Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-25

whether will take IN the present OF the country
distressed il sn The exgency Of this war odous
n circumstances affective to the community, and s.
disturbing the business Of those whom represent hos
which surround us say still that if the question be pu
to me whether will have peace, with States, say
no-no Why? Because, sir, there is no necessity of be
ing driven into the dilemma nmy judgment Other gentle
men may think differently. mans conscience bu
mine own mean to make clean breast for myself, and
protest that whatever to believe that
not obtain safe peace honorable peace and promp
peace, without territory with it, The things separa
bic. There is no necessary connexions between HEM Mex
does not wish take her territory that she may
money Far from it, She yields her asen,if she yid
it at reluctantly, and all know it, II she yield, il
the result o force and there is man here ha does
know it. Let me say, Sir, that if this TrR paper sh finally
BIS rejected in Mexico is most likely be becaure those
who, under our protection prepared it, persuade the
Mexican Congress the Mexican people to agree hs
sion OF territory The thing most likely to break up what
is expected to take place the repugnance Of the Mex
people TO part with Mexican territory They would pre-
fer to keep their territory, and that should keep
money; resolve that should keep our money and al
low them 10 keep their territory. We shall pretend
to no powers of prediction do know what may hap
PEN The times arc full Of strange events. Put think il
probable that the treaty which has gone Mexico shall
fail 10 be ratified it will be because Of The aversion Of the
Mexican Congress the Mexican people cede the terrific
res, any portion Of them, belonging their republic.
have said sir that would rather have peace for the pre-
sent than TO have peace that brings territories Tor States,
and the reason is that believe get peace just
soon without territory with ia peace saie
dungyasty honorable to u.s. the great republic of the
western world hear gentlemen say that have
territory that the people demand it, deny il; at least say
proof Of it whatever do doubt that there
individuals here and there OF enteprsng character dis
posed to emigration, who know nothing about New Mexico,
but that is far OFF and nothing Of California but that il is
still further off; who tired of the dull pursuits of agcu
ure and civil life. dare say that there hundreds and
thousands of such persons who might wish for territory in
which to seek their fortunes Whatever is is attractive
to such minds they feel the spirit OF boderer and that is
take 1T to be pretty toleraby content with his condition till
somebody passes beyond him and then his disposition take
up his straps and pass beyond him who has passed himself
and SIT down further OIL is irresistible passion At least
says that great and sagacous observer of human manners
Chaeaubriand when he travelled in this country in 1897
But say, sir, that do not lind any where nor that there
exists any where considerable respectable number of per-
who think that territory and such territory
There twenty four of last year who voted against
the prosecution Of the for the acquisition of territory,
the ground that did not want Southcm and North
believe there Southern gentlemen who
Cured in that vote and who found themselves against
what might be supposed TO be the local feeling and paay
able sustain themselves upon the ground Of the wisdom Of
the general policy of not seeking for territory and, by the
acquisition OF territory, TO bring into our politics certain
banassng and en5oing questions. do not learn that they
suffered by the advocacy Of such sentiments rather believe
that they trumphed in them, and believe that through the
greater portion Of the South if trust what has been
said herethrough The Southwest very great extent the
sentiment is generahat there is prevalent opinion
IN favor OF territory and such territory or of aug
mentaon of your population, ana by such population.
need not say that has if not The undivided the peponde
ating sentiment Of all the North. But think
take territory for the sake Of peace take territory
This is the viii Of the President II we % not take il
may fare worse Mr.. Polk will take % les That is fixed
upon He is mmovahle He has put Own his ioot He had
put it down, sir, fy-four iorty but did stay.
speak of the President Of the United States speak of
all Presidents, without disrespect but know why
his opinions, his will his purpose declaed be xed should
control US any than our purpose formed upon equally
responsibilities those which should conto him. We think
he is firm and will not sholld Il sorry sir very
sorry, indeed that should entertain respect for the
mness Of individual at the head Of be Government than
entertain foi frmneFs Re will stand out il is
said against Do we fear to stand sainst him For
one, do not II appears to me to be sl2yaa dcrne For
one, willing 70 meet the ISSUE anu 20 the people
over all this broad land If will take peace without
States and the Administration will have peace without
States, willing 10 stand upon lha! and trust the
people. do that because, in the first place. think it is
right and in the next place have distru the people
am not unwilling to put that to their sovereign decision and
arbitration.
Sir hold this question 70 be VITAL permaner elementary
in the future prosperity Of this country and The maintenance
q the constitution and willing to trust that question
the people. prefer that should be submitted them, be-
cause what regard great constitutional principle
principle essentially important the maintenance Of the
sttuon be broken down, let it be the act Of themselves. Il
shall be my therefore do not disrIst the people,
am willing to take their sentiment this issuc from the
SCUM. am willing to ask them, will you continue this
for terroryor territory to be purchased after r
price, thousand times the value Of all that purchased
will you take peace contenng yourselves with the honor
that the country has eaped by the military achievements Of
IFS armies Will you take peace without territory and pre-
serve the integrity Of the constitution and the Union
willing to go on that, for one.
am willing, sir, 10 take this issue peace without
States keeping money to ourselves til these
States shall be acquired That's the question il is ques-
ton for the people themselves they support me and those
who think with in the view take Of the matter very we'll
If they will have territory, il they will add States this
Union, why let them do So and they will be tic acers Of
their own fortunes for good or evil.
But, sir, embe before Executive power The truth
cannot be concealedwe trembe before Executive power
Mr. Polk will take nothing else than this, and if do
take this "he kings anger may knde and he may impose
still heavier burdens. Now, who and what is Mr. Polk
speak Of him in Of disrespect mean only to
ask who and what is the President Of the United States for
the current moment He in the last year d the term Of
his ENTHUSIASTICALLY, officially, il only be drawn
out till the fourth Of March. Why really and substantially
know that short months will may produce events
that render the duration Of the official term Of very little
poance. We the Of Presidential election. That
machinery resoed to to collect public opinion party opn-
ion, is TO be put in operation two months hence We shall
its result Il may be that the present incumbent Of the
presidential office will be again presented 10 his party friends
and admirers for their suagcs Tor the next Presidential
do not say how probable improbable that may bc-per-
haps is not entirely probable Suppose that not to be the
result what then Why then, Mr.. Polk becomes as abso-
utey insignificant any respectable amongst the public
Of the United Staes-honorable in bis private le-va-
uabe in his private character. Respeciab-never eminent
in public life he will from the moment that arises,