The New York herald., 1846-06-05
Is the Mexican War Ended ?

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An opinion is beginning to be expressed, in va
rous circles, that the Mexican war will be ended
bythe taking OF Metamoras, which it is now be-
heved has taken place. 1t is argued that the sue
cessive defeats OF the Mexican arms by such
number of Americans, exhibited to such ex-
tent the superior discipline, energy and bravery
oil the Americans, that they will not any further
venture to take the field against them, and that it
IS probable a retreat to the south has been agreed
upon by the Mexican Generals to effect some fresh
revolution in that country, or to make an applica-
uon Tor an armistice, or sueing for peace.
Such result is not altogether Improbable
Arista, who was at the head of the Mexican army,
IS an ambitious man, and at time attempted
to create a revolution against Paredes in one
Of the northern departments, where he COM
manded Circumstances prevented the issuing
of his intended pronmnciamento from taking place
In his recent defeat by General Taylor, he will
find the utter hopelessness Of making any head
against the American arms. According to tho
best and most authentic accounts, Arista was on
the point OF evacuatng Matamoras, and making
ms way to Monterey, some other point, there to
sue for peace with the American General, while
he would be enabled to create revolution in
Mexico itself. The utter demolition of all the
hopes OF Paredes, by the defeat fhs grand army,
WIZ prepare the country for a change of rulers
Santa Anna is still at Havana and, according to
recent accounts, SO is Almonte. They are un-
doubtedly waiting to the result of the war be-
tween the two countries. The conduct of the
Mexican people is vacillating, imprudent and
cringing, as well as tyrannical When they find
that war with the United States only end in
the utter demolition of their hopes, and the inva-
sion of Mexico, they will turn round, with their
usual facility, and make war with those who
brought about the war. 1t would not, therefore,
surprise us to see change of rulers in Mexico
such change to be brought about for the purpose
Of making peace with the United States, on any
terms.
The government of Paredes has already ex-
pended more than the two millions Of dollars,
which he obtained by a forced loan from the eler-
gy to carry on the war. The recent intelligence
from Europe shows that all hopes Of obtaining
any loan in England gone. Defeated on the
Rio Grande-hopeless Of obtaining any loan in
England-and without support from either France
or England-iti is not possible for the present 60
vernment of Mexico to stand month before the
revulsion of feeling which such a state of things
must produce in that republic. There is every
reason to suppose, therefore, that early armis-
tice may be proposed, by some of the Mexican
rulers, To the United States.
Whether these views should be correct or not
few days will determine. At all events, we trust
that the United States will, under no circumstan-
ces, give up the possession Of some of the north
ern departments of Mexico, as well as California
We have now an opportunity of enforcing all that
we are entitled to, with arms in our hands, and
such an opportunity for acquiring California, with
hall the gold mines, and a permanent boundary
TO the Sierre Madre, ought not to be lost.
The MILITARY AcADEMY.-THE RECENT MILL
TARY AproINTMENTs.-For years past, the "sau-
sage" democracy in Congress- and throughout the
country, have endeavored to create prejudice
against the military academy by representing
that institution as a system of favortsm and cor
ruption, under the immediate patronage of men
IN high office. On this subject we have received
curious letter, dated at Washington, which we
give in this days paper, and which comprises all
the rationale of the opposition to military acade-
mics, III tone of prejudice and bitterness, that
can be used against them.
While we give this letter an insertion in our
columns, we must acknowledge we do so in utter
condemnation of its spirit, its reasoning, and all
It's views which are conceived in all the narrow
ness of mind and temper that characterises the
''sausage" democracy throughout the country The
military academy can stand on its own merits and
IS fixed in the affections of the people of this coun
try as firmly the rock on which il is built
IS fixed in the earth that forms its foundation on
the banks of the Hudson River The recent bril-
liant affairs the Rio Grande have afforded
practical demonstration of the utility and neces-
sty of that institution, which all the railing of the
sausage" democracy throughout the country
never can alter or weaken. To the system of in
struction which prevails in the academy, we are
indebted for the efficacy of the American arms of
the Rio Grande. The most of the officers there
never saw an enemy on the field of battle before
and to the want of such system, during the last
war, is owing the defeat of the American arms,
on its first breaking out in the year 1872 This
rs an historical fact which nothing can in
validate. If the sons, and cousins, and brothers
Of the great men of the country educated there
why should we object TO it1 The objection that
: poor mems children can't get there, is another
misrepresentation.
While we speak thus OF the Military Academy.
we must also say that we have heard that the re-
cent military appointments by the War Depart
ment to fill up the new regiment of dragons.
are made the subject of much comment in public
and private. According to the opinions Of those
who know most on the subject, it is believed that
the Secretary of War has made some cgregous
blunders in these appointments, and has done
great injustice to the army on the Rio Grande.
Civilians, and men from civil life, without proper
qualifications, have received commissions, while
the brave men who have distinguished themselves
nj Pdto Alto and Resaca de la Palma have been
enureiy overlooked. If Secretary Marcy thinks
that the military department of which he has the
supervision is like pair of old pantaloons, which
can be patched at fifty cents pair, he will find
himself much mistaken before the dog-days have
come and gone.
ENORMOUS INCREASE OF POPULATION. the first
three days OF this week. no less than six thousand