The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-11
Congress-Highiy Important-The Oregon
Treaty az Last.

10 our readers aud the public, that Mr.. Polk has
nj length presented TO the Senate, the basis of a
treaty tcith England for the settlement Of the Ore
goa question THIS took place yesterday, and the
news was received this office early in the after
noon by Telegraph from Washington. The in
formation gwen by our correspondent the day
before, was, therefore, accurate.
What the basis of this treaty is, cannot of course
be officially known, because il was read and dis
cussed in secret session-but we have good reasons
for believing that the terms are these-the 49th
parallel to Fuca Straits thence to the Pacific
Ocean, giving all Vancouver's Island to England,
with clause to erect no Notifications thereon,
aud the free navigation of the Columbia river to
Hudson's Bay Company for twenty years. The
discussion on this basis for treaty has begun,
and mny continue for days-perchance for
weeks-but there is every reason to believe, that
il viii receive two-thirds Of the Senate. When
this vote shall have been taken in the shape Of
resolution, it will be returned to the President
who will direct the Secretary of State to arrange
a treaty with Mr. Palsenham,s IN the basis thus
approved. It will then be presented formally to
the Senate and be confirmed.
Thus the Oregon question is. at last, in the first
stage of final setement-a settlement which
will reflect more credit and reputation on the
President and Mr.. Buchanan, his able Secretary
OF State, than they realize at this moment.
The news will diffuse general joy'throughout the
land w" can now thrash Mexico into decency
n our leisure.
The other proceedings of Congress are of no par
ticuar interest.
The WAR WITH MExIco.-By the recent intel
hgence from Vera Cruz, it appears that the Sc
we're lessons administered to Arsta, and the army
under his command, by the Americans, at Palo
Alto, and Resaca de la Palma, have not produced
the effect il was hoped they would On the con-
rary, Paredes seems determined to carry on the
war with the greatest energy For this purpose,
he had, nj the last accounts from Mexico, resorted
to very high handed measures to repleush his
treasury, by compelling the clergy to furnish SUBJ
sides, TO the amount of ninety-eight thousand
dollars per month.
While Paredes is taking these measures to sus-
tain his administration, symptoms of discomfort
and revolution being developed in different
quarters. In the South particularly, General Al
varez was carrying on his hostile preparations;
and at the last accounts, Mazatan on the Pacific,
had pronounced against the existing government.
From these accounts it is clear that difficulties
are beginning to surround Paroles, which must
sooner or later end in his overthrow. While he
must show consistency in carrying on the war
clergy furnish the means. BY doing this, he viii
lose his popularity with the most influential body
in the country, without whose countenance and
support in emergency like the present, no ad-
ministration can stand. BY abandoning the war
policy, and making propositions for peace, his
overthrow would be still more certain and rapid
He cannot leave the capital on account of the bad
odor his administration is in, caused by the
defeats.
1t is evident, them that the present time affords
a favorable opportunity for the American Co.
vernment 10 prosecute its plans of invasion, and
bring the to a termination as soon as possible.
Nothing short of the entrance of a powerful army
into the city Of Mexico itself,w bring about such
an event Let the Government march an army
OF twenty-five thousand men from Tampico to
the city of Mexico, which, have already
pointed out, is the safest and best way 10 reach
the capital General Taylor could leave sufi-
cient force AT Matamoras to control the Lower
Rio Grande while Col kearney and his company
would be able TO protect the upper country bor-
dering the same river With the remainder
or his force, General Taylor could embark for
Tampico, and pursue his march TO the city of
Mexico. Having reached that city, Paroles
would be encountered with difficulties from
which he could not extricate himself, and sur
rounded by enemies We would then have all the
ports the Pacific blockaded, Mazatan in a state
OF revolution, the Gulf of Mexico occupied by the
American fleet, the city of Mexico in possession OF
an American army, Upper California in the same
condition, and with feet off Vera Cruz, and the
city Of Mexico in our possession, the castle of San
Juan de Ulloa must fall.
II a system of operations like this were carried
out, the war would soon be brought TO success
full termination; and the military usurpers of
Mexico humbled in proper manner
WEST POINT AcADEMY.-ln consequence of the
attacks made on this institution by the " sausage
democracy" in Congress- and throughout the
country, we have considered it advisable to des-
patch special correspondent from this establish
ment to attend the examinations that are now
going on there. The letters of our correspondent
will be found highly interesting at the present
time. They will show to the satisfaction of every
person, that the studies and exercises which the
students undergo, are of the most arduous and
trying description, and that Notwithstanding the
onslaughts of the " sausage men," West Point is
the school to furnish heroes, like those who have
recently reflected high honor on the American
arms, on the banks Of the Rio Grande. In adj
dition TO the inducements that the military exer-
cases and academcal examinations, which are
now going on at West Point, offer to those dis
posed % visit the place, and which viii continue
THIS week and next, there is n very fine hotel,
Kept by Mr.. Ryan, whose indefatgable exertions
70 conduce to the comfort OF visiters, render his
house one OF the best stopping places have
ever visited visit TO West Point, at this time,
cannot fail TO be amusing and instructive.
WEBD vs. BAcos.-This amusing case has at
last commenced. The evidence may be said to
have not, as yet, been introduced, as the state
ments Of counsel have only been gwen
The will be fairly under way this day, when