The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-12-13

Minister Plrnp0lenllary Of the Unilrd
STAIRS 10 Mexico has been received and
accredited: and diplomatic Representa-
live from Mexico Of similar rank has been
rereired and accredited by this govern
menL The amirable relations beiween
lhe two countries wlich have been sus-
pended have been happily restored, and
are destined, trust, 10 be long preserved.
The iwn republics. both situated on this
continent and with c0lerminnus lrrrilo.
ries. have every mnliye IL sympathy and
Of interest 10 bind them together in perpe-
lual amiIy.
This CRAFTY ing condition OF our foreign
relations renders il unnecessary lor me 10
call your attention mole specifically 70
them. ---s...
II has been my c0nslant aim and desire
10 cultivate peace and commerce with ali
nations. Tranquility at home. and peace
lul relations abroad, constitute the true
permanent policy Of our cnnnlry. War,
the scourge Of nations. sometimes become
inevitable, but Is always 10 be avoided
when il can be dune consistently with the
rights and h0nnr Of The nation.
One OF the most important results Of
The war inln which we were recently for.
ced with neighhoring nation. il the de-
monslraiion IL has afforded Of the military
strength Of our country. Before the late
war with Mexico, European and other 20
reign Powers entertained imperfect and
erroneous views Of our physical strength
as nalion, and ofour ability TO prosecute
war, and especially war waged out oI
our own country. They saw ,ha, uur
standing army on the peare establishment
did not exreed ten ihnusaLd men. Ac-
rusiomed themselves 10 maintain in peace
large standing armies Cor the proieriion oI
thrnnes against their own subjects, as well
as sgains, foreign enemies, they had moi
conceived haiti was possible for nation
without such an army, well disciplined
aud Of long service. TO wage war success
fully. They held in low repule our mill.
tia, and we're Ear from regarding them AZ
an effective force. unless n might be fol
Temporary defensive operations when in
yaded on our own soil. The events o
the late war with Mexico have not on!,
undereiyed them, but have removed eTro
neous impressions which prevailed to som,
exien, even ,,.s amqHlglsa R9FliRRs qisiai'hsirs
ted, that upon the breaking out Of hosi'l'
Ties no. anticipated, and for which no pre-
yious preparation had been made, vol
un,eer army of citizen soldiers equal Il
veteran troops. and in numbers equal Il
any emergency, can in short period b
| brouph, into the field. Unlike whs
would have occurred in any other country
we were under no necessity of resorting
. draughts OF consrrip,ions. On The col
: ,rary, such was the number OF volunteer
who patrioricaly rendered their services
!, tina, The chief difficulty was in making s.
Elections and determining who should
:, disappointed and compelled to remain
hnme. Our citizen soldiers are mill
! those drawn from the population of an
other country. They are composed I
!, Discriminatory IT all professions and Pu
suits: of farmers, lawyers, printers, PHI
! Isicians. merchants, manufacturers, IN
y cbanics and laborers and this, not on
!, among the officers. but The private soldle
\ in the ranks. Our citizen soldiers are Y
= like those Of any other country IN OH
e respec,s. They are armed, and have be
- accustomed FROM their youth mp to han'
4, and use fire arms; and alarge proporil
- ofihem. especially in the western and mi
!: !: newly seuled states, are expert marksm'
:. They are men who have a reputation
i maintain a, home by their good cond
e in the field. 'fhey are intelligent,
- there is an individuality Of character
:, is found in the ranks Of no other arm
-, In battle, each private man. as well as
700 cry officer, fights not only tor his count
but for glory and distinction among
fellow citizens when he shall return
o.. civil life. '~ ~.
es The war with Mexico has lemonst
led ed not only the ability Of the governin
uht 10 organize numerous army upon
lie. den call. but also 10 provide i with all
|, 10 munitions and necessary supplies win
de. snatch, convenience and ease, and tc
our rect its operations with efficiency.
en-. strength Of our institutions has not
as been displayed in the vaior and SKI
osi. our troops engaged in active serve
TAB. the field, bu, in the organization oil 4
en,. executive branches which were cha
,ens with the general direction and condu
ned the war. While too great praise ca
nm. be bestowed upon the officers and
,ach who tough, our battles. II would be VI
the 10 withhold from those officers neces
will " stationed a, home, who were cha
n Of with the duty Of furnishing the arm
the proper time and a, proper places WI
and The munitions &c war and other sup
prld. 50 necessary 10 make il Efficient me
con- mendation 10 which they are entitled.
now credit due TO this class Of our otlc'
foot. the greater, when II is considered IN
FOR. army in ancient or modern times was
*a better appointed or provided than o.
IS Of my in Mexico. Operating IN an enc
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