The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-15 00:00:00

racter and conduct we entertain the highest respect
and admiration. We conceive that he was led into
the error by his total disregard of selfish considera-
tions, and a readiness to make any pecuniary sacrifice
for the good of his country ; but, amiable as the mo-
tive might be, the transaction is not the less objection-
able, and we sincerely trust that it may receive a
speedy and efficient remedy, and that in the new ap•
pointment no such stipulation or understanding may
have taken place.

By our latest intelligence from America it appears
that hostilities are still maintained, though accompa-
nied by much mutual hesitation, between the United
States and Mexico. Conscious of its incapacity for a
movement so adventurous, the invading army has ne-
glected to penetrate further into the beleaguered
country, and by that unwilling inaction has almost
nullified its first successes. On the opposite hand
the Mexicans were impelled to a similar course of
delay from a knowledge of the total iusufficiency of
their forces to repulse their assailants. Despite, how-
ever, this compulsory armistice, several remarkable
circumstances have transpired, which altoge-
ther change the position of both parties. By
advancing slowly upon the enemy's territories
the American troops, under General TAYLOR, have
captured the city of Reinoso, while a deputation from
the authorities of Camargo had likewise waited upon
the commander for the purpose of tendering him the
possession of that town. Another fact likely to alter
very materially the position of the relative armies, is
the concentration of the Mexican forces near Mon-
terey ; and, supposing the prosecution of the warfare,
the collision between the rival powers will in all like-
lihood occur in the mountain forces of that neigh-
bourhood. It is, however, earnestly to be hoped that
the report now in course of preparation under the
superintendence of Mr. M'DurFIE, and which will
speedily be placed before the Senate, recommending a
termination of hostilities with Mexico, may so far
contribute to the prevention of further bloodshed as
to produce a temporary suspension of arms until
matters can be definitely adjusted. Meanwhile a
most extraordinary and unprecedented revolution is
proceeding in various quarters of the Mexican terri-
tories, and one which threatens to subvert the whole
political system of that country. Instead of rising
with one national outburst of indignation to spurn
their invaders fron the frontiers of their common
land, the Mexicans are in different provinces display-
ing a most unexpected enthusiasm for the govern-
ment of the Presidency. Whether this arises from
pusillanimity, or from a desire to remodel their own
constitution upon that of an independent empire, it is
scarcely possible at this moment to determine. It is
beyond all question, however, that the Mexican fede-
ration totters upon the very brink of destruction.
The sustaining power of national inactivity has been
removed, and at the first invasion of her dominions
the Federation of Mexico tumbles down piecemeal.
Yucatan has proclaimed itself to be an independent
republic, and has in consequence been respected
by the United States as a neutral power-
In defiance, however, of this and several other
indications of instability among the people whom
he proposes to defend, PAREDES was expected
to advance, with 16,000 men, upon Matamoras,
for the purpose of repulsing the encroachments
of General TAYLOR. Such is the state of in-
volvement and confusion into which Mexico is
plunged, and unless some surprising catastrophe
change the entire aspect of its affairs, that involve-
ment can only become more complicated, and that con-
fusion more irreparable. Something may yet be
accomplished in favour of the Mexicans, if unani-
mity and wisdom can be summoned to the aid of
their counsels. From a vacillating and imbecile Le-
gislature no courageous defence can be anticipated.
Possibly, the return of SANTA ANNA to authority
might stabilitate the hope and assure the valour of
that neglected population. We trust, nevertheless,
that this outrageous quarrel may be permanently
settled without the intervention of more warlike im-
plements, or warlike leaders.

The Journal of Constantinople announces that a
dreadful fire broke out at Scutari on the 25th ult ,
which destroyed thirty houses.
A letter from Alexandria, of June 19, says :