The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-08
MEXICAN NEWS IN ENGLAND.

The "London Times" the 9th ult., contains an
Interesting letter from its correspondent in the city
of Mexico, of June 29th. We have no room this
hn the "New York Express" and the '.New York
Courier and Enquirer" The following extracts
we copy from the Courier:
The London Times" Of the 9th ut contains very long
letter its correspondent at Mexico which contains
deal Of matter OF decided interest and importance
After speaking of the late revolution and the tranquil state
@ Mexican affairs the writer says that santa Ana was the
his ordid vices have reduced him to the lowest level He
ner audes to the attempted revision Of the Mexican tariff
the people of Mexico well those Of Spain and Por
uga" It is impossible, he contends that such popua-
ton in country without roads, onrfhs OF whose soil is
still uncultvaed cut up into districts having very little
communication with each other should undertake 70 man
obscure with any hope Of success Although the most
ample protection has been granted he the experiments
already made have proved entirely unsuccessful few hav-
ing ventnred beyond making common calico which could
imported much cheaper than II can he made Until the
sou s fully cultivated he says is mpossi lie that manu-
cnres should flourish Aer referring to the approach
ing election he speaks of the annexation Of Texas Intel
hgence Of the action of the convention had not been
seived when he wrote but he says that annexation i'll
ess in the New World" OF the ultimate views OF the
United States, rather Of the actual state Of things which
ms Judgment will force the United States government to
entertain these views, he thus writes:
~ is clear that the American government does limit
views TO the incorporation of State reproductive
Texas 10 reality Is but that the vicinity Of Texas to the
CHIEF mining district Of Mexico the great Of
on The United States covet the possession of Chihua
hus San Louie Potos Durango, Zacaecas and Santa fe
ao which are less in its vicinity; and they
determined to have them, without forgetting the more
Asoeg plan Of Incorporating the territory lying be-
wee Texas and the bay Of California and the Pacific
ask will suit British interests to all the
sy, from which silver in such large quantities is pro.
eueed under the dominion of the United States will it
s e great European powers 10 fnd may say, the mon
ey circulation dependent, on the caprice OF the Presi-
osh Of the United sates These
limited so or 100 years and must foresee what may
n Ne tss. o. any given proposition The United states
es dsy them II Texas be incorporated not to look
with 10 aging eye on all those the neghborng
fovinces Mexico eontan-treasurss which would be.
ONE enfo explored with that zeal and industry that
distinguish the Anglo.saxon race,
He then write az foows-eommunca ng intelligence Of
little interest concerning Mexican and British designs
md operations in & aiiorna
Asst California I'd the western coast OF the Pacific. the
ews Of the United States cannot for moment be doubted
nd gladly do that government has determined
ot to give way the orgon question But we must not
forget tia, the States pc npng Upper California they
I'D Texas and that regular plan OF emigration Is going
through the recently discovered passages In the Rocky
ouhtalns Numerous settlers are ALREADY hanging on
e skirts OF the Bay Of San Francisco, one oil the finest
harSors in the world whence large steamer can go
ne Bodegs, lately abandoned by Russia, short dis.
nee from that bay, has not escaped them Inc meXean
government is well OF these designs ana shotdng
I Encouragement emsrans from this quarter 20 settle ~
oP.t Californian but there is surplus population mere
he United States must be checked by immigIsuch .o
alornia from other quarter understand that al
nsh Roman Catholic clergyman, who is residing in Mexl
co present. has submitted plan to this government io
fabng Irish COLONY the farther coast Of the bay
an Francisco The Mexican government favors the project
large grant Of productive land is to be assigned him.
euar privileges are promised ard understand the gen
eman alluded TO calculates on locating 5Uoo Of his coun
,Tynen in that district The treaty Is nearly complete
and the plan succeeds strong body Of Irish pessenfry ui
Be no Hscienf aid helping out British policy IN thu
qudrtsr-
ub,equsut portion Of this able and interesting letter
The writer audes 10 further intelligence from Texas whicl
renders alton almost certain 10 take place though
President Jones was doing all IN his power to prevent y
Tic ssys ihe fact it, have hesn outmanGuvred BY IN
states agents. and he adds the following speculatons cor
esrning the issue;
q eanno, helm attaching great importance 10 ths Texa
question: and fear that annexation will be the signal 70
the gradual dissolution Of the Mexican republic md
strong coincidence between the actual state OF the Otoma