The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-07-19
From the Baltimore Sun.
THE COURSE OF MEXlCO-FOR.
EIGN lNTERFERENCE-THE
BALANCE OF POWER.


removed whatever of doubt had linger-
ed in the minds of those opposed to
annexation, the question is asked, what
course will Mexico adopt? Indeed the
question had often been asked before,
in reference to the contingency, which
has probably become fact ere this
time, by the action Of the Texan con-
vention, or which will, as soon as that
body can consummate the measure by
passing it through the necessary forms.
About the subject ofthe interrogatory,
however, the friends of annexation me-
yer gave themselves much serious con-
corn, whilst its enemies. on the other
hand, appeared 10 be very particularly
troubled in relation to it. They either
saw, or affected to see, war in pros
pect, as a consequence of annexation,
Mexico committing all sorts Of depre-
dations on our commerce by the hostile
agency ofletters of marque, with Eng
land almost to certainty, and France
probably, coming to her aid, and visit
ing US with all the horrors of war;
Those visions were certainly not all
i1lusory, nor the anticipalions entirely
groundless; they were, however, much
magniied with "a view to deter US from
the consummation Of the proposed mea-
sure; bu. as arguments They had no
weight with lis true friends, who had
no fears to be addressed in relation
thereto. These could see as far, at least,
into the future, as their opposites, but
conscious of good cause, they saw no
danger in prospect which they were
not willing to encounter, nor do they
see any now.
What course Mexico may see fit to
adopt is, however,ns yet matter OF con-
lecture, as il is Of interest. 1t is desi-
rable that peace should prevail between
us and that country; to her it is all i'm
portant, even as her existence; and as
to any benefits which may eventually
result to us from a war with her. the
course OF events will confer them
peaceably in good season. if not unne-
cessarily or Observation-Disclosures with.
But foreign interests may interfere
with whatever of good sense there is
in Mexico. and stimulate her 10 i,ostiIi-
ties. In this they could have Lut two
immediate objects, either 10 aid her ef-
fectualIy, or to interp"se her friendly
Offices as peacemakers, after some
show ofvndicating her rights, her cour-
age, her honor, &c. The latter seems
the more probable. especially at the
same time the government would thus
find favor with the people, who hate
this country and are anxious for war
which they do not seem TO know their
own inability 10 prosecute successfully.
Mexico may then declare war against
us, and do some thing in the way OF its
prosecution, ostensibly in ordert to pun
ish us for wrong inflicted upon her,
but in reality to give England an oppor-
tunity to step into the lists as mutual
friend, with view to prevent actual
fighting, avert the horrors and evils of
war. and thus become participant SO
far in settling the national affairs of this
continent. There would. however, be
some danger TO the combined "party Of
the other part" in attempting TO play
this game. Our men being once in the
field, it might not be very easy mat
ter TO get them out again; in fact, the
spirit which the empty pride of Mexi.
CO, and the interested policy Of Eng
land would have invoked, would not be
easily laid; and should it once pass be-
yond the landmarks OF its present do
main, every foot of its progress would
be one of additional annexation.
lfhowever this game be not attempt
ed. and Mexico be lett TO sink or swim
as she best may it is not at all likely
that she will venture TO make war
upon us now, or that even hereafter
we shall be led, as some seem TO ap-
preLend, into hostile difficulties with
her about the settlement Of boundaries.
Foreign interference alone can bring
about either real or sham war in this
case, and it would stimulate either only
from motives of self.interest or poIiti-
cal expediency.
Every body knows what sort Of ma
tional mediator England is; and it was
but the other day that France, through
her government, declared fora balance
Of power on this continent, on the Eu-
ropean principle. She has reasons for
this perhaps chiefly commercial, but
political also; SO has England; and we
have therefore good reason TO believe
that if they could have made it for their
common interest to interfere in sub
siantial way to pI event the annexation
of Texas. they Monld have united in do