The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-09-22

We give, with pleasure, the f1llowing letter
from an old personal friend who, though not
exactly of our political faith, contributed, In
days gone by, some Interesting articles to the
Gazette We shall be glad to hear from 'TI ;"
at his convenience:
BROWNSVILLE, Texas,
August l6, 1868
MR. EDiroR -
Permit me to write you CommuHsca-
ton from this point although fear l shall not
be interesting, having little Of Importance to
communicates everything being very dali at pres
ent The only force here now Is the 25th Ar
my Corps, which is scattered from here to Gal
weston and north to Austin Same 5000 col
ored troops are at present on the Rio Grande.
What our present mission is is really more than
can say, unless, indeed, that Of an army of
occupation and observation. We are busily en-
gagged in drilling and relax nothing Of our for
mcr discipline. Al first our neighburs were
greatly excited at the greatness Of our force,
thinking cur attitude euinently hostile o their
k,nd Of government. Corlinaa and his band are
constantly among Us and receive much assu-
raucc Of 'sgcod cheer from our officers; at least
lis appearance w2li3 indicate it, being guilty
Of frequent iba:lsns. Alas Mexico il most
unt,r;uuata, being controlled by Al iHierate
priesthood aud engaged Jnder various and base
leaders in frequent cjyi! and foreign contests,
uulu woru ouI, or sh0rn Of much Of her fair
territory, aaa is now, the object Of pity to her
fssr4a. Masamoras is Ee,d at present by the
impacjia. with a force OF some 5000 men.
Whia Cortina4 occupies the territory to within
a a,;.a % the city. treqaent skirmshes being
the result aud oflen entigc Ia the rovereet cru
elites For instance, If either party takes g
p:is1nsr.~he Is ''ius!laded" on the spot. How
long th.s order Of .bings shall continue, is mor4
than we can tell, but | hope not long, as every
principle OF Christian charity would demand
interference to stay the hand Of bto3d Bitter
Is the cap pour Mexico has 10 drink; out /
question if she ever will be better situated, ei-
ther under mOnarciiaI government, or as a
Republic governed by her own base leaders
Sill, with at the manifest untitaess Of Mexico
fOt 4 dmocratiC rule we are far from being in
sympathy with Loui, Napoleon aui N ximiI-
ian in their Efforts 10 bring Mexico under for
eign domination. Ii is popular idea and "a
lI-t one, thar americans should rule America
Maxi,o is our next neighbor and we are not
displeased to see tie troops Of a power which
was from first t. la-l III sympathy with the reb
els. upon the border IF the section but lately in
rebellion Then our Monroe doctrine IS IN the
way, and, therefore, if we had the inclination,
OF disposition To favor Max. in his present de-
signs, we would be quite incousistent. Hence,
duty, consistency and policy demand from us a
pointed population OF the Imperial dynasty
Beyond all this. yge know full well that tie op-
2ortunty afforded by our rebellion was taken
a. the occasion to force foreign prince upon
Mexico.
The leader Of the 'Tiberals.' Juarcz, has
t,us far successfully maintained the struggle,
although having bat a few thousand men, and
with such troops rs Mexicans make, has been
abl. t. MAINTAIN himself, thus far, against the
veterans Of the first military power Of the Oh
world. This is proof enough that he has the
>ymparhies Of his people, their patriotic in
sunct- ueing with him. Juarez has from first
to las; been the firm friend and supporter of our
gosernm. n, and whenever he could give US aid
la any way. be did SO eheerfuIy and without
stint. Therefore, hold it is our duty to exer-
cise fidelity and extend all the moral support
uf our government, in assisting him TO drive
the base invader from his soil do not court
war, neither do think tina; war could result
from such a policy. However re are pretty
we'll prepared for it, should II come, and with
our present armies and navies could set at def
ance--not only those of France. but Of all
Europe think Napoleon appreciates the sit
nation. and with strong protest from the DE
partment of State" he would not attempt the
augmentation of his present force in Mexico.
This, of itself, would be sufficient, for soon
as the people would see that they were supper
ted by the United States, they would rise in
sufficient numbers TO expel the present invaders
from the! soil. Orr navy could certainly pre-
wen; the landing OF others. Should we con-
clude to enforce the Monroe doctrine, there re-
mains no alternative but annexation, FOR US.
The Mexican people have proven themselves
incapable of self-government. 1t would re-
quire forcs to reduce them 10 order, the en-
ployment OF q considerable army and large
expenditure Of means; but this would be more
than made up to US, by the acquisition of the
immense mines Of gold, silver, lead, copper,
quicksilver and other minerals every where
scattered through Mexico. These mines are
as yot little known, owing to the unsettled con-
dit;on of things. Daily, however, we hear of
extensive discoveries of those valuable miner
ala. whose richuees can only he developed by
tho establishment OF good order. Owing to
the influx OF Blexicans, specie is quite plenty
IN Brownsville. silver being worth no more