The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-08


Foreirn interference In American Affairs.
The great fact OF the active interference OF Great
Britain with the policy Of the United States, IN re-
gard to the annexation of Texas, which has been
so clearly developed by recent events, IS beginning
10 produce its natural effect the American Hinu'
direct and irresistible appeal has thus been made 10
the patriotism of the republics and all the power OF
party and prejudice has utterly failed In quenching
In any quarter that ardent determination, whlch Is
fast becoming universal, TO uphold the dignity and
policy of the country, and TO counteract, and II need
be- chastse this unriendly and nsolent interference
in affairs
Even in the leading journals of the party opposed
10 annexation discover gratifying tokens of this
national spirit In this city we find the Courier r.
Enquirer, and the Commercial advertiser, and in the
country such papers as the Baltimore American,
coming out boldly in favor Of annexation, and ex-
pressing with becoming zeal and spirit their indig
nant sense OF the necessity of checking etfectualy
the progress, to a successful termination, of thai
scheme OF intrigue, menace, bravado, and diploma
tic manHuvre, which Great Britain has adopted and
now pursues with such energy and industry IN rela
ton to the present relations of Texas, Mexico and
the United States. Amongst the masses OF the peo-
pie the feeling favor of annexation Is burstngfor
like fire the prsiries The question Is no longer
mere party question, enlsting only the prcjudces
and interested supporter partizanship. 1t has become
great national question-involving the honor and
welfare of the republic, and the supremacy Of free
government throughout this continent. Every sue
ceeding day the contingency Of war with England
is regarded with less and less apprehension, in
quarters where the probability of such an event
not long since thought Of with undissembed alarm,
If war should come, the Courier avows its conviction
that would be carried to the gates of Mexico ITSELF
and result in the annexation of California, and the
ultimate subjugation of the whole Southern CONT
nent. This is but the utterance of the sentiments
and feelings Of the whole people of this republic.
Such has been the result in this country Of the inter-
ference of Great Britain
In Texas itself, that nterference'hppea to have
produced very singular effect, from the develop
ments made by Ex-President Houston in his speech
at New Orleans. 1t would seem that the British
diplomacy, experienced, crafty and sagacious as il
IS, has been outwitted by rascally Yankee cunning
and shrewdness The English and French agents
have been stimulated and excited and encouraged
in their movements by the leading men of Texas,
for the purpose of awakening the jealousy Of this
country, and tanning the popular flame in favor Of
annexation. If this turn out to be correct, as we
have now good reason to anticipate, the question
who Is the dupe 70 will be very satisfactorly
swered 1t will then be'discovered that the II
have been duping the British and French govern
ments and their agents. This will, no doubt, rritate
the British government very much, and compel them
either to repudiate Mr.. Elliott and disavow his
movements, or openly assume the responsibility
which attaches to them. But the latter alternative
IS one which it is not likely they will adopt. That
would be assuming rather too hazardous ground.
In the meantime, public attention is anxiously d.
rected to the movements in the Gulf of Mexico The
last rrmor is, that Mexican army had passed the
Rio Grande. A few days will determine the truth
of this rumor We do not believe il at all probable
that if Texas were annexed, Mexico would attempt
10 invade that territory unless backed and supported
by European influence. Then comes up the ques-
ton whether England would have the hardhood to
instigate her to make war, or give her aid if she
would do so !? If Mexico should take such a course.
II would inevitably result inner complete overthrow
Thousands and thousands in this great Republic
would eagerly rush into war with Mexico They
would desire nothing better in dull days.
Mass MEETING OF THE WORKING MEs.-We
understand that a considerable gathering of work
ing men took place Friday evening last, for the
state of affairs. Several speeches were made and
resolutions offered, among others proposing to do
away with merchants a class, and establish reg
ular system Of barter among producers, but these
were rescinded and more general views were taken,
and finally it was
Resolved, That committee of nine from this meeting
and one from each trade in the city, be appointed take
into consideration and report at future meeting
to reduce the great and rapidly increasing evils Of
ciety
Such meetings this have been, from time to
tune, held in this city, and the same result has al
ways attended them, viz:-nothing. These meet
ings are generally got up by hungry politicians, who
are always on the qi vire to adopt any scheme that
may lead them to office, and more than one office
holder in this city owes his advancement entirely to
the notoriety he has obtained by his pseudo sympa-
thy with the working man. The truth is, in cases
like the present. It's useless TO endeavor to alter the
course OF society; it is not easily done as these
solution trainers would make their audiences believe
The country is large and full of encouragement for
mechanical arts, and were the working men really
IN necessity of employment, there is scarcely vii
lage or town in the whole of the United States but
what will afford them some, though perhaps in the
large cities, from population, they may not have
so much employ as elsewhere.
THEATRrcALs-THE PARK.-This week is TO be
the last of the season at the Park and the manage
ment intend to make it brilliant one On
Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. Dyott have their benefit, on
which occasion an amateur Of this city makes his
public debut as Richard the Third On Wednesday
night Anderson plays "Claude Melnotte" and the
Elder Brother" and sails next day in the Grea
Western. He has visited Niagara, and has beer
quite delighted with that sublime spectacle. An i'm
mense house will, no doubt, give him, on Wednes
day night a kind farewell. Them on Friday nigh
Mrs. Mowatt makes her debut, and Crisp will appear
as Claude Melnotte'
ANOTHER THEArRE.-Mr. Thomas Flynn is fitting
up the old Richmond Hill Theatre, as to contain
5000 spectators. He is going to call it the Nation