The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-11

WARRINGTON, Jan. 2, 1916.
The WtslAamd Influence ofths Msrican Clergy
Amnsratiom to this Union-8-c. &c.
My last letter was devoted to the statistics Of the
church, and now follow the deductions which ma
turally arise therefrom.
That this great wealth exerts tremendous inau-
ence, no one can doubt; yet It 10 cxerted mildly,
nor does the church, upon any consideration, take
over six per cent upon loans made individuals, and
~ ~eed 10 bs onc .hSt thsv
were in very moderate circumstances, tor they take
every means in their power to conceal both from the
rulers and the people their real wealth, as tar as
possible. have understood that their gold plate
and Jewels are kept in vaults, lin the walls, at the
base Of their churchee-and that Except upon the
great days OF celebration) imitation aad paste
are used. This think must be true, as II would be
mark though consecrated, tor the cupidlty OF
Mexican thieves who are the adroitest in the
world The great skin and business tact that the
church has displayed in making Investments, and
the benevolence Of her devotees-who are vowed
perceive BY my last letter)-he noble charity Of the
secular clergy render them an efficient, popular and
able body Of men throughout the empires body
that the most arrogant of their military chiefains
have ever been glad to conclliate
The property 81 the national church was strong
lure for Santa Anna to become dictator, when, II
once firmly established, it 10 thought he would have
seized IT, I'D of the debts Of the Government, cut
the fastenings to the English capitalists and played
tho part OF Dr.. Francia large scale, which, be.
yond doubt, was his 6rm Northumberland
Mexico wosld have been, as IN the case OF Spain,
with vile, indel and llcentous priesthood, to lead
on the people, by base excesses to the ruin Of both
the body and the soul. Now arises the question Of
the right Of the government TO sacrifice, 10 l prod
gal wants, the savings Of charitable corporation 1t
It may 20 be called Vattel, In his Laws OF Nations,
believes that every government has this right, un-
der certain circumstances; yet, he had IN hls eye
that grand. and abominable precedent OF Henry
VIII, who was not only q murderer, an .aduserer,
and bloody villain OF the deepest dye. but man
rotten with every vice that humanity has known
pretty precedent, truly in this age, Int with the
sunshine oil morality and freedom
The national church will never fall into the hands
Of demagogue rulers without . struggle, and that
will be q long one. Many brave heart beats be-
meath the dark-hued sultan, and many an arm that
raises the Host with reverence, can deal blows from
the scimitar and sword for their country and their
God; and when that war IS over-li II ever comes
soldiers. have studied the Mexican character too
closely not to believe that the adoption OF such
measure would be firmly and glorlousy resisted to
the knife Yet, as the mariner looks north tor ths
and many Of the people, look to the United States
"a kind OF haven that they hope to reach but the
advances must be made on our part-thc time has
come, and they are ripe TOR demonstrators. dhs
ing States in the majority and give them the balance
ii power that they have 90 lately lost, and be the
surest means OF perfect phGnix rise OF the South
ern States, in wealth, commerce and prosP:nty-
they would, 10 all their exchanges, receive SPECIE
which would give an impetus TO their industrial
such a. they have not known tor years.
And the property OF the priesthood, IN the case OF
union with this country would rise at least twenty
five per cent in value, a. well be safe for ever
from the clutches of any demagogue. Another con-
would give the ambitious chances
for Senators and Congressman; and being drawn
from the country PORTION OF hc year.
as those restless and fiery spirits would have to be,
they would on their return ins free principles into
The masses, and in every light contribute TO the
progressive democratic principles OF the age. i
nave been oftims struck with the ex rems eimPu-.
city Of their bshops; the air Of frugay and econo-
my that every thing has about them, and even bish-
90 Hughes lives in much better style, &C., than any
Of those that have had the pleasure OF visiting.
The archbishop himself 10 man OF great :lmplIcl-
y OF manners, and very easily approached, and 10
very popular, and deservedy %, with every class
Now how are the demonstrations to be made IN
our favor BY our minister or secretary OF iega-
lionl Certainly not. A general thing they nave
been miserablv chosen for the delicate duties that
hey have to fulfil. When we sec them send 70 the
minister Of foreign relations their instructions from
our government, instead Of making use n them d.
Dramatically for our benefit i i: tims mat tney
have TO be paid off, let the President give them offi-
ces AZ home; or il needs be, let those who are In
competent to discharge Diplomatic duties ut they
deserve something 0t the ndnoe OF the pdIty,) DC
paid for STAYING at home-no matter At hat cost let
hem be as they are. Now, cher Empsrsuy, what
think YOU minister could do in an important nego-
liaton, ignorant Of the language, and his secretary
ditto, who, perchance, 10 the SON OF some mag
nate who wishes to air him abroad at the expense
Of the government, ignorant OF the Institutions,
and Of the weaknesses that may be sue
cessfully operated uponi What think you would be
their SUGGEST Why, tail, a. matter OF course But
thank Heaven, we have now q minister who Is
gentleman and scholar, and whatever he does will
Be well done but he cannot reach the people or the
priesthood, yet, there il . way that they may be
reached, and leave to the sagacity OF the Presi-
dent 10 discover the true means to accomplish 30
magnificent result, which he has ere this thought
Of.
And now one word upon diplomatic appointments
and this subject will not be new to Mr. Polk, who
appears 70 be perfectly fat in these matters; and
long before he thought Of being the chief magis-
trate Of this great nation, be had given much thought
and attention to this subject. Every appointment
that he makes 10 done with discretion. He means
to secure the talent and fitness for the station oil
each person who gets an appointment under him.
No man 10 better calculated TO make good selec-
ton than he, and through them he will shed the
glory Of an extension Of empire upon his admins
noble ambition is worthy Of wash
inQton in PATRIOTISM and Jefferson in principle.
Nv next letter will be upon the women Of Mexl-
co.. subject that love to dwell on, - bee upon
4 flower and you may expect an efiort worthy OF
your Minister OF the Interior roUcHE.