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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

TRUSTEES SALE-The undersigned, as
Trustees, offer at Private Sale, at The Coach
Factory OF Bowen, Berlin 4 Peak, No 10 cor
ner of King and Heffy streets Alexandria, d
very superior lot of CARRIAGES OF every de.
scription, with HARNESS TO suit: consisting il
part OF the following, Phaetons, Charriotss,
four and two seat Rockaways, Bugsies with or
without tops, Jersey Wagons Double and Single
Harness, &c, &c.
TERxs.-All purchases OF and under s. 30
nine,y DAYS credit, over that sum SIX months
Notes with approved security required IN all
cases. +. b. MANY Trustees.
ie 7-eotf D. FUNSTEN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
OFFIC ERS:

II. ". Thomas, President. ". u. Massey, irrz ur-'
7. B. Robertson, Vice Prest +. Sang,',r SECRETARY.
JAMES +. CLOSE, Actadry dEd G,HsuU iyTa
NH 23-c&dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

THE CASH SYSTEM ADOPEED.-ih " ,.''.,.
having tried the credit system 6A' .'..a.
that it will not pay, has concluded 10 "-'t n,
CASH principle. In future and ron -" ,so,.
be will continue TO do business upon ~ I'm
principle. In bidding adIeu 10 tAr 9' ~
he would return his thanks 10 MS c'',.'' on.
past favors, and hopes by strict ai'sA-O y.,.r..
such inducements as he may offer 10 '0"''.
it under the new. ,,Tg
ian If JOHN l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

n Office The highest market price paid
II Jor old scrap Iron, Wrought and Cast,
Rags, Rope, Copper, Brass, Leat, Zinc. Bones,
&C. &<. J. w. KENT Il CO.,
cor. Union and Duke sts, or No. SO Union.st.
sep Got
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
DRY GOODS, &C.

HARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.-We have
X now on hand the largest and most splen-
IA stock Of FALL and w n Elk Oh
GOODS, FANCY and MILLINERY GOODS,
RUGS, NOTIONS, and LA
DIES DRESS FURS, ever before offered, and
which we will sell very low. We name in part
FOR LADIES-Fur Tippets, Capes, Mutfs
and Cuffs of Stables, Minks, Fitch, Silver, Martins,
and other desirable Furs
Rounets. Flowers, Ribbons and Ruches
Cloaks, all colors, and oil the most desirable
styles
Black Dress Silks
Fancy do do. beautiful assortment
Delaine and Cashmere Robes guile
French an En- ;lish Merinoes, Worsted Plaids
Debeges, Lavella Cloths. Alpaccas, Hoped
Skirts: Broche Stella, and Printed Shawls and
Scarfs: large stock OF Blanket Shawls and
Shawl Bordering; Cashmere, Lambs Wool, and
Merino Hose Kid Silk, Cashmere, and Merino
Gloves.
FOR GENTLEMEN-Black and Fancy Gas.
simeIes, Cloths and Vestings; Travelling Shawls
and Blankets; KID, Silk, Cloth, Buckskln and
Fur Gloves: Otter and Mink Mufiers: Silk era
vats Neck Ties, and Stocks; Marseilles and
Linen Bo.oms and Collars; Dress Shirts; Color
ed and white Meriuo Shirts and Drawers Men S
and Boys Comforts.
HOUSEKEEPING S.-Brown and
Bleached Sheetings Blankets; Bed Ticklngs
Marseiles Countcrpanes; Crash; Russia Diaper;
Velvet, all wool; Wool Filling and Cotton Car
petings; Rugs Embroidered Swiss and Lace
Curtains.
The attention of Farmers and others is invited
to our stock of Brown and Bleached Cottons
Osnaburgs, Linseys, Pulled Cloths, Servants
Blankets &c.
EMBROIDERIES-We have on hand the
largest and cheapest stock OF Collars, Sleeves
Sett., and Worked Bands, ever before offered tt
the public. ,o
Also, large and well selected stock OF NO
TIONS, always on hand, and which will b'
solo as cheap as they can be bought elsewhere
Call and examine Tor yourselves.
octA s II w MEYENBERG, Sarepta Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

