The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-18

that the c,errv Of the city Mexico court the APP
h hnrsb treasures We hold idea to be entirely
fabulous IL there Is any thing sacred In the eyes OF
Msses1-be he ranchero, vaehero, brgand or iepero-
n IL his religion and the property his church What
ever may been the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES may be
direct spoliaton power Of the church which
defeated the wise and most efficient measures of de-
face of Gomez Farias Had he been ed In his
proposed levies upon the church property, the
Mexican government would have presented more
vigorous resistance at Vera Cruz-a nums-
rous aud better provided army at Buena Vista-a
effective plan, and vigorous defence at Cerro
Gordoa larger number OF detached marauding parties
his plans
ing an arm in the general defence expected too much
and its recent procamatons and subscriptions dona
lions 60 meagre and nggsrdy as are the means con-
triouted are too late TO do much good
We expect that the ultimate result will be more
step In the cause OF civil and religious liberty with tho
wssurn OF peace-an acknowledgment. by the govern
ment OF Mexico OF the freedom of religion in that coun
try Of the right of every to worship after bis own
fashion. This acknowledgement, (and we are assursa
that though this administration have no right to demand
It. they will take the liberty to request It. or
after peace shall have been established wiz i mu
the Methodist pioneers, those hardy fellows who nas
John the Baptist prepare the way OF ' ad them we
say all over Mexico making the people, or attempting
to make them understand in English what tney never
clearly comprshended their hereditary vernacular-
the simple Elementary principles of the plan OF saliva
ton; showing natives that although their priests
may lead them safely the way to Heaven, there Is
more direct route the tolls upon which not quite
heavy in the old road Of the mother church.
Fiaally Of two probable alternatives remain LIST,
That peace shall be effected against before the
meeting Of Congress- 2dly That Congress after the
projet Of Mr. Calhoun, will draw a line define IL, pro-
claim it, fall back upon it, defend it, and maintain it,
holding the Mexican perts in tho interim persua-
sve TO negotiation,
II thu american government shall continue the war
all over Mexico. upon the plan Of the sanctty and
ersdness from military contributions Of the church pro-
psry all the effects Of State and people may be
dered and given into the custody OF the church. after
the plan Of an insoyent debtor making his proper
ty to friend and then swearing that he has nothing
The result will show whether the plan of Col Benton
was good or bad plan To levy upon the church, to
give bill OF the amount contributed by the church from
time TO time, bill the Mexican with the
endorsed pledge OF the government Of the United States
that 1t shall be paid written upon the fase of the bill
and signed by responsible ofser officers ofthe army
This plan did not involve the seizure of the vessels OF
the church. after tho fashion Of the Babylonians when
they invaded the city Of Jerusalem and which the
panshment s recorded in the brief terrific warning to
Belshazzsr In the hand writing the walit meant
such thing-it simply meant TO apply the principle OF
forced loans upon the Mexican clergy. induce
Mexican government to terms.
That, We understand q feature Of Col Benton's
plan In conclusion, for the present must have
before the meeting of Congress 1t is expected
IL in possible but il also very doubtful There Is
alhesiveness in the Mexican government, stability,
moral courage to make the stand for peace appa
rent moral power to maintain that stand Or if get
peace Congrsss must take the option Of defensive
line; we means by which the can be pre-
vented from becoming war Of conquest and occupation
OF the whse Of Mexico involving perhaps in the par
oxysn OF conquest the overthrow Of the church. the
Hnerce the church the of Mexican
Republic, and the extinction OF the Mexican race.
IL both parties continue innexisy obstinate these
certain Mexico has election but the
decision Of the government of the United States Her
very existence depends upon our magnanimty w.