The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-31

showing that there Is want OF unity OF action, or
Conference of system, in the propositions coming
from the head OF the government
This singular and conflicting state OF things, IN
the policy OF this government, has created feelings
OF disappointment, annoyance and chagrin, Just TO
as great an extent, as his doubt and nesitancy re-
lative to the proposition of - and 81 20 There 10
only one course now for the administration to e.
care the dilemma: IN which the divided counsel
action, and coatrareiy of movement that have
characterized its entire proceedings have placed II
and that 10, TO come out openly and decidedly, ana
call on the country to prepare themselves, ana ~
slst them TO increase, to the greatest extent, ne
military and naval defences This would Be the
best "Notice" to England that could be passed.
WAsuNeroN, March 30, 1876.
understand that General Scott has cent in an
estimate, ameng others. to the Military Committees
Of both Houses requiring forty-fve or nifty thousand
men for fort and other frontier defences One-third
Of this force is to consist Of regular troops the other
two-thirds Of volun teers-this, II must be remem-
bered, Is all that he requires tor defensive epsra-
tons in case OF war with England; but tor often.
sive movement. The regular troops would have to DO
increased according to the exigencies that may
ariss from time to time. understand the Presi-
dent and cabinet have at last decided upon effective
measures, provided Congress only second their Ct
FORTS for putting the country in proper state OF do
fence. II our difficulties with England be not SET
tied amcaby in less than three months, war will
inevitably ensue between both countries. Could We
settle dispute with Mexico, which see no diff
Guilty in doing If the proper course be adopted, per-
haps England would not be 80 belicose AZ she seems
to be now. On this subject may have something
TO say in few days from this, The Sub Treasury
BILL understand, will be called up tomorrow IN
the House, and then the battle Of gold %. paper,
will be all The rage for a fortnight or more.
The Senate has determined upon taking the vote
on the Oregon resolutions on Friday or Saturday
next. ! have been informed by good authority that
the House resolutions, substantially, will pass that
= - Al. ,s,~Ilu A1en
so, ia the face of the overwhelming majority In IA
vor OF them in the House Of Representatives. In
the present state of our relations with England the
most sensible and prudent part OF the community
say that II would be b. tier ifboth houses passed .
naked notice, than one clogged with provisions OF
little or no meaning.
General Sam Houston, one Of the Texas Senators,
arrived here last night ARIEL.
WASHINGTON March q, 1876.
Public affairs here, both foreign and domestic,
are in the same state Of confusion they have been
for the last four months. No one can predict, with
any certainty, what may be the issue Of the various
movements affecting our foreign relations.
will first notice our relations with England, this
being the most important.
As matters now stand, the issue Of these negotia-
tons depend almost entirely on the British govern
ment. That government refused settlement on
the basis of - degrees last summer-we refused
arbitration this spring. both now stand aloo; and,
unless, az it lie expected, the British government,
prompted by some other moro powerful interest
than the Hudson Bay Company, will come forward
with some propostion;R 10 very certain that the
Oregon question will SOON become an element In
the popular elections here, and hasten to that point
Of extreme boundary, which almost precludes any
settlement at ALL and must eventuate in collision.
We in expectation that the debate on the notice
will terminate next week. The Developments, such
as have recently taken place relative TO preparations
in England, in order to exercise an influence upon
the British government, beyond that OF tho HUDSON
Bay Company, with view to settle this question
II some such influence does not prevail on the Brit
ish Government, to come TO our terms, in order to
preserve for the manufacturing interests their direct
trade, then the Oregon question will become
bone Of contention for year, leading sooner OF l:ter
Our relations with Mexico are in the same posi-.
ton as that which they have been in for some tune.
Mr.. Slidel is not ackno wledged yet BY the newse-
removed to the frontier, on The Rio Grande, and
every event that has TAX place, seems to be Lad
ing to difficultyat some early day. In Mexiso. ths
state Of parties is new and singular. Preparauons
are making there for the establishment OF q new
constitution, pending the authority OF Paredes. A
new spirit, deriving its origin in Europe, 10 started
up in Mexico, and has been supported by newspaper
organs, being an attempt TO restore monsrcnv N
will undoubtedly produce great excitement among
the Mexican republicans throughout that country,
and il matters should work between two such OPP
posing principles monarchy and repu0iicanism,
The conflict will rage with much bitterness. and the
clergy will lock to England and France Tor ad ana
the republicans to the u States; Inc Consequence
OF this movement may be that all the Northern pro.
vinces of Mexico may set up republic OF their
own and call upon the United States for assistance,
giving This country monopoly and power over the
gold and silver miues, as well a. the hne harbor OF
- L~~.- ~ a.
San Francisco, 10 the great Key q rscinc'
noise to the Oregon, equivalent TO the suoborness
Of England and the Hudson BayC ompany in refusing
to settle this line Of boundary. The last dipamatic
and private accounts 70 our eovean'nn., 90 nvs
Mexico Our government 10 disposed TO encourage
such direction of affairs in Mexico, and think
will no doubt increase tho army and navy approprl-
the army, as proposed by General Scott, e oo.Ooe
men; aud the navy to 40 steamers, 80 saliing -
sells, and 90, 900 men.
These are the best views and most cosIset a.
counts Lean give Of the pos.Sa; q Our domes
tic afiairs are also in very unseaeo hich 90
viii be Affected very much BY the iufa WHICH ~
relations with England 9, MEXICO ,iI - spsscs
,c',.nr,".r snd Il 4 probable that the debate vii
be terminsted in the course Of aiew osys Inc
mere question Of I notice. TO iems.s.i =; !olnt
occupuuo xeyv much durisg the last few months
recent e The prs:S q. and ,ssS
menuaa'oa: = .he military and naval armaments, 10
considered the best notice to the Brtish 60
~ that can be given, In order 20 settle inc
OREGON controversy The proposition tor expend,,
inc ifty or sixty millions in these Ireparat,ons ana
~ organiznq fleet OF forty steamers in addition to
The present heet-thiry sailing vessels, and snlry
thousand men, together with an army OF wv ana
soldiers-wiA depend good deal 'o.khe nn = news
apprehcudsd with Englsnd ou the Oregon question: