The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-12

AFFAIRS IN MExIco.- The news that reached us
yesterday from Mexico had its important points, al
though 1t was devoid of interest. The affairs in
Mexico assume fresh phase by every arrival from
that section.
1t appears now, that Mr.. Slidell is only
awaiting answers to the dispatches which he has
forwarded to the Secretary OF State, before he re
turns home-the Mexican authorities having re-
fused to receive him. The matters in dispute be-
tween the two countries must, therefore, soon be
brought to a crisis. If the present government OF
Mexico remains in power, and with its present
avowed feelings, think that there is every pro-
liability Of a war. 1t would be incompatible with
national dignity to leave unavenged the repeated
insults our ministers have received, unless an open
apology should be given, and there is no likelihood
OF such just concession from the present Mexican
administration. A brush of some kind will certain
ly occur if our advices be correct.
The only thing which can possibly prevent it will
be the return and restoration of Santa Anna, and
this isby no means improbable. He is the only
man living capable of restraining the vagares of
Mexican populace-they cannot do without him.
The same arrival which brought the news of our
Minister'S present position, brings the intelligence
that the citizens Of Vera Cruz are anxiously hoping
for the speedy return Of Santa Anna. This feeling
will gradually spread over the whole of that distrac-
ted country, and the expelled dictator will be re-.
ceived in triumph as as he lands on its shores
If Santa Anna should resume the reigns of power,
it will be favorable circumstance for peace, as his
great want of money and his personal interests will
compel him TO pursue amcable measures And il is
supposed that he opposed TO the interference of
European powers fearing from such an int ference
the fostering Of French Prince on the throne Of
Mexico.
The intelligence from Mexico, i, thus appears, is
1 increasing in interest
ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT OF
TExAs.-The recent news from Texas, published in
yesterdays Herald, is happy illustration OF the
peaceful progress OF our institutions In European
nations, change OF government is rarely effected
without desoating wars and the sacrifice of thou
sands Of lives; but the benign influence of the ex.
ample which the happiness and prosperity Of the
States of our Union have afforded, has given to a
large and fertile country new and better govern.
ment, with the almost unanimous consent of its
citizens. No blood has been shed in the transit
tlon-not mumur has been excited among the
people concerned-but all has gded on peacefully.
joyously, and to the great good of humanity.
Where, in the history Of the world, can parallel
be foundl What page of its endless volumes can
equal this tranquil adoption Of new form Of 60
vcrnment, with the common consent of tree and
gallant people But this is only the first Of those
mud yet glorious trumphs Of true political princ-
pie which will ultimately draw the whole continent
within the firm embrace Of the American Union
other clmes and other regions are to follow, until
inc widest empire the world ever witnessed has
been gathered uAder the folds of the stars and
stripes