The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-27
European correspondence.

European Correspondence
The Esslish Offer TO Msdiate-The Mesean War-pie-
toria- Marriage Of the Queen Of Span-Rail1ay spe-
eulations-Feeding the Tmes-Momey Market Musical
Naturalization .1efors-S Supplementary, &c. &c.
LONDON, Sept 4th, ls46.
Lord Aberdeen gave il to be understood to the Amer
government, that if the United States government,
should be willing to accept any mediation in Mexican
affairs the British government would be ready
friendly mediator.
This interference prudent and polite. Lord
Palmerston, the contrary, he into Of
ce called upon Mr. McLane for expl anation why
notice taken by his government of this quasi offer
of mediation and receiving such complete and digni
fed as was to be expected from such man as
Mr. McLane Immediately sends instructions to the Bn
fish minister at Washington not to offer British media
ton but to urge or rather insist upon it. This quite
characteristic Of the man say Of the mani for be it
is always the conduct Of individuals, however compca
ted the government may be, and however abstract Its
entrety for the wise conduct of any is the
conduct of wise individuals; and the foolish
of any government is altogether tho foolish management
OF individuals who can and ought to be ndividualised
would have been the part of Lord Paine
simply to have reiterated to the United States govern
mcnt the friendly readiness of the British
act as mediator and not to he has done his Offer
summary be- as il 10 be expected that the u States
government declines the protfered mediation, the next
will be note from the British minister under in
sructions from Lord Palmerson requiring explanation
Of the intentions Of the United States with regard to
California and Mexico and protesting against any nac
ton Of the integrity of the Mexican empire. This will
originate q diplomatic contention complicated and
difficult than the Oregon question. For Great Britain
question amicably she did But Mexico alone, il il
not to be expected, would make amicabe concessions
she is too headsrong and Obstinate much less backed
by Lord PalmerstOn, will she be disposed to wisdom and
| humility.
the United States, in the present humour of the people
will be disposed to stop short OF the acquisition of Cali
fornia may take it granted that California
already and virtually has been for time past
American territory In such status, wherein neither
side will be able to recede or concede (or may cal
culae both on the indomabe obstnacy of Mexico and
Lord Palmerston, and upon the firm and proud deermi
nation OF the people OF the United staeO in such STD
rsrvm the question which will necessarily arise, sp
pears likely be difficult of manag emen than was
| that Of the Oregon q ,estion.
Thus there seems TO be dawnng in the distance fu-
tuie not without its clouds and apprehensons. Much
wisdom and moderation, much diplomatic skill and for
bearance will be required to meet this crisis and have
doubt this will all be found among able
| at Washington. Lord Palmerson minister Of war
under Lord Castlereagh he has shared largely in the
has felt its evils but he has
power the power and Importance administers the
spirit which directs it, and he is said to very
to love of it in having fear disrust of it, Then
again. Lord Palmerston is Tory, would make him
the fragments Of the Tory party would cohere together
around him. the Proectonists would idolze him and his
policy for war would be are-enactment oi laws
Then again, there is numerous and navy burning
for action distinction, and prize money and wearied
with halfpay. Then also, perhaps above ALL
ton at this moment 10 craving for excitement and
with its contracts and expenditures would give this
and restless population These things and others are to
be thought Of they elements to be thrown out in
the political calculation of the prudent statesman
Lord George Bentinck at the head of the landed into
teres or Prooctonsts has already opened the subject
in long diatrbe in Parliament, against the ambition
If nd Of fov
British interests and capital involved with Mexico caee
interference the part of the British il
the present position Of Mexico with the United States
The answer of Lord Palmerston ambiguous and non
and has Continued on the rise ever since espe
cally since the from New York has informed III
Of the pacific intentions of the American Cabinet With
ridiculous exaggeraton ofeeng, politicians here
for granted that the American government abou
come to terms of peace instantly, and without della,
with Mexco-and the Times, with ether journals, mme
datey began to and tauntingy to reproach Amer
with the charge of backing out" apprehend the,
electric An article in the Ner York Herald relating
the American Biocksding squadron has created som
, partially to favored vessels.
The poor Queen Of England, certainly Ane woman
and gifted with extraordinary prudence and good
pleasure and amusement, to drive away snnui and
row. possible. Alas. the miseres Of royalty 1t is sal
anchOlic maisdy with which the latter days of her GRIND
father troubed If So il is a sad proof of the
l C0mmunCat
peace and happiness As to the Queen Of spain by tn
time this reaches you she will under permission from
France and the other allied powers her Dol
Francisco DAsss. for her husband. How different he
conduct from Victoria, who boldly, and like American
woman chose him who pleased her. and married him sh
chose. -
The railway system is become of such importance a
not only to command . special department Of the
paper indicate the state Of the share Market but ever
. 10 become department or the Government BOAR,
been created by act Of similar to the boar
OF CONTROL the board Of trade, &C. end the President
n n ar,ha NJ fho
by virtue of his Office and the board department
Government. All the affairs, regulations and legisls
ton, relating to railways will be under the control
this board.
In the absence of other excitement one of the mos
ner in glori6caon Of the Times paper, given by tn
Lord Mayor of London and attended by the great Rot
! | schild and great bankers of London.
The Bank has reduced the interest of money to ne
cent at which rate the great houses and brokers oil
tain it; the traders can only borrow at per cent.
Some idea may be formed of the impt rtance of tn
railways from returns, which show the average
ceived weekly, on all the routes in the kingdom
favorable Wheat and flour continue to pour into tn
ports and yet there is room for more
Msndsssohn's grand oratorio of Elia was brough
out the Great Birmingham Musical Festival
This composition spoken OF as tho master piece of tn
Hsydns celebrated Creation )" it requires compet
army of musicians and singers for performance tn
the OCCASION tunderwen many laborious rehearsal
previous to being given in public. The instrumental OF
cDcsra AT ts great FESTIVAL consisted OF our an
twelve performers, among whom Of the mos
disng ushed in the profession The instruments
forty EIGHT volins twenty vioas, sixteen viooncellos
ten double basses four of each Of the following nsru
ent viz flutes, oboes clariones horns, bassoons
rumpets three tromoones three ophicleides, ser
penis and two great drums. Among the singers were
Madame Grisi, Madame Carsdori Allan, Miss Bassano
Miss Hawes the Misses Williams, Messrs Braham Ma
rio, Lablache. Phillips Mechn, staudigl &c The sale
Birmingham crowded with visers from London and
the adjoining counties
II is said that the famous Mile sontag, the greatest
singer In the world who retired from public lie some
eight years ago, by marriage with German Count
will reappear in public in order to recruit her fortunes
husband having lost the greater part of his property
in successful speculaons.
Generally, actors and artists from America succeed
here we'll and from America" is often put forth as
clap.trap public favor Russell is doing good bust
ness American singer Miss Virginia Monier hal
also attracted attention but are some artist
from theaire In America