The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-24
NEW YORK HERALD.
New Vork, Thursday, December IA, is40.
The Passs OF Europe and the United STATES
Remarkable Coincidence.

Remarkable Coincidence.
1t has been our habit for some years past to in
ssrt in this journal, for the edfcation Of our
readers, the state OF the European feeling to-
wards the United States, 1t is reflected by the
public journals of that part of the world. We
have 100, appended to them such remarks of our
own as we thought necessary.
The good results flowing from this plan cannot
be over-estmated. 1t gives our readers an insight
INTO the feeling of Europeans towards Ameri-
cans, towards their government and institutions,
and brings the minds OF the two people into close
communion and contact
We publish in this days paper another batch
Of foreign extracts, which have taken from
English, Irisb, German and English-Colonial
papers The war of Mexico is, of course, the
most prominent topic on which they debate; BIT
1t viii be perceived that the tariff, our foreign
iatlons, our domestic and fore gn commerce, our
nanonal career, and other subjects, have occupied
the attention of the writers, as well.
a majority of them agree in viewing the war,
as one OF aggression and conquest, commenced
solely for the purpose of obtaining possession of
the long coveted and fertile lands of Northern
Mexico, but that before it is concluded, right wi'
triumph might, and the invading army
be cut up in detail. The wish in this case is father
10 the thought These silly writers exhibit wofu
ignorance OF our resources, power, and ability 10
carry on war; and throwing these all overheard
they rush to the desired conclusion, and would
fain make their readers believe that the United
States are not only defeated now, but that we
cannot survive IT, Silly fools as they are, they
had better "save their breath to cool their por-
RIDGE than waste il in OBTAINING the best friends
they have in the world.
Among so large mass Of illiberality and pre-
JUDGE, we find article in the Liverpool Chromi-
Gle, which we likewise insert in to-days paper,
which is like an oasis in the desert. This
one really speaks of us with some favor. 1t
even goes so far as 10 state, ''tha of the superior
pluck OF our brethren of the Anglo Saxon race,
we have as little doubt as ever and If the
affair were to be decided by one grand battle,
we would still back them against any odds which
their opponents could bring against them''-but
at The same time, it doubts whether General
p Taylor's prospects are better improved by his
recent exploits.
We have frequently stated that the tone of the
European press towards the United States, is
very different from what it was a few years ago.
The more we read the more it is apparent, and
we should not be surprised if 1t should become
quite favorable in the course of very few years.
Notwithstanding this, the leading journals OF Eu-
rope, Mr.. Bennett stated in his recent letter,
corrupt, and wholly under the control of the
monarchical governments. The change, how.
ever, will be produced by the force Of public opin-
ion--by the progress of republicanism through
out Eurone.
While we give the remarks of the English press
on our war with Mexico, it Is as well to present
our readers with the views of distinguished En-
giish statesman, delivered in the British Parlia-
ment some sixteen years ago, by the Right Hon.
William Husksson, who was one OF the bright
est OF the Canning Ministry, and whose views
on political economy, &C., were regarded as au .
thorty, and cited such to this day in refer
ence 10 the future policy of this country.
On the 10th of May, $780, he presented a petit
ton from the traders Of Glasgow, London, Man.
chester, and other places in the United Kingdom,
praying the British Government to enerpose its
power to prevent the repetition of attacks on
Mexico, proceeding from the Island of Cuba, be-
fore the independence o! Mexico had been ac-
knowledged by Old Spain. These attacks, it APP
pears, had caused great injury to the British, who
carried on a considerable commerce with Mexico.
The following We're his remarks -
But sir. il there are grea, political interests which
"
present regnty and possession OF Cuba aud Porto
Rico there other political eraois which make
that Mexico should settle Into of internal peace
and tranquility. and Of entire and secure independence
If the United States have ecIared that they cannot al
low the Island of Cuba to belong any maritime power
IN Europe, Spain excepted ns her England, as the
cause feel strongly suffer the United States bring
under their dominion greater portion OF the shores OF
Wihia bo last twenty years they have become
masters OF all the shores Of that gull from the Point OF
sorda to the rvsr sabine including the mouths OF the
leans and the valuable and secure harbors Of Florida
and within these few dsys we hear of their intention OF
forming naval stson and arsenal at the islands Of the
by Torssgas commanding position 10 the Gu.sresm
and snds know, further, that designs are entertain.
ed and daily sctsd uponI will not say by the present
government OF the United States but VIGOROUSLY by
the peopleto get possession Of the fertile
Mexican province Of Texas To borrow expression
of deceased statesman of that country, the whole
people CT America have their eye' upon that province
They lock all the country between river Sabine
and the river Bravo del Nore territory that must
ere long, belong to their Union They have also be-
Ieve, that same eye upon of the coast OF
Mexico, possessing valuable ports in the Gulf OF Cali
forna Should they obtain these districts indepen
dence of Mexico, will venture say will be no bet
ter more secure than that Of the Creek Indians
any other Indian tribe living within the circle OF
the present recognized limits of the United Sates and
the Gulf of Mexico will become much part of their
waters as the Black Sea was once of the waters Of Tur
key. the channel which separates England from
Ireland may be considered as part OF the Of the
ssSrS ps tod G a' these
dizement and ambition which never have been, and
probably never will be, entertained in any quarter
Al this moment 4 willingly admit that there ex.
lists friendly disposition in the government Of the
United states, and cannot doubt thathis Msssty's
government fully recprocates that disposition. Upon
every account, Am glad TO these two power.
fu states living upon terms Of honorable and mutual
confidence. each relying upon the peaceful councils
of the other But II Is be imputed to mo that
am Undertaking. tai, good understanding or that am
guilty OF respect towards the United sates or
Of discretion an individual member of Psrla.
mont, it, this occasio, do not lose sight of those
af n anapf uafnra
the fixed policy Of tue United States to those mo
ives of action which, however dormant ct present,
ou,o proosoy ue ,e'Neo' snoe. that, in
eies which the views and passion CT the Io.
pie would not fail turn 10 account for tho attainment,
a long Cherished and favorite OBJECT