Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-17

river canal all the way. In six seven days the
army could reach and lay it under contribution also,
for the use Of the State.
Texas, FRANCE, MEXICO, ESeLAND AND CALF
FoRSIA.-By a private source, we have very late
and important intelligence from Texas We find
that the arrival of VI. de Saligny charge dAfaires
from the Court Of France to Texas, productive
Of immense qualification. Hi. visit was made the
occasion of grand display in the shape of large
procession, by which he met in the wild and
beautiful valley OF the Colorado, some few miles
from Austin, and escorted TO his lodgings by the
Mayor and Civil Authorities, Gen. Henderson, late
Minister to France and England, the Hon. Secretary
Of War, most of the Heads of Departments and Blu
reaus, and considerable concourse Of citizens and
strangers.
The tone and feeling of the Government Of Texas
upon the occasion of France sending accredited
minister that country, may be Judged from the re-
marks in the official Journal, published at the seat of
Government, and which may be quoted tho Ian
guage Of President Lamar himself That paper
says:
"We congratulate our fellow citizens the
summation of event so much desired by every
patriot that of the ratification of 80 Treaty Of
peace, amity and commerce" between France and
Texas and devoutly hope, as IL is the first, that IT
may prove to be strong and perpetual link IN the
in future bind together the two nations. During his
visit among last year, NJ. Saligny secured the
esteem, confidence and high regard OF all with whom
he was associated. His abilities, requirements and
prime Piles less appreciated than the lberality
OF his sentiments, the correctness Of his judgment,
and the urbanty Of his Department. IL is, therefore,
with much pleasure, that we welcome him To our
city and we feel assured that all Texas will hail,
with great satisfaction, has return To the Republic IN
his pres diplomatic capacity the representa-
tive Of Of the most liberal, chivarous, enlight-
"A f.l mt. an
Apart from the highly complimentary notice of
NJ de saligny, who fully merits all the encomiums
that have been Law shed upon him, the secret Of this
great rejoicing by the Texans is to be found in the
fact that they hope to be sustained strongly by
France in the long run, Mexico has been by Eng
land, and with perhaps much more disinterested mo-
tives and views.
France has long looked with a jealous eye upon
the movements Of Great Britain in relation Go
Mexico, and has equally long desired a chance to
check her march OF empire in this particular por-
ton Of the globe England has clipped of two or
three little bits from Mexico, and is about to
make final arrangements for taking possession Of the
whsle territory Of California. Mexico having alres
dy more territory,than her corrsp and mbecile go
vernment control, will not hesitate to consum-
mate this bargain with the British. To check this,
France recognizes Texas, and sends out minister
to spur them up, and Texas then lays claim TO the
whole Of Lower California.
The territory Of Texas and Coahuila, beginning at
the mouth Of the Rio del Norte and the Sabine riv
ers, and running due west therefrom, lies between
26 and 30 degrees Of north latitude. Lever Cali
fornis lies between y and 81 degrees Of north lati
tud.. having magnificent line Of sca-board the
Pacific and the gulf, extending over than 1000
miles with some Of the finest harbors in the world.
IL comprises territory Of 900 square miles, with
not Is 900 inhabitants IL already produces pearls
wines wheat corn gold, silver, iron, sc, and great
part Of the soil is very fine. Upper California,
which would probably 20 with Il, has territory Of
100000 square miles, sea-board Of 900 miles in
extent, lies between y and az degrees north lat-
tude, and is even richer country than the other.
The whole territory Of Texas and Coahuila contains
less than 100000 square miles, and its sea-board is
insignificant, and its harbors comparatively con-
temptble.
Under these circumstances, the possession ~ Ca
bfornis is object Of immense importance to them
and France would go great lengths to assist them in
obtaining this object, lift only to act check
upon I'm gland The movements in Mexico and Tex
therefore Tor the next two years will be looked
upon with great interest in relation TO these matters
lone, as affecting the foreign relations Of France
and Englasd. And when we take into account the
connexion between the possession Of California by
England and tho disputed claim between her and the
United States in relation to the Oregon Territory,
the whole matter becomes Of immense interest to
the people Of this country.
THr TrP CLuBs.-The Tippecanoe clubs are or
gansing all the country, and will doubt pro-
duee great effect in the approaching election.
0cf- HESHv c. Carry, the best 6nanci. writer
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