The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-22

and every man now, who would seek favor WIN the
administration. mnst come up to the i9th degree.
HE DOCTOR.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1916
Finale Of he Present Great Coatincata, Increment
Reasons ichy Merico must Finally become
Portion cfop Rrpubhc-Paa and Present lfai-
tary, Civit and Social Condition and feelings Of
Merco and the Mexican Peopie-Bm One Reiief
fron such Emormous Troubles European Inter
ference and Int,igues IN the Affairs Of Merico-
The Greai Crisis Coming IPhat ,ciR be the End
thereof?
In my last letter, spoke of the position Of par
ties-ot the condition of Great Bntaln--of the far
reaching, profound, cautious policy of Mr. Polk and
MIR. Buchanan-and OF the stupendous consequences
ofthe acquisition aud The annexation Of California.
In this letter (slnce there nothing OF particular
interest in Congress) shall speak ot the annexa-
ton Of Mexico, and all the continent South of Co
NADIA and the 49h degree OF latitude, 10 our great re-
public This is the finale Of the grand movement
now going on In this country, which began with
the memorable battle OF San J.cinto, that such is
the case, II would seem that no Intelligent man
could doubt.
That California will soon become part OF our
dominion, there can be hte questions; and when
thus measure Is consummated, Mexico will almost
necessarily tail into the Unon.
a
such conclusion, and will briefly recount, them
First, there Is profound desire throughout
Mexico 10 be emanc pated at once and for ever from
The tyranny OF her military cheftains. They have
plundcred her treasure, and poured out her blood
ike water; they have, under the pat lotto pretext
OF national self defence, demanded millions from
her people tor which they never intended 10
wage, and pocketed the gold which was wrung re-
luctantiy from taxed people. This gold has been
avished upon t1vortes, and been used 10 brbe hos
tile antagonists. II has been ascertaned beyond
controversy, that since the revolution which made
Mexico Independent OF Spain, the enormous sum of
at least one hundred millions Of dollars has been
misappied by the successive Presidents and dsques
who have swayed the power, stolen from the people
robbed from The public treasure Never pern ps
In the history OF nations, has people been subjected
TO such deep huinouggery-so incredibly duped by
their rulers
Without doubt there was no Intention of war
on the part OF the President and ms Cabinet at Mex.
leo against the United States, In consequence OF The
annexation oil Texas, or tor any other reason or
under any circumstances whatever | rely on the
truth OF this statement. and the source from which
II Comes Is unquestionable. The demagogues who
now control the fortunes OF that beautiful but H.
lated garden OF the world, are the basest shutters
the lowest tricksters, the most dishonest gamblers
who have ever held the rod OF power this hemis-
pnere. Their councils nave been gsided by Spa
nish outlaws, whs have been allowed to re-
turn and enjoy the nights and privileges they
forfeited by the constitution OF Mexico for
ever. these gangs OF robbers, OF monarchsts, OF
bloody men, have been called IN TO forge chains Tor
the people OF Mexico as they lent their unholy en-
emery to the last monarch ot Spain who struggled
Tor his colonial dominion. The present government nj
OF Mexico Oor II cannot be called an admioistra
tion) has maintained Its power BY spies BY money
and by armed force. There has been no liberty for
the press, nor the peope--no mans HE even. was
safe, TO say nothing OF his property, who would not
crnge or bow 10 the powers thar be-" This system
OF despolsm has been carried far. population and
fraud and espionage have been resorted 10 so boldy
and 30 long, there has been wanton sacrifice Of
blood and Of treasure that the people will bear no
longer. Several movements have been suppre ssed
within the last seven years, whose object was 10 es-
tabllsh new order OF things in Mexico, and bring
BACK the administration TO the simplicity and purity
OF the constitution. But these efforts have been
crushed by armed force among the people, or by
bnbing their representatives in the capitol I'd
There 10 throughout all Mexico, feeling of dis
quiet, OF apprehension, and OF dissatisfaction which
has IN spite OF all these opposing obstacles ended n
demonstrations which explain themselves Pro.
vince alter province has raised the red flag of re.
bellion against the federal government at Mex
co, and become more or less independents And
IN every instance, il can be proved that in the
city OF Mexico, and In the central provinces these
revolutionary movements were greeted with every
display oil sympathy the Inhabitants could safely
chow. Even In the revolt of Texas, Mexico was
divided, and the battle Of San Jacnto won for the
Texans the sympathies OF a large part OF the Mex.
eau people When the act Of anne Aatlon was passed
by our Congress, IL perfectly certain that rnaiorl
" oi Inc Mexican people conceded with that mea.
sure, and emigraDts are now crowding into Texas
even from the city Of Mexico 10 better their tor.
tunes No other proof OF this would be needed
than the fact that the Mexican army absolutely re-
fused 10 march against our troops, during the pas,
summer; and so strong was the feeling OF the Mexi.
can people, that the very demagogue deer OILS who
rule them, were compelled go back TO their strong
holds Ia the capital and send flag OF truce. and
an envoy, 10 make peace, and open new negotiations
with Mr.; Polk. No dubious proof of the state Of
feeling that prevails IN that part Of the world
Inrd The Mexican people see no ultimate relic
enormous IN f.k
shelter under ouI flag! This may SEEM 10 many
avery strange statement but IL is true and # TO-DAY
tue vote OF all The Mexican people could be taken
wuhout Tear or intimidation, more than one half al
uiem would vote tor annexation to this Union -
Wdny atteinpts have been made, in different paris
OF Mexico, TO demonstrate this feeling: bur military
oneitalns have suppressed any such movement. ~
revuts-tne real Causes and design of such aos,ions
have been inexperienced or Concealed. cnnn1nov
dlshonesily, pcrsevenngly, by the despots who bs
sway, and no efor has been spared. nor ,ntriona
unLied, 10 keep the people Of the United States IN
profound ignorance OF this feeling, and indeed. OF
'ne real state OF That country IN all other respects
Another fact, which the Mexicaus are sw.r. ~
- hs--ihey have felt the blasting, baleuI curse 81
European Interference in their civil and domss,,n
tnalrs Mexico swarms with The secret emissar,ss
and open agents OF all the great and many al ,hs
smaller states OF Europe-Enpland more nsr,,cn
larry, has long had her eDgnery al work Br,sh
dlii macy has been To its utmost on,drd n,
Britsh spies, and gold has done what d,nlomac,
could not effect. British emissares have even ~
tempted to tamper with the priests and eccesiastcs
VINO are numbered by thousands, but there is every
reason 10 believe that all such attempts have bee
p'.pccess'ul. Another fact worth knowing-s thl,