The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-03

There seem to be opinions entertained in
some quarters, that Europe Will interfere IN our
Mexicans affairs, as they now stand before the
world. Such an interference may take place;
but from the knowledge possessed OF the posi-
tons of the different European cabinets it seems
the more probable opinion that they will let
America conduct her own affairs in her own
way. No doubt there is disposition entertain.
ed by certain diplomats in Europe to interfere in
the quarrel between the United States and
Mexico; but the position of their courts, and the
temper of the people on the other side of the
water, render any decided action in that dlrec-
ton almost matter of impossibiity. What
ever letter writers may say, and whatever
may be the intentions of the administration
at Washington, we doubt very much whether
Mexico can be annexed to this republic at
the termination of the war as the present
time, there is a disposition in this coun-
try among the liberal and intelligent por-
ton of the people, to allow that unfortunate
country another trial of nationality 1t required
three Punic wars with Carthage before Rome an
initiated that remarkable African republic. In
the exultation of the moment, feelings and
hopes and purposes may follow each other as the
clouds do over a summer sky; but with such
people as those of the United States, there is
solid vein of common sense, which every now
and again rises up and gives direction to
the excitements of the day. BY tempo
rary military occupation of Mexico, for
year or two, we are disposed to think the
Mexican people will agree to ourterms Of peace,
resume their nationality, and be better people in
consequence. The great mass Of the Mexican
l., e -. II
be said to entertain this feeling in the matter
All the obstinacy is concentrated in the educated
classes, numbering the remaining million. A
little time may work wonders among these ma
terials
Yet contingencies may happen which may
lead this country, and the people Of this country,
to carry the idea of anne alton into effect II
the European governments or any member OF
them should take any marked ground in refe-
renee to this matter and forbid the United States
to pursue such or such policy, the effect OF
such an attempt on the people OF this country,
would more incline them TO annexation than II
they were left to themselves. The relations OF
France with England are hostile in an extraor
binary degree, and their union, in cause OF any
kind, seems improbable Spain has enough TO dc
to mind her own affairs and manage her Queer
and Cabinet. No other country will trouble
itself with the course that may be pursued by
the United States. If these governments, there
fore, are wise, they will be silent on the subject
of Mexico, and allow the people Of the United
States, uninfuenced, unthreatened, and Of its
own free will, to settle the Mexican question &C.
cording to their own views and their own judg.
ment; and if that should be permitted, the op-
preaching Presidential election will give the
views oil the people on that most important ques-
ton, in manner calculated to satisfy all parties,
in this hemisphere, at least, however il may do
on the other side.
What is to be done with Mexico will be the
great issue involved in the approaching Presi-
Dental election. II will occupy all tongues, all
pens, all minds, of all persons, who have an in.
terest in the progress Of this great Republic.