The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1860-01-05

ton OF every pnpcple 81 Il8ues, md 4f4s Ai1eAl-
can who resisted the lawess demandh had
b is property forcibiy taken away, and has been
hi mselfbanished From a conflict Of authority
in different pa4ls of the country, tariff duties
which have been paid in one place have been ex-
acted over again in another place. Large mum
hers of our citizens have been arrested and i'm
prisoned without any form of examination or any
Opportunity for a hearing, and even when re-
leased, have only obtained their liberty after
much suffering and injury, and without any nope
of redress. The wholesale massacre OF CTabbe
and his associates with out Iiain Sonora, as well
as the seizure and murder of four sick Ameri-
cans who had taken shelter in the house of an
American upon the soil OF tie United States,
was communicated to Congress at its last session.
Murders of still more atrocious character have
been committed in the very heart of Mexico I'M
der the authority Of Mramon's government, dur
ing the present year. Some Of these were only
worthy of a barbarious age, and, if they had not
been clearly proven, would have seemed impOs-
sible in a country which claims to civilized OF
this description was be brutal massacre in April,
last, by order of General Marquee, Of three
American physicians, who were seized in the
hospital at Iacubaya while attending upon the
sick and dying Of both parties, and without trial
as without crime, were hurried away to speedy
execution. Little less shocking was the recent
fate of Ormond Chase, who was shot in Topic on
general not only without trial, but without
any conjecture by his friends rs to the cause OF
his arrest. lie IS represented as young man
of good character and intelligence, who had made
numerous friends in Topic by the courage and
humanity which he had displayed on several try
ing occasions, and his death vas as unexpected
as it was shocking to the whole community. -
Other outrages might be enumerated, but these
are sufficient TO illustrate the wretched condition
of the country and the unprotected condition Of
the persons and property of our citizens in Mex
leo.
In all these cases our ministers have been con-
slant and faithful in their demands for redress,
but both they and this government, which they
have successfully represented have been wholly
pOweress to- make their demands elective
Their testimony in this respect, and in reference
to the only remedy which, in their judgments,
would meet the exigency, has been both uniform
and emphatic. Nothing but a manifestation Of
the power u the government the United States
(wrote our late minister in 1860 aud of its puY-
pose to punish these wrongs Will avail. l as
sure you that the universal belief here is NOTHING
is to be apprchended from the government =, =,
United States, and the local Mexican .lio
commit these outrages upon Arn.5erIeon c;ti1ons
with absolute impunity." ~ hone tbo Preai-
dent (wrote our present Minister in Aurnst lost,
Will feel authorized to ask from CONGRESS The
power 10 enter Mexico with the military forces
" '''' ..u States at the call Of the constitu-
tiona authorities, in ordert to protect the citizens
and the treaty rights Of the United States. In
less such q power is conferred on him, neither
the one nor the other will be respected in the ex
listing state Of anarchy and disorder and the out
RACES already perpetrated will never be chastis
ed and. as | assured you in my No. 3D. all these
evils must increase until every vestge Of order
and government disappears from the country"
/ have been reluctantly led to the same opinion,
and in Justice 70 my countTymcn who have suE
fered wrongs from Mexico, and who may still
suffer them, feel bound to announce this con-
clusion to Congress-
The case presented, however is not merely a
case of individual claims although our ust claims
against Mexico have reached very large
amount Nor is it merely the case Of protection
to the lives and property Of the few Americans
who may still remain in Mexico, although the
life and property of every American citizen ought
TO be sacredy protected in every quarter Of the
world. But it is a que stion which relates to the
future as well rs TO the present and the past,
and which involves, in directly at least, the
whole subject Of our duty to MeXico as a neigh
boring State. The exercise Of the power of the
United States in that country to redress the
wrongs and protect the rights of our own citi-
zens is none the less to be desired, because eff
Gent and necessary aid may thus be rendered
at the same time TO restore peace and order to
Mexico itself Inthe accomplishment Of this re
suit the people of the United States must neces-
sariy feel deep and earnest interest. Mexico
ought to be a rich and prosperous and powerful
republic. 10 possesses an extensive territory, "A
fertile soil and an incalculable store of mineral
wealth. She occupies an important position be-
tween the Gulf and the ocean for transit routes
and for commerce. Is it possible that such a
country as this can be given up to anarchy and
ruin without an effort from any quarter for its
rescue and its safety VIII the commercial ma
tions ofthe world, which have so many interests
connected with it, remain wholly Indifferent to
such a result? Can the United States especial.
ly, which ought TO share most largely in its COM
mercial intercourse, allow their immediate neigh
Dor thus to destroy Itself and injure them Yet,
without support from some quarter, it is impos
sible to perceive how Mexico can resume her
position among nations and enter upon a career
which promises any good results The aid which
she requires, and which the interests of all COM
mercial countries require that she should have, it
belongs to this government to render, net only
by virtue Of our neighborhood to Mexico along
whose territory we have continuous frontier
of nearly a thousand miles, but by virtue, also,
of our established policy, which is inconsistent
with the intervention Of any European Power
in the domestic concerns of that republic.
THE WRONGS WE HAVE SUFFERED
FROM MEXICO
The wrongs we have suffered from Mexico are
before the world, and must deeply impress every
American citizen, A government which is eth
er unable or unwilling to redress such wrongs,
is derelict to its highest duties. The difficulty
consists in selecting and enforcing ihe remedy.
We may in vain apply to the constitutional gov
ernment a. Vera Cruz, although it is well dis.
posed to do MS justice, for adequate redress
Whilst It's authority is acknowledged in all the
important ports and throughout the sea coasts
Of the republic, its power does not extend to the
city Of Mexico ard the States in its vicinity,
where nearly all the recent outrages have been
committed on American citizens
OUR REMEDY.
We must penetrate into the interior before we
can reach the offenders, and this can only be
done by passing through the Territory in the
occupation Of the constitutional government
The most acceptable and least difficult mode OF
accomplishing this object will be to act in
concert with that government. Their consent
and their aid might believe, be obtained; but
if not, our obligations to protect our own citi
Zens in their Just rights, secured by treaty, wod
not be the sole imperative.
INDEMNITY FOR THE PAST AND SECU-
RITY FOR THE FUTURE.
For these reasons recommend to Congress
to pass a law authorizing the President, under
such conditions as they may deem eXpedient, tC
employ a sufficient military force to enter Mex
leo for the purpose of obtaining indemnify fol
the past and security for the future.
purposely refrain from any suggestion as tc
whether this force shall consist of regular troops
or volunteers, or both. This question may be
most appropriately left to the decision Of Con
gress. would merely observe that, should vol
unteers be selected such force could be easiN
raised in this country among those who sympa
thize with the sufferings of our unfortunate fel
low citizens in Mexico and with the unhappy
condition eff that Republic. In that event Il er,
is no reason to doubt that the Just claims of ou
citizens would be satisfied and adequate redress
obtained for The injuries inflicted upon them.-
The constitutional government have ever eyin.
ced strong desire to do US ustice and this rirhi