The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-31


country, which Sir Robert presented TO his admirng
contemplation. There is large and increasing English
many active influential politicians The Conversions of
many have been sudden and extraordinary and some no.
nest citizens OF the Republic fear that other influences
than fair and honorable diplomacy have been exsrted by
English ministers and those who have deprecated an
neAaiion may have their wish accomplished and be re-
heved OF their fears by the power Of British gold
III be SO niquitous actso gross a violation Of ma
onai comfy and all international rights to extend
eNa the 1gs ofho Union to protect her for the future
from Mexican invasion and conquest how much less Is
ine turptude for England by the Of her overwhelm
the future to the territory and allegiance Of its former
subjects and by the arts OF her diplomacy seduce
Texas from her natural alliance with her maternal land
ana inveige her to aid the British manufacturer in his
eeiarious effort to break down his American rival by
violation and destruction of the policy Of her
neighpor For the most cogen and almost only argu-
men OF the English parsans in Texas is that her
ports viii become the entrepot of all goods dutiable in
which are to be struggled through her territory into the
United States.
These and other statements show most conclu-
svey that the annexation of Texas to this country
VIII not be effected-ifi it ever be efiected-wthout
struggle between the United States and the diplo-
macy and intrigue of France and England, in con-
nectlon with Mexico, which may probably lead to
physical collision in the Gulf Of Mexico, or some
other theatre Of conflict. II would appear that this
new triple alliance OF England, France, and Mexico,
has been formed for the purpose of arresng the pro-
gress OF the United States this continent-o set
ting limit to her territory and power--and probably
also OF settling for the exclusive benefit of England
the Oregon question itself
On the 18th OF June next the Congress Of Texas
meet, and the whole Of these intrigues will be
brought to an Issue in some shape or other The
question is now so complicated, that if collision
between the United States and Great Britain do not
result, 1t will be truly astonishing. And yet, the
Washington Union, or rather the cabinet,
laughs at all the recent threatening inteli-
gence-treats it as of "little consequence"-and
persists in its declarations of the absolute GER
tainty of annexation, without the least difficulty or
trouble. We cenfess that we are panied on discov-
erlng suchinexpcable blindness and folly onthe part
Of the administration as are evnced through their
"organ." Whilst every fresh intelligence from Mexi-
co and Texas is ringing an aarm-bell in their ears
our government still lndoently doze, in utter obi
won, of all that is now arousing the sensibitics and
tears OF the whole country. Again we say, we are
deeply grleved on account Of this lethargic and cu
pable indifference the part of the administration
The peace-honor-welfare of the republic are at
this moment more seriously threatened than they
have ever been since the lastwar And yet the only
symptoms Of life which the government exhibits are
their squabbes about petty clership or colec-
orship Is 1t not time to put the country in posture
OF defence-to prepare for that explosion which may
burst upon us before the summer be past and gone
The CHINESE MIssIoN-A strong northerlv wind
has so decreased the soundngs on the bar that if
has not been thought prudent to expose the Column
bus to the risk of crossing with her large draught Of
water; the sailing of the squadron has, therefore.
been again deferred until to-day at noon, when it is
settled, that the beautiful vessels bound for the Ce
lestial regions will begin their voyage
Mr.. A. H. Everett goes out in the Columbus
as the first resident American Ambassador to
China. He bears an honorable and somewhat
novel msslon-one from the youngest to the Oldest Of
the great powers of the earth-from country
known and accessible to all the world, to another.
hermetlcally sealed, from its remote origin until
very lately, to every one, unless his visit were hos
tiles from country in the sunshine of vigorous
YOUTH being now exactly fiftyeght years old, with
2o,OO0,OO0 of inhabitants-to one hoary with age,
but yet tree from decrepitude being probably thirty
hundred years of age, and numbering 200 900. 900
OF people 1t is strong feature of the times to see
the most distant, least similar, and in government.
manners, and religion, the most different people, ap-
preaching each other on terms of friendship and
mutual professions of good will. China will open
the secret resources of her lore and allow her en-
erprsing visitors to read for their instruction, new
chapter in humanity. She will, without doubt. in
crease their knowledge of letters, having decided
advantage in her alphabet she will give her Junior
friends the experience of long life, while they will
minister to her wants, instruct her in modern dis
covery, supply her deficiencies and growing infirm-
ties by new infusion of vitality and the resources
OF art This mission is most important. 1t is un-
dertaken under highly promising auspices; and as
1t If likely to be conducted by Mr.. Everett with
Judgment and an eye to the advancement not only
OF his country, but the of civilization field
Is opened full OF hope and promise. Who knows
but in the course of some time, colonies of
round-faced Cinnamon, may take a trip across
the Pacific, and settle down under the Ameri-
can flag in Oregon? Who can say that the
Mississippi steamboats, may not yet convey hordes of
learned travellers and enterprising cmigrants from
China, and that the Hoan Ho or great Yellow River
will not be studded with Empire and Knckerbocker
steamboats, We will have the imperial armies
commanded by Yankee Generals, and Morse's Tele-
graph to convey the news of victory to his Hshness
faster than his elevated eye can glance around the
wondrous wall that encompasses his dominions.-
ihc cSnSh' VI ue ShCuPPos principle Will be ex
tended to ALL from the Sovereign to the uggler, due
allowance being made for the six feet by two size of
their dispatches
But would be endless to recapitulats all the re-
suits that are to flow from this Chinese mission. A
pleasant voyage and hearty reception to all engaged in
It,
The NEApoLITAN FRIeATE-URANIA.-Y Yesterday
being the birthday Of the King of Naples, the COM
mander and officers on board the Neapolitan frigatc
now in our harbor, celebrated the occasion with
much naval Pomp and solemnity. royal salute of 81
guns was fired at sunrise, at noon and at SHUTDOWN
There was large party on board the frigate, con-
slstlng, we learn, Of the Right Rev. bishop Hughes
of this city, accompanied by large number of his
clergy. The Bishop was received with all the naval