Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-12
Correspondence of the Journal Of Commerce.

WASHINGTON, Oct 9Th, i.
The London Times " considers the war between
the United States and Mexico, of those cases
in which it is proper for England to s'impoSe her
arbitration" The offer of British mediation was
made, under the Peel ministry; next came demand
in form requiring an answer; thirdly, and
lastly, comes the imposition" forclbe Of course,
of British arbitration.
When this matter was first talked about, took
OCCASION one of my letters TO the Journal of Com
meree, to give some reasons why British mediation,
as distinct from that of any other government, ought
not to be accepted by the United States These rea-
sons were found in the policy and practice of the
British Government.
Great Britain never permitted mediation in any
affairs 10 which she a party; but she has ever
been willing TO offer her mediation in matters
corning other countries. If dispute arise in regard
to the construction of any treaty made through her
mediation she assumes to interpret the treaty, and
guarantees lis fulflment. In other words the execu-
ton of the treaty paves the way for the armed inter-
ventlon Of Great Britain.
If it is policy to avoid any collision with
England, then had better steer clear of her
mediation.
But it seems that it is no longer to be left to our
choice whether will accept of mediation not
1t is TO be "IMPosEp" upon That is to say,-an
armed Intervention is to be resorted to- without the
pretext of mediation
Such is the arrogant declaration of the Times
We shall whether that paper represents tie senti
ments of the people and the policy of the ministry,
or not.
The threat to 'IMPosE mediation upon the United
States, implies that it has already been accepted by
Mexico, and that England is, therefore, TO undertake
TO dictate to this government the of treaty of
peace.
Lord Palmerston has got his " GHsicer from this
government. He received it some time before the
article in the Times appeared and the character of
our answer was doubtless known to, or anticipated
by, the author of this mpudent menace.
Our government, it Is believed, has not received
any official rejoinder TO the reply which it made to
Lord Palnerslons peremptnry offer Of mediation. If
the Times" article is the rejoinder, reflects its
spirit, then England is as much demented as Mexico
is.
The wiser and safer policy for England is that
which is recommended by the London Spectator; to
take possession Of the lower provinces of Mexico
Oajaca and Vera Cruz-cut a canal from the Gulf of
Tehuantepec to the Gulf of Mexico people the
country with Englishmen; and '' infuse Anglo-Saxon
blood into the veins of the Mexicans."
This may not be the worst thing that could happen
for Mexico, and it would anticipate our enter
prises by few years. If the Mexican republic must
crumble pieces-f it be utterly incapable of stable
selfgovernment, all its states must pass under
foreign dominion Santa Anna is right in his late
representation, that Mexico is making fnal
struggle for national existence.
There is scarcely doubt that foreign Intervention
can be obtained by Mexico upon some terms or other.
and Santa Anna has distinguished himself by his
opposition TO that party which was willing TO seek
temporary relief under foreign dominion.