Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-23
Country Collectors for the WING in
VIRGINIA.
THE FOREIGN NEWS.


We have the pleasure of laying before our
readers this morning another interesting Letter
from a correspondent in London. The remarks
Of the London Times, the Mexican War, to
which he refers may be found in another column
The London papers abound with specuatons
upon the Mexican War and its probable result
md consequences, in reference TO neutral as well
ms TO the belligerent Powers, and particularly as
TO its influence upon the decision Of the Oregon
question. But these speculations deprived of
much of their interest by the ignorance of the
writers, at the time, of events and facts with
which the American reader is familiar. We
therefore omit them, with the exception OF the
article from the Times-and we copy that main
ly for the purpose of showing the energy win
which the British Government was preparing for
war, notwithstanding the pacific proposition it had
made in relation TO the Oregon question. Bor-
rowing from our national emblem the device
which is SO rarely illustrated by the conduct of
our own government, it will be seen that she
grasped in one hand the arrows OF war, while
with the other she rendered the olive branch of
peace.
We copy another article from the London
Times, pointing TO events which in the nature OF
things cannot be very remote, and upon which,
that paper obviously thinks the future destiny of
Europe depends-and the apprehension OF which,
consequently, it is highly probable, rendered
Great Britain particularly solicitous TO adjust her
controversy with the United States. Those events
are the death of Louis PHILIPPE of France and of
Prince Metternch of Austria-tbe demise OF
either of whom, but particularly OF the former, 1t
is maniies,ly feared will be followed by distur
bance Of the general peace. We have only
room, however, to direct the readers attention to
the remarks Of the Times, without INDUCING in
the reflections to which it naturally gives rise
The rumor Of the profiered mediation of Great
Britain in the affairs of Mexico and the United
States. for the purpose Of putting speedy end to
n war which, with that morbid jealousy OF Eng
land. so frequently exhibited by certain class
of politicians in the u. States she was original
w accused of fomenting, by a promise TO assist
Mexico with british gold" if not with British
troops. is, we imagine 10 be relied upon but we
doubt whether Mr.. Polk will accept it. In desi-
ring to restore peace, take it for granted Great
Britain is not actuated exclusively by motives of
humanity Apart from the possibility, II the war
be long protracted, that other nations-perhaPs
herself-may be drawn into 1t, her subjects, TO
whom the Mexican government owes nearly
$4,000, 600 many of whom are extensively en-
gagged in commercial and mining operations in
Mexico TO the success Of which state Of peace
is essential, are deeply interested in the speedy
cessation of hostiites. IL the last accounts from
Mexico however, are TO be relied upon, her in
ierposton will be unnecessary. The Mexican
Government must itself have seen, by this time,
that the continuation of the will inevitably
result in the farther ACKNOWLEDGMENT of its terrific
~, if not by "annexation," by the organization OF
its Northern States into an Independent Republic.
Heoce we are informed by the last accounts from
that quarter, that Gen. Arista has already asked
for am armistice, which we imagine Gen. Taylor
has no right to agree to, from the answer which
ii is said he gave to the application-but which,
If it be Offered in good faith, and with adequate
pledges of the determination of the Mexican GO
yernment to make reparation for past injuries,
he President is bound, by his official assurances
to Congress, to grant. We look, therefore, with
confidence, to a speedy termination Of the Mexi.
can war, even without British mediation.
Some apprehension has been expressed that
q reat Britain may nterPcsc serious objections to
the cession Of California to the United States, and
public attention has been directed to the concen-
tration of a large British squadron in the Pacific
as furnishing an indication of her purpose TO pre-.
vent its occupation by the American forces in that
sea. IL, however, there be any foundation for
the following interesting statement, made by the
generally we.informed Washington correspon.
den, of the Philadelphia North American, there
will be no difficulty upon this subject:
"WAsHISsToS, June H. 1916.
"Thete - no doebt Mexico nearly ten millions Of
dollars 10 BRUSH capitalist and they have looked the
QUESTION Of California the means o. remuneration when
s others failed. But that mortgage or lien was given
upon H. IL unworthy Of any confidence Indeed 1t - con
adeted by facts within my knowledge, which have
rescued the public eye, but may day 90 before the
county in a tangible aod authentic form.
During the negotiations the North Eastern boundary
question: Mr.. Webster, tns am crediby inlormed reflect
inR upon the immense importance that safe and well To-
Gated harbor like that Of San Francisco upon the Pacific
would be 10 the future OF the county, when
uads with the East Indies and China became extend.
ed aud seeing the advantages OF naval station on that
coast submitted 10 Lord Ashburon that the Government
at The United States would probably enter upon negos-
ton wib Mexico io the purchase Of portion Of Calor-
end England should nterpose any Obstacles Lord
"A burton answered, he has noinsucu0ns this point
not cipaung n 90 be raised and the suggestion Of
Mr. Web,or he wrote TO the Elr Of Aberdeen Tor advice
The reply wa esteemed sauactgry, Lord Aberdeen ad
hitting that the L. Stses, 10 regard TO is commerce. should
have port on tho Patfe and conferences then held
with NIf. Amonte the MEXICAN minister. AZ frat he de-
cnned receive the Suggestion b. gradually gave way
the weight Of argument and inducemeh: winch was pre-
-entsd Finally Mr. Webster succeeded so sr in these u
formal negotiations to lay the subject before ta' com
ntses Foreign Relations of tho two Houses, a. tue
head Of which then Mr.. Archer and Mr. Adams. lie
asked On appropriation to enable the administration TO ac-
qnfe the most important portion Of California contem
plating arrangement by which the claims Of ciuzena
would bu reserved In the bargain.
"This important object defeated by the opposition
q NJ Adams who regarded calculated 10 strengthen
ths ,1fuucn o slavery and the great project fell through
He'd been carried out ~ that time, should this
u The peacoabe snd permanent possession u
Cshiorna-ths would have have been avoided, th,
boundary q tho Rio Gfande secured without firing
aeun snd 40 co't Of les than the expense Of o sin
40 month oi tie VIII ch s going on thes,
facts b. show that whatever ay bo the surprise bitter
mes a the press Of Great Bniiu regard the coniom
pated acquisition 81 Caofna, s mattcf folly under
stood by bo Ministry power aid which they have beet
led 90 sxpocf IN one form smother. Hence do M
on u the md snfetcs n the county regard an
new ombauassmonts Wifh England"