The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-15
War with Mexico.


from Washington by our correspondents, and by the
government organ itself-from New Orleans, Vera
Cruz, Texas, and Mexico-al confrmatory of the
opinion, that some warlke blow Is meditated by
Mexico, and the probability is, that war will soon
be decared-American properly within the limits
of that republic confiscated-all American citizens
finally exl@lled-the ports closed against all Amer-
can vrssels-n addition to what has been frequently
ment ned, the issue Of letters Of marque and replisal
for the purpose of making depredatons upon our
commerce. But worse than all this, is the informa
ton, coming from highly respectable quarter that
one of the most efficient weapons of annoyance,
will be attempt the part of Mexico, 10 ere
an insurrectlon rebellion amongst the slaves OF
the South, by declaring them free if they flock to
the Mexican standard.
THIS most atrocous and probable intimation is
laughed at, as very good joke, by the organ al
Washington. Instead of amusing themselves with
any such witticsms those so very inopportunely
attempted by Mr.. Richie, the President and his Ca
bnet ought to be very seriously engaged in deibe-
rating on what is best to be done in such crisis
They ought to be taking counsel together, as to
whether Congress ought not to be Immediately
summoned together in order to adopt the course
demanded in the present position of the national af
diaely carrying the annexation of Texas into effect
We are in the midst of crisis beyond doubt
The information coming from all quarters of the in
tention of Mexico make all of war upon this
country, and particularly that with regard to her
atrocious designs in the Southern States, induces us
10 believe that the councils of the Mexican govern
ment have been influenced by British agents, II has
been again and again stated in English periodicals,
l,,,, ul laast IN
authority on military matters that of another
war with the United States, the British would al
once commence the movement by proclamng free.
dom to the slaves and thus endeavor 10 create an
instruction and rebellion in the Southern States BY
way of diverting public attention in that quarter and
creating in the Northern States amongst the abo
tonlss party in favor Of England against their
own country !, is also stated in some quarters tina.
the Mexican government Will be able 10 negotiate
loan in England and France to the amount OF ten OF
twelve millions IN oroerto enable them to curry on
the war with the Unit States. We think all these
limitations, and ran ), and statements Of our
correspondents from quarters, backed as they are
by the action of tn govemmept itself in sending
troops to the Texan frontier. comprise great deal
of truth-much more than people imagine in reh-
ton to the probability Of war suddenly breaking out
however, most erroneous views about the condition
of the slaves in this country, we'll the workings
of public opinion in regard to the aboonsts of the
North. They imagine that in case Of any ollisior
with England, they could paralyze the action of tn,
whole nation on the slavery question. The sam,
notions have, no doubt, been communicated to thu
Mexican people and the Mexican government, ant
thus has received considerable degree of confir
nv coff tho oh 81,
North, and in the violent outbreaks of some of hei
organs, such as the Tribune and Erening Journal
These journals appear indeed to be more in favor O
the enemy than of their own land and its lnstitu
ton. All these reconstructed by the secret infu
ence of the British Government-may cause tn
Mexican government to hazard the chances of
war, in every form, aggravated and absurd, as VIC
lent and vndictive as they can possibly invent
Now, In this dangerous crisis of affairs with Mexi
CO, what is government about7 1t appears tina
the War Department is covered with ignorance anc
imbecilify The Secretary of War, Mr.. Marcy i,
exactly the man TO organize the military resour
ces OF The country for immediate action, and Gen
Scott, the only individual at Washington who i
capable of looking with military eye on tn
position of Texas, has now power to CIV,
his country the benefit of his knowledge
skill, and sagacity. 1t seems that the Wa
Department as sending hither and thther 70
information on the geography of Texas. Indeed
ignorant they this point, that they know nc
what they have done, what they intend to dc
They have already ordered their "army of occupa
tion," now on the frontiers, one hundred and fft
miles in wronr direction, we credibly in
formed! Yet they think that they can get OF
admirably without any assistance from Congress
without the aid of public opinion-and without tn,
war impulses Of the nation. In such crisis, VIII,
does not the President at once summon Congress
The wing opposition say that he has no right to sen,
troops to the frontier, or to make any warlike de
monstration between the Nueces and the Ri
Grande. We don't agree in this opinion. But VIII
not at once get Congress together, and by consum
mating the annexation measure at once silence thi
objection?
1t is really humating in the present crisis Of on
national affairs, TO witness the inactivity of tn
Executive, and the thoughtless levity of its organ
1hls IS surely no time for iestng-no time 70
Jokes-when this great republic is in the commence
ment oil war crisis in Its foreign relations whic
may be the beginning of still more glorious era, O
which may cover her with disgrace and shame
not properly looked 10 by the Executive in all il
branches ~
SARAToGA.--The letters which we nave been re-
Gently publishing descriptive Of Saratoga, give
correct view OF the inconvenience to which peopl
are subjected and the sbsurdity OF ones leaving hi
own comfortable mansion, to find excitement" i
that disorderly, suifocating, dsagreeable place
No doubt the proprietors of the hotels, the Marvlr
Of the United States, for instance, do all in the
power TO make their guests comfortable, but all the
can dc il insufficient to prevent the anneyances an
recklessness of the crowds of servants The on
true way Of enjoying the country, is to 60 to qui
villages, or cottages, in some retired or peaceful r.
treat away from the folly, hustle and absurdity
those terrible watering places.
The CONVENTION Orr.r,oy IT, . .;