TULLED CLOTH, LlNSEiS, &c
Il 10 bales superior Virginia Fulled Cloths,
heaviest and best made
10 pieces heavy Country Linseys
80 do. 3.4, rs, and A do
Georgia Kerseys and Paids
Nos and Osnaburgs, Bro Cottons, Plaid
Domestics, Chambrys, and Osnaburg Prints.
Also, Heavy PULLED Cloth Coats and Jackets,
all sizes. for Servants large lot of Negro
Blankets, TO all OF which we invite the special
attention of the Country trade
oct g. g. K. WILMER Il BROS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
ct Is-dtf CROSS, LUGENBEEL \ CO.

w ONDERFULLY CHEAP-Ar Ii, o.
w cheap Shoe Store of Cross LtGEN
BEEL 4 co, No ~, Kmg.yof Wan
LEATHER BOOTS are being sold at he %.
preceden,ed low price OF S275, and Men, KIP
BOOTS at 81 50. Those who are N want Of
CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES, would dDd i %
their advantag. 10 examine our vel sesc'e!
stock, before purchasing elsewhere.
oct I5-dln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
BOOTS AND SHOES.

NOTlCE.-HavIng Just received a arsr a..
~ carefully selected stock OF Eastern ma,
BOOTS and SHOES, OF all kinds and a,'cry
tons, we would most respectfully cal the a.
tentlon OF the public 10 the tact that So ale .-
termined 10 sell the same at as low prces {,
they can be purchased Tor in this, or any o'aa
city south OF Boston.
As We are practical Shoemakers ourselves
and having personally selected and purchase.
the stock Immediately from the manufactures
we feel confident in asserting that all WHO -.
favor US with a call, will find the above G.l
verified.
We continue as heretofore TO manufacture
kinds OF BOOTS and SHOES, frcm ~ tr,,
LADIES SLIPPER 10 the heaviest BROCAA
BOOT or SHOE.
Particular attention paid TO customwokar .
warranted TO give entire satisfaction both 40
materials and workmanship. A call Isrf,tt;.
fully solicited at the old cheap Shoe Store. No.
"a, King street.
oct Is-dtf CROSS, ITGFNBEET. n co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

NOR GENTLEMEN--Just received very
large and desirable stock of GOODS for
Gentlemen S wear consisting OF
Black and fancy coored French Cloths and Gas.
sineres, OF the most celebrated makes
Black and fancy colored Velvet Vestlngs
Satin, Silk, and Woollen do
Black and fancy colored Overcoatlngs
Travelling Shawls, in great variety
Cashmere, Silk, MeIino, and Cotton Shirts and
Drawers: a fine assortment OF English hall
Hose, Gaunrlels, Gloves, Stocks. SCaTis, Cravats,
Collars. Shirts, HandkeTChiets, &c.
We are also prepared 10 furnish GeniIemen's
Clothing made up i'll the best style, guarantee
ing the fit TO give entire satisfaction, and at
prices 10 suit the times.
oc, s G.K. WILMER & BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

WE ARE THIS DAY RECEIVING, in
w addition to our former stock
Heavy ga and Ga Fuied Cloths
Heavy Sattinets and ShreYs Grey
Plain and Fancy Cassimeres
Plaid Linseys, Red and White Flapnels
Plaid Domesrics and Striped Osnaburgs
Ginghams. Fancy Prints, Debages
Mouslne de Lanes, Irish Linens
Liner Sheetings, Diapers, &c, TO which we
would call the attention OF our customers
oct 10 j. +. Il l.. A. LahhlN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
TAYLOR & HUTCHINSON

"AVE now in store large and complete
assortment of FALL DREGOODS and
in part as follows
FOR LADIES:
Black Dress Silks, OF every quality
" and Fancy Flounced silk
Plaid and Striped
Mousline Robe les, very beautiful
Rich Style Robe les alternes
Fr Merino Robe les
Crav;llas, DeBeses, and Alpacas
Woolen Plads, Poll de Chene
French Work, in every variety
Mantilla Shawls, Sack Flannels, all colors
Misses Mousline Robes. &c &c.
FOR GENTLEMEN:
Black Cloths and Cassimeres
Fancy FIR and American do
Plain Cassmeres for suits
Ves;ings, Handkerchief Cravats
Scaris Gloves. &c, &c, &c,
Wooden Shirts and Drawers
FOR FARMERS AND FAMILIES:
10, II, and p Bieached and Bro Cotton
10 ard Ia Linen Sheetings and PHI
low Case Linen; Bleached Table Linen; Damask
Napkins; 10, II, and 1874 Rochdale Bed Blan
kets; Servants Blankets; Shaker and WEIGH
Flannes Towelings; Plain White and Checked
Cambrics; Pulled Cloths; Linseys; Osnaburgs;
Canton Fanne!.; Sattinetts, &c" &c. sep u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
CRovER Il BAKERS NEW AND ELE-

