The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-30
nm, me,,can war-Future Prospects.

The Mexican war-Future Prospects.
The second conquest of Mexico Is complete
All that is necessary is to retain possession OF
that country; but the efforts to do so may be more
difficult than were those Of the'original conquest
The march of General Scott from Vera Cruz TO
the civ of Mexico is unparalleled, considering
his means, in the history of twenty centuries.
The only parallel that can be found is that of
General Taylor from Palo Alto to Buena Vista
The American arms have been covered with new
and fresh glory, that will be better appreciated In
Europe, than even in this country. After the
first astounding intelligence, the public mind is
beginning to realize the deeds of the victors.
The press is speaking forth All parties-al
sects-all factions, are bursting with astonlsh
ment.
The past is remembered-the present is known
What is to be the future! This is new and
most important question for the government and
people of this republic to determine. We seem
TO be embarrassed with our victories. Shall we
retain all Mexico, and annex her to this country!
Shall we keep it as a territory, or military pro-
vince for future contingencies! or shall we aban-
don the conquest and the capital of Mexico, and
retire to the line which we proposed the re-
cent negotiations! These are the important
questions of this neutrality-suspicious. that Will be
decided in the approaching election tor the Pre-
sidency; but some of which are so pressing as to
require the Immediate decision of the Govern
ment, or of Congress, the session OF which
is now approaching. The general opinion, as
indicated from all quarters, seems to be
that we shall retain our present position in Mexi-
CO, at all hazards, and leave the other questions
to be determined by the contingencies OF future
day. AS far as known, the government has
manifested disposition to retain possession OF
Mexico, to organize u military government for
the time being, and make that country pay the
expenses of our occupation oft, in every possible
way in which it can be accomplished. The pro-
position to annex Mexico to this republic is at
tributed to certain members of the cabinet; but
it is generally believed that no such project is
entertained by the President and the whole Of
his cabinet, to be shown In distinct action.
The mission of Mr.. Trist-a mission which
seems to have been originated Ivy the Pre-
sident alone, without the consent of his
cabinet-has failed, and no further offers
will be made TO Mexico. Our government will
retain its present position, and be ready to re-
ceive propositions from any legalised government
that Mexico may create within reasonable
time. There is another purpose, however,
entertained in some quarters, that the m litary
possession of Mexico will gradually lead the
higher classes of that country to look upon an
nexation not SO great an impracticability, or
such nonstrous evil, as they might at first sup
pose. For twenty-five years that country has
been distracted by military despots; under the
American rule they would enjoy peace and quiet,
and repose. This, i'll few years, may tend to
effect other changes, and, lastly, to bring about
annexation but as yet, that idea is mere con-
tingcncy, depending on future events The Pre-
sident will keep possession of the capital and
other places which have been conquered Con-
gress will soon be together, and the whole ques-
ton will be discussed by that body
In this state of indecsion as regards the fu-
ture, it is possible that some of the governments
of Western Europe may manifest disposition to
act on the subject of Mexican affairs. Our bril-
liant campaigns in that country have annoyed
the governments of Western Europe. The tone
Of their press has been base, insolent, mean and
atrocious, in the highest degree, towards this
country. The press, both of England and France,
has been ins,igated by the agents of those GO
vernments, and the opinions they express may
be taken as the opinions OF their respective
cabinets concerning the country. The growth
and power and genius OF the United States,
have alarmed them, and may end by Eng
lish Interference with us on the Mexican
question. If the British Government, under any
pretext, be it Lord Pamerston or any one else,
ventures upon taking any steps in relation to
Mexican affairs, hostile TO the United States
the effect on the American people will be such
as to hasten annexation itself, and create feel
ing In this country that will never give up the
conquests at the bidding of any foreign power.
Heretofore, the government and higher classes
in England, have given us ever credit for our
commercial enterprise, for our skill in steam
boats and railroads, and every thing connected
with trade and commerce; but as an organized
government, they looked upon us with contempt
as mere rabblc, without power to carry
on war-as incapable of standing for an in
slant before regular army. recent
campaigns in Mexico will remove those er
gors from their minds. more energetic
and better provided people. in war or com.
merce, never existed the face of the earth,
than the people of the United States If the
Oregon question had been unsettled to this day,
we are persuaded the British government would
give US any line of boundary, sooner than pro.
woke hostilities. We tell the governments, the
press, and all the organs of public sentiment
IN Western Europe, that, from this day forward
the United States commences new career; a
career that will as far surpass that OF Rome in
ancient times, as this country surpasses, in mag
nitude, power, and internal wealth. the dimnu-
tive monarchies of the old world
TIE Protestant EPISCOPAL GENERAL Cox.
vRNTIor.-Thls body OF clergy and laymen,
adjourned on Thursday evening last, after
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their deliberations on the condition of.the
l;o,..~ of Nsw York IN.