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 IN
this city, which throws considerable light on the
intentions of the Mexican government with RESPECT
to annexation. 1t will be that there is a
strong disposition 20 resist such a measure, and a
determination to regard it justification of war.
To-day we publish very important official docu.
ment, being despatch from Mr. Elliott to the
Texian government, In relation to the sentiments
OF the British government on that subject, and
which seems to bear very different construction
from that OF the recent Letters of Lord Aberdeen TO
Mr. Pakenham.
This Texas question begins to assume very inn
porant aspect. 1t is very evident, from Mr.. Eio's
letter, and from the disposition of the Mexican gov
ernment according to the last accounts, that Great
Britain is stimulating Mexico to resist the annexa-
ton at all hazards and Isl indeed, the chief instl-
gator of all the opposition movement in Mexico. AS
for declaration Of war on the part of Mexico,
that would only be matter Of laughter. How could
Mexico go TO war against us! The idea is per-
feclly ridiculous, as much so would be decIar-
alton of war against Mexico on The part of dozen
Ioafers at the Five Points. But when we see the
British government SO restless in stimulating Mex-
co to maintain her present opposition to the annex
alton, and throwing every possible impeachment In
the way of that measure, exciting also the French
government to the policy, the subject acquires
an importance which very few toresaw
This, however il 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 fan
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
in Europe Spain excepted neither England as the
frat of those maritime powersI say it fearessly be
cause feel srongy-suer the United States to bring
under their dominion greater portion OF the shores OF the
Gulf OF Mexico than that which they now possess With
in the last twentyseven years they have become masters
of all the shores OF that gulf from the Point of Florida to
the river Sabine including the mouths Of the Mississippi
and other great rivers the port OF New Orleans and the
valuable and secure ha bors Of Flor and within these
few days, hear of their intention of forming naval
station and arsenal at the islands OF the Dry Tortugas
commanding position in the Gustream between Florida
and Cuba With all this extent Of coast and islands,
know further that designs entertained and daily act
ed upenI will not say by the present government OF the
the snS
of Texas To borrow an expression OF deceased states
OF that country "the whole people Of America have
country between the river Sabine and the river Bravo del
Norte asatetorythat must long belong their union
western coast Of Mexico possessing valuable ports in the
Gulf OF California Should they obtain these districts the
independence of Mexico will venture to say, will be no
better secure than that of the Creek Indians
any other Indian tribe living within the circle OF the
present recognised limits of the United Satesand the
Gulf of Mexico will become much part of their wa
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
dom.
That war arising of these pretensons may day
occur is perhaps but too probable The progress which
the United States have already made toward the attain
ment of objects maniiesy within their contemplation
calls not to regard that contingency which
vident statesmen may safely dismiss from their minds
is their duty to neglect within their 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 oonhnont 10 theirs, anu must NC lneIrs.
ITALIAN OpERA-THIRp 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 previ-
Gus to her departure.
Eve have now the pleasure to announce, that or
Thursday evening next, she will make her appear
ance in the opera of LNaliana in Aigsri, at Pamos
Italian Opera house. in which she will be supported
by Antognini, Valtellina, Sanquirico, and others
together with the whole of the recent orchestra ant
chorus, they having been engaged for that purpose
No doubt, from the attraction presented on TIM
occasion, that full and fashionable house will b'
the result This lady is of the finest cantatrice
of the present day; and as an actress, one OF thu
best at the Italian opera in Paris, of which tn
present occasion will afford ample opportunity TO
Judging in one of Rossini's best operas. We ais
stated that this opera had never been brought for
ward in this city. We find this to be a mistake
we believe it was brought forward here during tn
brief and brilliant career of the celebrated Ma
dame Malibran, by the Garcia company.
| We are disposed to think that the brilliancy Q
the attendance will be so great, as to induce thi
inimltable artist to remain for week or two, Il
| give us few more specimens of her operate pow
ers, in that beautiful style she is so well capable
doing.
| THEATRIcALs.-The Park has been doing a slim
| business as usual last week. Mrs. Hunt had TIT
| only good house, on occasion of her benefit, whcl
! was bumper, as she well deserved.
AT Niblo's, Mitchell has been doing fine bust
ness The gardens are blooming, fragrant, and a
sweet as Eden before the scaly old tempter dragge
his slow length along the verdant walks.
Vauxhal is becoming avery fashionable and FIRE
quented resort. 1t is now a charming place, and S
long as such fascinating creatures as Mrs. Walct
and Miss Horn bloom there, it does not need an
body to talk of its attractions
| QUARRELs or THE DEMOCRACY "A vigorous wa
RACES at present between the Spectator aud Globe
the former the organ of MIR. Calhoun, and the latte
of Mr.. Benton. The Globe accuses Mr. Calhoun
of endangering the stability of the Republic, an
of making the Texas treaty wedge TO dissolv
the Union. The Spectator filings back the charg
as ialsehood in the teeth of the Globe.
Ali this has tendency only to elect Mr.. Clay
And the Benton clique, and the Calhoun clique, ar