The New York herald., 1846-03-30


merge 1t into our territories than allow foreign
Prince to erect throne ON any part of North Amo~
rlca. One monarchy il enough on this continent.
There can be no doubt that monarchy would be
more beneficial to Mexico than the present state Of
things; but we cannot be 80 regardless Of our own
safety as to permit monarchy be established there
The real question, then, for the Mexicans 10 decide
iswhether they will have anarchy or anne xation to
the United States. There are many men of grea l
intelligence andsound republican principles in Mex
leo, who ardenty desire annexation to this
country, and they will probably be gratited If not
all at once, it is likely to be one province this year.
and another next, until the whole within our af-
frctionate embrate.
ARMINo AMERIcA-Arming the country 10
like building up a strong embankment against
some powerful and mighty river, which might
otherwise break loose and spread over the
country, carrying desolation wherever ii went,
and sweeping of houses, cattle, barns, fields.
and human beings. Arming the country is not
war-lt is literally hyiacteic-that is, guard
and preventive Of war. For nations are like IN.
divduals-thev do not attack the strong and secure;
they tear them, and keep aoof, watching for
weak point before they will venture 10 attack them
therefore, arming the country is truly consi dered
much more symptom and guaranty of reace than
nisa signal or demonstration of war
Again; Arming the country will be benefit to
the country, because it will set in motion the arms
OF the countryside strong, sinewy arms OF our nu-
merous mechanics and workmen, who have been
for some time idle In our navy and ship yards, in
no very desirable " inactivity" Aiming the coun-
try produces all the good which can result from
war, without any Of its evils. 1t gives employment
TO merchants, mechanics, engineers, and all classes
OF men. II sets in motion an immense capital,
which is made to flow in the only healthy channel
in which capital flow, and that is, the employ
ment Of labor. In all points of view, anning the
country Is good thing. We might enlarge the
view, and fill volume with the enumeration OF its
good effects; but we abstain taking 1t for granted
now, as proved enough.
Since, then, arming the country is in every spect
good and necessary measure, at all times-but
most especially at this time, when other nations are
armed and have been arming, cap d p,f-we are
glad to perceive that Congress is about to realise
in practice what we have shown above in theory to
be so desirable The following is, as far as at pre-
sent can be understood the official estimate of the
proposed armlng" measure.
In men, it is proposed to augment the navy by an
addition of 36. 800 sailors The expenditure to be
made to carry out this increase, and other naval
ealargements, Sao,0OO0OO. The increase of vessels
IN commission is estimated at the following
ratios
steamers ......... ~
tn8ates ................ AZ
Making an increase of ifty-eight vessels of war
At the same time the Secretary Of War has furnish.
ed his estimate, making increase in the army to
the amount Of $4,000 men.
These are measures which the Herald specifically
and expressly recommended six months ago. We
rejoice in II. First-because it will keep of war
Second-because it will give activity and employ
ment TO an immense mass OF active slumbering
labor. Third-because it will place us on level
as steam naval power with all other nations
Fourh-because 1t will countervail the cores pond
ing preparations Of the British Fifth-because all
the money thus expended will 20 from a compare.
tive state OF inertia, to act the means of spre
ing comfort, abundance, cheertulness and plenty tc
numberless families, houses, mechanics, and work.
men of all classes, throughout the whole extent OF
our country.
This great measure, therefore, OF aming Amer
ca, If properly managed, will be Of great benefit tc
the laboIng portion OF the people
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WASrED.-Two smart intelligent men, who are
IN want Of steady employment, for one year, are re-
quss'ed toapply Immediately to the Mayoralty No.
minatlng Committees, at Tammany Hall, and the
wing head quarters. None need apply who are in.
capable OF keeping the streets clean. Those who
have been engaged in excavsting canals and hills
forrailrosi tracks, would be preferred. References
exchanged on the l4th Of next month
AFFAIRS IN CANADA Since the rec.n,;or IS ,h.
Governor Generals message, public attention has
been somewhat directed to the British prov,nc..
q the North. The illfeeling produced BY the new
commercial system of Great Britain, will ultimately
have Its proper effect in that quarter and the oraa.
nization of the militia, throughout the province
having reference to anticipated war with the Unitec
states, will probably have its effect in Washington
vow 'nst Canada is being rel, -ased from the icy EN-
ol "irter, we can look 70, ward for news from
'na' part OF the world, withou, , chill.
Brown. OWN n. n'Isrs,-we Ner,.e are indss. d to MT.
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