The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-29
The Opinions and Feelings In Canada, on the
[Erom the Toronto Clio

From the Toronto Globe, May 49,
war, so long threatened, has ut length broke out i'll
portion OF North America The United States and Mexico
are at war! The aggression has proceeded from the
troops OF the United States is admitted by several
members OF The American Congress- The Washington
Legislators have eagerly laid hold Of the opportunity for
pungng their country into all the miseres OF war. Tho
Rio del Norte is alleged in the Presidents Message
he the boundary between Mexico and Texas but this
denied bv some members of Congress The vote of
10000 men, and ten millions of dollars done in
storming passion at Washington-a state Of mind gene
rally followed by regret and remorse. #
in pitched battle do not think the Mexcans will
have any chance with the troops OF the United States
but in their country they viii be formidable oppo
nents especially if led by European officers Still it
seems doubtful whether the Mexcans really mediate
protraccd struggle with the United States unless they
are backed by Great Britain France. II is extremely
probable that France may interpose her good Offices
O uis d10ue m ~ o. ths real BIZ
negotiation renders this impossible. We feel assured,
however that itain will not look quietly on and see
Mexico subdued or farther dismembcred The safety of
her West India possessions and North American Provn-
ces requires that this should not be allowed And be-
sides the British people will look with horror the
tension of slavery which would be the consequence of
farther encroachmcnts on the Mexican territory.
[From the Quebec Mercury, May 23]
The following particulars of engagement between
The army OF occupation and the Mexcans reached this
morning, in the Hew York Herald and Commercial I'D
rertfser We do not place much reliance upon the fde
lily OF the account but look upon rather an exag
gerated statement to spur tagging ncpent heroes to
win their iaurels and run the gauntlet of 81 romo peo
on the banks Of the Rio Grande They upon the
authority OF passengers, not written
"Perspring young heroes" to be few in number;
especially since the accounts received of the defeat of
Capt Walkers sortie partie. The NJ o. Pcayune says,
there were never at one time many persons with
their arms in sings to be met with lately in the
streets of that city the editor enquiries If the drafting of
the militia has caused this brachial malady.
So patriotic are our neghbors we read that some Ame
rcans in Havana fitting out prvacers with Mexican
letters OF maTque TO prey upon the commerce Of their
native country.
The Ne,c York Herald of the 18TH has the following
remarks -
Oman he fret fiastca f hi1
is with such glorious victories will be felt throughout
the governments OF Europe The bravery, numbers,
unanmty which has prevailed among the American peo
pie in this crisis will teach European governments to
beware how they interfere in matters this continent
hereafter We have doubt the events on the Rio
Grande, already developed will create CONSERVATION
feeling OF eNultaon among the struggling people. Let
the advantage acquired be carried to the gates Of Mexico
itself"
Wonderful unanmty indeed sixteen volunteers from
Galveston and transcription" frove what amount OF
Consideration is likely to be produced bv these glo-
rious Victories upon the monarchies of Europe
IRON the Montreal Herald May 26.l
One OF the Phy steal wonders upon which the scenti
which the vulgar have been prone admire,
is that eStensbility OF matter which enables the gold
ty OF metal 1t is not less remarkable how very large
space may be covered by avery little glory. The last
news from the States furnishes good illustration OF
what may be done in this way. canonnade has taken
place from an inrenched camp in which it imposs-
bic that any body could be hit by the return fire
pie of have been knocked into one and gun
has been dsmouned or the other parts of the victory
yet very doubtful) and this suices to furnish
enough nsel not only TO the whole Of the army
with more imaginary orders than decked the
qucror Of Italy, but also to leave large lump
ty thousand people in the Park at New York. OF
course all this glitter cannot be put on for nothing It
in themselves, but that is not their main object Ali
these things but the livery Of Mars-the index Of the
bloody minded vaor that turks beneath and 1t is not
wonderful therefore, that the New Workers felt them.
selves ferocious than their won't when they found
their visionary decorations glttering in the sunbeams
OF course, England is to be totally demolished 1t is
doubtful whether France be allowed to her
only say, that she conceives she has right to few ice
bergs the American continent point out the alarm
ing fate that necessarily awaits her Where the march
Of Liberty is to stop is yet determined upon, but is
confidently expected that before the end of this Pres
dentshp the heroic strongmnded Polk will be dissolv
cd in tears-because there is nothing more to annex
Whether all these magnificent ideas will be carried out
may be, perhaps doubted but who can doubt the power
of the poetic maginatons that have given them birth
We fear however that like other poets the Gothanites
some part Of their inspiration to intoxication and
the beverage that has turned their brain is inordinate
vanity. STILL though this be but thin potation, they
could refrain from drinking the health Of those at
whose expense the entertainment provided Accord
ingly, find resolution worthy of the occasion.
tanning full average quantity OF nonsense. Here it
BE further Resolved That the thanks Of the citizens
of New York be- and they hereby presented to Gen.
for the consummatc skill and undaunted courage dis
played by them the 4h instant in engagement with
and defeat oil the enemy before Maamoras which has
decked with fresh aures the gallant general and his
brave officers and soldiers and covered the American
arms with unfadng glory
We hope, for General Taylors sake that he may be
alive and in condition to receive this vote of thanks
when reaches the Rio Grande, but the last accounts
rendered that somewhat doubtful In the meantime il is
justice to say that the thing kept up with great
deal OF spirit As the evening drew on, the company be-
more jolly, and several songs were voluntee red
Among the performers in this kind a Judge, whose
good fellowship appears to have entirely his
dignity. The assembly finally broke up "buoyant with
enthusasra frame of mind often produced by much
olifcaton but which too frequently leads gentlemen in
10 trouble.
sante Fe, New Mexico, Emigration to Cali
fornta.
From the st. Louis New Era May 10
Col Russell has started his expedition TO California
and the prospect is that heavy gaton will set
into that country II our navy in the Pacific acts with its
usual energy and promptness Is probable that BY the
time they arrive they will find that country in the posses
sion and under the control Of Americans.
From the St. Louis American, May isl