The New York herald., 1845-02-21

United States are about enlarging their boundaries
ana they are evidently resolved that the world shall
know what It Is TOR people to be engaged in 80
pleasing task. But there seems to be a hitch two
still, as indeed might probably have been ahticipa-
ted, as to the way IN which, and the means by
" ,h hs prey Is to Pc secured The POLITICIANS
and the Oregon ought TO be, and therefore are,
standing ready to be killed and eaten !; but they
seem now to be very considerably at loss to
THe Say
Is always more pleasant than enjoyment With or
without savery-whetherb by cajoling Mexico or by
bullying herIthese are the practical alternatives
now before the American Congress, and to be deci-
ded by II IN Its course towards rhe annexation of
Texas. So many phases aud variations of degluti-
ton seem to have presented themselves, that actual
delay u no, DANGER seems threatened to the pros
monkey IN the proverb, brother Jonathan appears
to be distracted from his anticipated meal, by not
two, but several distinct bundles of hay. " II seems
that the annexation of Texas measure will pass
even the Lower House this session. There seems
to be such variety Of opinions as to the quo modo
OF admission, that no plan may be agreed on to
most each one is ready to submit plan, which
almost every other one is ready to denounce" No
less than halt dozen separate and conflicting plans
tor admitting" "annexing," or apLropriating the
Texan territory into the American Union are now
before the House OF REPRESENTATIVES..
All these various proposals proceed upon the com
is considered to be already "caught," and the ques-
ton ls, how to cut it up. Nor is the squabbling
about Texas either one degree more or one degree
less imposing or edfying than the cool quietness
which hangs over the despatching Of the Oregon
affair: Resolutions in favor ofthe immediate 'soc-
cupation" of the Oregon territory have long since
passed both Houses. There was no difference of
opinion here, Slavery, Mexico. or The necessity
Of throwing the seizure into some form Of interna
tlonal law, interposed no difficulties here. A bill
was introduced the resolutions, and is now pend
ing In the Senate of the United States, for appro-
on the Pacific, frem between the 54th and 55th de-
gress OF north latitude (more than 800 miles north
OF the most northery settled part of fCanada) down
ward, and as far inland as the Rocky Mountains
This valuable acquisition (supposing It acquired) is
to be connected with the Missouri river by line
Of stockade forts "not exceeding FIVE in NUMBER
And various enactments are further in contempla-
tion tor encouraging settlers, and consolidating
hem when settled. This quiet proposal is now
before the Senate. II is probable that the wiser
and more Practised portion of American statesmen
OF all parties, and especially those Of them who
have the practical management of public af-
fairs, and are conversant with the popular modes
OF thinking, speaking of, and transacting busi-
aess. know what all this means, and what it really
amounts to, better than do. Public men in
America probably know better how to give their
cOuntrymen rope, and how to rely on the usual
and ultimate though not at first apparent, result OF
such proceeding, than we do on this side of the
the mode and manner of any given project, are
useful in more ways than one; and in American
politics it Is premature to jump to conclusion un-
III all these bitches are settled l. is not to be de-
to his own perfect satisfaction, "cast up his &C.
counts tor Texas and the Oregon. however it
may be certain that che has been reckoning with.
out his host" There tco parties to the occupa-
tion of the Oregon, and more than tco to the appro-
priation of Ieras, as our friends in the United
States ,ci probably learn before rery long, if they
hare not harrf it airfady. Mere, unprinciplea. pro-
igate self-aggrandlZement is all that the United
States have to allege in support OF the monstrous
breach of all natural justice and positive treaty
which would be involved in either of the measures
in which they seem SO deeply engaged. In Meth.
er one ncr the other could the States reasonably
expect this country to acquiese; and the annexa
tion OF Texas would involve disturbance of the
settled relations OF the American continent, in
more or less interested; yet there seems to be no
pause the part of the States in headlong adop-
ton Of them; and though it would be premature
until the measures have passed the Legislature to
speculate on them as accomplished, yet they GER
talnly appear to have been already pushed to a
point that demands the most serious attention to
them.
FRANCE AND TKxAs-The John Bull of the 25th
ult., has the following
We hope the French Government will be able to
vindicate its good faith and sincerity in the affair
Of Texas, by proving that it has not held Ian
guage to us, and another to the United States,
seems to have been the case, according to the let.
ter Of Mr.. Calhoun to the American Minister at
Paris. We abstain from saying more till M. GuiZot
has had the opportunity of answering questions
which will doubtless be addressed to him upon the
subject, in the Chamber of Deputies. The nature
Of these questions and their bearings, will be at
once understood from the following observations
OF the Constitutions OF Monday
We have already asked question which we inn
agne the Cabinet does not wish to answer. Hasit,
yes or no, entered into an engagement with Eng
Ia nd Ont Of Ia 4 frrro pnnY
that 1t has entered into engagements of contrary
nature with the United States on the same subject!
Has II promised the British Cabinet to join it in
protest against the annexation of Texas to the Uni
ted States Has it promised the United States to
remain neutral and Indifferent, or has it made any
other promise II is probable that the Ministry will
be obliged to explain itself this question before
the Chambers. 1t is their interest TO do so quick
y, and not TO allow their honor to be suspected as
the truth is beginning TO be known. Whether M.
Guzot has played double part or not would inte-
rest US but httle; but what France wishes to know
matter which does not concern US, and without
any chance oil success.
The DUTY ON CoTToN.-The merchants of Lii
verpool are following the example of the brokers,
who have already memorlalized TOR repeal OF the
duty on cotton. A memorial TO Sir Roberr Peel,
as First Lord of the Treasury, Tor repeal OF the
duty, from the merchants OF Liverpool, lay for sig
nature in the Exchange rooms, and IN few hours
there were attached TO ii the names of nearly all
the respectable firms In the town. The memorial
says:-
That the most formidable rival OF the British manufac
trers the trade found In the rapidly increasing and
improved manufactures OF the United States of America
which may not ony supply great portion Of their
demands but export very largely to foreign coun
II the United States, il may be stated that the
value Of the exports of cotton piece goods from that
try 10 China which, in lS47 amounted only 10 000
three quarters OF the last year to 5000 900
and the value exported from the United States to all other
countries, Qncluding Chinal during the nine months
ending soh June ls43 according official return laid
before ConPess s. aas 800 being upwards OF $4,
O00 900 per annum
vantage Of being place of production the cotton
forming tho staple Of his manufacture and being thus
emp from the charges If transport 10 this country but
he is also free rom any tax upon the raw material to
which his British competitor is subject
That tho duty Of Ave sixteenths OF penny per ID
kingdom alone amounts upwards Of per cent on the
average cost American cottons at the ports OF ship
ment during the years. and when ii Is consider
that nearly enhs Of the cotton which this