The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-25


The brief letter of General Scott, disclosing his
favorable opinion Of the annexation OF Canada to
the United States, with the concurrence of the
British government and the Canadians themselves,
has produced good deal of sensation on this side
ofthe border, but nothing equal to that which
on the other side, beyond the Lakes and the Niagara
river. Gen. SCOTS name-hls character-hisp posi-
tion-his history ismlitary explots-are all "fa-
miiar as household words throughout this country.
But, in Canada, he has burst upon them in a new
light, and assumed a positisn altogether different
from that which he occupied during their late re-
bellion, few years ago. We have already given
some extracts from the Canadian papers, and now
present another ttbit taken from the Hamilton
Journal and Express, ministerial paper, of July
Doth
ave subjoin letter from General Scott, the an
General must be poking fun the voters with
view OF catching them at the Presidential cleo
suppose Great Britain will part with any portion of her
territory to enrich foreign State The boundary dis
turbances are sufficient to show her disposition In this
matter. AS for compulsory annexation we cannot
for moment believe such idea could enter into the
brain OF any sane man The Montreal tory writer's TO
the New York papers may lead Of the American
to believe that annexation Is seriously entertained
by considerable portion Of the community
Such, however is not the fact The people with but
few exceptions, are perfectly satisfied with the
neAion which at present exists. Their patriotism Is
quite equal to maintain the connexion were it at.
tempted to be severed No other country in the world
Possesses more genuine liberty The increased faci-
ties for trade which will be in full force year will
bring that prosperity which will no longer induce the
grunble to weigh his loyalty and honor against del
lars and cents Canada is destined to be the most
prosperous portion OF North America Her great capa-
bies and boandless will shortly be
out and the st Lawrence will be the great thorough
fare Of The world 1t will be seen that he General has
not raid much attention to politics, he would
know that the news from the Parliament Of Great
Britain has given discontent only to the tores-a
mere faction OF the people whilst the reformers
the government party and consisting Of full three
fourhs of the electors-the news has given the most
unqualified satisfaction
Perhaps there may be some truth in the state
ment about "pokipg fun at the American voters"
in the estimation of the Canadians, but we doubt
the funny part of it in this region. Those who
begin to think of General Scott as a candidate for
the next Presidency, are very serious in the mat
ter and we begin TO hear the subject talked of in
a variety of ways, in different places. As states
man and politician, General SCOTS history
somewhat different from that of great military
chiefaIn In the latter capacity, he is a rival to
the most brilliant chieftan known to the civilized
world; in the former he has made mistakes here
tofore, sufficient to teach HIM prudence for the
future. To our certain knowledge, Gen. Scott, in
1910, of his knowledge of men and things, In the
political world, had been equal to his acquaintance
with his own profession, he might have received
the nomination of the wing convention of that
year, which was given TO General Harrison, and
might have occupied the Presidential char for
eight years, upt lSiS. We were the first editor,
of any note or force, to bring the name Of Scott
before the country at that period-in lS39-in OPP
position 10 Mr.. Clay; and if General Scott had
followed our advice and adopted our opinion, IN
stead of placing too much confidence in the hack
neyed politicians of the day, he could then have
succeeded in reaching the Presidency, as General
Taylor has done since
Whether General Scott attan the position of a
strong candidate for the Presidency in 1852, de-
ponds on the men in whom he places confidence
the parties with whom he advses-and on his
own prudence and magnanlmity, from this time up
to the period when the nomination is to be made.
1t is very certain that recent events and coming
prospects give him some chance-nay, a strong
chance OF being powerful candidate in the APP
preaching Presidential election, provided his
friends and himself understand their real po-
ston, their strongest points, and their truest
interests. OF all our public men, General
Scott comes before the country and the world
with the renewed strength Of years of pub
TIC selNlct. lue tIeCt OF CdfIpdign
in Mexico, aided and assisted as he by his
officers and troops Of the bravest and best descrip
ton, in Europe and throughout, the civilized world
IL beyond that which has ever heretofore been
knwon IN the history of this country. Indeed, for
parallel TO the careerof Scott and its results in this
point Of view, we must look only to some of the
great military dramas which give much interest
to the history of the old Roman republic-to the
wars, for instance, between Rome and Carthage.
AT the commencement Of the war with Mexico,
the military resources and military skill of the
United States were the subject Of ridicue and
laughter in Europe Our success was deemed
uteily improbable. Our armies were called armies
of "loaiers !" and the idea that generals, who
were represented as having spent their life on
the borders could lead large bodies of troops and
overthrow the enemy, provoked only Ieers and
laughter The fret victories under General Taylor
opened the eyes of many in Europe to the true state
of sfiaIrs but il only when Scott captured Vera
Cruz, and accomplished the memorable march TO
the citadel Of Mexico, that due credit was awarded
to American prowess and American military skill.
By his share IN the campaign, General Scott has
advanced the reputation Of the United States,
promoted her prosperity, and added to the valae
Of our public securities, more than an hundred
years Of peace could have done. PROFESSIONALLY
all this will exercise the most salutary effect upon
all cur foreign negotiation. hereafter.
II is not easy TO avoid the conviction, then, that
in the next Presidential contest, General Scott,
dispte Of the various errors which he has com
mii;ed ss politician, will prove most powerful
candidate.
In all probability, General Taylor is the last
President who will be elected by the popular suf-
tfaOes for some time come. Party OTuanIatlOn
has become so much deranged, that the next cleo
ton will doubtless be thrown into the House Of
Representatives.
THE PrcGIEss or NAVAL ARCnrTEcTrRE.-ln
the minute and interesting description Of the
new line Of United States steamers, published
in Sundays Herald, will be found some graft
fy ing facts, indicative of the rapid progress
Of this country in the construction of ocean