The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-03
WASHINGTON, Oct. l, 1876.
Meric0n Afairs-A Battle on Hand

Gen. Jesup, @ VI General, is to meet the con-
centration Of the troops at Tampico, ordered
forthwith As We informed you fortnight ago,
that is point Of vulnerable attack. That place
taken, short aud easy passage to Mexico is open
ed, being not less than six hundred miles shorter
than the Monterey route, and infinitely more &C
cessibe to an army. 1t is expected by every mail
now, that we shall hear Of battle at Monterey,
for it does appear that the Mexcans have made
stand there, with a respectable number of troops,
variousy guessed TO be from 1000 to IS, 900 men.
complete route and dispersion OF this Army of
the North is, OF course the certain alternative in
the event of their standing fight and this with
the occupation of Cali orna, and the capture and
occupation of Tamplco, will perhaps have the
effect OF bringing the Mexican Congress 10 their
senses before their meeting IN next December
We know not winch i most peculiar to the Mex-
cans, their intolerab biz conade, irremediable
stupidity. In state oi most lunous Jacobinlsm,
they believe tem.elves nvulne rabl-, and like the
equally besottsd Jews, when Titus beleaguered
the Holy City. instead OF organizing against
the common enemy, they are squabbling and
wrangliug among themselves. II Is quite posi-
bic that the United States government will be
compelled TO the last of reducing the whole
country, and subjecting il to an annual tribute, in
compensation for the guaranty of steadlast re-
publican system, under the protection of the
American flag, against all external intrgues and
internal conspiracles. The nquietude Of Great
Britain-the jealousy OF Frarce-the enormous
expenses OF Mexican campaigning, suggest the
necessity OF making short work o.! this miserable
war. ! he pursuit ofthe remnant of the Mexican
army to Monterey WAS mstake-.heir flight in
that direction was lure to draw our army from
the capitol
The plan pursued, however, has been in strict
accordance with the plan of Col. 4. NJ Johnson,
at the City Hall of this city, in his address to the
volunteers last May He suggested the seizure
of the Northern provinces, and of California,
bOCk;lQe I'm IN n a
cihc seaboa.d; and then, if that did not an
swer, walk right in from Vera Cruz, or
Tanpico, and smash her up entirely. 1t
seems We have come to this alternative. We
have seized the northern provinces and Califor-
nia-we have both coasts under blockade, and we
have offered them peace, which they refuse.
We have actually invegied their exiled Dictator
back into their country, with the understanding
that he was to stop the war and the first thing
which he does, is TO proclaim his determination
10 carry the war into Arkansas
= The fact is, the destruction of the castle Of Vera
Cruz, and the occupation of the city of Mexico,
appear to be now the only conditions of peace /;
and these will be unavailing unless followed up
by pronunc mento from the National Palace,
proclaiming the boundary, the Constitution, and
the President, and the annual tribute to the uni
ted States.
Santa Anna is the mere tool of the army, at
least for the present. If they show fight at Mon.
terey, the war is ended in that quarter-if
they retreat the approach of General
Taylor, his march has been wild goose
cnase IL Is 10 be hoped they Will oDliSe
us by permitting themselves to be decenily
logged, with the capture of the remnant of the
squad. 1t will certainly be- great accommoda.
ton to Gen. Taylor The army Of the North will
the Southern division under his personal COM
mand, will be placed in opposition to conclude
peace without regard to the constitution of "a,
or the Congress OF Dec. next. The total defeat,
capture, or dispersion, therefore, of the army OF
the North, will be as advantageous to Santa Anna
asst the government OF the United States. 1t
was the army OF the North, which, under Pare
des, marched back to Mexico and ousted Her
rera, and Santa Anna, if too hasty in negotiations
might incur the same penalty from the same
quarter.
Santa Anna, then, for self preservation, being
compelled 10 fight, and the Mexican Congress moi
meeting before December, we may expect some
bloody work in the North, and on the seaboard,
and all for the lack Of those two millions Of dol
and send them home Yours, truly,
GEN CANAlES.