American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-06-11

MOVEMENTS IN Mexico. The shew Of des-
2arate resistance which is being made by Pare
3cs, proves the weakness of his power and the
uncertainty Of the continuance Of his authority.
To obtain money to raise and pay troops, he .
has made an enormous monthly levy upon the
Churches in Mexico--a measure which he |
would not resort to excepting under the most
desperate circumstances. This levy will not
DO paid, unless II be extortcd by force, in which
case the authority of Paroles will be but short
AYod. Paroles il is said, is about to leave the
Capital, and VIC venture to assert, will never
return as the chief mag strate of the Empire.
Santa Anna is anxiously watching the move
sneuts in Mexico, and it is known has u strong
party in his favor; we may therefore expect to
hear ola movement on his part to regain the
power from which he was dismissed. The ar
-val Of the two Mexican war steamers in Ha-
rama, may have some connexion with the de-
agns Of Santa Anna for they may be destined
10 convey him 10 Mexico, and to aid in his re-
storaton. But should he remain in his present
position, it is evident that Paroles cannot con-
sill not voluntarily engage in the service with
put food and pay; and the necessary funds for
lhosc purposes cannot be raised, without the
adoption Of measures which will prodace re-
yolution. We still, then, hold to the opinion
which we have repeatedly expressed, that the
war between the United States and Mexico is
virtually over. Our army may march into the
interior, taking few towns, and driving the
Mexican troops and citizens before it, and with
cut having to strike blow: but we doubt
~hether this will be necessary to secure peace
for it is likely that the Mexican Govern
snenl will find itself compelled to substitute ne
goiiations for arms.
We will venture to assert, that, if Mr.. Sldell
we're now sent 10 Mexico as minister with pro-
yesals for final settlement between the two
countries, he would not only be received, but
End the Mexican government in a disposition
30 yield US Justice. Paroles came into power
nnder pledge to make war against US. He
Ass made his demonstration and signallyfalled;
ADD would now, no doubt, gladly embrace
peace upon just conditions. Could our govern
x,ent under present circumstances, send mes
sCngcr of peace TO Mexico consistently with
prvprety and honor? We are clearly of opin-
.on that it could. We are the stronger party,
amd have the ability to crush our opponent
70 shew that we have not the disposition so to
net, and that all we seek at the hands of Mex
SEQ is, to obtain what we of right can demand,
you'd rebound more to the credit of our coun-
Try, than If we were to march our troops over
every inch of their territory, We 90 upon the
presumption that it is not the DESIGN of our
government TO attempt tAo conquest and ac-
QUESTION of Mexico but that all that is aimed
At is, the payment ofthe indemnity instruments
sus us-the settlement of the boundary line
and other matters of strict justice, But if the
attention be TO annex Mexico, and the present
var be seized upon as the justiying pretext
then, indeed, we could not consistently send
her minister, or ntermt N the least, the la
Sors of our army-noy could the termination of
Ne war be calculated with any certainty, for