The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-16
BY THE M AlL6.

Interesting Intelligence from Washingtena
WASHINGTON. Sept IA. lS4e.
II tsie Hsnts-1he United States-Merieo = The
Present Condition of Afaus-7he Estsvs- The
Late Colonel Cron-Rsspects to the Secretary of
the Nary, &c.
Within the last week have become acquaint.
ed with what there is high authority TO believe
are the secret designs and an,cipations OF our 20.
vernment with regard to Mexico but the intelli-
gence is Of such a nature that patriotism will not
at present, sanction its publication.
IT. however, the hopes of the administration
be realized by January next, we will be blessed
with the annnnciation of peace; and Congress,
instead Of appropriating money to carry on the
war, will have but to make provision IN discharge
the pecunary obligations which will then be pre-
sented.
have learned on inquiry this morning that no
dispatches have been received from Gen TAYLOR
for more than a week but all his movements
are properly understood and in due time will be
revealed. When he shall have attained Monte
rey, the base line OF operations will be far e-ta-
bished and what will then result will not de pend
on the commanding officers, bat on the other
party 10 the contest
From Point Isabel to S,nta Fe there will som
be a continuous Gordon OF military posts, While
we already have in the Gulf and In the Pacific,
one half OF the vessels comprising our navy, with
five hundred and Atty guns.
lnSVe Is no QOuOt WnatcV6T, tuHt our X0VeTu-
ment is making every n cessary preparation for
continuing the war, if necessary, while, ri The
same time, it has a longing eye on peace. There
are two srrlngs to the bow
The first thing to be done by Santa Anna, after
tranqullizing Mexico Tar as possible, will he
the call of nm extraordinary Congress. No one
can doubt that the representatives will be to hs
own fashioning, and ready 10 obey his commands.
before we ascertain how DR. Santa Annals pre-
scrptions operate on the body polite, and wheth-
er they subdue the public fever, and produce q
healthy tone.
money in Mexico, atfording a home market a. the
doors of its citizens in the North and our vessels
are running on bars, going TO and fro, while our
sailors anx'ously desire the word to attack the
stronghold of the enemy. Oh! that December were
come "a close blockade OF the coast, however,
and rigorous prosecution of the war, seem the
most obvious means of bringing the Mexicans to
terms!"
But why not vigorously prosecutor Because
the probability of negotiation, through Santa An
ma, would certainly be defeated for long time to
come. Why was not Santa Anna detaineda Be-
cause, If his people are for peace ne IS for
peace" and the Union long ago told US that
% many OF the most influential men IN Mexico"
desire it. If it had been thought Santa Anna
would prosecute the war, it wonld have been cri-
minal to permit his entry into Vera Cruz, especi-
the commander Of The st Mays. The principle
is the same as if whole army were permi ted 10
land, provided S,nta Anna was believed 20 be
hostile But he is not; therefore there Is no crmi-
nality alleged, nor designed.
Ifimpcit confidence can be placed in the secret
promises of Santa Anna, all will be well. We
know, by experience, he is not as truthful to his
word as was Epaminondas, and therefore is not
virtuOus.
There is one important fact we should not over
look. The volunteers are engaged but for one
year, and the time OF service is rapidly expiring.
Now, suppose, when the Mexican Congress shall
convene, no terms we may dictate will be assent
ed to-, woad it be safe, with but a remnant oil the
term of enlistment remaining, to march to the
"halls," to insist on peacc1 However, the admit
nistration understand their ground, for it has been
well surveyed-they are acting with view % the
public good /; and il, instead OF casting censure
on, patriots will rally to the support Of the pub c
measures, il will be better for the country and it
institutions, and less 10 the advantage OF our Mex
lean neighbors and the world.
A son of the late Colonel Cross, (who was
among the first victims OF the rancheros on the
Rio Grande,) has proceeded thither 10 superin-
tend the removal Of the remains OF his father 70
this city, where, it is said, they will be inferred
with military honors. =.
A large number of officers of the navy, of all
grades, were received by the Hon. J. Y Mason
in his room, at the navy department., this morn
ing. Never did man receive a hearter welcome,
nor one more deserved. The juniors would have
huzzaed if the seniors had given the command.
in ono Of the Methodist meeting houses The
text was-"Let not your heart be- troubled. Ye
believe in God, believe also in me-" He did Gre
dit to the cause and the church, of which he is
an exemplary member. Tomorrow he Will
leave for his home in Alabama.
1t is said, by pretty coed authority, that the sub
/ ject Of an extra session Of Congress has been
talked OF by the President and members Of the
cabinet. But no positive reliance can be plaoe1
on such an event. FELIX.