The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-28

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sources Different motives il is true, throw the missiles
OF dsaiecton IN different directions But there is one
feature OF uniformity distinctly visible in the movements
OF southern slave holding ederass and northern aboli-
honists They all more liberal TO Mexico than she
has asked for herself
Mr., Bolts, OF Virginia the who attempted TO
head Captain Tyler offers resolution declaring ''that
| the war" and Mr.. Hudson, of Massachusetts, would
have the Committee on Military Affairs report bill in
favor of withdrawing army, and to offer to Mexico
terms OF peace without claiming any indemnity for the
expenses OF the war; Thus the puritan and the black
| Leg seen TO work in the same harness whenever
their united strength double the chances Of avaing
against the government.
But how is it with Mexico herself, with regard to in
denity Late intelligence from that government shows
to the effect that territory should be coded to the
United States indemnity, and pofed dopn by large
majority The PLAIN import Of this vote IS that MAJOR
indemnity, and would sanction treaty to give 1t to us
But there are of Mexicans IN our own Congress
who resolve that have 'no right 10 the least com
the war WIN Mexico be likely to give us territory
when they perceive strong party in our own Congress
to MS what representatives say is ungenerous TO
ask by no means. Mexico has never yet perfomeda
single obligation to thus country that stern necessity did
not demand If she had been gdly pressed to the per-
Torrance of her obligations to years gone by, there
would not have been one half the number OF items in
the controversy that there is. But still she may
take courage reading the resolutions of her friends in
the American Congress Let her measure the amount
that she will pay, by what they are willing to receive:
and her territory will never be less than now is Let
her pass her into their hands, and she may conf
IDENTIFY rely upon all that Santa Anna has ever required
From the New York
"Sand by the country" the motto of every true Amer
can-ay, OF every true man, the world over he Is
traitor who fosakes his country when she is in the right,
nor less when she is in the wong for he II he be her
is one OF the many who have the power 70 place
her in the right Woe unto him who boasts the land OF
in her hpurO f her ia
clouded and her path bright and beautiful the gates OF
the morning, but shrinks from her when danger hoyers
the horizon and foes lift their hands and voices against
her We say this, not that we believe there lives one
s'Wh soul dead
! Who never to himself hath said,
| This is my own, my native land !!
We doubt if there is one such between the river and
lakes that bound our Union the north to the great
gulf that dashes its upon southern shore No.
From ocean to ocean, and from tord to rgid zone mere
lives not an American who, if the appeal were made to
him personally, would refuse the last drop OF hearts
blood to Justify the honor maintain The interests and
leans the death devoted to their native land. Its
existence yet BRIEF and the story OF the strife
that gave il BIRTH influence, and spendoy OF too recent
raj to man. if no DEEPER hoer principle were involved
teaches the to respect the memory OF the father 40
far as to hold fast to his glorious inheritance Inc
American loves his country for its BIRTH ts priceless cost,
its freedom the storms through which it has passed. and
the peerless destiny that opens up for 1t IN the future
to the vision that is not blind He lovesi it, because as
vet, ii is an experiment of his ownan illustration of his
feelings his sentiments his hope and will and he prys
battles for as he would for IL M OF
waited above the life of man other countries, but OF
proud aspiration which belongs to the possessors OF young
vuous, and prosperous nations. God bless and encour
age such aspirations And believe he does and that 1t
only when race becomes fahess to itself and lis
national veal that it is forsaken. While 1t connects
itself and country with the furtherest future and In as
piring triumph makes the destiny OF itself and coun-
try the leading star. it will and must triumph The
destiny of this Union is comprehended by lew. It's
and
and longitude other nations have been; Tor they
embrace the of what all men do or will yet
them is not to stand sentry on the shores OF the ST.
Lawrence, the Gulf of Mexico, the coasts OF the
two oceans but to push forward and stand by The prn-
cpes and interests which the genius OF the republic sug
gests We have overeaped the first circle drawn by the
revolutionary fathers and we shall 80 on overlapping,
chance world is gathered Let the true American stand
by his country not only for what It s but ohat Is
10 belts life is but in infancy the manhood hes Tar on
glowing with the freedom and happiness OF millions and
races who yet to be encircled in its arms.
From the N. II. Gazette.
Clay's speech In Mexico.
The New Orleans Delta says
The Lexington speech Of Mr. Clay has been extensively
sensation among the Mexicans. They, informed
do moi disguise their hopes that the o. the
our troops from Mexico"
AS the federal party responsible for the commence
ment OF the by encouraging the Mexlcans to invade
territory and murder citizens after Congress had
passed joint resolutions for the annexation OF Texas, so
is that party responsible for its continuance The names
OF every American killed in Mexico will cry aloud against
fort to any invading seai os The q the federal lead
ers thus far during the present session OF Congress- has
done more to poiract the war and delay peace than half
la dozen Mexican victories could have effected. The
Webstes, Clays. Corwins Hudsons. Ashmuns and their
their God and their country when they shall be held to
answer for their perfdy and reachery.