The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-18
The Oregon Notice Question Settled.

places in the hands of the President the entire con-
troll of the negotiation to be used according to his
own discretion. 1t is the greatest and most potent
element of a reelection that any President ever re-
ceived; and the probability Is, that all negoi.
atoms, looking to final settlement of this question:
will be postponed or protracted for the next three
years. The 544O men will be perfectly satisfied
with the result.
Mr. Polk, with the peculiar influences surround
ing him, can now spring the Oregon question upon
the country whenever he chooses, and thus secure
the decided chances of a reelection. We will have
peace with England for the next four years, but
terrible war among the factions at home. Great
result this! All President-making and humbug.
Our Relations with Mexico.
Our relations with Mexico, according to the re-
cent news, are now in the most tickllsh position
that they have been since the independence of the
two countries. Peace or war, of longer shorter
duration, hangs on the turn of straw. The army
OF the United States is side OF the Rio
Grande, and the Mexican army is the other, both
in sight of each other and the next intelligence
from that quarter may bring us the commencement
OF the conflict.
The accounts from Mexico are 30 varied and con-
ctng, that it increases the difficulty of ascertain
ing the real policy and purposes of that government
Paredes, the present head of the government, pro-
fesses, In his proclamation, to maintain simply q
defensive position. This, however, may be put
forth merely for the purpose of deception. His con-
duct and declarations in this respect and the gene
raj tone OF the Mexican press would imply that he
relies on some other quarter for aid and assistance
TO enable HIM to annoy the United States Paroles
however, lives IN the midst of difficulties and threat
enlng revolution from various points of the republic
He may be attempting to strengthen himself by as
Stunning hostile position towards the United States;
but from the recent developments in England rela-
tive to the designs of certain governments there is
every reason to believe that the British and French,
and likewise the Spanish, governments, have been
preparing to play over again the same game between
Mexico and the United States, as the two former did
m the matter OF the annexation OF Texas. Almonte,
who is very ambitious and talented man, it is said
has given great deal of trouble to Paredes and has
been sent to England on an important mission. II
is well known in this quarter, that Almonte has
avowed for a long time the scheme OF procuring
the aid Of the English and French governments, in
the event of hostites between Mexico and the
United States
Taking all the accounts from Mexico and putting
them together, and looking at the developments in
the English journals relative to the purposes of the
European governments, every mind is forced to
believe that some bold scheme of intrigue between
Mexico and some of the governments Of Europe,
relative 70 the present condition OF our relations
with that country, is on foot. Americans crowd
ing into California and Northern Mexico from all
quarters Of the United States. This alarms not only
sMexico, but likewise England and France. There
10 sentiment of disaffection in northern Mexico,
and some talk OF setting up government of their
own, independent Of that of Mexico, or Of uniting
with the United States. This is another cause of
dread and alarm to the monarchles of the old world
II is also probable that the British government will
endeavor, matter of policy, to employ the mill
tay spirit of the United States, through the agency
of Mexico, than through any direct committal by
herself. If she should take such a position, she
would be still enabled preserve her manufactures,
by the importation Of the staples of the southern
States.
Such being the condition Of things, and the pros.
pect OF war waged against US by Mexico, assisted
secretly or openly by the powers Of Europe in order
to put down republican institutions in this hemis.
phere, it may be asked, what is the government of
the United States about under such circumstances
We fear very much that the present administration
want the moral courage and capacity to meet the
crisis. We have every confidence in the present
cabinet, but their is a want OF conference in their
plans, which is more chargeabe to the Preside nj
himself, than to any member of the cabinet. While
he speaks bold words to England he has exhibited
want Of moral courage, in taking responsibility
and putting the country in a position to meet any
emergency that might arise from his declarations,
or to back up his words with decisive acts. This
state of things exhibited by the recent revela
lions from the war and navy departments.
IL Is now time tor the chief magistrate OF this
great people 1t ne possesses in fact spirit equal to
that displayed in the words Of his last message TO
come out boldly and take the responsibility cast
upon him, and begin this great movement which
will prevent relapse OF sister republic into the
arms Of monarchy, as now threatened bv the Eng.
ish government.
NEws FROM BosroS-No UNICORN YKr.-Tbe
Long Island train arrived last evening, with large
number Of passengers, At half past s. No furthe,
accounts had been received from Halifax
The government express from Boston to New
York will be dispatched on the arrival of the Gale
donna, by Mr.. Postmaster Greene, with mails, &c
by way OF Long Island, provided she arrives on
Sunday.
The express mail trans over the Long Island road
latey established on the English plan, the first at
penp' : me Kind In this country, are working ad
ansauy -no Stops are made, except to supply the
engnes-and the trips are ACCOMPLISHED between
me Two cities, IN about 81 hours.
Inc advantages OF a straight line on Long Tale n
ana a double track on the Boston ana Worcester
tor the whole distance, are great. and adovd m
most pcnecs security to passengers