The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-01

the with Mexico is such calamity as it has been
deireealei and deplored 10 be think differently The
ways oil Providence certainly nscruable but think
we may ser the finger OF God in this war; giving success
10 our arms, and GROWING our forces with victory do
mol depore 1t; for, though blood has Aowed and valu
able lives have been lost vet not act of cruelty has
been committed IN all the victories which our armies
have gained. Their humanity has been displayed TO the
Accomplishment and admiration of the world, and as
moltl and example for all future armies. Then, say
the DIVINE Beng has been evidently carrying out the
destiny OF The American race. Weglve to the Mexcans
liberal principles we elevate them far above what their
Nfants have done; and the day will come when they will
bless the Americans a. their friends and berators until
tms shall cease. The President must not be left alone
IN doing this great work We must hold up his arm
give soace to his heart, support him in his course, to
give continued triumph TO armies and success To our
inst hltions Though am not pious, yet asa sinner
say IT, we have powerful authority for wars IN the con-
duct Of the people OF Israel, who are led by Divine
power 10 possess themselves OF the lands OF the Am
montss, and smite Them with the edge OF the sword
This same mandate from God guides us IN this war; and
gives to arms; and think, will continue TO
cihie anI to prosper America feel grateful Tor the at
tent on you have given mei know have irespassed
should he acquired, TO take "trip OF exploration there
AMI look out for The beautiful sen)riaS, pretty girls
and if YOU shoul choose 10 annex them no doubt the
result of this annexation will be most powerful and
delightful evidence OF civilization.
The soldier of San Jacnto sat down amid complete
avalanche of cheers the waving OF hats, &c when MIR
Chairman MckIe introduced Mr.. Senator Foote OF Mis-
sssippi, who made exceedingly patriotic speech, OF
which the following is a copy;
FELLOW CITIZENS | should gladly have declined add
dressing you this evening" nasDuch the great ques
tons suggested for our consideration have been so ably
exponne by my friend from Texas who has Just closed
OCCASION and the inspiration have caught from the pa
trolc multitude assembled, tempt me 10 offer you very
few remarks.
Fellow citizens, you have heard it stated that we
are engaged in war; | have to say that this is
war markell with the shielding of b.ool the destruc-
ton OF valuable lives and other deplorable conse-
quences, with which all familiar. beg leave
to say, aldon, that it is the most successful
ever prosecuted in ancient mo Tern tmes-a of
continued victories, without single defeat You have
hear statement of the causes of the have not
time go into elaborate specification of these
causes, or the inclen movements OF the war. Ii is
eniably war brought BY the act OF the enemy, and
is enp,atically war OF defence. (Cheers] am moi
sursc, fel!ow-cltzens at finding in The city OF New
York that there is but one feeling III regard 10 this war
(cheesl The history OF New York is brilliantly dis
inguishel with evidences of elevate patriotism. New
York distinguished IN the war ot the revo ution
We are now not far distant from some OF the great battle
he Is Of the re ,oInon, in which American valor
male preemnentIy manifest. lCne.rs And in the
last war, the OF New York ma lie manifest their in
lexbe intention stan by the honor OF their country
regardless of consequences 1t is fact, also, that men
ton with patcu ar Sasf ctlon, that when Texas was
engaged in her revolutionary contest the citizens OF
New York evlnceI the most enthusiastic sympathy for
tn. gers in that charming region for liberty and in
dependence Fellow citizens the present war with
Mexico is amlrabiy calculated to call forth the pa
rotsn OF the repuhc Patriotism Is an old and sterling
virtues Ii was held in so much esteem in Greece, that
without it no abilities or accomplishments could con-
fer dignity OF give character The heroes who parI-
oticay ousht at Marathon and Salamis-were they
not honoreI in their own tlnes' and have they
not been honored by all generations which have
succeeIeJ them Did not the Romans declare that
"A an glorious thing to die for ones country
An is not country as much entitled TO our REGARD
an affection, as Rome was TO Romans, or Greece was to
Gecian,i Have not the noblest institutions that the
world ever saw Have we not achieved more true glory
than any nation besides ever achieved in the period
Of lime! Aud shall it be said, and said truly OF the
Americans OF the present time. that they are not patriots
but traitors? Ii is possible, | fear, that there
traitors in this republic indeed. mag venture to assert
that think there traitors in this republic at this very
mo nent; who apparently sympahise more with
the foreign Toe haa with Their own native land trust
hatthe number is but iew but the are conspicu
GUS Inc number OF patrols Is large, Applause !
councils ana in the States OF the Unlonnen of high
character and extensive infuence-men of whom we
had right 10 expect better thin ,swho have been active
lin disseminating principles which could not, if acted
out. be recognised aught but treason plain Ian
suage-l speak what Know speak what feel and
say that oserty will speak of these things in terms OF
blasting in lignalon Applausel II patriotism vir-
tue in Greece and Roneft Is greater virtue in our land
what shall be sud Of those who prove tht mseves traitors
in the Land of Washington OF Jefferson, and of Jackson
Tremendous applause Would they not he the worst
OF traitors lhI the of heaven ever shone upon
Why, feowctzens, in Britain, even IN Britain, poet
has written this subject and the lines are so mach
more strongly deplctve OF the sentiment which l am
anxious to impress upon the minds OF those around
than any language at my command beg leave TO reclte
them in your heating
"Bre,tno tn, with soul so dead,
WhD never 10 himself nas said,
THIS Is my own, my native landg
Now, how is with with the people of the Uni
tel stu rs with the Executive of this great republic
IL, ascerttne before the ,acenent OF the war,
lat Mexico was determine to nva lie an subject Texas to
" tst ltiol ry which has been fully described to
you BY tn eo pent gcae who prece led me- and not
b.. oll r.t4l ia,i pc pel by entitle to
highest respect AMI almraton The Mexican army had
ydherel o. our conGhes large iorce was concentrated
the Rio Gaae for the purpose laying Texas waste
III because our Executive did not remain lnactive-be
he sent army, for the purpose OF defending orr
rohtiermen have sail that the present war with Mex
co pres ienta Cries OF sit is notit amt" &c
Tne power they sad, was put usupngy IN exer
else All his have darel to say, were
sutional and they have declared the Executive for Ia
king these to be guilty OF offence worthy OF
parchment. aud they have actually threatened to i'm
peach him but their consciences have restrained them
from doing ii,
Well, the has progressed; we have been
PEELED, by the necessity OF the to carry be-
You'd our confines, and conquer part OF the enemys
territory; ami some persons are proposing to do
WHAT Every effort has been made to get peace, hut
in vans and what is the prospects, 1t IS proposed that
our troops should trail their and retire from the
Mexican eta lei 10 the Rio Granle! Ii is required that
our armies shall be withdrawn ('Never! neverl"' from
several III the house) Mighty Col has 1t come to this
Ii the men who propose this succeed IN attempting what
they ann at II appears to that the spirit OF the mighty
Washington might rise up and blast the men who dared
to propose II. lApnause The enemy's country is in
our possession aud what shall we do with it, You have
declared what shall do with it. You have declared
,our resolutions what we shall do with It.. We