The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-26
The News from the Rio Grandc-Invasiol
OF Mexico.

her sevcntee nth day.
The News from the Rio Characterization
OF Mexico.
The additional news from the Rio Grande,
which was received yesterday by telegraph, and
published in detail in our columns, indicates, be-
You'd the possibility of doubt, that a campaign of
no ordinary magnitude, is now opened between
the American government and the existing usur-
pers Of Mexico. General Paredes, with the greater
proportion of his forces, is now on the frontier.
1t is the last chance Of that military chieftain for
the safety and permanence Of his usurpation.
We have no doubt that the present Government
of Mexico wall muster their whole force-exhibit
their whole strength, and put forth every energy
in order to stop the invasion of that republic, by
the American forces-even before they consent to
an armstice, or renew negotiation. From what
we learn, there is every to believe that the
British and French governments will carefully
abstain from any direct interference in the present
movements between Mexico and the United
States; yet we have no doubt that the British
capitalists, merchants, and traders, in Mexico,
have fomented the spirit and furnished the usur-
rers in that republic with the means by which
they have been able, thus far, to present any OBJ
structon to the invading forces Of the American
government The iutter defeat Of the miserable
diplomacy of both these governments, in the pre-
liminary steps for the annexation of Texas, has
probably taught them more prudence hereafter.
The "man in the white hat" SO famous in Texas
diplomacy, is now in this city and the s'man in
the moastache"-it is not known where he is. We
have the best for believing, that the more
sensible portion of the British government and
the British people-who may reason upon this in
vasion of Mexico by the American forces-will
look upon it as new era for the development of
the mighty resources of this vast republic, under
new and invigorating auspices, that will follow the
successful invasion. There may, indeed, be
conflict in the minds Of the English government,
between military jealousy and ambition on one
side, and new commercial markets and enter
prise the other; but the latter will probably
gain the day for the present. England and France
will decline any other interference than that of
friendly mediation.
In the meantime, it is asked, what will be the
next steps Of the American government-the next
movements of the American army?
We have the best reasons for believing that the
invasion of Mexico will now take place, planned
on the most gigantic scale. The President is au-
thorzed, already, to assemble in the field nearly
seventy thousand regulars and volunteers. Gen.
Scott is about to be put at the head of this vast
force, if General Taylor does not snatch the lau-
rels and command from his hands, by demolish-
ing all the Mexicans that come in his way before
General Scott can reach the Rio Grande. fleet
Of fifty vessels of war, with an amount Of nearly
twenty-five thousand seamen, will be afloat on
obth coasts of Mexico in less than six months-a
display of Anglo-American bravery, military ca
pacity, and indomitable energy, that will astonish
our common neutrality-suspicious. race-in Eng
land, and all others in the world. Besides this,
there is every probability that an armed volun-
tary emigration, Of one hundred thousand per-
sons,will follow in the rear ofthe invading army
an emigration which will mix and blend in turn
with the Mexican people, and teach them the
true principles Of civil liberty and commercial
enterprise The emigration to Oregon and Cali
fonia may pause for the present-and that 70
Mexico begin with the progress of the invading
army. The opening of the campaign by General
Taylor, or, as he has been called on the field, sold
Rough-and-Re Ready" is merely the first act in the
drama. In the meantime, it is asked, what is the
object ofthe American government 1t is proba-
BILE that, as yet, no definite plans have been ma
tured by MIR. Polk and his cabinet. The diplo-
matte correspondence which has been published,
completely justifes the course Of the American
government, and upsets all the clamor against
the administration, that has been attempted, for
the present. We have no great opinion of the
high abilities or magnanimiy of Mr.. Polk himself
but we cheerfully admit that Mr.. Buchanan, in his
diplomatic correspondence-that Mr.. Slidell, in his
following out the nstructons-ihat Mr.. Marcy, in
his military documents-and that Mr. Bancroft,
ALSO in his doings, have all acted wi, 1t becoming
energy, discretion, propriety, aud good sense, in
our Mexican relations, az least. They have
lightly served their couAfry; and we willingly
award to them thur lull credit on this
question. They must now prosecute the war on
this question with the highest genius and energy;
and with the weapons which Congress has put
in their hands, they can do so successfully. Califor
MIA must be ours !; Monterey must be ours San
Franciso must be ours and if Mexico wishes it,
we trust that the 10000 American troops that are
about to be prccipitated upon the halls of Mon
tezuma, supported by the so ships, and men to
match ON both coasts, with the loo, 900 military en-
igrants that will follow in the rear, will teach that
divided, insulted, and plundered race, the way to
reorganize firm government, and to command
the respect of the world. Mexico, under American
rule, would be one of the richest and most en-
terprising countries in the world. Mexico, under
even her own rulers, and with an American army
ofemigrants, would be enabled to distinguish her
self amongst the nations Of the EARTH
This, the most magnificent drama OF the nine
teenth century, opens The first, act fthis drama
has begun with brilliancy and glory. We must 20
ahead. ''Od Rough and Ready" forever!
THr TowSLEY EsTArr.--We understand that the i'm
mense estate of Lord Townley, which had been in
Chancery for many years. has lately been decided and
the amount is over 100000 Heirs are wanting for