The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-15


was curreut there that Saeta Anna had applied to
General Scott for passport to leave Mexico,
and that his application had been successful.
We think this news apocryphal, and will turn
out TO be untounded. judging from his general
character, his position IN the country, and the
state OF parties there, we are of opinion it is
neither his purpose nor his interest to leave
Mexico at this particular juncture. Moreover,
we find, by the papers which brought this ac-
count, that he will not be allowed to land al
Havana Should this last rumor be true,
the only other places to which he would be
likely to steer his course, would be to France or
England; but from his opposition to the views of
the rulers of these countries, in regard to the
establishment of monarchy in Mexico, he
could not, with any degree of certainty, calcu-
late upon meeting with cordial reception from
those governments; and even if he were GER
tain of being well received, Paris and London
being beyond convenient intriguing distance, it
is not probable he would remove to either of
those capitals; and his going to any of the south
ern republics, in the present state of affairs is
out of the question.
The principle ground, however, upon which
we doubt the accuracy of the rumor is this
General Scott had no authority to treat with
him on any other terms than as q prisoner of
war. No doubt he had an implied authority Gas
all commanders have) to negotiate with an
enemy but would he exercise such power on
his own responsibility, knowing as he did the
cutlery that was raised against the govern
ment, and the odium they incurred by allow
Ing Santa Anna TO land at Vera Cruz after
the fall of Parades! We think not General Scott
is too good general. But in addition-suppose
the report that he would not be permitted to
land at Havana ;" turned out to be false, and that
he had received a passport and took up his resi-
dence there. Can any one doubt but system of
intrigue would be Immediately commenced, and
in less than three months after our forces were
Withdrawn, he would overthrow any govern
ment that might be established in Mexico. as he
did that of Paredesl
For these reasons, we are of opinion our com.
manderin-chief did not enter into any treaty
with Santa Anna that would leave him open to
the taunts Of his enemies, be they whom they
may-whether the President and his cabinet, or
any of the cliques or factions that compose the
tails o,he aspirants for the next Presidency. But
if unluckily for himself, he has committed SO
egreglous an oversight, we predict that it will
stick to his skirts longer than the "hasty plate
of soup" The next accounts from Vera Cruz,
however, will clear up all doubts on the subject,
and we must wait with patience until their ar
rival!
FATHER MATHEW COMING OvER-In few
weeks, the celebrated Father Matthew, the great
temperance apostle In Ireland, will land in New
York on visit to this country. He recently adj
dressed letter to Thurlow Weed, his friend, in
Albany, informing him of his intention. This
letter has been published, and preparations have
been making on vast and magnificent scale, to
| receive this eminent pious Catholic clergyman
and temperance lecturer.
| Father Matthew will be received with tremen.
dous applause, excitement and cordiality in this
country, during the spring and summer. He has
made happy selection of the time; for if he had
postponed his visit till after the Presidential
election, he would have had by no means so
| hearty welcome as he will now have. Why ?
The wings are very anxious to GET the Irish
votes for their candidate at the approaching
election, and the democrats are equally
anxious; hence this plous Catholic tempe
rance lecturer will be overwhelmed with
caresses and attentions from both parties, though
he himself will be entirely ignorant of the rea-
sons for all this z'al. When this celebrated
he produced not the least sensation. Why not
Because there were no Irish votes to be got at
that moment in London, or throughout England!
We have no doubt, therefore, that from this
consideration, the leaders, both of the wings and
locofocos, will be seen running over each
others heads, and overwhelming the worthy
man with all sorts of attentions up to next No
vember After November, he may pass through
| no ,co~t hat
| FASHIONABLE 1NTRLLrGRNCE.-Enquirie have
been made of us respecting the prospect OF ano-
Their grand fancy dress ball. To these inquiries
we can make short reply, which is, we have n
information to give. We have heard nothing
more upon the subject, but think that if another
fancy dress ball is to be given at the Aston Place
Theatre, 1t must come offvery soon, as the Opera
opens again on the 9th of the present month.
la the meantime, we can give at leas;
some fashionable Intelligence and that s,
there will be grand fancy dress ball given
by the famous Empire Club, at Tammany
Hall, on Tuesday evening next. 1t seems
that some changes have taken place in this
fashionable club that the celebrated Cap
tain Rynders has retired upon pension in the
Custom House. and his post is now filled by thai
distinguished fashionable, Colonel Austin, Of
the Mephistophiles Guards. Colonel Austin is
a very original and curious character; as much
so as any who have ever been distinguished in
fashionable society in New York, in that par
ticular line. His adjutant, or aide, in his new
post is the celebrated Commodore Yankee Sui
livan-the same to whom a silver pitcher was
awarded for his gallant behaviour recently, a,
the Astor Place Theatre.
These distinguished foshonables have got up
this fancy dress ball for next Tuesday, and they
intend TO make it outstrip and beat all to pieces
the late grand fancy ball at the Opera. 1t will
be the greatest night yet Of this season, and great
preparations are making for splendid display
on this momentous occasion. A full aud beau
tlful report will be given next morning OF the