The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19
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We received over the wires, last night, our
usual summary of passing events at W ashington,
Albany. and elsewhere but apart from the pro-
ceedings in Congress and the Legislature, an
transactions IN the markets in the different com.
mercial cities, nothing further came to hand.
in the Senate, Mr.. BALDWIN, of Connecticut,
submitted a series Of resolutions, having for
their object the settlement of the claims of Ame-
Iioan citizens against Mexico, and 10 have the
revenues, &c, collected In that country, appro-
rr,aied 10 that purpose. The ten regiment bill
underwent another sitting, Mr. Greene taking
the matter in hand; after which, there was bill
passed allowing Mr.. Black, late Charge des
Afisires al the city of Mexico, the amount of
claim laid by him against the government, for
services rendered; and then the Senate adjourn
ed 10 Monday next la the House of Represen-
tatives, the day was principally occupied with
the consideration ofthe bill for the relief OF the
heirs Of Paul Jones, which was finally passed;
sad the House also adjourned over to Monday
NEXT
From Albany, we learn that Governor Young
las signed the Manufacturing Bill. In the Le-
gislaiurs, both branches were busy, hammering
animation OF their lsbors, we find nothing that
will add lustre to their reputation as law makers
and reparers.
-rhs Presidential Election-Fate OF Mexico.
We are in the mds: of an important revolu-
ton in this republlc-a peaceful, quiet, good
humored, eloquent, constitutional, political re-
vOlutlon-a revolution that will develope its ELF IN
meetings and conventions up 10 next November
when decision will be made by he votes of
four millions q people, al the ballot box thereby
determining who shall be President tor the next
four years, and what shall be done with Mexico
The President who is 10 be elected, will be our
king. our emperor, our car, our sultan, only tor
ioar years but, during that space OF time, he
will possess power greater than that of any sim
gle sovereign in Europe power 10 expend and
give away nearly one hundred and fifty millions
OF dollars, in various ways. of course, such a
contest, or peaceful revolution, involves great
excitement; but 1t is a natural and constitutional
Neitement, and nothing like the bloody revo-
u,ions IN the old world. In fact, it is mere
fun
Two important points will be determined by
this election-"what is to be done with Mexi.
COT" 10 one and "who IL to be our Presidentl'
is the other
According 10 all appearances, the question of
the annexation OF the whole OF Mexico will
become prominent before three months are over
The annexation Of the whole of that country
will be pot ia Issue by the administration, or
democratic party, when they put forward their
candidate; tor that seems 10 be the only issue OF
great importance which can arise in the coming
contest With regard TO the men who may be
nominated by each convention, there is great
doubt The whigs seem TO adhere 10 Mr.. Clay,
aud al this moment the chances are decidedly IN
his favor. Yet Gen. Tay Tor may become promi-
nent, and mag run independently. This will dis
turb the movements OF the other great parties and
more especially iaIure the wings The cand date
OF the democratic, or administration, party, is
even more uncertain than IL that OF the wings.
The probability seems 10 be increasing in favor
Of reaominstlng Mr.. Polk, and running him
ggain, on the issue OF the annexation Of all Mex
lco. as he formerly did on Texas and Oregon
u Mr.. Polk. On the one side, and Mr.. Clay on
oiner, should be the candidates, the contest will
involve the annexation OF the whole OF Mexico,
and he fate ofthei country will be decided, one
way oT tls other, as the four millions of voters
shsll determine. Gen. Tsylor may run iade.
psndenty, and inlare Mr. Clay; but even this is
not certain.
While these lmPo1 lnt movements, meetings
and conventions, q, aiing on The public mind
ia reference 10 the neat presidency, ere going on
among the people, both houses Of Congress are
busy, lcgslaiing IN public, and intriguing in pri.
yate, for the same objects. The loaa bill, crea.
tang fresh addition 10 the national debt. of elk.
tea millions, has passed the House. and will
probably soon psss the Senate The ten regi-
meat biil, 10 increase the army ten thousand
msa in Mexico, still hangs in the Senate, and
will most probably be passed by the, body, and
wlA soon be IN the House. OF iis fate m the
House, there IL less certainty
Thus we see that legislation and popular pro-
niS'c'- Tor the neat presidency, are all
mixed up togetaeri blending, also, with the great
issue OF tue annexation Of the whole Of Mexico
TO this country. We have Mexico Of this mo.
meni-we can Get no treaty Of peace. We canno,
get rid OF holding her-we cannot get out Of our
present dilemma until ia, presidential election
is determined. The ides Of November will de.
eIde ell.