VIII there be War with Mexico
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On all hands, you now hear the question will Mex


leo make war against the United States The mer-
chant, the manufacturer, every man at all interested
IN the affairs OF the country asking what aspect
this question OF Texas annexation now about TO as


sumo? Will there be war? Will there be serious
difficulty in the final settlement of this question


In replying to this inquiry, it is necessary to look


the present position Of Mexico, and its connec-
ton with European countries If left to herself.
Mexico would not attempt enter into any with
this country. She is very well aware that 10 begin
war with the United States on her own unalded
resources, would be hopeless work The first blow
struck by Mexico against this country would be but
the signal for great popular movement that would
stop short Of nothing less than the complete subu-
cation of The whole of Mexico itself the sway Of
this republic. Still however the original question re


mains, will there be war with Mexico Will serious
difficulty grow out of annexation On this ques.
ton the dipomatists of the day are at variance
Even the merchants, politicians and spectators en-
tirely disagree, some thinking that from all appear
ances, and the present position of parties in Mexico,
and the internal conflict raging there that some hos
Tile movement wiIl be at once attempted by Mexico,
by the closure OF the ports, the issuing of letters
OF marque, and some other decided measures


what would be the consequence if Mexico pro-
ceed to actual hostility, and order all American ct
zens to leave her territory7 Direct and series col
hsion ohe two countries would be of course in tina,
case at once produced. 1t has been said that letters
OF marq1e and reprlsal have been already issued by
Mexico, and are in possession of certain parties a.
Havana, and ready for use in case of the consummu
hon OF the annexation resolutions. We do not know
how soon we may have practical proof of this fact
Ihe Gull OF Mexico may be crowded with priva-
feers before we imagine such a result Such an oc-
currence would be but the signal for the bursting
forth OF war feeling amongst the masses of this
country that would sweep every thing before It, In
every aspect of the case it is surrounded with |
threatening omens, and it is impossible to tell how
soon war may burst forth between the two coun- |
tres out of the present confused and tangled con-
dition Of affairs