Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-10-04
THE BUFFALO mUNTERs.-NEw DOCTRINE.


One of the most singular arguments which wo
have seen used to excuse the Administration in its
non interference to prevent the meditated invasion
OF 4 portion of Mexico. by the lawless adventures
who have been organizing at New Orleans and
elsewhere open and shameless disregard of the
faith aud treaty obligations of our Governments,
that Its suppression is more properly the business
10 Zen. TAYLOR, as he is in command Of the South
ern Military District.
What! Are We to understand these Democrats
that tho Military" is recognised by them us one
OF the ordinary governing powers Of tho country,
and that may exercise its authority over citizens
independently Of the Civil Power2 If,his too, is to
become Democratic Doctrine" then Heaven de-
fend us!
But we have no fear that tho President will be
cxoneratcd from his just responsibility. in the So
Der Judgment OF his countrymen, by sub.crfuge
SO contemplate Mono ;-if he is disposed to do
his duty, let him give the proper instructions TO
the District Attornes Of the U. s. Court and then,
IT the employment of military force becomes neces
sary in the execution of the laws. depend upon it
SOD JACK" will "obey orders"
Since the above was written, we find that the
Washington "Union" of "Wednesday, makes the
following gratifying announcement, which places
the whole matter on the right footing.-Gen lay
Tor is directed to causo vigilance to be Observed
by the Military, "along the Mexican frontier
and the officers of the law are instructed to enforce
the provisions Of the Act of Congress within their
jurisdiction, where the "Dulialo Hunters are found
organizing.
ION the 3Oth August last, the Secretary of State
issued circular instructions in detail all the dis
'trct attorneys of the Southwestern States direct
ing them to enforce the provisions OF the act of
Congress of the Goth April, 1918, in relation to
'thls subject. On the same day the Secretary of
war Issued an order TO Major General ZACHARY
TAYLOR, now In command of the southern militia
'ry division Of the United States, from which the
following is an extract:
"iou are directed by the President to cause vp-
'ilsnce to be observed along the Mexican frontier
within the geographical division under your COM
'mand Should you discover any attempt by any
portion OF our citizens to invade Mexico. you will
employ the military force TO prevent it. If you
should receive any Information of such move
'ment as have alluded to, you will not only take
prompt measures TO avert it, but give early notice
TO the Department OF all you may learn of the sub
'ject.
nc coVletaly vi w ar refers Generai TAYLOR
TO the 9Th section Of the act of 20,h April 1918,
'foT his authority, which so far as the same would
seem TO be applicable to the present case, is fol-
lows: That in every case lin which any militia
'ry expedition enterprise shall be begun, or set
on foot, contrary to the provisions and prohibitions
'of this act, sit shall be lawful for the President
'oi the United States, or such other person as he
shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ
such part of the land and naval forces of the United
States, of the militia thereof' for the nurnose
'of preventing the carrying on of any such exped-
lion or enterprise from the territories or jursdic-
'tion of the United States, against the territories
or dominions of any foreign Prince or State, or of
ANY colony, district, or people with whom the Uni
ted States are at peace"