The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-29
Imuort.nt News from Mexico

future may be conjectured Ii will be found in
another column, under its proper head.
The different castles and classes of Mexico, APP
pear 10 he taking different directions and pursu-
ing different courses Under the present authority
maintained there by the American army. It is
announced that nearly sufficient number of
members of Congress have assembled at Quere-
taro TO form quorum, and that, after the cleo
ton of new President, they will proceed to de-
iberate upon the present condition Of the Re
public. On the other hand, Paroles and the
fragments remaining of the military, appear to
be still INDUCING in hopes of recovering their
lost power, by some contingency or other, ORR
ginatng from European intervention. No doubt
great part Of the clergy, and some portion of
the military, would wish to invoke the interfe-
renee of France or ENGLAND; but in the present
relations of Europe, there is no probability of
events taking place in that direction favorable to
the monarchical party of our republican neigh
Dor.
On the other hand, the people of Mexics--the
middle and lower ciasses-appear to be accom-
modating themselves to the new circumstances
of their country, under the American regime.
Even the guerilas are disappearing-frst quar-
reing among themselves, and then seeking to
obtain the interposition Of the American military
authorities, wherever they exist. According to
all appearances, the country, wherever the
American power prevails, is beginning to return
TO reposc, quiet, and industry. In fact, Mexico,
if under American military rule only for one
year, would obtain much rcposc go much en-
joyment, and so much comfort, that they would
hardly agree to the evacuation of their country
by the American army. The noisy politicians,
the military caste, and the clergy, who have
domineered over that beautiful country for the
last quarter of century, have, by their misfule,
prepared the great mass of the people for the en-
oyment of almost any kind of peace and repose ;
and if the American army shall procure them
this repose, it will effect vast revolution in the
sentiments of the Mexicans themselves-a revo-
luton which would end ultimately and quietly
in annexation.
Rumors are circulated Of forming two States
out of Mexico-4of her invoking the inerven.
ton of Europe-of the establishing of a mo-
narchy--of the reorganization of her scattered
forces, which yet amount to above thirty
thousand All these rumors may be expected to
continue for time, and even to be an encourage
ment, both of the hopes which are entertained of
some European aid and Intervention, and also
of some favorable change in the disposition of
things in the United States
The speech of Mr. Clay, when it arrives in
Mexico, will give encouragement and force to
all these rumors many OF the leading men IN
that republic consider Mr. Clay as one Of the
greatest statesmen of the United States and
probably will calculate upon his being elected to
the Presidency on the approaching election here,
and that his policy will effect complete change
in the action of the American government
L l. A.
great reputation of Mr.. Clay, and others Of his
class, in This country, will be the only difficulty
which our government will have to encounter lr
restoring matters to peace and quiet IN Mexico,
or in effecting permanent and quiet peace.
Yet there is no doubt of the effect produced
upon the mass of the people by the frmness Of
the American army and leaders, as shown at Vera
Cruz, Montery, Mexico, and other parts of the
country
They are becoming Americanized, though the
prospect of peace is far off ever yet the pro-
liability is, that the expense of the occupation o
the country by the American troops, will be de
frayed by the new tariff. which will be levied
there. Though, then, there is no immediate pros
pect of peace, yet, in fact, we may say there will
be little difficulty, after keeping possession Of
Mexico, in making her pay all our expenses
and in putting down her army. Yet there i.
little probability either of immediate peace, OF
of immediate annexation Both contingencies
are buried in the future. But the prospect is
favorable to the continuance of the repose she
nCw enjoys, either one way or the other.
MEDICAL LIrERATuRE.-We have received a
very interesting brochure from distinguished
medical gentleman of the University of Penn
sylvania, Professor Gibson. DIR. Gibson, it seems,
every now and again goes to Paris and London
to make himself acquainted with all the medical
and surgical improvements and discoveries in
those great centres of science. He spent all las
summer in those capitals, consulting with the
principal medical men, discussing medical sub
jects concerning new improvements and collect
ing and informing himself of all the novelties IN
his mysterious and wonderful profession. lie
returned to this country in the Cambria, and in
two days after reaching Boston, he had to deliver
his first lecture in Philadelphia, which has since
been published, and is really an interesting and
curious production, detailing all the interesting
events which befe him in his visits to Paris and
London. The fact that he brings with him from
the schools of London and Paris the latest infor-
nation and novelties there, is calculated to pro-
duce quite sensation in the medical world, and
increase his auditors in Philadelphia. This bro.
chure is really worth reading.
A NEW PRoMErHEus. The Louisville Journal
gravely states that the reporter who made the
sketch Of Henry Clay's speech for the New York
Herald, was thief an actual thief, and ought
TO have been punished on the spot No doubt it
is high crime to steal the lightning from
heaven, and send it to New York next morning
The ancient Prometheus was chained to rock,
and considered dangerous fellow, for bringing
down the lightning from heaven, and the modern
one it seems would share the same fate if he
were caught in Kentucky. No wonder that Mr.
Clay's opinions are behind the age, when his
supporters and, ibis organs would actually threaten