The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-20

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their government will have placed itself above the rights
OF netious and that 1t win have taken advantage laura
ssTss ., i. superiority in the new world gives i
sell without necessity to ideas of conquest Mr. Polk
may thus gain tsin popularity his reelec-
ton, but will DO after having sacrificed the principle
OF wise poLcy-that of the illustrious washington
He will be reelected; but will be tor having unchan-
Cd the spirit OF aggrsndzsment and for having exalted
tuds The territory that MIR Polk Sus conqusrs has lit
tie value His proceedings towards the Msxicsns have
not even the excuse Of greatness Of the prey on which
the American armies have thrown themselves But
perhaps 10 not his intention to lay down arms 20 soon
and content himself with little War once uuderta-
with the condition Of obtaining the California; Our
readers know that the incorporation OF the CALIFORNIA; IL
%hsy would Ss ass d BOOTY enynS and he
name Of Polk would then have some chance Of going
down to postsrity There is however, among the mari
humor which pushes the cabinet of Washington 1885,
towsrds Texas and in 1886 towards tho California; and
seas may give offence. And Mr. Polk he prossres to-
day to the Union the magnificent acquisition Of the Cali
r for can it be possible to maintain for long time unitv
in federal republic, extended space prodgi
ously vast a: that which from the CALIFORNIA; and
Texas to Maine, and in climates SO difficult
But to return to matters Of immediate interest
Great difference Of opinion exists among the journals
Americans will have on the Oregon question some
consider that the chance Of getting the CALIFORNIA; will
render Mr. Polk very accommodating towards Great
Britain others that 1t will make him exactng and
that will have effect at ALL either for
or worse AS there appears pretty good for be-
lieving that the question Is settled or virtually So it is
not worth while entering into detailed examination Of
the oinerences OF opinion referred to- The Journal de
Debafs not only borrowed the Of the Lon
90" ~es that tho dispute was in fair way OF being
ranged but added from its sources Of information
that II had reason TO believe that such was the case
newspape contend the contrary that the question
has made no progress whatever and they appear think
TSsy s more or sas at amy Irsys
therefore entitled to respect Besides regards the
stated some days back.
From the Lsndon Herald June 241
We published in the whole ofour impression of yester
day the intelligence conveyed to this country from Anne
rica, BY the Great Britain steamship. which lett New
states army under General Taylor has crossed the Rio
Grande, and Is now in possession of Matameras which
was given up in the most dastardy by the Next
can general Arisa-the hero who in ci.erpo head
OIL the flight at the defeat OF the 9th and 9th of May If
we are judge Of the probable sue of the contest by
comparison Of tho conduct Of the Mexican forces up to
the present time, with those under General Taylor we
may already regard the dispute decided Certainly
superiority Of the AngloSaxon over the blood of
Old CASTLE has been better displayed than in a CON-
Making proper allowance for the sn;r
that prevails at New Yorkindeed generally through
out the whole Of the statesths proceedings Of the
soldiers under General Taylor have been such as to
do honor to the Republic The little army amounting
to but handful Of mon, at distance of thousands Of
against superior numbers and length has crossed the
Rio Grande and taken possession Alaamoras almost
IN sight OF an opposing enemy-an exploit which Nspo
loon has TO DO the perfection of
We are not informed what force General Arista COM
manded at Matamoas but unless was greatly inferior
to that under General Taylor his can only be
ascribed to cowardce or deliberate treacheIy We
speak thus strongly because there does not be
truth In the report that the Mexican troops refused
TO defend Matamoras until their pay should be orhcom
ing We have never denied our lust grounds of com
plant against the rapacious and nsolen Of the
United States and We distinctly recognize the claim for
assistance which Mexico has upon the civilized world
against arbitrary tyranny but at the same time
beciity Of the Mexcsns or against N. coursg. and
GOODNESS Of the children Of the colonies speak of the
men and not OF the corrupt Government which Eng.
land hrst planted on the North American Continent
ContemPoraneously with the occupation OF Matsmo-
ras, Vera Cruz was blockaded by the American feet
st. Juan do Gioa which has Seen mt into co
piete repair IT, however 10 10 be red at the
nrst summons as was Matamoras the Mexicans have
Ut Wasted tner treasure in vain worse. have en-
ploysd for the benefit Of the enemy Just as the SPLEEN
d supper prepared for the army defeated the st and
gh ut served to recruit General Taylors forces after
their exerions in beating the cooks In addition To The
reverses has sustained the Mexican army we are told
n.r from whoesais deseton. apd at the
Certainly II these are in any decree TO ~ re-
he'd on the republic Of Mexico is destined 20 to pieces
IS lett unassised IT, probably in fear lest the trum
plant career Of the United States should be checked
that the advertiser deprecates eengly the antelope
tee interference Of England and France.
evident that Brother Jonathan foresees the proba
by or at least possibility his prey being torn from
ms clutches and that too after outlay OF many mil
hens OF dollars We certainly know not what the Fee
BILE government in Downing street may propose or what
. the intention Of Fra nce though have every conf
dencs in the vigorous independs of NJ Guizot bat
We have concealed opinion that this country
Is bound by reason humanity interest to ins.
we may admire the courage and conduct Of the Ameri
soldiery and may be anxious are, to render
them a. kinsmen every justice to which they are
tled but our admiration ought to be carried the
iengtn OF allowing Mr. Polk to dismember before
Mexico and possess himself Of its sea coast and
the most valuable regions in the interior of the country
Inc enects Of the war in the southern portions of the
republic are said to be sensibly felt Commerce. II ap-
pears has declined prices have fallen and the only
tcle for which fair price be obtained is reasonably
enough, lead tie
The British and American squadrons In the
Pacific.
statement has been going the round of the papers
purporing to be account Of the British and
squadrons in the Pacific. With respect to the British
orce gives the total number of ships H. and guns sos
This unders'ated, and the observations many Of
thcm are incorrect. W.. ..,.f -.
lorce under Rear Amrsl Sir q Seymour who OF
the Lords Of the Admiralty previously being appointed
sailing had carte blanche from the COVE nment a. 10
the course he should take with respect both France
and America and also in reference to overtures which
had been made to her Massty's government by the
public Of Ecuador and other as 70 the formation
of British settlements in the Pacific We believe that
that he at liberty avail himself of any cesions OF
farriery in the Pacific Ocean the above purposes
but such o. he might deem to be of advantage to the
French proectorstes and colonization In that quarter
the world were not TO be accepted q gift but the
sovereEny over such acquisitions to be purchased
by s George sey mour the part of the government
and to be paid for In English money. The gallant
msndsr IN chief since his arrival the station has
swsred every expectation formed Of him home In
stead Of 6rably cnsconcing himself like his prede
oessors on shore at Honolulu other agreeable
spot within the limits Of his command and sending his
to any place where her presence might be required
Cir George has set example to commanders chief
foreign stations which we trust will be strictly fol.
lowed for BY his oconduc he preserves only
the emciency OF his flag ship which Is and ought al
wsysN be, the first and available the station,
out at the same time, he satisfies himself and the 60
vsnment at home that all the the force under his
mano u also most effective Sir George Seymour has
ns squadron continually the move and has
mao Tree and early communication with the squadrons
On nsghoorng stations by and then dee patchiBg
one OF the vessels under his command.
hne Coningwood, so, Captain r. Smart X H.. flag
snip, complement $50 well manned, and in excellent or
ser, scs.ceiy an able seaman under feet inches.
The America, 90, Captain the Hon John Gordon. brs
Their oil the Earl Of Aberdeen, complement 500 This
frigate is race. and Of the finest She has n