The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-18
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING
New York. "wednesday, July Is, 1910.
canada and Cuba--New ana Important
Issues,

Issues.
Premonitory symptoms of new and important
issues, growing out of Canada and Cuba, are be-
ginning TO show themselves in various places, and
among every party, well as public men, through
out the country. Those symptoms have increased
very much of late, and seem to be as plentiful as
are the indications OF the cholera. All parties, and
every public man of any notoriety, are preparing
for what i. about to be considered the manifest
destiny of the United States towards either the
early or late adoption of Canada, Cuba, and per-
haps Mexico herself, into this confederacy The
recent extraordinary letter of General Scott on the
subject of Canadian annexation-which seemed to
come before the public Informs, no one can tel
how-is only evidence Of the workings among tho
politicians Of the wing party, on this important
topic There is also very prevalent belief that
the present cabinet Of General Taylor has been
gradually, for few months past, making up their
minds to adopt the ultimate annexation OF Canada
and Cuba, at as early a moment as possible, as
part of their platform in the organization OF an ad-
mnstration party, and for future contingencies IN
future elections. Probably a conviction OF this
kind, In the mind of General Scott, induced him to
take the start as early he did on the subject and
promugate his sentiments in the blind and out OF
the way shape in which they came before the
world.
We have already seen, by the extracts which we
have furnished to our readers that the opposition
party, formerly the democracy, who supported
Mr. Folks administration, are also preparing to
take the same grounds, and to claim both the an
nexation of Canada and Cuba as their special pro-
perty-as their own particular thunder. The free
soil party Of the North-the abolitioniss, the par
tizans of Mr. Van Buren,, the supporters of Senator
L l.. t.ll 4. tha
free States-are evidently also fav orabe to the
nexation Of Canada, as soon as that country can
get rid of its engagements with the fatherland,
and find itself in position to act independently oil
influences from across the water. The accession
of anti-slavery influence, which the annexation OF
the British provinces would give TO the Northern
factions in this republic, is probably one OF the
strongest reasons which give strength and per-
manence TO the present movement.
With respect to Cuba, the annexation Of that
isand-embracing perhaps another slice from
Mexico-the Southern States might very naturally
make their annexation a condition, and necessity
for agreeing TO the annexation of the Cansdas to
this country. 1t is evident, however, from the
position at present occupied by the great political
parties Throughout, this republic, tia, there Is no
chance for the annexation Of Canada without
future accessons Of territory TO this already wide
pp,ead republic, either must be managed in such
way as to adjust the balance of power betwecn the
North and the South on the slavery question, asu
now exists. There is not the slightes, probability
that the South will ever agree the incorporation
Of Canada separately from that of Cuba.
From thele indications, views, and inferences,
il is very eyiden; that all parties in this couauy
are On the verge 81 some great and important
movement, looking to the enlargement of this re-
public bey ond its present Limits, aud an accImula-
non of power heretofore unknown in the world.
The administration at Washington, in casting
about for platform, OF in making up issue
for future contlngencics, have glven evidence
enough, Of various kinds that they are ready
On the moment TO enter into negotiations
for the annexation Of Canada and Cuba, with
The concurrence, and without prejudice to the
rirb,s, Of Great Britain and Spain. The ofPs-
siilon party occupy the same ground. and are
equally anxious, il not more 60, than tn, at-
ministration. The free sellers, the various fac
hcns, the different public men, the Multitude Of
poh,ical candidates, are ell locking In the same
direction The old Issues which agitated the
county for twenty-five years-bank, tariff, sub
Hfasury, internal Improvements, the Wimoi pro-
viso-sppear to be worn cut, and are gradually ex-
hiring like the ilIckerng Of dying lamp. The
annexation of Texas, originally commenced under
DE auspices Of Mr. Polk and Sam Houston-that
wonderful man Of the Souihwest-hss changed
die whole tone Of the public mind Of ths country,
and given fresh and exciting ideas to all the lead
ing statesmen and politicians, and TO every fac
sonal party. This great country, in less than
century, has already reached the growth and that
point which the old Roman republic required
nearly half dozen centuries 10 attain. II was the
constant and .ucceeeive ze,ion of foreign ter
ritory, either by war or by negotiation which oe-
supied the attention Of the politicians and gene
yaJe in the time Of the Roman republic, and which
ultimately led 10 the rplendor and growth Of that
power Throughout, the old world. The same prln-
siple. have been developed, in shorter space Of
time, on this continent; and all parties are now
hurryinQ head over heels, in favor Of the anncKa.
sion Of every thing around them on this continent
The internal agitation row existing IN Canals,
and the military dominion which prevails 20 strict
" IN Cuba, preventing all appearance Of dsatisiac-
,ion in that island, only aid and assist the aspra-
rions Of the public mind, and the agitation OF Po-
knoal parties this country.
Who will have the advantage Of this new aq-
tationi Will il rebound TO the administration
PARTY or to the opposition Ito the South or to the
Norht Here is the great bone Of contention.
The future political contests IN this country, Up
N the year 1862 and beyond, may be determined
by tuch an important issue and Ia those contests,
Hthefe are wisdom, energy, decision, and tact N
General Tsylor's cabinet at Washington, they will
have "A manifest superiority, in svaillng themselves
Of their position, over all MISUNDERSTANDING
souihern. or Western. VIII they do 20 ' The
fs,rfe will tell
Euporrls FEws.-The Caledonia IL the next
x--e-cr due from Enropc. We shall probably
s~~rsxs her new 70 morrow or FRIDAY.