The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28
IF the continent formerly under Spanish rule;

OF the continent formerly under Spanish rule
and if they could, to give a preponderance to
French interests in that quarter, in the shape Of
revivlng monarchy in Mexico. That Lord
Palmerston has the same views, we do not be-
lleve, unless II is to a certain extent. The Bril-
fish government dislikes the growing power and
progress of the United States, although they may
have no particular regard for Mexico, as sepa-
rate and independent nation. The British 60
vernment, also, we have no doubt, at certain stages
of these ntrguer, would take the same position
which Mr. Canning did, in opposition to French
! Influence, if the French government were to at
| tempt their secret designs on Mexico; but we
| have no doubt but both these governments would
encourage any course of policy either diplomatic
or financial, of general character, which would
paralyze the policy Of the United States, impair
their power of action, or weaken them In their
present conflict with Mexico. Of this general
purpose of both governments, there can be no
doubt.
We do not say this of the French government.
out of any hostility to it's monarch or his mea-
sures for, as far as American citizens can have
feelings on the subject, we have every reason to be
much better pleased with the people of Paris than
those in London. M. Guizot, the great states
man of France, and, we may say, of Europe, was
himself, originally, newspaper writer--a litera.
ry man--before he was a statesman, entrusted
with the power TO WELD the destiny of nations
He is still great man--liberal, generous, and phi
losophical. Louis Philippe never can forget the
kindness which he received in the United States
where he was wanderer and an exile, and on
every proper occasion he shows his feelings; but
that the French government look with dread and
alarm on the progress of the United States, there
can be no doubt-no hesitation. This country is
a democracy-a mighty republic. 1t presents an
example to France and to Europe that menaces
the existence of all their forms Of government.
Our rising power alarms them. The war in
Mexico has revealed secret that strikes them
to the heart. Louis Philippe and other soverelgns
wish TO transmit their power to their descend
ants and they therefore, look on the rising great
ness of this country, where popular government,
in its most extended sense, exists In Its highest
lineaments-they look on such a country with
terror of the strongest and deepest kind.
It is, therefore, natural to suppose that the
governments of France and England, and other
countries, should wish, by every indirect method
in their power, to throw every impediment in
the way of the financial policy of the American
government for the purpose of limiting our
means of action in Mexico. And we think that
they may even succeed to a certain extent. The
power of the great capitalists Of London and
Paris can yet be felt in New York, Philadelphia,
and Boston. Every indication from abroad
shows that their power is IN the course of action,
and that they intend to WELD il in such way as
to strike at the very heart of our financial sys.
tenn in this country, and by means of that, para
lyze the power of the government to close the
Mexican war, and weaken the prosperity and
progress of this country for the future. If our
government must raise sixty millions in the next
year. all our banks will have to suspend specie
payments.
IMPORTANT PoLITIcAL MovEMENTs.--In the re-
cent political movements, the friends of Mr..
Clay have had their day, and now comes the
turn of General Taylor. We have already al
luded to the movement In Pennsylvania, where
State convention of the democracy has been
called in Harrisburg for the purpose of putting
General Taylor in nomination for the Presi-
dency. We have now to mention a similar move
ment of the wings IN Virginia; for it seems that
both parties, whig and democrat, pork and mo-
lasses, all unite together in friendly movements,
on DcHalI OF Generdl Ia yioI. LIE Ioi'oWiHG arc
the proceedings:
ture, in the city Of Richmond, Wednesday evening,
the 22d inst motion Of Mr. Seymour, Of Hardy, Jas
French strother Esq OF Rsppahannook was called to
the chair and John s. Gasher of Frederick appointed
Secretary
MIR scorr Of Fauquier offered the following rssolu-
Resolved, That It Is expsdisnt to hold whig State
convention in the oapits at the city of Richmond
"Wednesday the 2sd day Of February next for the pur-
nf for Nkat tha Oach.
Ing Presidential election; and Of taking into considera
ton the proprety Of expressing the preference OF the
whg party of this State, for person fit osudi
date for the Presidency and also Of the proprety Of
sending delegates to wing national convention, should
one be hereafter assembled
Resolved That cur whig fellow citizens throughout
the State requested to send delegates to the whg
State convention to be assembled on the 2Sd day Of
February next that full expression may be given to
the wishes and opinions of the whg party Of this State
the subject OF the suggestions contained In the
cediDg resolution.
These resolutions were adopted with only two dis.
sentng voices to the clause abiding to national con-
vention.
Resolved As tho opinion Of the whg members Of the
be most acceptable candidate to people Virginia
for the presidency; and that he will receive from them
most Jealous and efficient support
This resolution adopted with almost entire una
nmity, four members, who thought the expression OF
opinion would with moro proprety from the oon-
vention itself finally yielding their concurrence.
Resolved, That the proceedings be published in the
whig papers Of the State
JAMES F. sTRoTHER, Chairman.
John 8. Gallaher, Secretary.
The above makes, altogether, four or five
States, in which either the wings or the demo-
Gratis have organized State conventions, to form
electoral tickets in favor of General Taylor.
We have already recorded Pennsylvania among
the above, to which Georgia and Louisiana
might be added, and now, seen by the prece-
ding, comes Virginia. Alas poor Harry Clay
What are the other candidates doing They
seem not to be moving at all.
The POLICE. The deep interest which the ci-
tzens OF New York have taken in the police
department and the details Of its management,
induces us to return to the subject, and explain
the wants of the public, in order that proper