THE WAR BETWEEN MEXICO q


. THE UNITED STATES.
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q THE UNITED STATES,


since every endeavor on the part Of our
government to preserve friendly relations
with Mexico has failed, since she has evin-
ced a determination 10 settle by d resort to
arms, the disputes which exist between
them, it becomes our nation to wage such
warfare as is consistent with its great
ness and is power. Long has been our
forbearance, and in a manner almost sup
plicating, have we sought peace, She has
reckIessly violated the laws which regulate
nations in their intercourse with each 9th
or, and trampIed upon every principle Of
Justice. she has insulted our flag, injured
tie persons and property Of our citizens,
and refused, or wiIlfulIy neglected to make
reparation for the manifold wrongs she has
committed. Our Minister appointed with
\Dositive declarations on her part that he


Ould be received, has been rePulsed.-


is act Of Perfdy alone afforded sufti-
cent cause ola serious rupture between the
two nations. sBut short period had clap
sed before another insult, yet more grevious
and provoking, was added to the catalogue
Of injuries. American citizens were muir
dered on American soil--and her forces
have given battle to our army on our own
territory. Under such circumstances, we
should take up arms, and inflict upon Mexi-
co that punishment which she has long mer-
tied. Our armies should blockade her cit
les, and all her ports--should march to the
very heart Of her country, and plant the


nerican flag in her capitol. Our govern
silens should dictate the terms Of peace
and should listen TO no offer Of compromise
until Mexico is made to feel the force of
American arms. She win then appreciate
the friendship of this nation, and not again
rush into bloody war with her. She
shOuld be made to pay the full penalty of
her Tashness-and amply redress every
wrong which she has committed. The er-
penses ofth pdr should be paid By her.


A war thus waged against her, chas-
tisement thus effectually inflicted will prove
beneficial to both nations. American citi-


ns who have so long been detrauded of


Just rights will receive reParalion--a


Susinual border warfare will not be waged
to tne injury Of the citizens of the United
States, who inhabit our frontier territory
ina short period commerce will again be
restored between the two cOuntries-and
Mexico viii be taught lesson Of the power
Of our government which will prevent her
from again tramPling upon our rights, and
disturbing those amicable relations which
every nation in this age Of learning and civ
ilization should cultivate.