The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-01
NEW YORK HERALD.
Our Mexican Reiatlons.


greet desire manifested by the administration 10
bring a settlement the differences between the
United States and Mexico, growing out OF re an-
mex ilion Of Tex 10 the tcrlner, and OF the mea-
sulea adopted 10 carry ont the pTaiseworhy task.
II was fora.ecn by the administration, that 50 long
as Great Britain could count upon the relations be-
tween these two nations remaining IN the uncertain
state in which they have been ever since the con-
summation Of annexation--a state OF quasi war
that Great Britain would take advantage OF their
condition in The settlement of the Oregon question,
and count upon the assistance of Mexico, IN the
event OF rupture between us on that vexed
question
Nor was this the only incentive 10 settle
ment of our differences with Mexico.
Several OF the Mexican chiefs and leaders, and
portion of the Mexican people--those who have felt
and 6cplored the ruinous condition of things In that
beautiful country, Tor series of years past-have
frequently given unequvocal evidences OF a desire
10 be incorporated with the United States, and par
take OF the blessings Of free government in pace
and qqietness. These sentiments have been on the
increase for some time past, and we have
very little hesitation in declaring, from the
information in our posse sion, that were the
sense Of honor of the Mexican people, which
il is supposed has suffered by the annexa.
non of Texas, healed, and all differences be-
tween the two countries settled IN a satisftctory
manner to them, that before many years, Mexico
would be governed by our laws, and her people
would enjoy liberty under the protection of the
American flag.
These were the probable incentives on the part of
the administration in endeavorng to bring there
difficulties to settlement, aud we are happy in
beng able TO state that the prospect OF settlement,
Is bright and gaddenIng, not only TO the people Of
both Mexico and the United States, but to the phi
llnthropist ana patriot all over the world.
We learn from secret information from the city
Il Me xico, upon which we place considerable re-
lance, that the present government of Mexico is
probably willing to come to a settlement with the
United States, and for that purpose is willing
10 receive small sum OF money-a million of
dollars or thereabous-ss a reparation for the
injury which it is supposed we have inflicted
upon them in the annexation of Texas. This
desire of settlement on the part Of Mexico, has
probably been communicated TO our government
at Washington, and received the attention and
consideration it deserved. BY private and re-
liable information from the seat OF government,
we are informed OF the proceedings taken by the
administration, after the receipt OF this information
from Mexico, and OF the measures that will be pro-
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reconciliation with Mexico, and settlement Of all
differences between the two countries. These
measures will, if circumstances permit, be proposed
10 Congress In the course Of few days, either by
special message from the President, or by bill in
uoduced by member, asking for an appropriation
at once Of the necessary sum to effect the settle
ment. This information we have received from a
source which entities it TO some reliance.
III sill b. seen. thereto that the nrospect FIR a
settlement OF our Mexican difficulties IS somewhat
favorable for the continuance OF peace between the
two countries. Although Mexico cannot be consi.
dered in any respect formidable as an enemy, still
1t is not the policy Of the United States TO be on
terms OF enmlty with any nation. We have cons
dered her weak and distracted state, and grnerosi-
~ alone withheld the United States from infcung
chastsement her for the repeated insults she has
offered US. Her own weakness was her shield.
All this Is important and we hope this
new movement will succeed. Ia one point OF
view, 1t Is necessary that the United States
should act decisively. 1t may not be amiss
in this view to take glance at the rumor
that has been afioat tor some time past Of the de-
sire OF Great Britain, France and Spain 10 erect
monarchy In that country, and put Spanish, or
some other prince on the throne
This rumor commenced in a small way-Eke a
small black cloud before ahurrcane and has inc,eas
ed 10 force to the present, when it has npened into
certainty that these nations really intend to put their
plan into execution, If they can. 1t is hardly ne
cessary Tor US to say that such procedure will
meet with great opposition, not only in Mexico, but
in this country, and may ultimately lead to gene.
raj war. in which all those countries will be enpap.
ed. The proposition has already met with an oppo-
sition by the mass OF the Mexican people; but the
proposers OF the scheme seem determined notwith-
standing, to continue 10 agitate it, and it may yet
be sufficient TO swallow up the Oregon question
For the purpose Of famlliarizing the Mexican
people to the scheme-to accustom them TO
talk and think upon it freely, so that even
tually they may be reconciled TO it-they have
established papers there that are paid to aei-
tate the scheme, and fan the spark, which they
nope will yet rise to fame. Although the Mexi
can people may be now opposed TO such me asure,
there Is no knowing what European intrigue and
European gold may not effect. But if even the
Mexican people were in favor Of the scheme, we do
not see how difficulty is to be avoided The United
States has adopted the principle that European ma
tions have no right to intermeddle with this cont.
nen; and the President has declared in his message
that the United States will not look on and tolerate
such intermeddling This principle will undoubt-
edy be carried out in the event OF an attempt put
this scheme into execution; and the consequences
will undoubtedly be general war between Europe
end America.
But sufficient to the day is the evil thereof. We
apprehend no such unfortunate consequences, but
hope, in the event Of present difficulties with
Mexico beng satisfactorily adjusted, that ere many
years, and before the design Of those European ma
lions could be carried out the whole Of Mexico will,
probably by her own request, and at her urgent de-
sire and solicitation, be annexed to, and form a
portion Of our glorious confederacy. BY such a
union, the great cause of free government will be
extended to an extraordinary degree-the happi-