The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-30

many 10 fear that she experienced that gale, and
has met with some accident. Although the gale
ia question was dreadfully severe, we have strong
hopes that the Great Western escaped its vio-
lence. IL may be thai she has been delayed by
the westerly winds that have lately prevailed
She has bean over twenty days in crossing the
Atlantic.
The Course or the Admin, stration with re.
card TO mexico--Inconsistency or the OPP
position.
The Mexican question has become one of too
absorbing an interest to drop at once
We have before had occasion to remark upon
the extraordinary unani nifty that marked the COM
mencemeut OF the Mexican war. The war Of
1912 was opposed with great deal of vigor by
large portion of citizens, among whom were some
OF the principal men of the country But even in
Massachusetts, where the greatest opposition to
the war OF 1912 had been manifested, the prepare
tons TO carry on the war with Mexico were con-
Quoted with unwonted spirit and .ardor Thou
sands enrolled themselves whose services could
not be accepted, there being a superintendent
supply OF soldiers.
But as soon as 1t became apparent to the wings
tLat the administration were gaining popularity
and that the war, judging from the glorious veto.
ries OF Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, would
result creditably TO Mr.. Polk and his cabinet,
system of petty carping AT the policy of the admit
nlstraton was got up all over the country' by the
wing journals and wing politicians, who were
evidently afraid that the administration would
gain too much popularity by the Mexican war.
AT tbs time the war was in course of vigorous
prosecution, and there was every reason to antici-
pate tnat il would be brought TO speedy termna-
ton. Bat forthwith determined opposition was
got up. Some Of the most prominent whig Sena-
tors acclaimed against the iniquity of warning
upon a nation like Mexico, unable to defend her
self. The wing press all joined in the cry, and
Notwithstanding that active operations were sus-
pended, the railing against tn administration still
continued
From secret information, derived from a citizen
oil the United States resident in Mexico, to the
effect, that that country was DESTROYS of peace,
the President applied to Congress for an appro-
priation to enable him TO enter into negotiations
IN appropriation that was alb .olutely necessary
for the purpose of treating about lasting peace.
This negotiation was proposed in pursuance OF
the very policy that the wings had previously
clamored against the President for not adopting
But Immediately the measure was introduced
into Congress, the leading wings attacked it, and
II was finally defeated by Mr. John Davis, a Sena-
tor from Massachusetts,, speaking against time.
The wings then began to clamor against the adj
mlnisIation for proposing 10 send mission Of
peace 10 Mexico, declaring that our government
wished to purchase an inglorious cace notwith-
standing that the President had guaranteed in his
message that no such use would be made of the
appropriation. Notwithstanding the factious de-
feat Of tho appropriation, the President de-
spached friendly message to the Mcxicans, de-
claring the desire of this nation to be on ami
cable terms with her sister republic. This was
a compliance with the wishes OF the most ultra
advocates of peace among whigs-and still there
was no cessation of carping on their part. The
friendly overures of our government were reject
ed by Mexico; and immediately the result was
known, one OF the wing Journals of this city, de-
cRared by the action OF late convention to be the
organ of the party in this State, sang pans in
praise OF Mexico, for her spirit in rejecting our
overtures. Did ever ME foul spirit of partnership
drag men into such Inconsistencies Parties, it
is true, must exist. Men will think differently
and it is well that it is so. But here we see men,
in matter involving the destines of the country
organizing a factious opposition to the oou,se of
the administration, Notwithstanding that that
course was in direct consonance with their own
previously expressed opinions.
The administration has lett the opposition moth
ing to complain Of 1t has followed out the wing
policy, and that policy has failed. tits now about
TO pursue It's own, and we trust that active opera.
tons sgiinst the enemy will be followed up with
vigor. As TO the promise Of the Mexican govern
ment to lay the proposal of the United States be-
fore their Congress. which is no, to assemble I'LL
December, Or indeed such a frivolous answer was
in reality returned) it was but for the purpose of
procrastination. matter Of less importance
would justify the convocation ola special session
OF Congress Santa Anna wishes TO gain time 10
ecrui,; and our government are very properlv
determined to allow him no respite, but TO have
either war or peace, and not a state of armed in
activity.
We have exhausted our peace policy with Mexi.
co. Ii is now time TO strike blow that will in
duce her 10 listen to reason.
Although Indifferent to the opinions Of Euro
pean goyernments,w we are, nevertheless, glad that
the President has not left in the power Of the most
peace-loving Of them to cavil with our ueaimen,
OF Mexico. We have shown in our treatment OF
that nation, an example of forbcarance unprece-
dented in the history OF any country. We find
that forbearance tends but to prolong the war,
and we must now fight to conquer peace.
We understand that the offer Of mediation made
by the English government, was couched in the
most respectful and courteous terms. We FEEL
assured tina the rejection Of that offer will be
ehafaeterzed by similar tone and spirit. . IL is
not ~ Nh Buchanan's nature to be outdone in
politeness by Lord Palmerston.
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