The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-25

from the pen OF the Secretary OF State OF New
Granada, and doubtless embodies the sentiments
of his government. His views regarding the re-
latons between this country and Mexico are
very interesting
The Compile xion OF the Late News from
Mexico-vleyvs OF the Government.
II will be seen from the letter of our Washing
ton correspondent, Galviensis, published in the
Neio York Herald of Saturday, that the official
intelligence received in Washington by the late
arrival at New Orleans, does not alter, to any
great extent, the previous posture of affairs in
Mexico.
1t 10 true the Mexican Congress is about to
re-assemble at Queretaro, and an administra-
ton is about to be formed, having for Its
head the President of the Supreme Court OF
Justice, Pena Pena, (who, by the resigna-
ton of Santa Anna, becomes acting President
of the republic, under the constitution Of
Iguala,) or der the guidance of some person
who may be chosen to fill the Office of President,
nd interim, until the general election in January
next But although the administration will pro-
badly be made up of those who have advocated
peace from the beginning, and the majority of
the members of Congress who are expected to
meet at Queretaro are presumed to be similarly
disposed, nevertheless, the animus with which
they enter upon their deliberations precludes
all hope of practical results.
1t is probably clear that no single member of the
Mexican administration that is to be formed, or Of
Congress, regards the terms offered through Mr..
Trist as at all admissible, under any circum-
stances while, on the other hand, the resolution
Of our Executive is az fixed and immovable, not
only never to renew our offers hitherto made,
but to grant peace only on conditions less mode
rate than those offered through MIR. Trist. 1t is
argued thatMexico is not now entitled to as liberia
terms as before the battles, by which we acquired
possession of her capital, and which cost lie
an immense sacrifice of life and this argu-
ment is key to the future policy of the admin.
istration with regard to Mexico. The longer
she struggles, the greater extent Of territory will
she be obliged finally to surrender; and if 1t
be admitted that she commenced this war with
out good and sufficient cause, the principle Is a
lust one that she shall be compelled to yield us a
fair equivalent for the loss of blood and treasure
we may sustain in compelling her to keep the
peace.
Now recurs, with additional force, the ques-
ton, what will be the course of our govern
ment towards Mexico!
The Presidents annual message will de-
velope the policy the administration intend
to pursue but as the anxiety of the public
on this subject is extreme, we have taker
pains to learn in advance the views of those II
power. Our information is of the most reliabl,
character. We cannot predict what may TAXI
place between this time and the beginning o
December 1t may be that the relations between
the two countries will entirely change in the
mean time. Mexico may sue for peace and ac
cept our terms. With these altered circum
stances, the pc icy of the administration would
necessarily alter. But should every thing re-
main as at present, and the chances of peace ap.
pear as visionary as now, the President will re-
commend to Congress that the war be prosecu-
ted as long as there shall be show of resistance
on he part of the enemy; that uniform tariff
be established in the Mexican ports; that the
roads to the interior be opened and kept open
that the public mines and all other sources OF re-
venue be seized that the enemy be in this way
compelled to bear all the expenses of the war
and that every important place we have taken
be retained until Mexico shall sue for peace and
accede to our terms.
The administration do not desire to obtain
greater portion of Mexican territory than tina
embraced in Mr.. Buchanan's project, sent out by
Mr.. TrisC New Mexico and the California
are quite sufficient for our purpose. AT present
we have no occasion for more. But it would b,
vain to shut our eyes to the consequences Ger
tain to flow from a further prosecution of tn,
war by Mexico Whether we wish it or not
whether it be for our interest, or MOTT will b.
utterly impossible to avoid occupying the who'll
country. That country, when once occupies
"a. I.r-,, nd hyaaJfh hv ouy sYn,s
never regain its position as a separate and indie
pcndent nation. Our citizens will overflow tn
country-engaqe in trade and commerce-get al
interest in the soil, and it will be vain to endea
B.. vor either to dispossess them Of their property
or to make them submit to the laws of Mexico
A further struggle must, therefore, eventuate II
the annexation OF the whole country and aftel
all military occupation is but another term fol
absorption. With our troops IN every city anc
town. the Mexicans will have government
such as they have not enjoyed for the last twenty
FIVE years; they will feel so secure under its pro-
lection, that they will not be willing to give II
up. II will of course take a short time to give
them this feeling of confidence in us, but they
will acquire it by degrees, and with certainty
They have suffered too much from their own mi
ltary rulers not to learn to love ours.
But no definite plan has, as yet, been fixed upon
by the cabinet at Washington. The Presidents
health has been, for some time past very precari-
Gus; and the news, prior TO the late arrival OF
SO vague character that no conclusion could be
arrived at. But there is no doubt that the views
embodied in this article are those entertained by
large majority OF the cabinet, and that the
president VIII act in accordance with them
ARRIVAL FROM HAvANA.-We are in recent
of files of FL Diario de la Marino and Diay;o 10
la Habana, to the 9th inst, by the ship Adelaide
The Havana papers give copious accounts O.
Mexican affairs, similar TO those we have alresd,
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