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The following is an extract from the


correspondence Of the n. Y. Journal OF


Commerce:


II ID the opinion Of Gen. Gaines that
only beginning has been made towards
the conquest of Mexico; that most seri.
Gus and arduons work is yet before our
troops; and however brilliant and wonder4
fiji the victories Of our arms, the effect thus
far is chiefly moral one. | inter from
what be said. that the Government will
have great difficulty in carrying into exc
culion its designs. So that in Kentucky
phrase, i j. not best for us 10 .halloo till
we get out Of the woods" or in the more
apt and striking phrase of Scripture, .'let
not him that putieih on the harness, boast
as he that putIeIh il off," Taylor seems
sagacious and deliberate, and he may be
coolly meditating blow which, when
struck, will be far-reaching in its effects;
but 'dclays are dangerous enemy
gains time and strengih-ihe people feel il
to be war Of invasion-and who does not
love his home and his children, his iireside
and his country Mexico is weak, say we;
she can be easily conquered. Were we
not weak in 1776-and yet did that mighty
nation conquer usl Die England success
fully invade usl Did she even vanquish
us, when possessed of the heart OF our
couniry-when her victorious banner float
ed over Boston, Philadelphia and New YORK;
II will be founl no chld's play.