The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-22
Foreign Policy or the United states-Its
Complicated Position.

The great question of the day continues 10 be,
peace or war, the state Of our foreign negotiation
with England and Mexico, and the probable result
that may attend them under the present ad-
mnistraii0n This interest 10 acquired from
the vas. Importance these matters have upon
commercial affairs, both Of foreign and
domestic character Every piece Of informa-
tion--every new fact-every clear idea that
vii tend ID throw light upon the subject is instantly
caught up, read, and commented upon, by all parties
ia any way connected with business operations.
We are, undoubtedly, in the midst of war-not
physical war, but moral and political war which
pr,cedts he clash Of arms The sentiments and
feelings the two conlinents-Europe and Ame-
r.ca-ale 3roughti IN collision, and are exhibiting The
most singular and striking features TO an astonish-
q world
One Of the most important elements OF our foreign
policy is that connected with our relations with
England We have already given from what we
consider good authority, correct statement OF
the Oregon negotiation and Of the probability of its
beng terminated within reasonable time, in peace
and compromise. The war OF words, or the moral
war, between the press and legislatures of both
countries, may go on at the same time that negotla-
are managed privately and quietly by the respec
tive governments lthere no other point Of dis
pute beween England and the United States but that
regarding the Oregon territory, do not think that
any dfl ,ulty would Grise 10 prevent a speedy and
equitable settlement Of II at early day. But there
are other ard stronger points, not Immediately con-
nected with this negotiation, that may have great
influence on the temper and disposition of the Bril-
tish government and not on that government alone,
but on that OF France and others besides We alude
10 the new negotiations which have been -e-opened
between the United States and Mexico embracipo
As they undoubtedly 90, the purchase of Upper Cali
toTnla, and the frontier OF the Rio del Norte Tor
Texas The fact OF such q movement on the mart
ot the United States will alarm the fears and lea
lousies Of England to such an extent as 10 interfere
materially with the settlement of the Oregon cues
ton, and taose moderate compromises which might
otherwise have been expected
OF the new negotiations with Mexico, there can
be no doubt our government last summer having as
certaioed informally through our Consul that the
Mexican government would receive an American
minister 10 treat of all difficulties and differences
between the two countries, Immediately despatched
very secretly 10 Mexico, by the way OF Pensacola,
nearly two months ago, Mr. Slidell, of Louisiana
According TO the information received he was &C.
oompanied by simple instructions TO open negotia-
TONS. This announced In the message Since
the PRONUNCIATION OF the message, we learn that Mr.
Parrot, confidential agent of the government, has
recently been despatched TO Mexico, with full and
explicit directions 10 open negotiations for the pur-
chase at Upper Calforn a, and for the accomplish
,ag new boundary between the United States and
Mexico, TO run by the Rio del Norte on the East,
andhe ella on the West to the Pacific ocean
This is great and magnificent movement in d.
plomaey, and corresponding with the comprehen-
i've views and the big patriotic heart which Mr.
Polk displayed IN his magnificent message. What
success will attend these negotiations, can't tell
Il is probable however, that the British and French
agents in Mexico may oppose such movement,
and set all their energies at work TO defeat it, az
they tried in relation 10 the annexation of Texas
Neither do know the exact sentiments OF the 90
vernment Of Mexico these points; but at all
events, when couple these movements,
with the idea which is beginning 10 spread
among intelligent men, that union OF
he two republics Of Mexico and the Uni
ted States would be the most mprehensive and
simple movement OF the age, we may be prepared to
hear that the Mexican government listens with kind
and attention to these extraordinary overtures
In opinion, although the annexation of Texas
and the purchase Of New California are magnifi-
cent movements, we think il simpler and more SUI
blme TO go for the whole al once and to propose to
Mexico the union of the two republics on the basis
Of population aud representation. II this movement
IS moi begun now, we shall not forget it, its dav
will come
In the mean time, il will be evident from the pscu-
har character of the these negotiations that the d.
plomatlc movement with Mexico may have sngu-
ar effect on the temper Of the British government
il relation TO the Oregon question Both England
and France, and othermonarchical powers will pre-
Tend 10 be alarmed at the growth and ambition OF the
United States. They will see a curb put to tbei,
ambitious purposes IN the union oftwo such republics
as Mexico and the United States; and the probab,
ity Is, that after struggle between ealousy anc
ambition, they may be driven TO the terrible con
iingency ofbrnging on, fast possible the grea
contest between America and Europe, for the pu r
pose OF preventing the growth of the Utited States
and ITS union with Mexico, or even OF portion NJ
The Mexican provinces.
The possession of California alone. with thst q
Texas, by the United States, may sufficiently alaru
me lealously OF European Governments;. but tb,
PRONUNCIATION OF the idea OF general union be
tween these two republics, 1would at once brn.
matters to a fearful criss.sfnong the old monarchie
81 Europe Yetwe must meet this state Of things
and we are led to perceive from the recent debst
IN the Senate, that In all matters connected with tb
foreign policy OF the country, as managed by Mr.
Pok and his CeRinet, there will be but one yoic
aud one mind inthat body. There ia no division
q sentiment on Ale subject. The wings, in thei
own way, are equeHy as patriotic, and as bold an,
decided as the democrats. We admire M Cri,
'enden as much as we like General Cass; ind tn
splendid speech Of MI Mangum is as noble and pa
,iotlc as that of MrAAeh, or any other suppore
p the administrauonNs9h fact, for the first time i
ne history Of this great public, since the reyou
non ITSELF we find that all parties are unite,
a. one man on the foreign policy Of the country. a
brought forth and conducted by Mr.. Polk.
Yet this matter is only in the beginning rb
resent session of Congress may make sill f,nbe