The New York herald., 1845-09-01
WASHINGTON, August 30, 1845.

WASHINGTON, August 30, l845.
Operations, Military and Naual, in the South-Poli
cy of Merico and the United States Grounds for
Declaration of War against Merico-Distin-
| gt,ished Arrirals-Catl,n's Indians.
Were it not for reliance in the intelligence of
the readers of the Herald, comprising as they do
that body OF enterprislng. and sensible men who
control the mighty commerce and trade OF this great
country of ours, (hank Cody were it not for this,
we should take some interest in correcting those
casonal slips of the pen, the types, which mar at
| times the sense and grammatical harmony of our
letters. Suffice II, however, in lustncation, that
nine times out OF dozen the ringing of the last bell
cuts of the opportunity of even the skimming revi-
sion of an editor.
And SO the old gentleman in spectacles-"The
Spy in Washington" has gone by the board at last
The idea, of course absurd that he could be re-
tanned. The Administration could not SO readily
forget the active "Spy' Of the enemy when Colonel
Polk was Speaker of the House, and when the war
ragged against the United States Bank under the very
walls of Carthage. We now suggest that the life
of Aaron Burr a profitable job-whether it
would not be good idea for this ancient Harvey
Birch of the Wings, to undertake the life of Arnold
traitor even more notorious than the slayer Of
should think it ,uld be the editor of the lite Of
Burr. An interesting and useful book might be
made of the life of Arnold
When noticing the other day that Col. Eldridge,
of Texas, in the city, should have also men,
toned the presence of Mr. Lee from the same sec
tlon of the Union. They appear to be in Washing
ton as the government agents OF Texas, for some
purpose, perhaps connected with the contamination
of Annexation for we observe that their papers and
letters received AT the Post Office addressed to
The Texian Legation" Mr. Eldridge will return
Southwark in day or two, and he has promised to
obtain writer in Texas who shall advise you of the
he
perplexng procrastnatlon In the protocol Of war
from Mexico-from the indications manifested that
she will continue this policy of jugglery, postpone
men, and harrasslng proclamatlons, and the more
haTrasslng consequences to the interruption of
trade of the Gulf and with Mexico herself, and from
the non-payment of those indemnlties, we should
not be surprised at all, if Administration to
be compelled to throw down the gauntlet OF war,
instead of the Government OF Mexico The bonn
bardment of Vera Cruz-the march Of 10000 regu-
lars from that point TO the city OF the Montezumas,
appears the only alternative that will be ulti-
mately left in this issue, to the securing OF these in
IDENTITIES and the permanent pacifcatiOn, and Incl
pent civilization of Mexico. A quasi guerrilla state
of war between the two nations would be more ex-
pensive and annoying TO us and our commerce, than
an open declaration OF hostlllties. And if Mexico
persists in the former system, the necessity of de-
claraton will devove upon the United States, with
the contingent necessities OF the taking of Vera Cruz
and the city OF Mexico and the dictation Of treaty
within the very walls of her national palace.
The expenses of ou. land and naval forces coop
Grating IN the south, IN anticipation OF hostllltles,
will cost the government, merely in keeping them
at their stations in readiness for action hundreds
of thousands il this dubious state of affairs between
war without declaration, declaration without
war, be continued till the meeting OF Congress-
Would il not be well, therefore, TO suggest TO the
President, that unless Mexico shows her hand be,
fore the re-assemblng OF Congress, that mere snail
be declaration of war against her, based upon the
following grounds! ,.:,
Ist. The non-payment of the lndemnltles due the
United States for plraces upon our commerce, oy
vessels under her authority, &c.
. The danger OF her melting further piracics up
on our commerce from her hostile temper against
,he Haired States and her movements already plain
v indicating such trespasses
3 The peace of Texas--the pacification Of Mexi-
co hersef-and her subjugaton to the laws of honor
and open dealing, recognised among clvised and
half civsed nations, in their intercourse with each
other.
l. An extension of the concession OF religious IL
berty throughout the republic Of Mexico.
The Richmond Wing forewarns against any
undue liberties with its distinguished proHge IN
Washington, the perennial, or penny-royai Beau
Hickman. word in your confdentla ear, Mr;
Pleasants. Have you not forgotten the occasional
\ or that the Beau requires, to nourlsn where
withall and which of old came In upon him IKE
for campaign paper! LOOK OUT
The Beau threatens to " ring IN upon You tor pre-
missory bill upon the Commonwealth. He wants
g new set of harnsss"--a new rg--new belongings
ont and ont. or the title of the Beau will soon be
eclpsed in the equally reputable but more unfash-