The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-20

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Paredes and Santa Anna.
The farewell address of Santa Anna to the
Mexican people, and the manifesto OF Paredes,
are extremely amusing and interesting produc-
tons. The Mexican leaders are well educated
and polished men. They figure in ball rooms,
in newspapers, and at foreign courts. They
write with great deal of eloquence and much
JUNCTION. The Spanish language is favorable to
eloquence-but when we have said this much,
we have said all. In the real business of human
life--in the deep diplomacy of great nations-in
the great deeds Of destiny, they are sadly de-
fcient, and behind the age.
Santa Annals address is one of the most ludi-
crous productions we ever read. After the
boasts which he has uttered and the defeats
he has received, it is quite amusing, and al
mos; irresistible, to see him begTfor certi-
fcate of character from General Taylor and
General Scott, and looking for an endorse
ment Of his patriotism and military reputa-
ton TO those who have defeated him in every
encounter. 1t is said he has escaped from
Mexico. This is probable. We should not atiall
be surprised to see MIN in New York by the next
vessel from Havana and if he were to come
here, he would be worth, to Barnum, as substi-
lars Barnum has already cleared S5,67 12i by
his wooden leg, and of course he would multi
ply that sum by seven or nine times, if he had
the whole person of the Mexican general.
OF Paroles, who, by his manifesto, assumes
the vacant place of Santa Anna in the Mexican
mind, we cannot speak much more favora-
bly, He was in Paris all Of last winter
He occupied seat at the table dhote Of
the Hotel des princes in Rue Richeiieu-price
FIVE francs per day, wine included. We have
frequently seen him in the Boulevards, and in
the Champs Eiystes; and on one occasion at the
Tuisleries. He was presented TO Queen Chris
tina, who then occupied the Hotel dss Courcelies,
in me Fauborg So. Gsrmain and, according to
correct information, he was intriguing the whole
of that winter and spring, for the purpose Of
getting Louis Philippe to send the Due de Mont
speusier to Mexico backed by French army
rad feet, to place him there as Emperor OF the
New World. Such was the rumor among d.
plomatlc circles in Paris, at the time. The man.
festo OF Paroles assumes to give some color to
such suspicion. Whether the remains of the
Mexican government now in existence, will en-
courage such an intrigue, seems very question
able Whatever may be the result ofthe new efforts
of Paroles on the existing government, we are
vent all attempts of European intrigue from sue
ceeding in the establishment of a monarchy
there. Sooner than such a result should take
place, it would be much better to annex the
whole of that republic to the United States at
once.
We shall watch with good deal Of interest
the future movements of the chieftains of Mexi-
CO, and the fragments of the government that
still exist But this movement should not i'm
pede or disturb the purposes of our government,
in that region. Let our conquests be held and
perfected according to the contingencies Of the
future, and what is best for the interests of the
United States and the whole continent.
MILITARY DrspAr cHEs-A New LITERATURE
The despatches from Mexico, detailing the bril-
liant achievement Of the American army, con-
stitute new species of literature, which will
give a character to the reading of the times, and
overwhelm some of the trash we are importing
from Europe and reprinting here. Such trash,
and similar productions originating upon this
side of the,Atlantic, will not sell any longer The
age and the taste fthe reading public are becom-
ing practical, as we'll as chivalric and enthusiast
tic. The recent dispatches from Mexico will
probably be read, during the present week, by
eight or ten millions of people Founded upon
these astonishing deeds, new species of lite
nature will be springing up, resulting from the
letters, sketches, "reminiscences and recollec-
tions of these events. For long time to come
the press will groan under them, to the utter ex-
clusion Of European and similar trash.
We are glad of it, for we were in want Of
something TO give more healthy and manly tone
TO the public mind, and to restore proper i'm
pulse TO the literature Of the nation.
OPINIONS OF THE Pass RESPECTING Nh. CLAY.
The daily journals of this city have come out
with their opinions upon Mr.. Clay's resolutions
and speech. The results are, those journals
which have an aggregate circulation of from
eighty to a hundred thousand per day, condemn
Mr.. Clay Two journals, which have circu-
lation Of from ten TO twelve thousand per day,
approve his position; while one or two others,
having somewhat less circulation, are neutral
In the aggregate, the public opinion in New York
is in the proportion Of 100 to Is against Mr..
Clay's sentiments, as they are represented by the
daily press here The New England country
journals are more favorable to Mr.. Clay.
bEHIND THE AeK.-The greatest orators, states
men, and candidates for the Presidency who
have, been figuring before the world for the last
twenty years, are getting very rapidly behind the
age. The war with Mexico, and the splendid
triumps of our brave armies, have upset nine
tenths of the great men of the last quarter of
century.
AMERICAN CONTRACT WITH THE BRIrrsu Co
vErNMENT.-The Ocean Steam Navigation Com
pany Of this city, we understand, has, through
Mr.. Mills, the agent,i secured contract with
the British Government for the conveyance
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