rROvER & BAKERS NEW AND ELE-
N CANT FAMILY Sc WING MA.
CHIMES Faces FROM $50 TO $l25-1he
Grover " Baker Sewing Machine Company sell
the two best MACHINES in use. One makes
the SHUTTLE, Or LOCK STlTCH-a stitch well
adapted Tor sewing goods that are not 70 De
washed and ironed; the other is new MA
CHINE. making the CELEBRATED GROVER q bA-
KER STITCH. OR THE LOCK STITCH THAT Is Loc"hp'
This MACHINE is a great Improvement up
on all previous Machines for family use.
IL Send tor Circular at 10, rehIsy''S"ia
Avenue, Washington; 4s5 Broadway, I'VE"
York; 1877 Baltimore street Baltimore
OPINIONS or THE PRESS
cro,er s. Bakers is the best.-American
To all of which the Tribune says Amen
n. Y. Tribune ~ ,,
lie all that it claims to BEN. Y. lndepen-
dent.
II finishes its own work; others do not
Home Journal.
We give it the preference Amer baptist'
!, needs only to be seen to be appreciated
Phren. Jour
Adapted for woolens, linen, or cotton'-Am'
Med. Monthly. ;,
We like Grover & Bakers best-Lades'
Wreath.
(Which is best?' Grover & Bakers n. Y.
Dispatch
Superior to all others-N. Y. Mercury.
We have no hesitation in recommending 1t -
n. Y. Express.
1t requires no re:spooling N Evangelist.
For family use they are unrivaled.-N. u
Daily News.
They sew seam that will not rip.-N Y.
Courier.
1t performs nobly and expeditiously.-N. Y
Examiner.
Remarkable for the elasticity of seam.-Po'
lice Gazette.
Well adapted to all kinds Of family sewing
N Y. Observer.
Best adapted Tor family use-N Y.Day Book
We do not hesitate to recommend tn. Y
Chronicle.
! 1t sews strongly and does not rip.-Liie II
! Illustrated.
| The orince of inventions Prot. Churchman
| Ii is women's best friend N. Y. Weekly
! News
We give our preference to Grover u Baker S
Student.
Tha most blessed invention Of modern times
Moth. Magazine.
1t makes pleasure of toil.-N. Y. Even
ing Post.
The faverte for family use.-Brooklyn Star
We highly appreciate their value.-Amer
Its great merit is in its peculiar stitch
Family Circle.
We attest its simplicity ard durabilty.-Na
| ,;,,oI N.,,,;,a nct EO-dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03
TEAS, LJauoRs AND TOBACCO.

TEA. TEA. TEAL!
II IDGELEY, HAMPTON x co, WHOLE
IL, sALE DEALERS N TEAS. have Tor sale a
large stock OF Gunporder, Imperial, Young
H , son and Black TEA, some OF which is very
superior. sep2"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

IAUTION-W beg leave 10 caution purcha'
] sers OF our choice OLD MONONGAHELA
WHISTLES against the deception and petty
fraud which is prac,issd by certain parties IN
this city aud in Baltimore. who have appToprla'
Ted to thense Ives exact copies OF the Star Brands,
ling nscd and designed by us to distinguish our
Old Whiskies We can assure our friends and
customers, that the unrivaied quality, every
where acknowledged, of our choice OLD Wills
KlES, cannot be equalled by these ingenious
invaders of our rights
Our new establishment, GIBs0NToN MILLS, on
the Monorgaheia River gives us unequa'ird
facilities fer making Whiskey OF the choicest
kind. from matted and kiln.dred grain.
Purchasers OF our Old WHISTLES will please
to notice the words GIBsoSToS Mills, and JohS
GIBSON, SONS Il Co, are inserted in the new
81 ands which we now adopt; and we deem 1t a
duty We owe to our customers and ourselves 10
give notice, that we will prosecute and expose
any person or persons who may hereafter copy
or use our Brands.
JOHN GIBSON, SONS & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

