The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-22

rupture between the two countries. This
address we give in another column. 1t is
highly amusing and interesting document,
giving, as il does, the private and particular
views and opinions Of the chairman OF the associ-
alton, Mr.. J. d. Powles, on war, ethics, politics,
and matters and things in general. Mr.. Powles
argues in manner that must have proved very
conclusive to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs,
that the Mexican war is unjust and reprehensible
on the part of the United States, and that il was
wantonly provoked by our government. Mr. p
also defines the boundaries of Texas in cute,
clear, sweeping, and concise manner, but we
doubt whether he will ever be looked upon as a
standard geographical iauthority. The docu-
ment proves how ridiculous very worthy man
may make himself, by meddling with matters
above his comprehension
We are by no means averse TO amcable adj
lustment OF our quarrel with Mexico On the
contrary, we think that TO cement an honorable
friendship, would be highly advantageous to both
nations. But We must have indemnity for the in
juries our citizens have sustained and as Mex-
can credit is rather a slippery commodity, we
must have California security, both for the
losses citizens have formerly sustained, and
for the expenses OF the present unprovoked war.
But should Mexico toolishly continue her determi-
nation to prosecute the war, then we will neither
ask nor suffer any interposiiion on the part of
other powers. "Old Rough and Ready" will be our
mediator-our negotiator-and to him only ought
the United States to delegate the powers OF a
plenipotentiary, to adjust our difficulties with
Mexico.
The Events of the Age-The Influence OF
America on the World.
The conduct recently displayed by the two most
powerful governments in the world, in the adj ust-
ing, in sensible and honorable way, a question
of territory that has been in dispute for number
of years, is in the highest degree creditable to
both. 1t exhibits, in forcible manner, the height
of enlightenment and refinement which both ma
tons have attained, and the happy influences of
the progress of civilization, under the free in
sttutions Of the two countries. We need not re-
mind readers that differences, of infinitely
less importance than that which hasfor so long
time estranged the British and American people,
have in other times drenched the world, and made
rivers of blood flow in torrents. In the last cen
fury, question like this would have melted
universal war in Europe, that would have sacri-
feed thousands of lives converted fertile fields
into wastes, and entailed misery and demoraliza-
ton on after generations.
We have evidence enough to prove that within
a comparatively short period, the world has, as ii
were, taken leap-a jump from condition of
almost semi barbarisn, and is now making great
strides i'll towards an undefnable goa-a
goal, the brilliancy and splendor that surrounds
which prevents it from being but dimy seen, and
which but few can even partially penetrate. To
conduct the nations ofthe world in this career-to
pilot the several vessels of State that the shoals
and quicksands may be avoided, and the destined
,cs1 ,ft ,,,IE
rulers of all governments, monarchical and re-
publican 1t is enviable task-a task which car
red out in wisdom, will enbalm the names of
those who have it in hand in the hearts of the in
Vulnerable millions who destined to enjoy its
fruits.
The principal nations of the world, France,
England, and the United States, would seem to
be chosen as the instruments OF Providence in
usherng in the new era, and as promoting its
progress. But the United States, on account of
its geographical position, its extraordinary and
unprecedented career, and its prospective unpa-
ralleled greatness, has been, and will continue to
be, the leader. The developements that have
hitherto been made in the United States, at first
startled and amazed the others; but they have
nevertheless gradually, but surely, followed the
track, that we have marked out Ii will be the
pioneers; and the others will follow up and lay the
foundation in the Old world, for the changes that
shall be made in the new. AS an instance of the
first proposition, see the gradual mutations
that taking place in the government and po-
Icy Of England. The blessings that flowed from
our free federation OF religion, opened the eyes of
the politicians of Europe, and paved the way for
Catholic emancipation-the adjustment of i'm
d.b
England; and the caption, word for word, of the
act passed for that purpose by the Legislature o
the State of New York, precedes an enactment
of the same kind passed by the British Para-
ment. This was not coincidence, il is proof
of the influence exerted by the United States on
the statesmen and politicians of that country
Other instances might be adduced, but the United
States is yet in its infancy, and for the short
time it has been in existence, these enough 10
prove what we assert. From Great Britain,
the other nations of Europe will receive
what that country gets from us. The ex-
perience of the past proves The second pro-
position. But the glory of participating in
bringing about the era that has just dawn
ed upon the world, VIII be sufficiently great, to
allow each share. Those who practically apply
a great principle, and make it conduce to the
prosperity and advancement of those for whose
benefit it was discovered, deserve nearly as much
credit rs the inventor.
As an evidence OF the desire of this new age,
we may cite a few instances within the recoec-
ton of almost the youngest of the present gene
ration. Among the foremost of these, is the de-
sire apparent among the great powers, TO avoid
embroiling the world in war few years since,
Great Britain and France, France and the United
States, and very recently, the United States and
Great Britain, were on the point OF resorting to
physical force to settle difficulties, which were
amicably settled in the end. Reason, prudence,