New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-11-05
Hon. j Ohm Slidell and the Mexican War-lIo-
ncy make Peace-siideiI's Relatives, &c.
Correspondence OF The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Nov. > lei6

Correspondence OF ne Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Nov. > lci6
To tie Editor Of Tie Tri5uns
The question is frequently asked here whether
Hon. joins SLlDELL is still receiving from the
Government his salary Of $4,000 as Minister 10
Mexico Gentlemen OF high character in this city
assert their belief that such is the fact Perhaps
it will not be amiss for Congress 70 look the
matter
Mr. SLlDELL performed conspicuous part TO-
ward getting the United States into this war with
Mexico He gave up his station as Representa-
tive TO Congress and secretly went on his mission
TO Mexico. Ii he had succeeded in efecting a
treaty of peace securing TO the United States the
territory OF California, and the Rio Grande for
boundary, and got the management OF the Mexican
Indemnity due our citizens into his hands, no doubt
he would have realized brilliant fortune III add
ton to the one he already possesses Mr.. Sill
DELL is well known for his great iondness for spec
ulstion
Bu, nc was not received as Minister and Ne
gotiator by the Mexican Government He return
ed to the United States and made his representa-
lions in person to the Administration.
The army under General TAYLOR was pushed
into Mexico The brill ant battles OF pslo Alto and
Reseca de Ia Palma were fought the honor OF the
victories ensured, not the Administration bur TO
the Army OF Occupation. The Administration be
gan 70 get tired OF the war and It's enormous
pense very fast, 1t vas helping the Executive
none, but was bringing up new men for the people
70 admire What was TO be done NJ. SLIDELLs
advice was ready IL IS said General Horsro>'s
was also. Mr.. SLiDELLs brother Capt. SLIDELL
MAcKESZIE-he who hung young SPEScER because
he afraid TO run the risk OF getting him INTO
port IN two or three days. where he could De TIED
by the laws Tor lis otfence-was commissioned 10
visit Havana where he had interviews with SASrA
ANNA and ALaosIg. after which he proceeded 10
Vera Cruz, thence 10 General TAILOR and thence
back to the United States
.abou. this time Mr. POLK directs Mr.. BrcEASAS
70 address letter 70 the Mexican Minister OF or
eisr Affairs. proposing terms OF peace, friendship
and orothery love between the Two natlons-very
different. by the way, trpni the course marked out
for Commodore SLo4I and General KEARSEY 70
pursue on the other side Of Mexico, and which those
officers are rigidy pursuing az about the time
Following these events Santa anna and
AIaoSTE leave Havana for Y era Cruz pass through
cur blockade sf the latter Pcr by an order from
Soae one 20 the Commander OF oar squadron 70 give
thsrn tcee pass ard taksth head OF the Mexican
Army and the Mexican Government, vale Mr.
PoLs calls upon Congress In great hurry to grant
hini-twc millions OF dollars to be used at n. dlscre
ton IN bringing about peace with Mexico
The money asked for was not granted. tough IN
all likelihood II would have been bat Tor The amend
nent 70 the BIZ OF Mr.. Loco-Foco WlLMor But
was not portion OF the same drawn and paid IN
advance 70 SANTA ASSA1 Many believe IL was.
Let Congress. ascertain tie ruth o: the matter.
SANTA ANA and ALAoSrE, however. are IN
Mexico, tie one az the head OF is Army and the
other Al the head OF It's Government, and both mani
Testing the bitterest hostility 70 tns United States
L Is well known that n. day Before ALsaETI let
Esvans fer Vera Graz, he vTo.s le..s- 20 zen.