Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-08-11
From the National IatsHigsneer.
New Scheme of Conquest and Annexation
OF Territory

Though every one must have foieseen the
danger to be apprehended from the idle swords
and evil examples which are the residuary con-
sequences ofthe Texan Mexican War, the Pub
lie is not, we believe, aware how near al hand
is the moment when those swords are 10 find
employment, and the example Of first seizng
territories Of Mexico by an armed force, aud
Ihen "annexing" them 10 the United States, Is
to be exactly followed out.
Near at hand, did we sayl The moment has
dlready arrired! We give notice Of it to Con-
gress, who are kept ignorant Of it, aud TO the
People oCthe United STATES, who arc not dream
ing Of il, except the few, very few, we trust, in
proportion to the whole, who are in the secret
ullhis conspiracy against the peace, the honor
and the reputation ofour country--nol to speak
of possible consequences more appalling Than
the loss Of all these, which have been already
sufficiently compromised by the wiIlul aud won.
ten National war, just brought to a close, with
results anything but ausPicious to tho public
veal.
Without further preface, we place before our
readers, in the precise language Of our authori-
ty, information upon which we place entire re-
lance:
"Arrangements are nearly completed for the
contemplated new Republic, to consist of the
Mexican Provinces on the Rio Grande, with
Sun Luis as the capital, and Tumpico and Mat
amoras as the seapors. Gen. Shields is al the
head Of the movement, and is now probably at
San Luis in general council TO make the final
arrangements. Many have already gone from
New Orleans to meet him: the American force
will not be less than five thousand men. Our
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but they said that they would neither aid nor
oppose it. They wiH aid it, Notwithstanding
their declaration. They eau leave arms, am
muniIion, &c., at Tamplco, and on the Rio
Grande, and lot the invading force take them
Further annexation is tho object, alior tho new
Republic Of SIERRA MADRE' has declared lis
independence Of Mexico"
al have a perfect horror"-adds our in(or-
mant, in whose sentiment we entirely concur
"of this Annexation system. Texas and the
recent Treaty Territory have been and will be
the greatest curse that ever belrl the country.
We have only taken the first draught Of the bit.
ter cup, TO the extent of the loss of twenty thou.
sand lives and the expenditure of two hundred
millions Of dollars. Would to God that thai
were all that The affair is to cost US! 1t is, how
over, only the beginning This aep Repubi,
is to be the second act in the drama: but which
may God in his mercy defeat"
Our own warning and prolestotons ogains
the combinations and spectators und politician,
to bring Texns into the Union, and against the
raracious purposes of the authors Of the late wa
with Mexico, proved unavailing. Onward they
marched to the completion of their designs
trampling down all barriers of the Constitution
which stood in their way. May This wurnin,
not be disrcgardcd by either Congress or til,
People, but means be taken e0ectually to put
stop to this projected violation Of our Nationu
faith, this scheme of National dishonor.
What! aller ruthless invasion; a blood
conquest prescription tho terms upon whic
we would renew relations of peace with Mcxi
co, will this Nation, before yet three moon
have filled their horns since peace has bee
sworn between US, connvo at exped
iions from the United States to invade tho re
naming territories Of Mexico, with arms Of III
United S ates in their handsi Forbid it Justice
Forbid il Honor!