The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-22
From the National Infelliqencer.
NEW SCHEMES OF CONQUEST AND

consequences Oi tllc i eXlCan
War, the Public is not, we believe, aware
how near at hand is the moment when those
swords are to find employment, and the ex-
ample OF first seiZing territories of Mexico
by an armed force, and then ''annexing''
them to the United States, is 10 be exactly
followed out.
Near at hand, did we say? The moment
has already arrived! We give notice of it
10 Congress, who are kept in ignorance Of
ii, and TO the People of The United States
who are not dreaming of it, except the few.
very few, we trust, in proportion 20 The whole,
who are in the secret Of this conspiracy a.
gainst the peace, the honor, and the reputa-
ton of our country-not 10 speak of possible
consequences more appalling than the loss
Of all these, which have been already sulfi-
cienIly compromised by Inc willu and wan
ton National war, just brought 10 a close.
with results any thing but suspicious 10 the
public veal.
Without further preface, we place before
our readers. in the precise language of our
authority, information apon which we place
entire reliance:
THE arrangements are nearly completed
for the contemplated new r epublic, to consist
Of the Mexican Provinces on The Rio Grande,
with San Luis as the capital, Tampico and
Maiamoros as The sea ports. Gen. Shields is
at the head Of the movement, and is now
probably al San Luis in general council 10
make the final arrangements. Many have
already gone from New Orleans 10 meet
him: the American force will not be less
than five thousand men. Our Government
the Executive1 were consulted but they
said that they would neither aid nor oppose
it. They l1iH aid il, notwithstanding their
declaration. They can leave arms, ammu-
milton. &c. at Tampico. & on the Rio Grande,
and let the invading force take them. Fur
Their annexation is the object, after the new
Republic of Sierra Madre' has declared its
independence of Mexico"
81 have perfect horror"-adds our in
formant, in whose sentiments we entirely
concur-'fof this Annexation system. Tex
as and the recent Treaty Territory have
been and will be the greatest curse that ever
befell the country. We have only taken the
first draught of the bitter cup, 10 the extent
of the loss Of twenty thousand lives and the
expenditure of two hundred million dollars.
Would TO God that that were all that The af
fair is 10 cost US? 1t is, however. only the
beginning. IhiSnear Republic is 10 be the
second act in the drama but which God in
his mercy defeatT"
Our own warnings and protestations a
gainst the combination of Spectators and
politicians 10 bring Texas into the Union,
and against the rapacious purposes Of the
late war with Mexico, proved unavailing
Onward they marched 10 the completion
of their designs, trampling down all barriers
Of The Constitution which stood in their way.
May this warning not be disregarded by Ell
Their Congress or The People, but means be
taken effectually 10 put a stop to this project
ed violation of our National faith, this scheme
of National d;shonorl
What! after a ruthless invasion, a bloody
conquest, prescription oil the terms upon
which we would renew relations of Peace
with Mexico, will this Nation, before yet
three moons have filed their horns since
Peace has been sworn between us, connive
at expeditions from the United States 10 in
wade the remaining territories of Mexico,
with arms of the United States in their
hands2 Forbid it Justice Forbid il HONOR
The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Express furnishes the following
information upon the same Subject:
The NEW REPUBLIC" is commented up
on sooner than expected, in the timely ar
ticle of the lnlelligencer this morning. One
fact however, is omitted, and that is, that
General Shields has been in the pay oil Gov
eminent, while preparing all these nefarl rus
schemes Cor further annexation OF Mexican
Territory. The organs of the Government
are playing the same infamous game in this
matter that was played in the annexation oil
Texas. Nothing is done openly, nothing Is
sanctioned openly, but covertly all kinds oil
encoura cement 10 a new Revolution, new
war, and ultimately new annexation The
Union can hardly bear such burdens as these
without receiving a shock alike injurious 10
its character and its moral existence.
You see invitations TO the Buffalo Hunt.
emanaling from New Orleans. thorough
arming Of the hunters is urged, and we1pons
pointed out. All adventurers from Mexico,
all Adventures in Mexico. and all adveniu-
7ers 10 the United States, are urged 10 take
part in this grand scheme of conquest and
war. The following is an advertisemen: o!
The "Buffalo Hunters" as published in New
Orleans. The proposed hunting ground is
TO extend from the Gulf several hundred
miles back, and from the Rio G.ande 10 the
Sierra Madre.
"BUFFALo Hunt on THE RIO GRANpE.-l
All those DESTROYS of joining In the Buffalo
hunt upon the Rio Grande next fall, are re-
ouested to send in their names and address to
the Grand Scribe Of the o. o. D., on or before
the first day of September next They will
their their equipments, &c. Rifles, muskefs, or Gre
volvers" must be furnished by each hunter
As the party may expect occasional attacks
from the hostile Indians roaming in that sec
ton of country, it is recommended that each
n.rtv should he organized and drilled be-
fore meeting at the rendezvous. It's expect
ed that many friendly Me1ieans skilled in the
haunts Of the animal will join the party.
s ud nOSs U will in be GIVEN through the public
press"
GUTTA PERcHA.-M hat is 1t! This
question is asked by thousands who have
heard the name. 1t is Gum, similar to
that of the Caoutchouc or Indian Rubber,
but susceptible of more varied uses. 1t is
thicker and heavier. Hose and gas pipes,
no., ,,J shoe soIes book bindings. canes.