The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-21
NEW YORK HERALD.
The Aspect OF ths Mexican War.

We published, in yesterdays regular edition of
the Herald, some interesting news from the army
aud from Mexico, which was brought to New
Oh ans by the Sea aud Arab.
The intelll gence from the army fully confirms
what we have heretofore received, and proves that
the American troops, under the command OF
Gen. Taylor, were in good health and moving
towards Monterey with ali possible expedition,
and are ablishng dsp6ts at Camargo and other
places, with due care and prudence.
The news brought by the Arab which sailed
from Vera Cruzon the 3D. inst is of greater impor-
lance, inasmuch as il shows concluslvely that the
reception of Santa Anna. after his long exile,
not so hattering as many had reason TO believe it
would have been. There was no great public de-
monstration on his arrival; and on his landing, he
was greeted by the congratulations Of only few
private friends. 1t seems, likewise. that he had
reached the capital at the latest dates, but pre-
ferred remain at his hacienda, in the vicinity of
Jalapa, ostensibly for the purpose of recruiting
his health, but really, no doubt, because he was
disappointed in the manner of his reception.
In the meantime it appears tina, the army at
San Luis Potosi, had again declared in favor of
the dictator Paredes. whose overthrow was occa-
stoned by the declaration in favor Of Santa Anna,
OF Perote. This is certainly an anomalous state
of things, even among the Mexicans, who are
themselves an anomaly. Their former ruler is a
prisoner, and the man whom the Castle Of San
Juan de Ulloa, and the city ofVera Cruz declared
for in a vehement mannsr-and who had re-
turned, in obedience to the popular will, is per-
mt,ed to land, according to the advces, more
ike private citizen, than like ruer-without
r. i
people are so given to. 1t corrobsrates. however,
the opinion we have always entertained, concer-
ming that variable people
b.These circumstances, we think, are ofdeep inn
porrance, "a regards our present hostile relations
with them II IS the general impression in the
Unlted States, formed from variety of corrobo-
rating circumstances, that An implied, if not
direct understanding existed between the cabinet
a Washington and Santa huna-that in the event
OF his being restored 10 the control of the dest
MES OF Mexico, he would exert his influence in
bringing about a peace as speedily as possible.
We have before stated, that we believed he was
pursuing policy that would lead TO this result
bu. the whole appearance of things become
somewhat changed by the threatened revo-
luton in favor of Paredes. If the decla-
raion in favor of Paredes, should become gene
> among the army, OF course Santa Anna's
Swer and Influence at an end, and Paroles
- ii be restored TO the situation he was deprived
10y the pronunciamento OF Vera Cruz-ana Pa
cdes will be compelled, perhaps, to prosecute
the war.
On our part there will be no diminuton Of vigor
in carrying on the war Once fairly established
at Monterey, General Taylor will be in possession
Of the principal stronghold in Northern Mexico.
This place will be taken, no doubt, without oppo.
sirion But the question next arises what value
will II be usl We will have 10 carry the war
farther into the interior, but no advantages will
accrue to US, unless we march TO the city oil
M.xico--for no enemy Of consequence will
OPT osc our army.
Our relations with Mexico, it thus appears, are
in most complex, confused, and complicated
condition seems that the very weakness of
Mexico is her strength