Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-07-01

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alien 10 Ignorant landlords surrounded by troons Of e
graded slaves compose her population. What need have
OF sucn as these shall we throw away birthrgh on
suen worthless and degraded people Our institutions are
sale only IN the hands Of enlightened and free peopa
shall we sacrifice them by confding them 10 such keepne
know, m the idea has been advanced here that we must
improve the moral and social condition Of Mexico and
her for gradual Abundance into our Union That aier -
have subdued Mexicans must establish religion npa 5
undehed among them But the sword and the cannon can
perform this Such Jealous propaeandss Of RELIGION
should learn that Christianity has fourished where il
has been backed by The sword Men be nor
driven Sir the method which has been taken 10 cyilze and
benefit Mexico to harmonze her feelings towards u.s. and
lead her into desire become associated with the American
Union has been calculated to stir the nesest hatred
IN her bosom and create an passabe gulf between the two
republics. We have slain her children will this cause her
TO love us We have violated her rights win she for this
respect us
Sir there is principle that operates with more force in
the nature Of the semcyzed being than revenge. II is
ruling passion, and sleeps The lapse of time cools
not its fire the Intervention Of difficulty prevents its pur-
suit This has been, and will continue be- the spirit in
which advances will be met by the Mexican people It
notorious fact that the Government which gave birth to
the late treaty in Mexico the Of the American
army and Government and acted in direct opposition
will Of the people, Hostility and revenge is the only object
OF the people, and outbreaks constantly being made against
the subservent Government that has dared violate the
tegy Of any portion OF their soil by ceding il the hated
Americans This is the kind of principles this the chrislian
which has been ncncated in the Mexican breast by the
in their bosoms the cordial hatred But why should
it be otherwise This Of defence upon part
1t simply Of aggression. But with Mexico
war OF defence She has been defending her Cities her fire.
Sides and her temples.
This, believe sir is the solemn judgment OF the nation
The aggressive part-commenced for con-
quest, spoaton dismemberment All claims against
Mexico might have been secured without arms by
fair and equitable negotiation Those expenditures and
this heavy debt have not resulted from defence of the
tiona honor
Sir, fully believe that if the President could have over
again the experience of the last thee years. he would pursue
dramatically opposite to the he has followed.
He knows and his supporters know that the has been
all wrong that the best interests OF the country have been
sacrificed in it, There need at this late day, point
out the nfauaton which has forced with such procvy
downward 1t has evidence in the present con-
don Of the affairs of the country Why, sir, this Admins
taon has already sacrificed millions upon millions more than
the cost OF any previous Il is going in the
reckless expenditures unmndl Of the capital and wealth Of
the country which is being swallowed up.
Why, sir how much wiser would have been-how much
better for the counlyto have expended the hundred and
fifty millions Of dollars which have been spent in the
war, in prosecuting works Of internal improvement, in
promoting useful inventions, popular education moral
cultivation learning, all the Of peace and thus eevang
the character, and multiplying the comforts convenences,
and enjoymens Of the whole body Of the people.
We governed s by principes-right and wrong.
As long adhere the former Safe but when
give ourselves up to the guidance of the latter lost in
ruin, unless speedily Ietace steps, only remains
with Mexico decide upon the influence of the that
have transred during this upon destiny believe,
sir have been wrong. believe that have recklessy
pursued course which cannot fail TO bring fierce rebupon
upon our heads.
have taken The liberty Mr. Chairman others have done
before me- express my opinions freely upon the question of
the war, although is Immediately connected with the
question before u.s. Yet the progress and history OF the war
closely associated with the commercial and other interests
of the country and examination into their condition must
involve consideration OF the main features of the
have chosen express myself fully and unequvocay in this
NATTER and wish my views be clearly understood upon
this subject s'There is tide in the affairs Of men," and
believe that the feeling that prevailed certain extent
the community in favor Of the vigorous prosecution of the
had almost entirely ebbed No measure would be
Uni opula in the county resumption of active hosil
ties against Mexico. Let those in authority beware how they
excite the hostility Of the people by such measures There is
last and great which and will he employed 10 hur
from place and the who abuse their trusts neglect
the wants the country, and quande its OF money
and blood in useless and evlproducing That resort
the ballot box II has already effected vast moral revolu
tons and it is not powerless 10 effect anotber
Wild radicals declare that traitors to the country be-
have taken ground against this and oppose the
designs OF the Executive the Of the country
according judgment squanjered and rise in
places in this House express opinions upon this point
met with fierce denuncaons and this matter has gone
far that legislators in this halt menaced and deemed by
the opposition for coming their demands matters
Of expenditure. Has it to this The Executive recon-
mends outlay OF millions, and il our judgments die
OBVIOUS Improperly, disregard
dictates lest hoi-headed, edged politician equal
ly wild partisan editor shall designate traitors But sir,
for have been open and consistent in my opposition TO
the and do believe that denuncaton though hur
ed by stronger than these dogs Of will turn me from
path which my conscience and my God indicate to me to be
right So far has been for the preservation OF
the army, the Wings have cheerfuy voted supplies They
have been unwilling gallant soldiers wasting away
for The lack Of necessary comforts and, sir could they believe
the just prosecuted for right purposes the Wing party
would be behind other in employing the resources Of the
ton freely in its operations believing otherwise, they have
opposed it. and while they have willingly provided for the pre-
scvaon OF the army. they be understood by this
have given their sanction 10 the But, sir il is
evidently unjust sx the stigma Of reschey to country to
those who have supplied maintain your army In
the OF invasion Of SOIL these very would be
the supporters Of pepe IT, Let an at
tempt be made any portion of territory from our
grasp and in hundred thousand determined freenen
would spring are borders brse with bayonets and
nations wealth flow like meet the emergency But
in aggressive is quite different matter Nothing
short Of gross violation Of duty and conscience viii allow
support Of Of this character in those who believe SUCH
The Of this will necessarily fall upon the people
the farmers and sboers Of the land will the burden be
laid and what is the benefit them Notbngsbsolutey
nothing And who blind the interests Of the country,
who insensbe the honor and welfare Of the people,
not oppose which is calculated TO crush them with
taxes and disgrace our common country
Sir have expressed myself freely and without reserve upon
the war, because b,leve il have been wrong wholly
wrong in its inception and prosecution and It's whitening
is felt throughout the entire nation. The great COM
knwo Noo,