Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-02-10
BIZ B. W.&P.C JOHNSON.

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whoreluse to trade with you on your own terms.
Sometimes two strong nations unite TO blockade
the pork Of a weaker onr, to force the latter 10
trade with them. ID is also Law fol for strong
nation to take possession Of islands in the ocean
inhabited BY natives partly civilized and Chris
lianized to force upon them ardent sprils and
. the vices Of civilized communities, as these
Things promote trade. Ii is likewise lawful 10
make war on people who wear turbans, sit
crosS-eggcd, aud refuse to eat pors.
/ Cross.cxamincd.--Think il right TO repcl in
vason. Cannon blame the Mcxicans for resis.
l0nce when foreign army invade their territory
aud destroy their people. | should do the same
thing under similar circumstances. Wars have
enlailed heavy debt on the French nation.
STANISLAss NIcHoLAs.--Am native Of Rus
sia, and know something Of the war code in ,hnt
country. 1t is there considered lawful 10 make
war in all cases stated by former witnesses. 1t
is also considered right for three strong nations
TO conquer fourth, and partition it among the
conquerors. If resistance is made, those who
make it are exlernnaled, or made 'exiles Of 81.
bcria.' 1t is proper for nation with extensive
TERRITORY 10 make war on its neighbor to get
more terrilory--and then il is absolutely neces-
sary to obtain more. II tho pennls presume 10
IQueslion your right, cxtcrmiuate them. Think
the war against Mexico just one by the Rus.
sian code; witness is engaged in u similar one
with the Caucassians.
THOMAS RITcHlE.--l am acquainted with the
management Of national affairs; had formerly
much to do with the political affairs Of Virginia;
consider Virginia great nation. Have arely
hal my attention directed to managing the ul.
fairs ol the United States. Consider The pres.
ent war with Mexico just and honorable on the
Ipart Of this Government; all the people ought
to give il their appreciation, whether it is right
or wrong, or else be looked upon as traitors TO
their country. Think the Mexcans ought TO be
humbed. Have always urged the carrying on
the war with vgor,' greater vgor,' more Wig.
or increased vigor,' renewed vigor.'
Mr.. Tyler now s acd that he wished to call
a few Witnesses 10 testify to the prisoners for
mer good character.
GEORGE NJ. DALLAs.--Conslered The prso-
ner an upright man and good democrat. Has
known him thrc years.
Cross. .quesoned.-A Vice. President under
the Prisoner; we were both appoint--l mean
nominated, by the Baltimore Convention. Feel
bound 10 obey the resolutions Of that conven.
lion, in preference TO the will of the people.
JAMES BUcHANAN.--Am Secretary of Sae..-
Have known the prisoner ten years. Have al
ways considered him a man of integrity and an
obliging gentleman. Never thought he was quar-
relsomc.
, Cross.examined.--Was appointed to Office by
3 the prisoner. Prepared the instructions to Mr..
Trist by direction of the prisoner. Think the
: prisoner passed as n tariff man in PENNSYLVANIA
when he was voted for at the last election for
President Witness is opposed to the doctrines
, Of the Wilmot proyiso.
ROBERT J. WALEER.--Have known the pris-
oner twelve years, and always esteemed him a
kind. hearted and honorable man. Was appoin-
ted by him TO Office, and directed to make report
, on tariff.
-examined.--Fxpenses Of the war very
, largc--conlinua drain on the treasury. Have
to try various expedienls 10 raise the wind.---
Would like 10 have the war to stop if it could be
done, and save The credit Of the prisoner. II it
does not il will be hard to save the credit The
country. If it should stop tomorrow, it will
! make national debt Of two hundred millions Of
dollars. Witness thinks it well 10 make differ
ent rates of duty on nseed and haxsced. Don't
I think The national debt we are now creating will
Y be paid by this generation. The people who
r are to pay it are not yet born. Witness came
/ from Mississippi, and was in favor Of repudla-
lion in that State. Is not ready TO say that it is
f expedient at the present time 10 repudiate the
debt of the United States. More money will be
1 wanted TO go to Mexico; if the war conlnues.--
If the debt should be very large, it will then be
ample limo enough to think Of reputation.
\ THoNAs II. BENTON Have known the pris.
: oncr fourteen years, and thinks he is gooj
It sort of man. Have good reason 10 think well
= Of him as once had the offer of a lieutenant
S generals commission from him.
D Cross.que Have no doubt the war
might have been avoided. Always thought the
! order 10 cross the Nueces precipilute and rash
d This war might also have been better carried
4 on.
= JOHN C. CALHoUN.-TTad an acquaintance
$ with the prisoner eight or nine. years. Call hin
/ a very clever man. Don't like to give any o.
f pinion as 10 bis capacity as a statesman. He
Q was considered at Washington man Of small
: paris.
Cross-examincd.-Th Mexico affair ha:
= been miserabIy managed. The order TO Gen
i Taylor TO cross the NGcces was a most insane
/ project. Don't know who asvised the measure
= | advised against it.
!. WILLIAM l.. MARCY.--Am Secretary Of War
Y Have known the prisoner several years. Have
}. been intimately acquainted with him the las
e three years. Think him an upright and hon
/. arabic man. Don't know where there is bet
ter man.
is Cross -questioned.--Signed the order to Gen
u Taylor to cross the Nueces and appear oppo
% site to Matamoras. Did it underline direction 0
J. the prisoner. Don't like to answer questions
. about pantaIoons. There have been u grea
= many stories about them. Thinkthcy are pret
o ty well worn out. mean the stories, not tn
/. panaoons. The latter have not again com
is 10 mending.
if MARCUS MoEroN.--Ilavc known the prisone
a by reputation about eight years. Think hin