The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-06
Mexican Observation-Disclosures of the Treaty

of the New Orleans Daily Crescent
Of peace approaching crisis it is still unsafe to say
what will be its fate The prospect looks brighter than
any other occasion. The treaty having been re-
ferrcd to commission-and that commission composed
Of the members Of the Committee of Foreign Relations
every Of whom is the peace sde-argues that
Congress- and the late decree, making the vote of
the majority present final will operate favorably on the
question, even if the Puros withdraw All this would
lead one, not accustomed to Mexican duplcity, to
satisfy himself that the ratification will be exchanged
and even many here, who have trusted in Mexican
faith to their in times past and who, few days
ago closed their against all arguments in their
favor listen favoraby to their proestatons and
have even become converts again to the promises
from their oily tongues.
An event occurred in San Luis. the other day which
is set down here being highly favorable to the gov
ernment and to peace. revolution was gotten up IN
Luis de Potosi, and sudden it, that before
the National Guard could be turned out, the insur
with it nearly all the heavy guns Of the State. They
soon pronounced against the government and for
continuation of the but before they had time to
prepare their plans small portion of the militia was
gotten together. and marched against them and soon
made them prisoners establishing order and
,he supremacy of the federal government The sud
len aulng of this outbreak highly regarded by the
Government and the friends Of peace 1t argues
strength that few thought the government possessed
aud tended in a measure, to raise the peace stock
The message Of Pena not very well received in the
Congress: and had not the document of Rosa to
its relief, it might have been the subject of much dis
cusson. This document Of Rosa accompanied
The presentation Of the treaty. 1t is very long.
and have been told, very able. Its length
prevents my translating it, but ] send you n
spanish copy. The substance of the first paragraph is
that the treaty which he nting might be
dercd national calamity the loss of territory alone
considered, but the aspect UNNECESSARILY
changed when it taken into consideration what
Mexico had lost by war. and what she will gain by
peacc-the imminent danger. Also in which the indc
pendence aud nationality of Mexico placcd-with
the further consideration that it will not until
the treaty is ratified This H. also paragraph in the
address, which may may not be far-tctched 1t has
perhaps been the design of Providence that the ter
mnaton OF negotiations should not long be retarded
for God knows what limits the policy of the United
States in regard to Mexico ght have had if the treaty
of peace had not been already ratified by that republic
when intelligc Of the astounding aud unexpected
revolution in France reached Waahington.n He al
ludes to the well known fact" that it the in
tention of France to establish monarchy here. sc
aredcs has left Aguascalenos with his friend Jarauta
for Xacatccas whore it is said he is To meet Ampuda
who tired Of cutting small figure in the world is
determined to revolt. His cowardise and cruelty in
times past few will ever forget and he is lOathed
much. even by his own people that he would attach
himself TO any cause just now But since the sudden
termination of the new-sprung revolution in San Luis
the movements aud operations of these do not
trouble the public mind
The troops from Tennessee and Indiana who for
long time have been encamped the open field at
III Moline, have removed to San Agustin. and
up their quarters in the houses there The rainy
that they should be housed The health of the whole
army good comparatively speaking and the idea
Of getting home into active operations has reused
them that state into which fe of inactivity for
eight months had thrown them.
MAY 16 1S4S-An extraordinary express came in last
night myself and gentleman Of this city but the in
formation brought was of no great consequence. The
treaty was reported back from the Committee Sa
urJay evening, with strong rocomme ndations that it
be imme dately ratified Before the adjournment that
evening it decided to meet together the day
Sunday at II O'Clock and elect President Of the
public The prominent candidate is Herrera. and he
received the vote Of nnetenths of the States But the
party opposed to him, and rallying around
Trias, the Governor of chihuahua. whom Gen. Price
whipped Mt Rosacs He has apparently rs little chance
IF eli
States Two ex-deputes, from San Luis who returned
to their homes on the 18th, entered their protests
against any negotiation for peace with the United
States. whilst their army Is in the country. The pam
phlct Of Rcjon against peace referred to n commit
tee who ordered 1t to be placed amongst the archives
Sr Rio put in an opposition also against peace. He
said that the present treaty should be thrown aside
that other should be entered into until the
public should be in situation to treat with honor to
| itself He wants President elected who manage
the vast resources Of the country, and place 1t in
that position nature intended Speaking of the posi-
| ton nature intended this country should occupy
brings my mind again the great exert,ons making by
the Indians to regain the control It, Every day
demonstrates their formdablcness though they
are unarmed and without aud without lead
ers Now that they believe the prospect for peace Is
bright, the Populations from the different tribes
sent to this city In countless numbers and they i'm
perfume our commander no little. Finding that the
request for officers TO lead them Of avail they
come in asking for and ammunition, which, Of
they stood little chance of obtaining Those
in the valley and the ncighborhood of it, have tasted
occupation of this city They have been allowed TO
pass the gates untaxed and to vcnd their produce In
any part of the city without molcstation. To have
done this in view Of their old masters who, in times
past taxed them at least Of the gross proceeds
of their labor has awakened species Of pride In them
which makes them walk the streets with the pride and
micn of freemen. Independent Of this they have
their natural enemies whipped and humbed TO the dust
by handful of foreigners and the idea has taken pos
session Of their minds that they too cope with
their old masters and verify believe they would test
the matter Immediately departure II they had
the but whether they have the means or not,
I feel certain they will not tamcly submit again to
what they have borne for the last fifteen years Their
eyes have been opened a uniform opinion prevails
amongst them throughout the country and sooner or
later, they will make effort TO be free. The we'll
Informed Mexicans do not learn the commu nicaton
between section and section unmoved--they fear the
worst should political revolution take place (Which Is
very probable), after departure. The govern
ment Of Mexico whilst striving to remodel their army,