The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-06-15
From ,he Plaiadealer
A Second war with nIexico.


We shall probably have SECOND war with
Mexico! This announcement is unexpected and
startling bnt true. Everything points to bloody
issne of the Mecila question. The foundation
for bostiltes IS already laid deepand strong. san-
sa Anna claims the disputed territory in uneqnis-
ocal terms. He says distinctly, as follows
through bis orgen (Which Is an organ):
I'VE have no intention to discuss in this article
tho boundary question. It is 80 GEAR. as regards
the territory to which it refers, that nothing eut
bad faith could have renderedit doubtful or deci-
ded it in favor of North American interests. Ihe
Boundary Commission declared the territory VIII
in the jurisdiction Of Mexico, and that dec'ara-
ton has all the force of treaty stipulation accord
ingtoihe terms of the ireaty itself. Upon ih's
substantial fact there can be no controyersy' "o
therefore will waste no time about IL.
Now here is something strenously ainrneo
which our government as sfrenousy den'es. Ano
there is no qualification about it. "UPonth's suo-
stant al fact" SAYS Santa Aanna "here can oe no
eontrorsrsu." Here then is complete ansago-
njsn, between The two countries! Santa Anna is
preparioe. in every possible way, to maintain his
preteotiobs. He is rsyiviog old grudges against
The Americans. He has inflicted severe penalties
He is raaipg up the ashes of heroes, and REIN
terring them with splendid rites. He is manu-
faetuying the states into military provinces, and
making each Governor general of a DIVISION
He is putting forth most strenuous exertions 10
increase and perfect the national army. He ia
urging through the Universal that Mexico was
vanauished, because under the old regime. her ma
tionaE,y wus weakened and destroyed, and as
serting that his (Santa Annn's) change OF system
will enable Mexico 10 cope with US. And lastly,
he has sent Gov. Trias with large troop to occu-
py the Mecilla valley nud keep 1t. The United
States have also dispatched Gen. Garland tothe
scene Of action with orders to obtain sufficient mil
Hary power from Texas to repel Gov. Trias from
tho usnrped domain, If Unnecessary!
Now here, as we have before said, all the facts
nre Indicative of war. They point to it as plainly
us all the antecedsuts pointed to the war of AZ.
The views which we have given are not those
of nm agitator, or aIarmist. They are entertained
5y the leaders of the conservative press. The
Washington Republic (4h) which is proverbialiy
slow and sedate. says:
I'VE proceeded TO consider few days since
whether Santa Anna entertained any doubt Of the
entire submission of Mexico to his will. We
thought thai he perhaps employed the national
prejudice against the United States apology
for assuming dsspoiic power. But we new be-
lieye he was sincere in his hostility, and confident
of Ills country 10 assist him. She has surrender
ed at discretion.
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According to this authority, it is obvious that he
believes tho late conquest of Mexico was owing
Ill.
genius. and the force of central despotsm at hi:
disposal. he can restore the honor and perhaps
regain the territ ry which Mexico has lost. We
believe this error compounded of vanity and NAL
evolencs, will cost him his throne, aud perhaps the
qaod resiat of, his unhappy country.
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From these extended extracts we are satisfied
that Santa Anna desires 20 bring his subjects UP
TO the point.
There are evidences that he is also determined
to admit no question on the questions Of title to
the disputed territory ofthe Messilla.
The New York Times. of the 9th. which is
generally cool and moderate in its tone, has the
allowing:
ut is impossible for Mexican Gen. Trias, and
An,srican Gen. Garland, to execute their respect
occupation on the part of as much precludes
chat of the other, bulk of matter filling Civ
en- space, fnrbids the introduction of another and
equal volume at the same place. War is appar-
entity unavoidable; war with The same pernieious
concomitanss, and still more dangerous results"-
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mo doubt sturbs the settled conviction of San
ia Anna, tfiqt it is Mexican soil which is in dan
ger certainly, no doubt that opportunity is Of
fsred for avenging the griefs of ls47. and res'or
ing the lost spendor of Mexican ''nacionahddd
A contest at the present moment will array for tn,
Grsttine the nation unitedy againstthe North Amer
icans;testing as Sunta Anna conceiyes the strengtho
the two powers under circumstances of equnlltJ
aud fairness Hence the cheerful readiness to Sc
about it aud the slight difficulty shall find in in
citing an early contest. Nationatroops are order
ed to the frontier to reinforce the hasty levies
ZEN Trias. He is to be sustained at all risks ant
costs
..The administration is re solved to sustain ih
position Of Mr.. Lane. Negotiation is discaimed
the Meclla is to be assumed. If the seizure b
resisted. as it is morally certain it will be, hosii
ties are counted upon; and then for all the cir
cumsiance of glorious Gen. Pierce certain
iy advances upon the alternative with his eye
opeu."
In this connection the following telegraphie des
patch. which we find in the New York papers,
worthy of special notice. The Unionis well POI
ted in the matter;
WAsHISGToN, June 4.
..To-morrow's Union viii eoatain able, care
fully considered, and grave article upon the sulet
of our; New Mexican nffairs. 1t takes ground ths
the conduct of Gov. Trias in seizng with an arm
ed force, Mecila Valley, is an outrage combine
with folly. That considering the weak couditio
of Mexico, it would hardly be magnanmous in tt
United Suites to make hostile demonstration bu
IF the act is not dsavowed by the Mexican autho
tiles. then the United States cannot hesitate ho
TO act. The article bears the stamp of authorit