The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-18
The Treaty with Mexico.

Since the ratification of the treaty of peace
with Mexico by the Senate at Washington, a
great deal of speculation has been INDUCED in by
men Of intelligence, relative to the chances and
probabilities of the treaty, as amended, receiv-
ing the sanction or ratification of the Mexican
government. The first impression produced on
the pubic mind was, that the treaty, as it left
the Senate at Washington, would surely be rati-
ned by the Mexican government, and receive
Its sanction. This buoyancy Of feeling has, how
ever, given way to some misglvings, growing
out OF more calm and deliberate considera-
ton of the inconsiderate character and OBJ
stlnate rapaclty Of the Mexican people and 60
vernment.
Among those persons who have been in Mex-
co during the recent campaign, we must say, an
opinion sc ems to prevail unfavorable to the
hopes of ratification of the treaty. 1t is be-
lieved by this class Of thinkers that the issue of
stock at once, capable of being negotiated
in any part of the worid-as United States stock
would-would be greater nducement to the ex-
listing government of Mexico, or any other 60
vernment, to concur in the treaty, than the
mode adopted, of paying by instalments. Pro.
badly there is some force in this view; but there
is equal force in the opposite-that the payment
Of the twelve millions by nstalments of three
millions per year, when the treaty shall have
been ratified, viii keep any existing government
In Mexico in a condition TO preserve the peace
better than if they had received the whole amount
at once.
Another objection started to the probable ratif.
cation ofthe treaty, is, the exclusion of the Bri.
tsh land grants In Texas and California. 1t Is
very evident that the treaty was got up princi.
1i,,, A. "a,
aud diplomatlsts in Mexico These men took
especial INTEREST," forming the treaty, and bring.
ing about the preliminary consent of the Mexican
government, In consequence of the clause insert
ed to protect those grants. Now there can be no
question that however necessary ii was in our
government 10 dlscountenance such wholesale
attempt {, appropriate TO themselves property
Tor which we were paying, 1t may be deemed
very possible that the Influence of the British
negonators and bankers will be thrown against
the ratification of the same treaty, az amended by
us and presented 20 Mexico.
These and other views, therefore, are given in
the course ofconversatou on the subject, esv-
ing the uniformed mind to believe that the
treaty is yet by no means "out Of the wood"
and that It's ratification by Mexico is extremely
hazardous.
In this view Of the case, the government ct
Washington ought 10 make arrangements to
meet al resuts and ali consequences. lit lie
correct, as in,imsted, that the Mexicans mean
10 throw themselves into the hands Of a mo-
narchical European party, as soon as they can
get rid Of the American army, it may be better,
IN the long run, that the treaty as it lie, should
fnd difficulty in meeting the consent of the ex-
listing Mexican government The United States
have exhibited sufficient maguanimity TO COM
mand the esteem and respectful consideration of
the civilized world, in offering terms-terms
which certainly must be considered liberal and
generous IN the highest degree. II, by any SIMS.
ter influence, or any objection on the part of
Mexico, this treaty should b. rejected or de-
layed, the United States government will be in
no worse position than they have been. but
rather Will be in possession Of additional reasons
for keeping their hold on that country for the
present, and of taking advantage of all future
chances. We have given Mexico every chance
of peace, and Of retaining her nationality-uav.
ing her, too, for It; and it she refuse, she must
take the consequences. "Olr wiihers are IN
wTung."