Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-06
Correspondence Of the Public Ledger.
From WnSniuGfOn

Another offer Of Peace to Merlco-Generals Scott
and Thylor ordered 10 The Capital, DC. dc.
WASHINGTON, April 10Th, 1847.
Great activity prevailed all last week in the State
Department, notwithstanding The absence of Mr.. Trs
the cliff clerk who has left here for New Orleans to
arrange family matter in which he feels deeply
interested. Some ascrbe his absence to a secret di
plomaiic mission connected with the present negoa-
lions for peace with Mexico. Another offer Of peace
will undoubtedly be made, or is on the point OF being
despatched this very moment and the better opinion
seems to be that it will be accepted by Santa Anna,
notwithstanding the discourteuus tone OF his naugu.
raj. Meanwhile, have reason to believe that in
strucons have been forwarded to Generals Scott and
Taylor TO press forward the capital with all posi-
BILE DESPATCH to dispe the illusion about the
power Of resistance which still holds the minds of SO
many Mexicans captive Mexico must be made to
feel the whole weight of the war, not only for tie
purpose of obtaining immediate peace, but for the
sake of making that peace long and lasting one. Ii
are, by the Gbstnacy of the Mexicans, driven 10
another fail campaign, then, it Is to be hoped, that
heavy contributions will be levied all the towns
captured from the enemy, and that the Mexicans will
be made TO pay the Expenses of the war, rot at It's
close. but go along.
The sympathy for Mexico on the part of neutral
nations u.s. it would SEEM at It's lowest ebb and IT Is
quite certain that that distracted and unfortunate
country has lost even the good will of those who
might have direct interest of protecting her. Eng
sooner see Mexico entirely swallowed up by the Uni
ted States than give room even to the slightest
ngency of increasing, at some future day. the power
Of France and SPAIN The idea, given out by French
writers and politicians Of the school of Mr.. Guzot,
that France is destined TO hold that position among
the Romantic races which Spain formerly occupied
that she is to place herself at the head Of Catholicism
IN both hemispheres and, by that means, resist the
future encroachments of the Anglo-Saxons, has not
JAILED to make proper impression in England, which,
Joined to her dependence market and our pro-
visions, has rendered Great Britain not only more
tractable and unbendng, but disposed for lasting,
and, | verify believe, sincere friendship. Great
Britain has, doubt by this time given up all idea
of establishing herself this continent Ameri-
power and had she foreseen our rapid seizure Of
California, would hardly have disputed to the few
acres IN Oregon, which very nigh led to Interrupt
ton of our peaceable relations with her.
As to France she will not, and cannot, at this
ment, venture NEEDLE in American affairs. She
isolated liz Europe, and must guard against contin-
gencies.
Prussia is the only power Of the Holy Alliance
which has recognized the independence of Mexico
but she has done merely for commercial purposes,
and is neither disposed capable to oppose the least
resistance to our annexing the whole country to our
Union. if we think proper to do so.
As to Russia, the power which, though apparently
opposed to in the form of her government, has a
great material interest in progress and poserity-
the declaration of her representative here in Wash
ington, Chevalier de Bodsco--is both good-natured
and striking. "Russia." observed his Exceency
the other day. in friendly interview with the distn-
guished Secretary of State, Russia has nothing to
do with Mexico. Russia has never recognized her,
and cares nothing for her fate. Do with her what
you please gentlemen, put her in your pocket, If il
give you any pleasure Russia will not object to it.
Austria is similarly situated, and though not using
the frank and manly language as Russia, equally
free to pronounce her utter indifference to the fate oil
Mexico. This puts end to the European coalition
against the United States, attempted in 1912, and
tablishes our unlimited sway this continent. Will
Mexico, under these circumstances, persist in being
dsmembered by US, and seeing her population driven
back by the enterprising backwoodsmen of the Mis-
sissippi valley!
Should Mexico listeu to the voice of reason, it is
not altogether improbable that Mr.. Buchanan himself
may take trip south to accelerate the conclusion o.
peace. | believe there is every disposition on the
part of the President to conde the whole negotiation
TO the hands of the Secretary of State.