The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-25

In the same United States Of America is the government
ever called upon to violate the Of its diplomatic
from its very nature and ousat 20 bs kept with the
most rigorous secrecy Ia this country alone is this
which proves that unfortunately the knowledge Of the
simplest principles Of the political and constitutional
selves 1t will sufoe then for the government to say
ut this time that ia Whatever it has done msy DO In
its measures. conc rning negotiations Of peace, 1t has
pursued and will continue to pursue course strictly
constitutional and II 1t gives It's sanction to treaty IT
w submit It, az It Is its duty to do to tde ratification
or rejsction Of Congress All men Of good faith then
should avoid accusations against the government and
especially the minister ministers who were response
ble IL will then be known also, whether the govern
ment has obsyed not the wishes of the nation in It's
measures respecting the war"
There few other passages in the circular rcla
ting TO the San Luis movement and the duty OF the
States and thc people 10 regard to It, But We have
given our readers good account Of the contents Of the
important portions OF the document and here we leave
the matter with the remark that the sentiments in It in
regard to the relations between Mexico and the United
States strike being sound judcious and honora
bic TO the government of Pena y Pena.
The Star has the following remarks upon the peace
Notwithstanding the preparations now being made
at homc to prosecute the war to speedy Close and
the occupation spirit which Is stalking
which may oom. from Mexico Tn. Hotspur spirit Of
the few who talk mouthed Of the destruction Of
the nationality Of Msyco meets with little response
This prominent men Of both political parties would be
1t be effected with honor and satisfaction to our
country. The motto is peace and indemnify" aud IL
the rut cannot be obtained soon, the Mexieaus may
rest assured that will have the second The Prec
dent Of the United Ststes, the Hon. Lewis Cass and
many other Influential men who We presume win not
annih'laton OF the nationality Of Mexico, and they
would be glad 10 live In terms Of amity with Mexico
sSap but to obtain such end, they will duplicate
no more and whilst they ready to receive pro-
positions from the country with whom they war;
they will relax no effort In the meantime to conquer
peace
We infer, from the tone Of the Minister Of Relations
PROBABILITY tho thought Induce them
to look Into the present state Of and to search
sent % WIZ bs Up sss
establishment Of the constitution Of "a IL needs
only few men like Pena Pena to demonstrate this to
Notwithstanding the disposition for peace we
evinoed at Qusrstaro, there insignificant party
These parties composed Of men who care nothing
for the fate Of Mexico, but who influenced by the
Foreign sdvsnurers who have no affinity with either
government, with few unprincipled Mexicans, actu
sted by the same sordd view, contemplate peace be-
tween the two powers with horror hence they blow
for war. occupation, and annexation The
which lead to this their part must be appa
rent enough to s without any explanation from us
they wish the American army to stay here protect
and to enrich them Sslnshness Is the regning passion
with them
And will the Mexicans listen to these upsarts, snd
thereby jeopsrdizs thcie existence a nation? We
Querstaro ard catching glimpse Of the pescsfuI FIRE
which Is kipdling blow 1t into mighty bszs II thsy
90 not soon nnd all their principal CitieA
occupied by troops and later we will have
peace ana indemnity.
/ THE sAN>LUIs MOVEMENT.
Under this head tho Star observes:-
The Monitor Of yesterday, has further notice Of
what has been done referring particularly to the
ospton Of the by different States The
ism" and he will have nothing to do with 1t. The Co.
vernon Of Gusnsjuato wTitrs :"This is not right. |
Jalisco proposing itD Tho Governor of Mohoscsn i'm
msdiatsy wrote the Ninster Of Relations strong
Opposition we ALEC have long letter from Cen Bus
forces of San Luis He declines tho honor, declaring
that no could not accept the appointment without
making open opposition to the supreme government,
which he owes bis allegiance. On tho whole, this San
Lars revolution does nat promise to be successful
the course pursued at Qusraro in the prosecution Of
ever var sisas the THissa Sites We doubt how
ef any kind will be abe to make any head
way In this particular agaiDst tho existing authortes
The latter determined to put it down at all events
The Sfor Of lat February has the following intsli-
Col N. s Clarke, OF the 9th infsntry leaves this
morning for Cuernevaes, to occupy that town The
Miller, the 18th infantry under comusnd OF Alsjor
Woods Loveils battery, and the Georgia mounted men
Cuernevaca Ia about fifty miles southwest from this
oity, and contains population OF about 5000 SOULS.
Colonel Clarke long time Governor Of Mstamoras,
and so administered his government a. to give satsfac
tion to the Americans and Mexcsns We commend him
to the citizens Of Cuernevaca.
Some tims since the Ayuntismiento requested Cen
Scott to have level survey Of the city made by Anne
rican engineers In order to ASCERTAIN If the of
the water was directed properly and the General ap
pointed Lisuts M. l.. Smith and Hardcaste, to make
the survey After tho survey shall have made
told that the Ayuntamento will set to work at oncs
The Monitor ofys'.erdsy says 1t has good authority
had left for Queretaro to the effect that
If treaty Of peaoe were not concluded within three
other points in the Republic We give the rumor for
what i, is worth The Monitor probably has its infor
nation from Mexican sources
1t waslats Sunday evening last before the Paseo
was much crowded. Major Gems Butler and Patterson
entire dive was not sp,ist.d and the principal foun
being dry did not give that pleasing wont
to wear.
Gems Romulo Disz de Ia Vega and Jose Maria Jsrero
recently invited by Gen. Scott to dine with him
The Monit0r say they were treated with the greatest
urbanity and distinction.
FL Faro, Of the 18th ult says the received from
Paso, goes to show that expedition OF 800 Ameroans
hua and that there was greater force still in FL Paso
though IL had besn flighy diminished by the departure
ofaoo men for santa F rth the yisw Ct assisting tho
force Of Mexicans and Indians Tho editor Is not able
to give with certainty the object Of the movement
against the centre Of the State Gen Urea, Commsn
dante Of Durango, had addressed letter tn tho Cover
of Chihuahua In which he had promised to employ
all the Of hs State 10 aid him In Of
y This, he says is In conformity with orders be hiss
received from the supreme government and hs fSlhs
| for the rights Of the Republic, etc.
SAN LUIS DE poTosI
The papers to JAN 26th much occupied ustnoS
with the p onunciomns to pay attention TO anything
else do they contain aught else The .dmofera Is
severe upon the government at Queretsro for It's crni
nal abandoning everything to crafty the wishes
Of pnistry disposed for peace. The paper has
ourious list Of declarations Ia favor of and Santa
Anna making use Of capitals to express its indignation
at the conduct OF the government NJ Queretaro. Ii
cries, war the traitors friends II the Ysnkees and
procsims Santa Anna the only man who save the
nation" The .4imosfsra Is new paper and seems to
breathe In truth the atmosphere" Of treason and re-
| volution.
The Monitor states that both Governor Olsgubs and
Of AZ thaw
Tsnananso or course the story abou. the death Of
! the Governor il unfouuded
| VERA CRUZ.
The people at Popnntls have started yronuncianen
fsbeing dissatisfied with the present order Of things