Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-23

countnes. In what temper tis propocluon VIII be met by
our own Government, OF what response may Re given to
II. must necessarily be matter OF conjecture. Our opinion.
however, ia that it will DO respectfully declined. There is
n morbid. though perhaps a neutral jealousy Of European
interference in the affairs Of the North American Cont
nent. which has been rendered more acute and intense by
recent occurrences. growing out OF the course OF the Bri-
tish and French governments in reference to the annexa-
ton OF Texas; and IL: Is highly probable, that, under the in
huence OF this feeling, Mr.. Polk may feel disinclined to
admit the interpretation of a mediator, whose services in
deed may have been rendered unnecessary by the answer
given by Santa Ana to tho pacific propositions recently
transmitted by tho President Of The United States TO the
Mexican government. which, according TO one version OF
II, Though eontadictod by another indicates a willingness
To renew diplomatic relations, with a view to the restota-
ton Of peace. Even the tender OF ~neighborly offices by
European governments seems to be regarded with distrust
-Ssf It were sort of"wOoden horse" BY which our Troy
Is to be surrepdhously entered by an srtful enemy for hoe
tile purposes. There seems. too, to be a childish appre-
hension that the acceptance o! the services OF a mediator,
may imply an acknowledgment OF our inability to manage
our own Sfsirs, and our national pride is therefore some
wha; rOfied by = suspicion e~nsendered by tins ridiculous
CONSTITUENCIES We anticipate, therefore, the rejection OF
the preferred mediation.
The remarks Of Lord George Beaanek. the new leader
of the Tor parry, and Of bs shadow, DIsssH, If not the
resuI q isehcus opposition to the neS Ministry, indicate a
more decided feeling OF hostility TO the L.. States. and a
greater dread q our growing power, than We had expected
tOsee evineed, at this moment, in the British Parliament
Some latitude OF expression, however, was probably to be
expected from men, smaTiing under recen, loss Of power,
by the detection OF their great leader. at the very moment
when they deemed themselves most secure IN its possession.
Not less extraordinary is the sudden metamorphosis OF
Lord Palmerston, who, a few years ago, was as fiery as
Mans, into the Apostle Of Peace. lie "roars as gently a. a
sucking dove;" 50 that one uuaequsinted with his history
might almost be tempted 10 believe that he had been sian
dered by those who imputed to him a belIgerent and san
culinary disposition. There is an essential difference. how
over, between q Cabinet Minister and a leader Of the OPP
position!
The London Times, whose opinions perhaps exert as
much influence as those OF Parliamentary orators, whe-
Their on he Ministerial or Opposition benches, in q long
editorial article upon the Mexican war, says: I" There are
political and territorial reasons OF great weight, which i'll
duce US TO view with regret, though not with alarm, the
progress OF the u. States towards the Southern limits Of
North America" But the Times thinks il questionable
" whether the consequences OF the utmost cond lions Mr..
Polk is likely to exact from Mexico would infict any in
jury whatever upon British interests in that country. The
public creditors Of Mexico (t ssysl are indeed in a differ
ent position but their misfortunes must be attributed 10
the absurd Legislation of tho MeIicans themselves and the
prospects OF the foreign ~bondholder have OF course sunk
with those Of the State to which he entrusted his money"
The Times concludes, 1--WE presume as n reply 10 Lord
George Bentinek and D'IsraeliJ that Z" no case for the in.
reference OF Great Britain, either alone, or in conjunction
with the other European powers, has been made out. IL has
not been solicited by Mexico il has not been warranted
by any act oil the U. States, since they have carried on the
war with propneiy towards neuuals. The Only species OF
Intervention which could be of use, therefore, is that which
Lord Aberdeen and Lord Palmerston have both success
sively profiered-nauely, an amieable mediation between
the two CONFINES" The Times goes on to express the
conviction that the Americans would be glad to terminate
the war, since they discover that it is not likely TO reflect
my lustfo upon their arms, while IL must be carried on at
a most enormous expense. That Mr.. Polk is as eager to
get out Of the serSPe as he was to got into it, the Times
ihinks is most obvious from hs application to Congress for
two millions Of dollars in order to enable him TO negotiate
Pesee-uPon which that paper makes the following p-
quaint comments:
"ln short, after having held tho most arrogant and uneom.
promising language TO Mexico at the swords point, Pre-
sident Polk was anxious TO present to the astonished de.
scondanis OF Cortes and OF Guaumozin the pleasing alter.
native OF q well-hlied purse. So c~onsiderate is the cabinet
OF Washington become towards the sister Republic, that
Mr.. Buchanan suggests cit might be inconyenient for IN.
