The New York herald., 1846-06-07


al, simple, and positive method imaginable.
The friends OF Scott therefore, seeing the field
clear, have now brought him forth for the next
presidency, and the movement is certainly wise
one. General Taylor will end the American war
as he began il and ilen lsaye General Scott
nothing else to attend tc but to manage the Pres
dental campaign, and to take possession Of the
halls Of the White House, instead Of the halls of
the Montezumas, at carly period as possible.
So far, SO good.
GENERAL GAINES AND THE ADMINISTRATION
Secretary Marcy, it seems, has ordered General
Gaines to repair to Washington, for the purpose
Of censuring him for his audacity in calling out
the troops and volunteers to assist Gen. Taylor,
should he have been overwhelmed by the Mexi-
can army 1t is said that he made his requistion
contrary to law. If the Mexican army had made
good their purposes, and defeated Gen. Taylor,
we are very much disposed to think that .hc War
Department would have taken the credit TO itself
for those very acquisitions which it now has the
meanness 10 look upon proper ground for CEN
eure on Gen. Gaines. When it was supposed
that Gen. Taylor was in difficulty, and when the
sympathies of the country were exhibited, about
three weeks ago, the administration organ was
prepared and ready, and did begin TO cast CEN
sure on Gen. Taylor, and Those in command at
the southwest. But now, when the bravery, skill
and genius of the gallant Taylor, and the gallant
men under his command, have maintained their
position and name, and covered the American
arms with glory, we see the War Department,
with degree Of meanness, capable only Of being
resorted to by fifty cent patch,Ts, en- ieavor to
find fault and attempt to cast censure on the
men whose actions are prompted by the highes.
motives of patriotism and bravery. Gen. Cess,
we perceive, has brought motion before the
Senate on the subject of Gen. G aines; hut know
ing the liberality Of mind, the patriotism and
high character, which Gen. Cass always display
ed through life, fom his first campaign of the last
war, up to the present day, we bsvc no doubt, he
at least will do justice to the motives of all those
men in rescuing the country from. its perous posi-
ton in the south west recently. Tn fact there seems
to be at Washington, among the generals and
politicians, one Of the most terrible shakngs of
dry bones that we have seen in many years.
There are symptoms of some pTodigious volcanic
eruption in the political world; and we have no
doubt the extraordinary skill, bravery and genius
which have been indicated on the Rio Grande, by
General Taylor and his gallant little army, will
create as great rout1 in Washington, as they
have within sight of MatAmoras.
EUROPEAN IyrERvENTIoN.-The Steele. Paris
journal, received by the las. steamer, contains
the following observations. Speaking of the proba-
bilites of war on the Oregon question, that Jour
nal says =
If there any real fears to be entertained it is in the
Of a
said,-some most serious complications may result from
this Wharf.-The United States intend to profit Of the vic
tory which for them is certain by incorporating of
tho Mexican provinces whether by annexation or any
other way England would certainly oppose this and Il
is presumabe aftcr what NJ Guzot has seclared that
cabinet would seek to take part with England at
least Indirectly against the United States In this affair
interests the consequences Of which are ncalcu,abie
The opinion put forth by the Steele, is, that OF a
journal Of tho opposition, determined either by
conviction or by system, to blacken, (or misrcp-
resent,) his adversary. We expect better things
f.om the exalted reason and patriotism of the
French government, and we think it will take
part neither directly, nor indirectly, for England
and Mexico. Still, however, we cannot deny it
France like all the rest Of Europe, will look upon
tho fresh dismembcrment Of Mexico, with which
she is threatened, rs grave fact. The great
powers Of Europe desire peace, but they will SEQ
with kind Of regret and uneasiness the disap-
peara &C of 50 vast and rich an empire as Mexico
from the map of nations 1t is a serious derange-
ment brought upon the commercial and political
relations of the two worlds 1t may, therefore,
happen-and indeed it ought to do so = that
France, with England, Spain, or Russia, may in
erc EIDE in favor of Mexico with the United States,
her powerful enemy. But this interposition must
be friendly and conclatory; for the entire disap-
pearance of Mexico as an independent nation,
would not be a matter SO much to be regretted as
the loss to Frtnce of her ancient alliance with the
United States The supposition of war with
the latter power, for foreign cause, for interests
altogether collateral, ought not TO be admitted in
France by any cabinet which possesses the national
sentiment. M. Guzot,s we hope, will understand
this-will feel it-and the imprudenccs committed
in regard to Texas viii not be rene we'd in regard
to Mexico.
AS to Engand-it is possible she may net with
less precuution and sympathy towards this coun-
try-it is possible she may regard til. dsmember-
ment Of any part of Mexico as a casus beli But
that is her own business Her interior troubles
appear on the increase; and Smith O'Brien. it is
said, has the plan matured of making Ireland quit
the pacific policy in which O'Connell has so long
held her. His conduct as to his imprisonment in
the Tower, is calculated on this object.
MIR. Kirkland, from the committee on that subject
reported resolutions of inquiry into the expenses OF the
judicial system covering the entire expense TO the
ties and the State for salaries fees &c &c which with
notifications, adopted, with additional en-
quiry addressed 70 surrogascs, offered by Mr. clyde
pontmcnt Of committee Of IL. to consider and report
the best practical mode Of proceeding to revision o the
fam aW nd tfa1A vvk> a.