
er OF the President, lately resigned his ap
pointmant Of Charge d'atfairs at Naples
where his salary was 81, 500 per annum
and entered the army service with the ram
of Major at mnch less salary. A shor
time since the Federal query was, bas MI
Polk any sons or sons-in-law in the army?-
we'll knowing he had no children. Nov
when his brother is ready 10 encounter th
perils of battle, instead of being complimen
tod for his patriotism, it is made subject @
virulent assault upon tho President, by tn
whole harpy brood of Federalism. 1t wou
be great cause Of grief to them if the
we're honest enough 10 be consistent.
0HFThe report that treaty Of peace ha
been signed between Mexico and the Uni
|, led States was not confirmed by the lates
q intelligence. There is little doubt tha
, peace will be delayed until Parades has bee
, thorough, beaten.
WHIG PREsIDENTs.-The Detroit Ere
D Press gives the following as evidence of til
f harmonious condition of the whig party i
: that region:
3 We understand that tho vote of the viii
. county convention on the Presidential ques
G lion stood as follows Mclean l6, Clay Il
: Taylor Is, and C-o-r-w-i-n l. We .unde
s stand bets were offered and refused that I'll
/ vote was given by whig editor.
: KENTUCKY.-The Democrats electc
: four of the ten members of Congress in tn
\ c.... - ;c.L, Ctoyo ,,ora fa;riu distri,tn