Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-05-14
FOREIGN NEWS.
From the N. Y: Herald Extra,
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM SHIP HIBERNIA.
FJFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM

ElFlEE LA i - II "a S3e = wv 40
EUROPE.
The Hibernia arrived at Boston on the
morning of the 7th. bringing London and
Liverpool papers TO the 18th ult.
The general aspec, of trade remains
about the same.
The Cotton market had experienced a
slight decline. The news by the Cam
bria, which arrived on the l3th' put an
end to all speculation, but the trade con-
,inued 10 buy regularly, and there was
steady, demand. The European Times
saws that matters would probably remain
iu thai state until i, was known what et-
feet Sir Robert Peel's views respecting Inc
Oregon question would produce IN The
United Stales.
The last steamer, it will be remembred,
sailed an houror two after the explanations
in Parliament, respecting The Oregon ques'
lion. When ,be detention OF the packet
to carry. out these explanations, was
buzzed about, The Cotton market telt ihe
influence Of the warlike rumors whicn
prevailed; and previous 10 her getting
under weigh, considerable amount o:
business atimproved prices, 'Sas transact
ed; an advance Of an eighth, and IN some
instances, of farhing, was secured
During the early part of The week follow
ing her departure the excitement contn-
ued; but il was Of brief. duration, aud has
been followed by corresponding dePres'
sion..
Merico and the United Stafes.-We
take the following from the London Times
Of the 18th inst.
Notwithstanding the great disparity IN
population, wealth aud energy. between
the Two republics Of North America, there
are. manv considerations that mi'tae 10
favor oi the Mexicans. Suce awar would
not be a war of the United States, but OF
party in that country, which does, indeed.
possess bare majority, but which has
identified itself with every thing that is
most odiuus to large and enlightened
minority in the best States of New Eng
land, or New York, or Of Ohio. at having
to meet the calls Of war for the sake Of
an atrocious aggression on nelshborlnS
territory, and ior The encouragement OF
slavery. which they have long since ex-
PEELED from their sni
The military establishment Of the Uni.
ted States are very we'll adapted TO the OBJ
jects contemplated by its founders; for
militia, animated bya patriotic unanimiiy,
might suffice to repel foreign enemy who
would invade the Union. But offensive
and defensive war are two different things.
The repular army of the United States
was reduced in 1912 to 9,0l2 meni who
are employed in the garrsons on the coast.
where they must remain. But 10 under
take field operations at all. even il they
were 10 extend no further than the occupa
ton of The Texan territory, all army Of
10000 or $4,000 would be indispensable,
aud although such force might be raised
among the loose population Of the South.
ern STATES, il coult only be equipped at
the cost of the whole Union.
Mexico, on The other hand, would bc
completely united in repelling such an al
tack. The unsettled state of, the country
and the independent habits Of the people
have left them far behind the U. States,
in all that belongs TO the arts of peace !;
but The. Mexicans are perhaps less unpre-
dared Than the, Anglo Americans for ire
eular warfare. Strange as i, may appear,
such war would be exceedingly popular
throughout the ancient Spanish provinces;
the people would engage in it en- massee;
and with ordinary ability on The part of
their generals, they would oppose lormi-
Iable resistance 10 any American lorce
tha, n,iuh,- enter the country.
We most sincerely believe that the in
terests of Texas, as well as the general
interests OF the country will be sacrificed
by annexation; and General Jackson used
as an argument which was al least sincere,
when he endeavored to raise the Jealousy
of the United States, by describing the
progress of Texas as an independent COM
munity, more highly favored by climate
and commercial legislation. than any par,
of the Uuion Some may wish to win
Texas as IN ally, but many more would
wish to CRASH her as future rival.
If, at the present crisis. the affairs Of
Mexico and Of Texas were wisely aud
vigorously managed, it might still be pos
sible 10 terminate this discussion without
any evil consequences. The recognition
Of the independence of Texas by Mexico
has been too long delayed; let it not be
granted on condition THAT the Texan
government, binds itself to maintain inde-
pendence inviolate.
Texas has no claim to render herself
independent of Mexico for,he sole purpose
of becoming dependent on the United
States. Her independence is absolute,
Or it is nothing. And if compact of this
nature could be effected between Mexico
and Texas with or without the meditation
and guarantee Of the European Powers, it
is not easy to see by what means the Uni
ted States, could give effect TO their
scheme Of annexation, except by an open
violation of all right, and by drec,
aPpeal.lo force.
Fearful Pover Of Conscienee.-Dr.
Bcecher, 10 an address lately reported in
the Cincinnati Chronicle, states riie follow
ing facts:
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