The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-22

Atlength we have some authentic intelligence
of the treaty Of peace with Mexico, which has
been rumored for the last few weeks. Mr.
Fresner (ihe celebrated Mustang), bearer of de s.
patches from General Scott for the government
at Washington. arrived on Saturday evening at
the capital, with the treaty in question. He left
Vera Cruz on the 7th inst, in the steamer Iris,
for Mobile, and arrived there few days ago,
from which place he travelled to Washington.
He brought with him the treaty of peace of
which so much has been said, all the particulars
OF which, so far as they are developed, will be
found in our columns of this morning.
As yet, it seems to be uncertain what he exact
terms Of this treaty are. There are some gene
raj stipuatons known, which are important in
themselves, and which would seem 10 indicate
that il might be acceptable to the American GO
vernment The boundary of the Rio Grande,
New Mexico, and California, to be'given to the
United States twelve thousand American troops
to remain in the city of Mexico for a certain time.
These seem to be the leading provisions. Ac-
cording TO some accounts, 1t seems not 10 be alb
solutely certain that this treaty has received the
sanction of the Mexican Congress, although it
may have received the approval of the existing
Mexican government. There seems TO be yet
some uncertainty whether more steps in the ne
gotiation-he appointment of commissioners,
and other matters-may not be necessary, before
it acquires shape sufficiently matured to be pre-
scented by MIR. Polk to the Senate.
At all events, this treaty. the manner in which
it has been negotiated, the negotiators IN Next
CO, the position of affairs in this country, the ex-
citement in Washington, the presidential cleo
ton, will all tend TO fix public attention, and to
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In the White House and IN the Senate chamber.
What Mr.. Polk will do, what his cabinet will
advise, what the leading administration Senators
may determine, are questions of deep interest
and will lead TO great results. certain portion
of the administration ranks-the 81 40 section
in Washington, will undoubtedly be opposed to
any treaty, and particularly TO treaty founded
on principles which have been attributed to the
one in question, and negotiated by General
Scott. II IL certain, however, that if treaty Of
that kind should be presented to the Senate, it
viii be supported by majority of that body. 1t
has first, however, TO pass the ordeal of the ex-
ecutlve department, and receive the assent of the
members Of the cabinet. Will Buchanan and
Walker support it,
Such is the interesting position of this affair
full Of excitement, hope, fears, and all sorts of
feelings and purposes. This movement presents
General Scott IN a new aud important light, and
II will bring up before the country the whole
OF the recent proceedings about courts OF inouirv
and courts martial. il will also have a most
Important bearing on the presidential election.
and may change the position of men and parties.
beyond what can be calculated a. this moment
The news from Washington will be deeply inte-
resting about these Days. General Scott, the ne.
gotistor OF this treaty" old Hasty," as he is
called in Washington, or cold Fuss and Fea-
thtrs," as he is called in Mexico,-rnay vet be
formidable candidate for the presidency. Who
knows7 There is nothing certain till after the
election. What will he care for the Secretary
OF War and the court Of inqulryl Nothing. The
people may order greater court of inquiry on
both Polk and Marcy.
o. large amount OF local matter will be
hound on the fourth page Of this paper.