THE THIRST FOR WAR!
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Inc Washington Unon ol lhursuay says:

 For the Information of the numerous gallant cit- zens who will wish to avail themselves of appoint ments in the army. in expectation ofa rupture with Mexico, we deem it proper to state, what we have learned from the War Department, that the present military establishment can in no event be increased ac,fhout e previous lcgis'ation of Congress; and, of course, there will be such appointments to be made until first authorized by law. The militia only can be called ont in aid of the regular army, as now by law established.

 There are now attached to the army many super numerary graduates of the Military Academy, fit for the most active and important service.

 We are happy to notice the signs of patriotism and chivrlry which have been excited throughout the republic by the very first whisper of impending war. The gallant officers of our army and navy, eager for distinction in honest cause, are literal ly inundating the departments with their praise worthy applications Aactiye service while the people present an almost undivided front against the menancing attitude assumed by Mexico- Whole companies of citizens, we understand, have volunteered their aid in any efforts which the gov- ernment may assign them in the event ofhostilies; and, should general cali be made by the nation for volunteers, who can doubt the alacrity with which it would be answered by multitudes of fear. less spirits from every section of the country and especially from the green valley of the West