WASIIIN GTON & CO.,
No II NORTH USIoS STREET, ALEXANDRIA. Va,
4 RE- NOW RECEIVING their Fall Sleek
~ of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, WIhES
SEGARS, TOBACCO. &c, comprising very
choice and desirable assortment. which they are
prepared TO offer Tor cash, or TO prompt dealers
upon very accommodating terms
80 hhds ~ @. and p. K. Sugars (part prince
% Muscovado and ST. Croix
25 bbls Lowering Crushed Sugar
IS boxes Loaf
II hhds. Cuba and Muscoyado Molasses
bids prime +. |.
% bbIs \. O.
20 bags Flo Coffee
50 packets Old Government Java
90 bags superior Old Mocha
IS chests Gunpowder Tea (some very supr)
/; J Black
SEGARS and TOBACCO of all grades. Of the
choice and favorte brands. sep II
U H. McVElGH 4 son WHOLESALE DEAL.
~ EGs IN TOBACCO. SUGARS, &C are now
receiving and have in store, their F.4L l.
STOCK OF TOBACCO, SEGARS, SM0K.
ING TOBACCO, &C., comprising the most Ia
voIite brands, OF medium 10 prime grades, which
they offer 10 their customers. and dealers gene
rally. on as favorable terms as they can be
bought in this or the Baltimore market.
seplO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

LIQUORS., LIQUORS.
nIDGELEY. HAMPTON n co, WHOLE
II SALE DEALEns IN LIQUORS, have in store
FRENCH BRANDY. of the following iaVorlte
brands "a Segnette" "Otard, DuFuy Co.
"Hennessey," united Proprletors.' and Jules
Robin Il Co
PEACH BRANDY, Apple do Cherry DO, Black
berry do.
CORnlALS-Cinnamon and Peppermint
New England and Jamaica RUM
Holland and Domestic GIN
RYE " HISKEY. OF every grade
Champagne, Madeira, Port, Snerry, Malaga,
Lisbon and Claret WINES
German and Domestic BiTTERS
PORTER, ALE, &c, &c, which they offer for
81 10 dealers sepZ9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

TALL GOODS.-Having just returned from
New York, with another large addition 10
our stock of DRY GOODS, which were bought
very cheap, We respectfully invite purchasers 10
call and examine our assortment before ouylps
elsewhere, as we can make It their interest 10
do so. Ioct 2Il BRYAN, ADAMS & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

WE are now receiving another large and
w beautiful supply OF LADIES DRESS
GOODS, embracing ali the varieties OF the sea.
son, together with full Supply OF all kinds OF
Domestic Goods, Carpetings, Oil Cloths, &c.
oct6 G. 4. WILMER d BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-03

TOBACCO. TOBACCO,
nIDGELY, HAMPTON Il co. WHOLESALE
II DEALERS IN TOBACCO. CT & 4 RS, Al,
KING STREET. offer Tor sale the following brands
OF choice TOBACCO:
"Crumpton's' premium b lump
~. ). Hales" Extra ilue cured
Game Cock Twist
N. J. Wiliamsons' do.
Harris Peoples Favorlte"
Do Luxury OF the People"
Do apricot"
Do "Sultana"
Henry GODDARD lbs -. Ieel' lbs.
Charles Asher" u. X Collins {"
sc. w. Thompson" &" IL H. Powell "
&C " Simpson Star w. \. shelton
Corner Stone" Eliza Logan" "
"P. Pry"
H B. SCOTS Mountain Rose" lbs.
Also, Domestic end Imported 'l q h $
SMOKING TOBACCO; SNUFF, in bottles,
kegs, bladders, and papers: PIPES and Pipe
Heads. sep %
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-03-17
-Ttrf oT VtRNnVr.
HYLAND FLETCHER.
GOVERNOR,
A PROCLAMATION.