Mexican government TO wait for the payment Of The whole
sum until the treaty could be ratified by the Senate and the
appropriations made by Congress" Congress, therefore.
had " not been for the ~welLhmed pressing OF Mr.. Davis.
would have leit q handsome balance in the Treasury, for
the express purpose OF relieving the necessities Of their en-
emiesa and honouring the draughs Of General Psredes.
The Moueans will regret Mr.. Davis's prolixiiy, for up.
On such terms as these, they would willingly be conqunred
every morning. ItTomiads US Of the ancient practice Of
administering a couple Of guineas TO cure a black eye some
what lightly inflicted on a slender antagonist. Humanity
approves, and JuItice smiles, but what becomes Of the jus,
and necessary cause Of the disputed II il be fitting that
Mexico receive two million Of dollars for a full release, how
comes 1t that she has hitherto only been paid in knocks1-
Above oil, what are we TO think Of Mr.. Polk, who begins
with steel and lead what he Is 50 anxious 10 terminate with
paper and g1ldl Such questions need no answers. Mr.
Polk has discovered the difficulties and evils arising ont If
The state d war even with Mexico; and we are not disposed
10 blame hun for his iuihess, though novel scheme OF ter
minating IL. even II u be at THE expense OF his own charac.
ter as a politician, and at some loss 10 the dignity of the
United States"
The French paPerb have very little to say on Mexican
affairs. The Journal LB Debals. tho organ Of the Ninis-
tv. doyofca efngle artirts In the sub,,, .-L..L 4. III
be ungod with that III feeling towards the q. States which
that tble and influential journal 20 frequently manifested
during the discussions on the Oregon question.
The now TAETT Is received with very different feelings
40 tue sister Kingdoms. The British papers oxult over il. a,
calcuiated 10 give a wider field 10 the capital and more &C.
tive aud profitable employment to the labor Of that coun.
ny. The French journals, on the other hand, think that
the duties are entirely too high upon French products, and
that theif wines and brandios ought to be admitted into our
ports duty fee! We DO not perceive. however. why then
should be so anxious TO reduce the duties, u tisv are paid
" ne consumer Whist matters IL TO them whether
the duty be 30 Or 100 per cent. # those who buy the win,
and brandy pay i7 But they know better. They or,
aware diut their profits ore diminished by the duty, and
hence thoif anxiety on tho sgbcet
We were not o lrdo amusot. by TIC way, with a 70
mark made by Lord Palmcnton in ls reply to Lord G
Benunck. IL said, " tho United States. having foun,
their revenue i%nsuaicieu, to meet the expenses Of tho war
bad lowered tc dutyo on imports, No . means Of incrcasin,
their resources. It's true that some Of Tho ndvocstes o.
the reduction u duties banmod this position but II va,
mcst successfully combattod BY tbetf opponents. aud will
be meet aesurodly iaisided by tr result We doubt who.
hor st Robert Walker or Senator Lewis oyor expected
that their conieciutnl estmstes, bused upon the most a.
lscious grounds, would be gayely cted Jy q British Min
is,sf on DE hoot Of Parliament. not o. tie mere opinions Of
geudsmon not very remarkable Tor heir financial skill. bu
o. scusly " aiasfrspsg he f'Bh Of those dooinnes which
r,to show that do freedom Of commercial intercourse no
only conduoos g. uc development Of the commercial IN.
dusty oi aeoun,y. bot D. he surst Foundation u On sur
mcnune and PROSPEROUS fevcnoo." Lord Palmorton he,
hero assumud Tho very point in controversy, and which Il
son 70 be seticd Wy facts from which taere esn DO ~.
appsst. end 20 which We a. confidently look for ia eoniu
tsuon o. We Do for tie rising Of to-moffoN's suu. Nv,
ycsu hsoco. ifuc, a. sstil eather period. q %bsrtrupt trea-
saV, with . dedining revenue, val o~ysthtog lbs boldl,
cnuRcaed, aad. 81 Lord Paimonton would have us To 10
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