The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-27

b,ns, or 10 ascertain precisely from these yarions
ingredients, what the actual facts sre but We
have no doubt of the general fact, that some
basis for a treaty of peace, of some kind, has
been agreed upon between Mr.. Trist and the
Mexican commi ssioners-that this plan is now
either at Washington or on the way, and that
the whole business is mixed up with the quarrels
among the generals, and difficulties among the
members of the Cabinet at Washington, that
will produce most remarkable and astounding
explosion, one Of these days, and that very
soon.
1t is very we'll known that Mr. Trist was origi-
nally sent to Mexico by the President, unknown
to the Secretary of State at Washington. He
was the special and private negotiator of the
President, whom the President sent on his own
hook. He went TO Mexico with certain nstruc-
tions to negotiate with that republic; but when
he reached that country. he came IN conflict with
the views and purposes of General Scott, and
great deal of difficulty was caused in conse-
quence thereof 1t is generally understood that
the regular cabinet disapproved Of the mission OF
Mr.. Trist, when they learned the fact Of his
being sent; but concurred in it during certain
period of the time he spent in Mexico. After the
failure of the first attempts to effect negotia-
ton, Mr.. Trist was recalled home, or his nstruc-
tions were Withdrawn, in the regular way, by the
Secretary of State OF this there seems to be
no doubt. If, now, according to these repeated
rumors, Mr.. Trist has agreed on a treaty with
Mexico, or any portion of the Mexican commits
sioners, he has probably done so under certain
private and special instructions from Mr.. Polk
himself, without reference to his cabinet, and
without their concurrence.
1t is possible, likewise, that General Scott and
some other of the generals, may be mixed up
In this matter In some mysterious way, calcu-
lated to produce an explosion among their
friends, among the administration, and in other
quarters, as soon as all the facts are made known
When there was nothing but hard fighting to be
done, there was perfect unity in the American
camp As soon, however, as the Mexican army
was defeated and demoralized, and almost des-
troyed, then the intrigues of little men, and am
bilious politicians came into existence; and we
would not be at all surprised to see that treaty
of peace, the recall of General Scott, the release
OF General Worth, the court of inquiry, the per-
manence of the present cabinet, the position and
character of Mr. Polk, were all mixed up in this
business in most mysterious, ridiculous and
dangerous way, for the character and position of
the country
There is treaty of peace, or the basis Of q
treaty Of peace, or some form of procedure
looking to peace, undoubtedly in question. Mr..
Trist, although repudiated by the cabinet, and
publicly recalled, is, without doubt, acting prl-
vately, under special instructions from MIR. Polk
1t is course of policy consistent with the pecu-
liarity of Mr.. Folks character. He is merely
repeating the same kind of deceptive game TO-
wards his official associates, in relation to Mexi-
CO, which he didto his leading friends in the
Senate on the Oregon question. Whether this
curious mixture Of negotiations and aspirations,
and small intrigues and great purposes, may lead
to perman ent treaty of peace with Mexico, we
very much donbt The British government are
undoubtedly anxious that we should quit that
country. They do not like the idea of that fine
republic being absorbed by, or annexed to, the
United States. 1t would give us too much power
over the moneyed operations of the world. Mr.
Polk, like all other weak men, has been throw
ing cut ideas through his me ssages, and through
the public journals, looking TO the annexation of
the whole of that country, while it is probable
that he has been secretly endeavoring to make a
peace IN any form, through the special agency of
Mr.. Trlst. Such double-faeed course of policy
has marked, heretofore, the measures of Mr.
Polk; and we would not be surprised to see thai
the same characteristics prevailed in these ru-
mored negotiations, that must be developed in a
very short time.
We are on the edge of some very important
Developments and explosions in relation to peace
with Mexico, and other matters.
TROUBLES IN THE TAYLOR PARTY.-The
troubles in the Taylor organization in this city
seem to increase, and not to diminish. We
give in another column the report of curious
debate which took place at the Central Rough
and Ready Club, held ct Military Hall, in the
Bowery.
This report exhibits very accurately the con-
dition Of the organization of the Taylor division
in this metropolis. The materials composing it
are as discordant, and as hostile as can be con-
ceived. We do not see how it will be possible
TO unite them, unless some extraordinary state of
excitement should spring up. Shall we try chic
reform mass meeting is to be called in anti
clpatlon of the great mass meeting of the 221
proxlmo, and we are given to understand that
this meeting will be held at the Military Hall
In the Bowery, next week
So we 60. The wing party are in trouble,
the democratic party are in trouble, and even
the Taylor organization is in trouble, and can
with difficulty stand upon its legs. All is full
of trouble, full of contention, full of difficulty,
and full of sorrow.
Is there no mode Of bringing all the Taylor
men, of every party in the city, to meet in con-
ference together! Can any chemist supply US
with bottle of chloroform SAY a. barrel at
oncel
SUPPRESSION OF LOTTERIES We have received
curious tract, signed by or. r. Vyvyian, Sec.
rotary, No 693 Broadway" and issued as ''tract
No l." by the "Society for the suppression of