The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-09

We are favored by two members OF Congress from the
west with the two following extracts of letters Just recev
ed by them IRON their friends in Mexico Their cor
respondents whigs-genilemen of character, and
officers in Mexico We call the attention OF the
wings and of the country 10 the testimony which again
borne against the mschievous opposition that has pro-
onged the and postponed the return Of peace:
Extract of Letter from the cary Of Merico Ftb. %
Very little of interest is occurring in the army. We are
anguishing in inactivity. The treaty patched up by
rrist has resulted in quasi armstce Yesterday arms
agreed upon and asretaro be approved
by the President Its have yet been made pub
tic. But Of one thing satisfied that they not easy
upon the Mexicans.
string OF propositions for armistice-thry- four in
Misunderstanding the spirit of conquering than oil
a conquered peoplewas presented by the Mexican
missioners few days since These propositionsevey
of them-were rejected with Indignation And our
gallant General held to them the languages of oonqueror
gave them understand that he should treat them
suppliants.
We have much confidence here in the OF the
rrisi treaty
Much encouragement has been given this people, by
the strong opposition given TO the at home American
toasted in this country the friends OF Mex
leo read this mofaing powerful and stirring procana
ton Of Gen Alvarez his eountymen in which he de-
nounces the UNJUST, unhoy, and unnecessary,
and quotes the language OF American statesmen TO prove
We, who perling lives in the service OF our coun
robbers by countymen. This people have tie
folly believe that the Congress of the United States will
withhold any further supplies and thai our armies VIII
therefore be Withdrawn
see no possible prospect of peace this time There is
no party Mexico which has the power compel the
ecution OF treaty, should be made and that treaty
would be broken and revolution take place, before
army could reach Vera Cruz The plan suggested by
of withdrawing forces certain line, wond be the
beginning of inierminabie border and would
aue stronger force than would be to hold the
entire country by occupying its capital The easiest way
govern the extremtes is seize upon the heart To
supply army upon that line, would be much dH-
cult and expensive To Withdraw army from the
try entirely. would be disgracefu What, them shall
do do not know. But there is powerful party the
army q might three fouhsD containing many of the
wsesi heads who, seeing other way OF concluding
this affair." favor OF permanently occupying and no d.
ing the entire country.
Six months service in this country disquahes the most
obdurate to sympahze with the violent denuncations of
the opposers OF this home If the American Con-
gress could hold its session in the city of Mexico think its
proceedings would be characterized by enlightened
deberaton upon the questions involved IN our difficulties
with this miserable and unhappy country.
The suspension OF General Scott created very great
element the army, especially In the regular portion OF
it, This however, in some degree, has subsidized Had
the command fallen upon any other than General Buter,
the excitement would have been tremendous Bat Butter,
who is the soul OF ehivalry and OF honor the
cepable who could have succeeded Scott Buffers
popularity in the army viii be great hope thai Congress
will men and more money
Extract Of letter from Captain IN me Ono uofHners
dated Pueta, March TO-
am in hopes that peace viii be made soon, if my unfor
innate political friends do not by their speeches and reso
luons induce the Mexcans think they had better fight
out wish they would stop their nonsense at least until
peace is concluded