The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-20

take charge Of the columns.
This movement has created no little astonish-
ment, and 1t is supposed to have something to do
with heading President Polk.
The rumors from Mexico, which were circulated
In washington, are contradicted in the Union.
The Cabinet held long session on Saturday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1886.
The Merit Ne'os from Europe-Ow Foreign ReSa-
fions-Aspect Of the Merican Negotiation.
"There is a Providence that shapes our ends,
rough hew them will" Whilst our brave and
patriotic members of Congress pouring out floods
of eloqucnce, and Of argument upon the subject Of
Oregon; talking Of war a mere hoyday pastime
defyng Great Britain, scofiing at Mexico, and turn
ing up their noses at the "world in arms" events
quietly maturing and transpirlna in various sec.
tons OF the globe, which may perhaps, slightly mo-
dify the course of political action here.
England, wholly unconscious Of the storm of thun-
der and wind which Is raging here, but which, may
hap, is shortly to reach call places of her domi-
Mon" IN tempest Of fire, is quietly yielding herself
viii very soon, wipe out one Of the most odous and ID
oppressive measures of her long cherished policy,
by repeal of her corn laws. This she Does know
ing how greatly 1t must benefit us, well all 9TH
er grain growing countries. But are now, or are
we likely soon to be- In situation to avail ourselves
of such state OF things to the greatest advantage
Our prohibitory tariff yet stands like Chinese wall,
vent such exchange of commodities, as would not
only tend 10 enrich the two great nations but by the
resstless operations OF commerce and personal in
tercourse to turn the present state of excited feeling
and prejudice into one of mutual friendship and re-
gard This movement Of England towards a re-
peal OF her corn-law system, nearly, If not quite
OF as much Importance to us the settlement OF the
Oregon question. 1t must of necessty exercise
influence
Again, Just at the moment that our leaders suppos-
ed that we had bagged Mexco-that. the boundary
OF Texas was settled, the terms of peace arranged,
and California secured-Gen Paroles kicks over
the ruling powers IN the city Of Montezuma,
with as much ease. as he would overturn the apple
table OF the old woman who sits at the gate of
that CAPITOL and perhaps has given the Caballero
Don Juan, leave to go to Vera Cruz in II hurry. Ger
tain 1t is that the authors Of the present revolution
are wholly opposed to the object and purposes of
Mr.. SlldelPs mission. This is one of the leading
grounds OF their manifesto. Ii the people sustain
this, they WILL of course, so far they can be sup
posed 10 sustain any definite OF political ac-
ton, sustain the men who have broken down Her.
rera and his policy, and the system of measures
which they may adopt. Our COVE rnment was APP
prised of these things several days ago, and dis
patch was sent off on Thursday night, which may
good. know Mr.. Slldel intimately, ana know
that he Is sagaclous, firm, and brave as Cnur de
Lion"that he talks Spanish like naive--and that
he will do all that man can do under the circum-
stances but is almost certain that all his high qua
lities and qualifications will avail nothing in the pre-
sent crisis. He will probably be sent away-and
the magnanlmous Mexican nation" supposng
that the whole military force of the United States Is
at present under the command Of General Taylor,
may screw its courage almost up to the point of at.
lacking i. ! should expect however, that even
General Paredes might be reached-and our objects
and wishes fully carried out, if did not know that
there was such evidence for the belief amount
to almost absolute knowledge, that Great Britain is
bottom mil revo in
Mexico.
Without entering into minute details, may state
few facts, which so far as have observed, none
of your numerous and able correspondents have yet
noticed. Indeed, it is scarcely possible that they
could have known them We all know how admit
raby the President managed the exit of Mr. Sldell.
knew Of this movement till it was disclosed by the
message. Even Father Richie was excluded from
its knowledge. and he, like the public. first saw
OF the Presidents sagacty and promptitude, in
communication given to the country and the world.
It Is hard to say which was the most surprised at the
Pakenham. Both felt slighted-both would have
preferred to have been consutediA so grave move
uent but, 30 It was. Mr.. Polk had his reasons,
them The vsxation and disappointment Of these
two veteran unctionares in politics and diplomacy
were mutual and equally great, but their course Of
action was wholly different. Father Richie set
"wholc or none" articles upon Oregon, whilst Mr..
Pakenham set himself to work to circumvent Mr.
Sllde in the objects Of his mission to Mexico. 1t
well known here, that whilst the Presidents mes
sage was flying to the North, that of the timer
ant diplomatiss, with the white hat was travelling
South, with equal speed, in the track of Mr.. Slide
He was in Mexico but few days behind our mini
ster. The movements Of Paroles and the revolution
which have taken place, are the fruits Of his mis-
sion and 1t remains to be seen whether Mr.. Slidell
can succeed against such Odds There is one fact to
which particularly desire to call your attention,
and that is, that although zoe contaminated the an
nssation Of 1sras n spite Of the ogpo.tion St Great
Britain, ys .cs can never settle our deutis: 'oith
never icW consent TIL the Oregon question l. Adjust
ed. If Oregon Is surrendered to u.s. she will have
California or risk the existence OF her throne And
am satisfied, that il we could conclude treaty for
California tomorrow, that under cover of the lien
which some OF her subjects hold upon that province,
or upon some other pretext, she would resist our
taking possession Of il to the last extremity.
Thus, then, it will be seen, even by those who 60
tor extreme measures, that our foreign relations are
every moment becoming more and more complicat-
ed. II well becomes all, to proceed with the most
cautious elaboration. The movements and decla-
rations Of the aboltionists, that war with Great
Britain is the surest of breaking down the in
stitution Of slavery, of itself OF fearful
import, and admonshes all to move forward with
slow and cautious steps.
And as | intimated in the beginning of my letter,
the events which are crowding upon our attention,
must modify the opinions OF politicians, and exer-
else a corresponding influence upon our action in
regard to Oregon. | again repeat, therefore, that
the notice will be modified to terminate the joint
cupation the end OF or three years. and other
measures adopted suitable to that moderate but firm
line Of policy. Mr.. Polk has need Of all his pru-
dence, hrmness, and sagacy he sees the crisis in
which he is placed, but he Is fully equal to the
exgency, and will manfully and doubt not sue
cessfully do his duty. At all events the democratic
party, and indeed, the whole country, will sustain !
him In his efforts to maintain the rights and the
honor OF the nation.
| have much to say, which find must defer TILL (
my next. BEsTHAM.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1916.
There appears to be unusual hustle in the Navy /
Department, said to be caused by the arrival of des
patches from Vera Cruz, within day or two past.
Every shin In ordinary md on The stocks has heen