The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-26


that prejudice and jealousy which exists in vari-
GUS quarters, as well as in the European press, in
relation to the ambitious designs Of the United
States Our object will be to promote courtesy
between the newspaper representatives of the
two countries, as far our limited ability and in
auence can accomplish, and thereby aid and
strengthen the peaceful and honorable relations
between Europe and America.
From what we have heard, from the best
and most authentic quarters, we have every
reason TO believe that neither the British nor the
French governments will interfere, by force, be-
tween the United States and Mexico, in the pre-
sent war. In fact, re-establishment of the Mex
lean republic upon the solid and durable basis Of
a free government, similar to that of the United
States, will be rather benefit than an injury to
those powers 1t will increase the trade and CON-
merce which will flow from that country in a state
Of peace, and will counter-balance all other am
bilious aspirations. A good and courteous under
standing between the representatives of the Ame-
rcan and European press is, therefore, necessary,
to aid and assist in maintaining peace and peace
full relations between the two continents.
Besides these objects of a public character, we
shall also visit the principal watering places Of
France and Germany, and endeavor to transmit
vivid pictures Of the state of society in those fash
ionable resorts, as compared with similar places
of resort at Saratoga and ether watering places in
the United States. These sketches will relieve
the hcaviness, and Tighten, great deal, tho more
important pictures in connection with the politi-
cal and commercial relations of the two great oons
tinents.
The MAGNETIC TELEaRApH.-Ths great line of
communication will be opened in few days,
between Washington and New York. In anhc-
patton of this opening, we have made arrange
nents to procure the latest intelligence transpir-
ing at Washington, both Congressional and gen.
eral, including news from the seat Of war, which
will be published the next morning in the Herald,
simultaneously with the publication of the same
intelligence in the Washington papers.
As far us the telegraph has extended, which
has been in operation between this city and
Washington, it has given us great deal of impor-
tant news, since the beginning ofthe campaign be-
tween the United States and Mexico. 1t is obvious,
however, that the various companies will have to
1organize their lines under more efficient corps
Of operators who will understand the necessity OF
energy, integrity and fidelity to the public, OF
whom they are most important agents. We could
mention great many deficiencies, which have
been exhibited in many instances during the last
few weeks but we forbear, believing that the
several companies will remodel their organization
satisfactorily. If this is not done, the government
will be obliged to take it in their own hand, and
to make it one of the most efficient instruments
of public correspondence, which will be under
its sole management and responsibility.
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The ARsENAL.-A visit to this department.
would prove interesting to the tourist or citizen,
at this crisis in particular, when our capabilities
for defence, in case ofa hostile attack, demand
the attention of every patriot and citizen. This
building, which is situated in Centre street, con-
tans the enormous amount of $4,000 stand of
arms together with 500 pieces of ordnance of diff
ferent calbre. The trophy room contains several
field pieces which were taken from the British in
the last war. The whole are in excellent con-
dition, and capable Of immediate use. There has
been much agitation, for the past few years, in
the Board of Common Council, about the location
of this necessary and useful public building In
comparison to ts size, the vast quantity of arms
contained in it, and arranged with extreme neat
ness and regularity, would astonish any person
viewing the outward dimensions ofth building.
The erection OF a suitable building for the safety
and protection OF our military stores, will doubt
less soon excite the attention Of the authorities
We learn that New York could, in twenty-four
hours, bring into the field an effective force Of
forty thousand troops! Good.
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