The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-28

Is PHEASANT journey OF lew Gays the lacllltes Oh
intercourse between the United States and Texas
are greatly improved and increased. The CONNER
cial, financial, and social relations of the two
countries have increased ten fold within the last five
years; and where one armed volunteer entered
Texas from the United States in 1895 and 1886,
twenty would enter the Texan service now.
Again, its navy is on much better footing she
has twice as many ships of war as she had in 1885
and there are great number Of men in her navy
now, who have been in the service Of the United
States navy. Besides the whole Is under the com
mand of former officer of the United States navy,
Commodore Moore, who is mere active, and pru-
dent, though not drawer officer than Charley Haw-
kins, the ommander of the Texan navy in 1896.
In addition to all this, the Texas army has the
immense advantage of beng under the chief COM
mand of General Johnson, one Of the bravest men,
sklul soldiers, and best discipllarians that ever
lived. He graduated at West Point, was long
time in the army of the United States, and was at
one time adjutant of the sixth regiment Of the
United States army. Taking all these things to-
gether, the affairs of Texas are much more promis
ing than they were in the former struggle.
On the other hand, the Mexican soldiers are no
better off in any respect, and have no more advan.
tages than they possessed in the war Of 1886. They
have few more in numbers, but that is trih-.
They are the same class of men; or rather, we
should say, that large majority of them are mere
boys and as it was in the war and invasion Of 1886,
SO it doubtless is now: viz that great number Of
these youths have been pressed into the service at
the different fairs and holiday fetes given in order
to draw them together at Durango, Saltillo. Mon.
terey, &c. They are very inferior race of men !;
generally very diminutive in stature, with very
dark swarthy skins, and numbers of them look like
a mixture of Indian and negro blood, while some
appear to have small sprinkle of white blood in
their veins They are no soldiep-have small arms
and very little muscular strength, lazy and cowardly
by nature-half the day they want to be lying
down, taking siesta on the dirty ground; they are
poor marksmen and although they can load and
fire musket almost as fast as any set Of men in the
world, they never take their aim, and generally turn
their head away when they pull the trigger.
So much for the main body the Mexican army
Then as to its officers, it is no better off The for
mer army was commanded by Santa Anna, (the
very best general Mexico ever produced,) General
Felisola, General Urea. General Cos, General
Wall, very brave Englishman, and Col Almonte,
one of the most skilful and shrewd men that ever
lived. Now, all but two of these men were very
well acquainted with Texas Anonte and Cos and
Wall, had been all over Texas; knew its roads, its
rivers, where to pass them-knew all the principal
men, and all the resources of the country-and this
alone enabled them to advance as far as Brazoria
with the southern division, and San Jacinto with
the northern division. Now. the troops are under
Gen. Arsta and Gen. Bravo, neither Of whom know
any thing of Texas, its men, means, resources,
rivers or roads and it is not at all surprising that
they should have advanced without interruption to
the Victoria the Guadooupe river, and to Bexar,
on the San Antonio river, without interruption.
There was nothing under heaven to impede their
progress, except a few scattered cottages, in the
prairies, and small collection Of people, about 800,
badly armed, at Goliad. One thing. however, is
singular none of the general officers who were
in Texas before have returned this time this looks
omnous of their opinion Of the result Of the struggle
On the other hand, Santa Anna, by remaining in
Mexico, can keep sending supplies to his army in
Texas, which will prolong the struggle.
1t is our decided opinion that the Mexicans will
not cross the Brazo river this time /; there is too
much property concentrated ON that river to allow
of it, and we doubt very much whether, If Gen.
Bureson has 1000 men under him in the north, he
will ever allow the northern division OF the Mexican
army to cross the Colorado. However, wherever
he decides to fight them, if they are not more than
four to one, he will whip them. The southern di-
vision Of the Mexican army may reach Brazoria, but
we rather think that it will be cut all to pieces be-
fore it crosses the San Bernardo which lies between
the Colorado and the Brazos.
The last war commenced on January n, and was
all over on the ga of Aprl-three months. The
present war may last six months-not longer.
VERY IMPORTANT II rRUE-We understand the
notify case of the Creole including Mr.. Giddings'
case, has been referred TO his Excellency the Go.
vernon of Coney Island, and we anxiously wait his
decision. We learn, however, thathi Excelency
has decided not to give his opinion until the spring
fishing has gone by, when he will have more leisure
and prompt action may be expected Immediately
after. II has been whispered 1--WE will not vouch
for the truth) that the Governor feels somewhat
puzzled. owing to two decisions Of the United States
Judges one for, and one against, the delivery Of
slaves, when through stress or otherwise taken to
a country where slavery does not exist: to use his
own phrase it appears to be part and part spout,
however, most people think that the Governor will
do the correct thing. Nous perrons.
SrexoR NAorL IN HAvANA.-This distinguished
violinist, who is universally admitted to be the sue.
cessor, as he was the disciple Of Pagahni, has late
ly given two concerts at the principal theatre in Ha
vana with unbounded applause. Hisimmense abili
ty appears to have been at once appreciated by thu
polished inhabitants of that city and he will p-oba
bly, be induced to continue longer among them thai
he originally intended 1t is true we see his las
concert announced in the Diario." but we shou
think he will be prevailed on to protract his profes
siona visit. 1t is understood that he intends to re
visit New Orleans on his return to the United States
and that we shall again have the pleasure Of wei
coming him in New York in the course of the sum
mer. We know of no musician whose presenc
among us would afford more deep and eA
tensive pleasure 10 our musical world. SIG
nor NaoeHs nersonal denortment renders hir