Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

Inc Democrat ~ qnoitng the boston hUaat ltW toiN
Courier Inquirer &c. to prove that the Presidents Mes
sage not all e aud that certain Wig papers have said
90, too This fact 10 afford il great comfort Now
ihe Democrat evidently Intended lis readers should believe
that the Boston Atlas apPrors Of the Message as whole,
well knowing at the time, tina, paper in the Union
has been in its criticisms, efficient in
its nbofs expose the sophsly and duploy Of the Pfesi
dent The quotation reads as follows;
swr arc perfectly free to admit that Mr. Polk has made
strong case in stating the wrongs aud injuries inflicted up
the property and citizens Of the United States BY the
government, Of Mexico There is doubt that the conduct
% that towards has been such might have
justified the extreme resort to war
The paragraph ollpwng that from which the above Is
selected, and which the Democrat unacouniaby omitted
reads thus
While we admit that the President has strongly stated
and perhaps much ovcrraed the injuries done BY the
various and constantly changing government Of Mexico, we
certainly cannot the least soundness his argument
in favor Of taking possession Of the territory between the
Nueces aud the Rio Grande when the two nations (he
United States and MeHco) were n peace Tie puts forth
argument prove that all the territory east OF
the Rio Grande Is the property Of the United States and
then that argument as justification for taking lofc-
bic possession and maintaining armed occupation, OF The
territory in question. Even TO agree with Mr..
Polk that his positions in favor Of ownership
rect, still do not admit that II would have Justified him
10 marching his troops the Nueces while that ier
tory in dispute between the two countries, and while
they yet peace with each other Upon this point
which certainly important in the controversy,
find the following opposite remarks ready 10 our hand
in the New York Tribune =
The article o. the Tribune referred too in the las; quota
ton most complete refustion Of the Presidents sgu-
ment usyng his in taking iorcibe possession Of
the country between The Nueces and Rio Gunde. This
article copied the Phoenix Of the 9th ult and we
hope readers will take the trouble 10 give re-Peru-
SAL But even admitting that the Democrat has given its
readers expression Of the Atlas opinion Of that part
Of the Message unable discover its pcrinency TO
the point i, was endeavoring establish that DIFF
fsred from our Wing contemporaries in our opinion We
have expressed any opinion upon this point at ALL
deemng Of but little importance in the present conrover
sy We know indeed, that systematic effort is be-
ing by the great and little organs of the party in
still into the minds Of the people the idea that the neglect oil
MEXICO see the pecuniary demands which citizeni
have uou her, is the cause Of present but
had fears that Intelligent people could be made to be
neye any Thing papably false. lfhat is The cause, ii 4
which has existed for years; and II virtual i'm
parchment Of former administrations 10 bring FORWARD
now lfthat the cause why did not Mr. POLK
Congress- constitutional icay, to declare war and mo-
FIRST involve the nation in hoses and then ask Congress
to recognise his acis' IfthAi the cause
iy there for tramplng upon the constitution and VIC
lsng every principle Of morality and Of the laws Of ma
uonsi
A practical commentary upon Mr.. Folks protested 90
uoudc lest OF citizens should suffer pecunar,
loss by the failure Of Mexico meet the Just demand
against her s afforded BY the in which he and hi
party have fl treat such Of citizens have lie
gal demands sgans, government account Of b
French Spolatons This matter arranged with Francs
years agoand assumed The liabilities which
she (Ffanee) under citizens but they have
been paid and Mr. Polk recommends that appopra
tons be made BY Congress which not absolutely
sary for carrying the War-evdeny having this thin
in view. lie asks Congress vote millions upon million
TO enable him carry War of Southern Conquest bu
recommends tina; not dollar be appropriated for the pay
ment Of debu TO own ctzens-debts too, which hnv
been due since the time Of Napoleon Mexico is owin
certain Of citizens money and the President and hi
sdheens pretend that the present War has been undes
ken because she has paid it, Our government
owing certain OF citizens money,-money which wa
due years aud years before Mexico indebted all
and yet this useeloving President recommends tina
no, dollar be paid long money is wanted "to
the Of freedom" e. to propagate Domestic Ssrey
A few facts will set this matter in its true light W,
quote from the New York Express
There is one simple fact which completely overthrow
all the arguments Of ie President md his partisan journal
Ia support Of the justice OF the waging witt
Mexico, which founded the of the Amerca
claims upon that country for sPO.Ion etc; and that
this Joint Commission, composed Of representatives
! each county, and an Umpire, appointed BY the King o
Prussia sat during neary tcO years in Washington, from
and amer August, lSi0, ENGAGED ~ FRIENDLY ~
ToRr TO sEITLE THE WHOLE EATER II is, moreover, al
undeniabe fact that the Hon waddy Thompson while
ting subsequently, Minister IN Mexico, remark
ably successful in his efforts TO have commission ap
pointed for the purpose Of settling those claims which
len unfinished by the commission Of ls40I-2; and that
had his efforts been seconded by government
bad not the Annexation Of Texas thrown ell relation
with Mexico into chaotic disorder the whole Of th
Mexican sPolaton 0Hd hare been Peaesaby adjusted long
ago.
"we therefore, pronounce the attempt Of the Presiden
and his mnions 10 make out just cause OF war in
stale batch Of Mexican spoutons gross and deliberate
insult upon the good Of the American people. We
the Government not 10 rely too much upon The
less activity Of the Of the United States in other than
political pursuits, safeguard against detection in then
nquous conduct 10 respect TO Mexico The people have
begun to appreciate this Mexican War Of Mr. Polk is
all doubt the great rock upon which his whole ad
minisiraiion will be inevitably dashed to pieces
As regards the Courier & Inquirer which the Democrat
quotes Wing authority have but word to say.
is well known that paper not Whg paper, sin good and
regular standing Il refused TO support the regular Wing
nominee for Governor al the last Gubernalora election in
its state and does not possess the confidence Of the
Wing party. Col Webb, the editor has been, and still is
applicant for the post Of gader General Of the yolun.
forces and in every thing pertaining to the Mexican
War; he is good Locoioeo the President could wish
CAVUNNC