The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-09

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n,uer asst eeocs the Eyenn Edition, Is minutes PAST
and hnished at IS minu' es of 3 o'clock.
The Presidsnts Message on the Treaty OF
Peace.
Mr. Folks message to the Senate and House of
Representatives, accompanying the treaty of peace,
which has recently teen ratified by the United
States and Mexico, has been before the public two
o three days, and Is commented upon in various
ways by the wing and democratic papers. 1t emu
meraes at some length the advantages which have
resulted from this TO the United States, as
well as in our domestic as in foreign relanons
mentions the cost of the two great campaigns,
and recommends to Congress the importance of
Ausbanding all cur national resources, of limiting
the public expenditures TO necessary objects, and
Of applying all the surplus in the treasury to the
redemption of the debt.
Mr.. Polk is right, when he says that the results
of the war with Mexico have given to the United
States a national character which our country
never before enjoyed Our power and orr re-
sources have become known, and are respected
throughout the world, and we shall probably be
saved from the necessity of engaging in foreign
war for u long series of years. This is, indeed,
very haitering to nj I onal splrt and pride as
Americans, but more than it is true We
lar instance, in which a campaign was so sue
cessfully conducted at so great distance from
home; in which resources were not found wanting,
either financial physical, during its continuance,
or which was ended more brilliantly whether we
look at the GROWING acts of our gallant army in
the capture of the enemys capital. or in the
treaty of peace which has recently been cone uded
by the beIligerent nations. II has unquestionably
al III in tbo o;y,o &c .l,o
worl1, and placed us in position to demand and
be worthy of the respect OF every other country
Mr. Polk. however, must not identity himself too
Intimately with these great results. He had no
conception of them when the steps which led 10
the war were taken; neither did he suppose for
moment that the war, if commenced, would have
lasted so longs or, if long, that it would be at
tended with such brilliant results as we have ac-
suired from it. He bung led the country into hos
ahties, and from the time when the battles of Palo
Alto and Resaca de la Palma were fought until
the entrance of troops into the city of Mexico,
all was but series of bungng and laundering
He commenced that war for the purpose OF
strengthening himself and his administration, and
for perpetuating the domination of the democratic
party; but he bungled in this, too for be raised up
man to succeed him, who will sweep the country
lor, at the breaking out of hostiites, was compa-
Yatively unknown; but, in consequence of the bril-
liancy of his deeds, and the soundness OF his intel
lect and patriotism, he has been selected by one
Of the great parties, and four five of the small
parties into which the country is divided, as their
candidate for the Presidency, and, from present APP
pearances will undoubtedly be elected to that high
sffice by acclamation This was the object which
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that war; and at it's conclusion he finds that instead
of himself and his party being secure in their
position, they are weaker than ever, and will give
place to new dynasty under the direction of &C.
neral Taylor, on the fourth of March next. This
is subject worthy OF much consideration, and it
ie to be hoped that Mr.. Folks failure in his de-
signs will be an example 10 all ambitious Pres:-
dents hereafter Instead of securing reelection,
he brought forward plain, humble and unaspi-
ring yet sound, sensible and patriotic man, to fill
the place continuance of which he was striv-
ing to procure for himself.
Now that the war is over, and the cost OF the |
glory and the new territory known in dollars and
cents, the next thing is to devise ways and means
~ rr- off the national debt which 1t created In |
order to provide means for that purpose, the utmost
economy should be used In every department OF |
the government; all useless and expensive offices
should be abolished, and system of thorough and
complete retrenchment entered upon. If it be
found necessary 10 modify the tariff or the cur
rency for that purpose, 1t should be done, and no
plan by which the expenses of the government
might be reduced, consistent with the maintenance
of powerful naval force, TO act emergency
might require, should be left untried All these
things will come under the notice OF General Tay-
lor when he shall have assumed the occupation OF
the White House; and we shall expect from him
recommendations for measures calculated 10 pro-
mote these objects Let have new arrange
ments of the tanfi-of the currency-of the public
expenditures, so as TO meet the new condition of
the country.
BARNBURNERs' RATIFICATION MEETING The ra-
nicatio meeting 10 clench the nomination OF Mr..
Van Buren,, Is TO be held in the Pork on Tuesday,
the 18th instant. Every effort is making in this
city among the barnbuners from top to bottom, to
make this one of the greatest meetings ever held in
New York. A great many amateur politicians
from the country have been engaged for the occa-
sion, and the speechilying will be immense John
Van Buren, 1t is said has delivered his last Speech
and means no more to appear before the public;
but the bsrnbumers can't hold or draw gather
ing worth any ones attention, unless Prince John
is brought up TO the scratch, TO make one Of his
spicy, rich, and juicy speeches about every thing
and every body. il Prince John does not come up
there, the meeting will BE- complete failure.
THE SARAH SANDS having anchored Of Quaran-
tine Fricay night, left for Liverpool at o'clock
yesterday morning. She takes out tweI ty-five
passengers.
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