New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-02
our R.Iations with Mexico.

War ia any other hgnt IMAM "a caihfn''s a'u q
curse The Revolution in that distracted country
which had its origin in the deeprooted hostility OF
her people toward the United States on account Of
the Annexation Of Texas, is consummated and the
Government is now in the hands Of men who not
withstanding the weakness Of the Republic, seem
ready in utter desperation to rush into torceui con-
fiict II Paroles and his Ministers were ever 80 much
inclined TO pursue a pacific course, we tear they
would not be suffered TO do SO by those who have
placed them in power. The disposition OF the Gov
eminent is indicated by the refusal to treat with Mr.
Sliden, and the subsequent refusal to grant MIN
either passports an escort 10 protect him on MS
way out of the country
Notwithstanding this, however. we are not qulte
ready to conclude that Mexico has declared W ar.
The excitement and confusion consequent upon the
Revolution had not sufficiently subsidized TO enable
those in authority TO determine definitely upon the
conrse 10 be pursued and cannot reliDqulsh the
hope that, hen they take calm survey OF the cir
cumstances in which they placed. they will
come TO The wise conclusion that Peace with all the
sacrifice of National pride which it involves is yet
to be preferred to War which promises her little
save the momenfary qualification of retaliatory dis
position and an inglorious defeat We are strength
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ure of the attempt to impose upon Paroles an oath
to "repel the usurpa,ions of the United States
This certainly indicates that the majority were not
ready TO adopt the extreme measures which Por-
ton of those concerned in the administration of the
Government earnestly proposed
But the danger Of War docs not depend alone
upon the action of Mexico The course which our
own Government may determine 10 pursue in the
present crises becomes question OF painful interest
How will the Administration treat the refusal TO re-
ceive our Minister and the denial OF his demand for
passports and an escort This question we will not
attempt to answer but there Is too much reason TO
fear that the rrita,ed feelings OF portion OF our
people will produce clamor for War which The
Administration could not resist if it would, and that
the hankerng for chance 10 punder the Mines ara
Churches of Mexico will become uncoEtrollabIc
The views expressed in the following paragraph
from the New Orleans Bulletin will doubtless be
responded to by many who have influence with the
Administrations
"If the reports which publish from Mexcoare accu'
rate land there IL doubt OF the correctness oil tue
main ac the United States have suffered through their
Minister the grossest and most conseptuous OF insults
or course Government cannot hesitate moment
as to the course be pursued toward that infatuated
ton. Longer forbearance with IL would be crime
against the reputation and dignity of the country and
render only the subject OF. but Justly obnoxious TO-
che dicule and contumcy OF every other people great
or small There Is escaping the necessity therefore,
Of Immediate declaration of war against Mexico un.
ess the Government would forfeit the respect OF other
powers and the confidence and regard OF its cit
zens A thorough chsstlscment, promptly administered
with the permanent occupation of several oil their most
important seaports would probably teach our neiehbors
better manners and put them their good behavior
Nothing certainly would answer the purpose or vu
dicato the character ofthe United States
A private letter from New. Orleans now before us
sas: 1.-THE news is truly exciting. We telk OF no.
thing else There is no limit 10 the enthusiasm with
which this section of the country would jump into
Mexico"
The following article from the United States Jour-
nal, written before the reception of the news now
published will show the feelings which are indulg-
ed in relation to Mexico by that portion of the Loco
Foco party known as the Young Democracy How
far the counsels of the Administration may be in
fuenced by men induging suchfeelings and inclined
TO pursue the schemes limited below remains 10 be
seen:
MxxIco-The time Is fast approaching. when ii will.
be only the duty but the pleasure Of the United
States march the capital of the Montezumas, and
who In the sacred of Revolution and Liberty.
destroying innocence and childhood and laying the deep
foundations of anarchy.
1.-THE Mexican Republic, as Il ia falsely named.
tains within Its borders, quite number OF American
citizens who in the pursuit of health wealth, or happr
ness located upon wild mountain sides, or by the
laughing streams OF enchanted valleys.
"ln Cslifornia-her Pacific Provinces vast number
Of Americans are gathered together in companies sui
fcient to form and villages and these men require
the protection Of their Republic. Great Britain and
the kingdoms Of Europe generally, have considered
nation Of anarchy being open to the advance
of any other nation who has the time the disposition
and the ability the part of peace officers and pre-
vent the commission OF the dreadful crime OF national
suicide.
.uth 10 r1arn rc;,;. nd GrJ
apology In the plea that tho Government has been
turned and that power in the hands Of ruisns and
eut,hroatsi Shall they murder themselves and the
people of the United States look idly and II is
nothing to usY 1t is something 10 us men OF feeling.
besides such revolving people our Southern border
woald make that portion OF our own country insecure
and Observation-Disclosures would be the Occurrences
Of each day ard the cry orthe weak against the mighty
would ascend from every blazing hamlet and blood
stained hearth.
.The mes. of robbers on the Gulf of Mexico be
broken up This Barbary power Of the American coast
must be reduced to state of and be kept In that
state by the strong arm of the Union.
"Our Executive should therefore be authorized in
struct the American Minister in Mexico interfere in
this matter and demand surety for the lives Of our ci,.
2ens within her borders and pledge the paymeu, of
the due from That guilty nation for robbery
committed by authority and accompanied in many
with and murder
s.The pledge In our opinion should be the entire
mand OF Vera Cruz and the Province Of California
With these places In possession with our troops on the
Rio Bravo and with strong squadron OF steam vessels
IN tho Gulf think tina, even Mexico might be kept IN
toersole order and. after time become d, to live cse
fully watched with ;he other nations of the world
present che occupies the position occupied oy Algers
when the cannon France battered down her towers o!
cruelty and her walls of oppression"
III we get into War with Mexico. shall we be
able to keep Peace with Great Britain This is a
question which canno, fail to awaken the deepest
anxiety in the minds of all who loathe rapine and
blood. The Annexation of Texas. begun IN fraud
and oonsummated for the purpose OF extending the
dominion of Human Bondage and over which we
nave uttered so many boastful congrataiatons-
dreaming that The hazard of the game was at an
end-may yet bring upon Us switer and more terri
bic retr'outon than even the most earnes; opponents
OF the scheme have ever feared The fruit may yet
turn to ashes before it is tasted The memorable
words in which CoLrRIpeE rebakea the people
of his native land for their crimes may We, prove
10 he an ans-ury Of our Conntrv,s sa.0 ,..L;.A 49,