We are assured in sacred Scripture.
that the most accountable sacrifice to our
Creator is broken and contrite spirit"
Man need not consult the history of his
race to discover the appropriateness OF
penitence and humiliation he has but to
look seriously into his own heart and re.
view his own life to appreciate the fitness
of such emotions.
Public humiliation and prayer have
been sanctioned by the practice of our
worthy ancestors from the earliest history
OF our Commonwealth.
In Difference to their example and With
a deep conviction that such an observance
becomes dependent and sinful beings. such
as We all are, I do hereby appoint FRIDAY
THE SECOND DAY OF APRIL NEXT, to be OBJ
served by the good people Of this State, as
day Of public FASTING, HUMILIATION AND
PRAYER.
On that day | earnestly invite the
whole People of Vermont to abstain from
their usual avocations and from all i'm.
proper amusements, and, assembling in
their various places of religious worship.
humbly and penitently to devote themsel.
yes to the solemn and appropriate duties
Of the occasion. Let us unitedly, and with
deep humility, approach the Ruler and
Judge of Heaven and Earth, with the sin.
cere acknowledgement and confession of
our sins, imploring their forgiveness
through the merits of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
Let Us pray that the Christian Church
in all its branches, may prosecute with
success its divinely appointed Mission
that health may prevail throughout the
land that the earth in the coming year
may yield rich harvest: that ali our ia.
dustrial interests may be relieved from
embarrassment, and that LABOR in all use.
full and honest pursuits may be amply re-
warded that our citizens may take Just
and sober views Of life, and avoid the evils
Of luxury and extravaganza.
Let US implore the favor of heaven on
all our Schools and Colleges, that they NAV
be the fountains of useful knowledge and
the nurseries of virtue and pure religion.
Let US invoke the smiles and blessing Of
our Heavenly Father on every consistent
effort to extend the cause of freedom. and
to break down every form of vice and Cd.
preston.
Let us earnestly pray that slavery may
cease to vex and reproach our nation and
the world-that every conspiracy against
the rights of man may be brought to utter
confusion and defeat, and that, under His
benefcent guardianship, our free institu.
tons may ever increase in stability and
extent.
G'ren under ny and and IKE seal of The STATE
at Carendish, this tenth day o. March; a.,
The year Of oar Lord one tousond eigLt
hundred and fifty eigh Land otMe InSepend
enee Of the United States, the eighty second
RYLAND FLETCHER.
By the GOrcrnor,
WILLIAM G. SHAW, Secretary.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-03-17
The Slave Trade,

Administration papers in the North af-
feet to believe the reports of the revival
Of the African Slave Trade mere hoax.
1t may be SO, but we have good reason,
judging from the past, to believe, that,
should the South insist upon it, these
same Journals will soon begin to apollo.
gize and ultimately defend it. Such
position would be much more tenable than
others which they have been driven to
by the party lash. We advise them to
remember the past, and be careful about
committing themselves.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-03-17
Congressional.

Congress has been occupied almost exclu.
sively by Kansas matters, but no point of
special interest was reached until Thurs.
day. when Mr.. Harris submitted the oues.
ton of privilege from the minority of the
Committee of Fifteen, saying, that the or.
der ofthe House had not been obeyed, and
the minority felt it due to themselves to
have the privilege Of showing the facts. Z
The Speaker desided that no report of
the facts could emanate from the minority
Mr.. Harris raid that it was not re.
port, and asked if it was not unusual to
submit the question of privilege to the
House.
Mr.. Orr replied, with much emphasis,
Sometimes yes, and sometimes no."
Mr. Harris appealed from the Speakers
decision.
After remarks by Mr.. Washburn, vim.
dicating the right of the minority, Mr..
Winslow moved call of the House.
The first trial on Mr.. Winslow's call of
the House rcsulted-Yeas 90; Nays, lOs
Mr.. Stephens moved to lay Mr.. Harris's
appeal from the Speakers decision on the
table.
The motion was defeated-Yeas, OF !;
Nays, 112. Filhbustering now was be.
ginning. But finally, on motion of Mr..
Humphry Marshall, the matter was post
poned till Friday The result was encour.
aging to the Republicans, though there
was a larger proportion of absehtees from
the Dem ocratic sdo of the House.
On Friday the matter was further dis
cussed. Mr., Jones, of Tenn, moved that
the pending appeal be laid on the table.
The motion was negatiyed by 100 to Ill.
The Anti-Lecompton democrats voted
against it under compromise that It
should be withdrawn, which (unwisely as
thought by some) Mr. Harris did.
The final result continues doubtful, and
not likely soon to be reached.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-03-17

The Burlington Sentinel is " pleased
to notice" symptoms of returning rea-
son " in several of the Illinois papers
which were at first induced to follow the
lead of Douglas and the Anti-Lecompron
faction, who have reconsidered their &c.
ton, discovered their error, and returned
to the support of the Administration.
This and other symptoms of reaction the
Sentinel attributes to the Presidents
Message. Doubtless private messages
from the President and his agents have
had effect, and all the r, action in that d.
rection that can be discovered will only
go to show the power of patronage.
There is, however, another reaction going
on very extensively in the democratic
party, which the Sentinel seems not
pleased to notice -F o''s
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-03-17

AN UNwEIcoME REcooNIrIoN.-On the
arrival of company of girls at BLOOM
ington, Iowa, last week, under the care of
an agent of the WOman's Emigration So.
ciety of New York,a gentleman of Bloom.
ington came to select girl to work in his
family. He was carefully scanning the
faces before him, when all at once he start.
ed as if suddenly shot, turned pale and
was about to make sudden retreat, when
one Of the young ladies walked to him and
said, "lll go with this gentleman I've
lived with him before he's nv husband
My dear Thomas, what made you leave
me i've years ago without saying good byf'
and why didn't you let ne know you we're
in such beautiful place as Bloomington ?
If | had only known you we're living
here | would have come" The "dsar
Thomas" got away and took to his heels,
and the unwelcome wife followed close in
pursuit.. The result of the race had not
transpired when tho Bloomington paper
went to press.
PErERsoN's continues to fulfil the prom.
Uses of its publisher. The April number
is early on our table, aud all that could
be expected of a first rate Ladies' Maea.
Zine. $500 year. Address Charles J.
Peterson, 300 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-03-17
MtbOlebmp Reoister 4.
Our Prospective Relation with
Mexico.

m96lCO.
The ultimate possession of Mexico by
the United States is coming to be regard
ed BY our people as certainty, a ques-
ton only Of time, and it cannot be denied
that even the disintcrested observer when
taking in the facts of the past and the
present. must pronounce such result at
least extremely probable. But, does such
a probability justify the taking of any
arbitrary measures to hasten the consu.
mat:on2 Greediness for territory is
national vice to which republics are as
subject as are monarchies and empires,
and the peculiar temptation we are sub.
jected too, should be met by firm deter
u,ination to abide by principles of right.
The present unusual distraction of the
social and political elements of Mexico
gives to our people renewed interest in
the subject of its future, and many, we
fear, like one who has long had an estate
in expectancy, are inwardly pleased to
see symptoms of approaching dissolution.
More than this it is plainly limited that it
may be our duty TO assume the protecto.
rate Of that State at no distant date and
it is not improbable that it may before
long be taken into consideration.
1t is not to be expected that the peo-
pie o. Mexico, will very soon confess
their inability to take care of their own
concerns, however clear it may appear to
the rest Of the world, and while they re.
frain from outwardly offensive conduct,
any interference by our government or
any other, however specious the pretext,
can be but bald assumption, unauthori-
zod by any international law. To uphold
such course would certainly be poor
compliment to certain string of gilt
tering generalities," which the majority
OF the American people have thought to
be OF some value. That we might as.
sumo to be the natural guardian of that
State, when a guardianship became clear
~ necessary, has some plausibility and it
might be our duty to resist the approach.
es of any European government in that
direction, but we know of no court out
side OF Mexico, that can confer upon us
the right to enter upon it. To secure to
US Mexico, so soon us the possession will
be desirable, requires only the pursua nee
Of system of mastery inactivity by the
government, and the natural course of
emigration. Our acquisitions in those
parts OF late have been quite equal to
our wants, and to acquire territory al
ready inhabited but not Americanized
even though it might be done without in
justice, would be attended with certain
vexation and probable danger.