The Voice Of Freedom

The U. S. Gazette gives us an admirable illustration of the meaning of the words " aiding and comforting to the enemy" in the Constitution, and thus turns the tables upon those blustering Locofocos, who define freedom of speech as treason.

" The Mexicans had become the enemies of the United States, and were in open field against our country. Battles had been fought and precious blood poured out on both sides But 'the Mexicans' suffered defeat. They lacked a military leader whom they loved and feared, and who understood their mode of warfare—a man who was banished from the country, like Demetrius from Athens, and like that Poliorcetes, was recalled in the hour of danger. It was known that Santa Anna was beloved by the army, and that he was seeking again to get at its head. War, distraction, and weakness had rendered absolutely necessary to the " comfort and aid" of the

troops a General capable of commanding confidence and respect.

This great General, in attempting to slip into Mexico, and take command of the army, was [might have been] taken prisoner, but, by command of the President of the United States, he was allowed to enter the enemy's country and take command of the enemy's army. If that is not " aiding and comforting the enemy," we confess our ignorance of the meaning of the words. To aid and comfort the enemy, it is said, is treason."