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The Daily Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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Report from Vera Cruz, Mexico, on Feb. 18: US envoy Mr. Slidell remains unreceived in Jalapa; President Arista expected soon in Mexico City. Correspondent views US-Mexico relations as gravely serious, predicting war but doubting the Gulf Squadron's adequacy against San Juan de Ulloa's defenses, citing 1838 French incident.
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Mr. Slidell has not been received, and is yet rusticating at Jalapa. Arista has not yet reached the City of Mexico, but is "hourly expected."
To my view, the aspect of our affairs with Mexico has never before been so serious as it now is. I think we must fight; and if we must, where are our means?
Three frigates, three sloops, three or four brigs and two steamers would cut a ridiculous figure before San Juan de Ulloa.
A harder and more thankless service than that devolving on the Gulf Squadron was never imposed upon a country's defenders; for the coast defences—of old Spanish construction—are generally of the best kind; and yet, such is the popular prejudice, no credit would accrue to the victors, if one or more of them should be taken by a squadron of three or four ships.
With fewer guns than it now has, without ammunition, in the midst of terrible disaster, with extra disadvantages which can never again exist, San Juan de Ulloa nearly succeeded in repelling the French fleet in 1838!—Cor. N. Y. Tribune.
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Vera Cruz, Mexico
Event Date
Feb. 18
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diplomatic stalemate with slidell unreceived; assessment of inadequate us naval forces against strong mexican coastal defenses at san juan de ulloa, referencing near-success against french fleet in 1838.
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US envoy Mr. Slidell awaits reception in Jalapa while Arista approaches Mexico City. Correspondent warns of escalating tensions likely leading to war, criticizes the limited Gulf Squadron's inability to effectively challenge San Juan de Ulloa's formidable defenses, and notes historical resilience in 1838 French encounter.