The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-21

cannonading.
Mexico-Europcan Interference.
II will be rccolected that some time since it
was reported that General Amonte had been
despatched by Paredes, the present ruler of Mex
leo, on special mission to England and France;
and that Paredes' object in sending him on this
GRAND, was principally to get him out of the
way, as it was supposed he possessed influence
sufficient to create another revolution, that might
probably elevate himself to the head of affairs,
and overthrow Parcdes.
This supposition gained some strength and APP
pearance ofprobnbility, from the fact that Almon-
lie dismissed his private secretary at Vera Cruz;
and. instead Of proceeding to his destination, he
remained for long time Mt Havana, in the
Island of Cuba, where Santa Anna has been in
Punishment for length of time, and was
ported 10 be actively engaged with lhc latter
in connecting schemes and plans for the accom-
plshment of new revolution, which would
result in the overthrow of Paroles, and the ee-
walton Of Santa Anna The public mind in this
country had settled down upon this opinion.
The last intelligence from Havana gives ano-
ther complexion to this affair, and leads to be-
heve that the mission of Almonte has more in it
than is generally supposed. He has now, it ap-
pears, actually proceeded to England and France,
on a mission from the Mexican government and
we think we can show the real object oft
II is very well known that while Almonte was
in the United States, he expressed himself fully
and freely TO the effect, that if the annexation of
Texas were consummated by the Americans,
and war should grow out of the act, he had no
doubt, that the Mexican government would GER
tainly iInplore the intervention of European ma
tons, and crave their assistance.
Now, when we look ut the conduct of the Mex
lean usurper, Paroles, both previous and subse-
guent to the departure of Almonte, we think there
can be no doubt that they understood themselves
perfectly, and We're awaie of the events which
were about to happen on the Rio Grande The
apparent mystery and doubt that hung over these
movements, were manufactured for the purpose
of deceiving us as to the real object of the mis-
sion, which we have no doubt, now, is to claim
the interference Of England and France, on the
principle of NJ Guizot's balance Of power.
This, We think, is perfect solution all the
mysterious movements of ALnonte.
The importance of this movement as regards
the United States, turns on one point, WIZ the
probability or improbability Of those nations
taking sides with Mexico. Mr.. Polk, in his inau-
ural message, re-asserted principle in regard to
the affairs of this continent which was formed
many years ago. This principle is that no Euro
pean nation shall be allowed to interfere in the
affairs this continent. This proposition is de-
MED by both England and France; and, indeed,
M. Guzot and the President directly at issue
on the point.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Polk would be Sc
conded and supported by the great body OF the
American people in carrying out this principle
and in case of hostilties growing out OF IT, the
American people would be fully as unanimous.
MS on any other question in defending it.
Under such circumstances then, England or
France canno, ;ntermeddle with our relations with
Mexico, except in an underhand, diplomatic and
contemplate way-the same as they did in the
annexation of Texas-without embroiling those
countries in war with the United States That
they will so intermeddle, we do not doubt; but
neither of those countries will openly take sides
with Mexico in the present war between that
country and the United States. The commercial
interests now existing between those countries
and the United States, are too important to be
hazarded or even temporarily suspended, Tor so
small stake But those countries may both, OF
England particularly, may, furnish the means 10
Mexico to carry on and protract the war, with the
hope of making Mexico still further dependent
upon her than she is, and by making more loans
Of money, acquire other mortgages ON the mines
of Mexico, which are now already pledged TO the
subjects OF that country.
But the war is begun by the United States, as
well as by Mexico. She has struck the first blow,
but ours will be the second. 1t becomes us to de-
prive her of any opportunity protractng the war,
and bring il TO n sestement rs quickly as possible.
To effect this there is but one course, and that is
to carry the into the interior of the country,
denosh the armies of the military usurpers, and
dictate n peace, if need be, at the city of Mexico
taking as indemnity for our trouble and expense,
the splendid department of California, and annex
il at once to the United States-M. Guzot and his
balance Of power to the contrary, notwithstand-
ing.
THE MAGNETIC OPERAToRs.-We have heard a
rumor that in consequence OF the great fatigue at
tendant on the ncessant labor and watching that
the recent expresses have cHtailed on the opera
tors at the magnetic stations, and the small salary
allowed them some Of the employees of the conl-
pany have sent in their designations. Before year,
the business of the telegraph company will in
crease 10 such extent that there will be
CITY of applicants or situations in the different Of
foce, as the company viii be well able to pay
their agents good salaries, and to employ suffi-
cient force to relieve each other, night and day;
and in such an intelligent community as ours.
there will be no lack OF talented and efficient ope-
rators. The enterprise is, as yet, in It's infancy.
and perfection cannot be as yet expected.
We would suggest to the operators along the
line to use more caution, and be less communities
i've Of private dispatches. This is absolutely ne
ce.sary both to the reputation and the interest Of
the company. -