The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-24

very important news recently received from Mexico
through General Almonte, the Mexican minister II
| this city, which throws considerable light on tn
Intentions of the Mexican government with resfNc
to annexation. 1t will be seen that there is
strong disposition resist such measure, and
determination to regard it as justification of war
To-day We publish very important official docu
men, being despatch from Mr.. Elliott to tn,
Texlan government, in relation to the sentiment
OF the British government on that subject, ant
which seems to bear very different construction
from that OF the recent letters of Lord Aberdeen L
Mr.. Pakenham
This Texas question begins to assume a very i'm
portant aspect. 1t is very evident, from Mr.. Elliott
letter. and from the disposition of the Mexican gov
eminent, according to the last accounts, that Grea
Britain is stimulating Mexico to resist the annexa
ton at all hazards, and is, indeed, the chief insti
gator of all the opposition movement in Mexico. Al
for a declaration of war on the part of Mexico
that would only be matter of laughter. How coulc
Mexico go to war against us The idea is per
feclly ridiculous, as much so as would be decar
alton of war against Mexico on he part of a dozen
loafers at the Five Points. But when we see the
British government restless in stimulating Mexi
co to maintain her present opposition to the
anu tuIOWlHS every pOSSlDlC impeachment III
the way of that measure, exciting also the French
government to the same policy, the subject acquires
an importance which very few foresaw.
This, however is new line of policy on the
part of England She has ever watched with ex-
IRENE jealousy every progressive movement of this
republic to greater strength and dominion So far
back as the year 1880, we find Mr.. Huskisson, in
his place in the British House of Commons, thus
distinctly declare his opposition to this very move
ment to annex Texas to the territory of the United
States:-
If the United States have declared that they
allow the island Of Cuba to belong any maritime power
in Europe Spain excepted neither England the
first OF those maritime powersI say it fearlessly, be
cause feel it sronglysuer the United States to bring
under their dominion greater portion of the shores of
Gulf Of Mexico than that which they possess. With
in the last years they have become masters
OF all the shores OF that gulf from the Point of Florida
the river Sabine including the mouths of the Mississippi
and Of other great rivers the port of New Orleans and the
valuable and ha bors Of Flori and within these
few days we hear of their intention Of forming naval
station and arsenal at the islands OF the Dry Tortugas
and Cuba With all this extent of coast and islands,
know further that designs entertained and daily
ed uponI will not by the present government OF the
possession of the fertile and extensive Mexican province
OF Texas To borrow an expression Of deceased states
their eye" upon that province They look to all the
country between the river Sabine and the Bravo
Norte must long belong their unon
They have also believe that eye upon of the
western coast of Mexico possessing valuable ports in the
Gulf of California Should they obtain these districts the
independence of Mexico will venture say will be
better secure than that of the Creek Indians
any other Indian tribe living within the circle OF the
present recognised limits Of the United statesand the
Cult OF Mexico will become much part of their
tiers the Black Sea the waters of Turkey
the channel which separates England from Ireland may
be considered as part Of the waters OF the United King
That arising of these pretensons may one day
occur perhaps but too probable. The progress which
the United States have already made towards the attain
ment of0bjects manestly within their contemplation
calls not to regard that contingency which
vdent statesmen may safely dismiss from their minds II
is their duty to neglect within their power to
prevent"
This declaration on the part Of Mr. Huskisson,
very clearly exhibits the motives which actuate
Great Britain in assuming her present attitude OF
hostility to the annexation of Texas. She breads
the growing magnitude and power of this republic
But will the people of this country be deferred by
such manifestations from advancing in that path OF
glory and dominion to which nature herself points
them No. Not only Texas, but the whole bound
less oontinont 10 theirs, and must pc THEIRS
ITALIAN OPERA-THIRD SEAsoN.-We yesterday
announced the arrival of Madame Chit Damoreau
in this city, on her way to Europe, and we briefly
mentioned that she intended to perform here prev-
Gus to her departure.
eve have now the pleasure to announce, that on
Thursday evening next, she will make her appear
ance in the opera of L'Naliana in Aigei, at Pamos
Italian Opera house, in which she will be supported
by Antognini, Vatelina, Sanquirico, and others,
together with the whole of the recent orchestra and
chorus, they having been engaged for that purpose
No doubt, from the attraction presented on tins
occasion, that full and fashionable house will be
the result This lady is of the finest cantatrices
of the present day; and as an actress, one of the
best at the Italian opera in Paris, of which the
present occasion will afford ample opportunity for
Judging, in one of Rossini's best operas We also
stated that this opera had never been brought for
ward in this city. We find this to be mistake
we believe it was brought forward here during the
brief and brilliant career of the celebrated Ma
dame Malibran, by the Garcia company.
We are disposed to think that the brilliancy OF
the attendance will be great, as to induce this
inimitabIe artist to remain for a week or two to
give us a few more specimens of her operate pow
ers, in that beautiful style she is so well capable OF
doing.
THEATRIcALs.-The Park has been doing slim
business usual last week. Mrs. Hunt had the
only good house, on occasion of her benefit, which
was bumper, as she well deserved.
At Niblo's, Mitchell has been doing fine bust
ness. The gardens are blooming, fragrant, and as
sweet as Eden before the scaly old tempter dragged
his slow length along the verdant walks.
Vauxhall is becoming very fashionable and fire.
quented resort. 1t is now charming place, and SO
long AS such fascinating creatures as Mrs Walcot
and Miss Horn bloom there, it does not need any
body to talk of its attractions
QUARRELs OF THE DEMOCRACY vigorous war
RACES at present between the Spectator and Globe
the former the organ of MIR. Calhoun and the latter
of Mr.. Benton. The Globe accuses Mr. Calhoun
of endangerng the stability of the Republic, and
of making the Texas treaty wedge to dissolve
the Union. The Spectator filings back the charge
as falsehood in the teeth of the Globe.
Ali this has tendency only to elect Mr.. Clay
And the Benton clique, and the Calhoun clique, are