American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-08-08

RRospEcr OF PEACE. The fact was some
time since stated by Sir Robert Peel, that the
British government had promptly rendered its
mediation, to settle the differences between
the United States and Mexico; and we have
seen it stated, that British messenger had
been sent to Mexico, probably in the hrst In
stance ts consult that government on the nature
and extent of the proposition which should be
made to our government. If the statement
given by our Washington correspondent IN
Yesterdays paper, be correct, viz: that "Eng-
land asks, whether she may propose IN our be-
half, that we shall pay the expenses OF the war
and Sl5, 900, 900 to Mexico, and relnquish our
claims and take California;" we have reason to
believe that the sad proposition had been pre-
viously approved by the Mexican authorities,
and that peace may be speedily concluded be-
tween the two nations There is, beyond
doubt. some proposition in relation to the war
with Mexico, now undergoing discussion by the
Senate in secret session; and we are inclined to
believe, that our correspondent is correct as to
the nature of that proposition. Assuming this
to be true, the question arises, should the con-
dtions proposed be acceded to by our govern
menti We reply decisiyely in the affirmative
The war has already cost US twice fifteen mil
lions of dollars, and, if continued another year,
the expense will probably amount to one hun
dred millions of dollars. AS to having the ex-
penses of the war refunded to US by Mexico,
the idea is ridiculous. We might, it is true,
conquer and hold a portion of her territory, and
this would be all the compensation which we
should receive for our immense outlay. The
only portion Of her territory which would be of
real benefit to us, is the very spot that it is now
supposed we can obtain for the sum of fifteen
millions of dollars. We hope that the PROPOSE
ton has beer made, and that the Senate will
recommend to the President to close with the
offer at once, so that peace may be restored.
In reference to the rumored arrival of peace
messenger from Mexico, the Union of Thurs
day night says-"We are not advised that any
messenger has arrived from Mexico, or that
any overture has been made by her to the gov
eminent at Washington. What prospect there
may DO tor peace, ana at what peHod 1t may DC
effected, we cannot undertake to conjecture;
though it is certain that the President will
make good his repeated declarations to con-
clude peace, as soon as he can do so consist
emily with the rights of the United States."-
No messenger from Mexico may have arrived,
and yet the statement of our correspondent be
perfectly correct; for the proposition of English
mediation would render any direct application
from Mexico unnecessary. The language of
the Union strengthens our conviction, that
there is before the Senate proposition to ter
inmate the WARRIOR, were it otherwise, the
Union would not have confined itself to dis
avowal of the arrival of Mexican messenger,
but have stated in broad terms, that no pro-
posal for peace had been made. few days
will probably enlghten us on this important
matter.