American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23


sad disappointment not only to tho thousands
orscholars, but to the parents and friends of
the pupils. The scholars have all provided
themselves with dresses for the occasion, and
nearly every boy has had his cap and badge
prepared since the 4th of July, in anticipation
ofthe proposed celebration, nowtwice postpOn-
ed on account ofthe weather. We therefore
hope that those who have charge ofthe schools
will have the celebration at the time we have
named as it would crafty not only the schools,
but the public at large.
OPINIONS OF THE ENGLISH Press. The
London Times has very candid review of the
causes which have led to the collision between
the United States and Mexico; and censures the
latter for not having, at proper moment, ac-
knowledged the independence of Texas, and
pursued more liberal course of policy in her
commercial relations with foreign powers.-
The Times believes, that, had the independence
Of Texas been acceded to by Mexico the an
nexaton of the former to the United States
might not have occurred, and of course, that
the present war would have been avoided
Annexation having taken place, farther error
was committed by Mexico, in the opinion of
the Times, in not settling The boundary ques-
ton without unnecessary delay--the reason of
which delay is supposed to have been the hope
that England and the United States would
come to blows on the Oregon question. sit
cannot be doubted" (says the Times ''that
the extreme repugnance Of the Mexican Gov
eminent to come to terms with the United
States upon the subject Of the boundary of Tex
as, and the pertinacty with which these deli
cate questions have been kent open until they
have led to positive hostlitieS, are attributable
in great part to vague expectation that the
differences between England and the United
States would eventually secure to Mexico
powerful diversion, ifnot powerful ally"
This reliance having failed, by the amcable
settlement of the Oregon controversy, the
Times thinks that Mexico will be more disposed
to conclude peace-and certainly nothing
less than infatuation can induce the rulers of
that country to continue the unequal contest.
To bring about peace between the two coun-
tries, English mediation has been offered |
"but," (says the Times,) Gift be possible that
the mediation of England should be exerted |
with any effect, not only to restore peace at this
time between the United States and Mexico,
but to remove the causes of future discord and
the pretexts of future aggression, it can only be
by endeavoring to encourage the Mexican 90
vernment to undertake, with rather more vigor
and intelligence than it has yet displayed, the
task of governing the country. British inter
eSiS arising om Of the .MeGican loans secured upon
the soil Of some Of the provinces, are directly in
poLrea in these questiOnS and that security is per-
ttcly iIusory rce are not prepared TO assert The
claims lchich ,rM al no distant period accrue an
der il. We do not believe that the U. States,
government will be disposed to prolong so I'M
equal contest as that which has recently be-
gun on the Rio Grande, if Mexico can be
brought to terms, which her interest and her
political position command her to accept. For
MIR. Folks purposes a little war is very prefer
able to 4 great one; and military glory on
grander scale, instead Of casting eclat upon his
own presidency, would render inconvenently
prominent the claims and expectations of his
successor. As il is, ace are much mistaken if this
Merican acar does not determine the neat election
for the Supreme .Nagistracy Of the United States
in favor of a military candidate; for in America,
as well as elsewhere, the first impulse of de-
mocracy is to throw itself at the feet of sue
cessful soldier; and tn names of Gen'l Taylor
and General Scott are already celebrated in the
most heroic strains"
1t would be better for Mexico and for the
United States, if not for the whole CT vilzod
world, that peace should be restored between
the two nations; for there is no telling where
the ambition ofour government will stop should
the war be continued. The acquisition of Cal
ifornia is now considered as almost indispen-
sble, and the conquest of the whole of Mexico
may be thought equally necessary, should the
war be continued a year or two longer The
remarks Of the Times upon the influence which
military success exerts over the minds of the
people, and their disposition to elevate militia
~ men, are perfectly correct Gen. Taylor
has already been spoken of for the Presidency,
and it is possible that ne may be nominated for
that distinguished station, should he feel dispos-
ed to serve. Another successful engagement
with the Mexicans would insure him success in
the Presidential campaign. We know little of
his qualifications for that distinguished Office,
excepting that he is known to be an honest and
upright man and sound patriot. 1t is pro5a-
BILE that he would administer the affairs Of the
country as much to the general interests and