The New York herald., 1849-05-31

Cur washingto. Correspondsnoe.

| Cur washington COrresp0ndenoc.
WASHINGTON, May 2s, l849.
The Foreign Policy Of the dministrution-TH Tie
independence Ordeyed 10 the Dicditeranean-Ths
1ier'oo~ bfinister and the Profocot-Prob1b
S'ote oj the Case at the Present Tine-Tne Cabinst
an" nr Codsting 7rade-7he Brifish Navsgs-
ttcm I~~s-Chnnges IN Foreign Missions The
1reds"y D'pdrfn'ert- High-hamded Meassres of
oar Consul at Rio, &C. &,c.
The foreign policy of the administration. if We
may Judge from what has al~>ly transpir.d. will
be al once prompt and dec I'D Europe. at the
present moment, seems to be the eve of a pene-
raj war and to avoid enlargement in it, and .t
the same time protect our interests in that quarter
of the world, :arge naval force should be on tho
spot. Already has the M ssissppi sailed, and tho
Independence, razee, one of the finest vessels in
our navy, has been ordered to prepare to follow
her, and will SAIL in about ten days. We UNDER
stand that several other vessrls will be placed in
commission soon as possible The attitude Of
the United States will thus be understood, and
her fig respected. We want no entangIing alli-
ances; and the only way to avoid them, is by pre-
serving strong armed neutrality. So far ut least,
the administration of President Taylor will not
disnppoint the people.
1t is said that the Mexican Minister, Luis de IA
Rosas previous to the retirement of the last admi-
nstration, entered into correspondence with the
then Secretary of State, Mr. Buchanan, upon the
subject of the treaty and the protocol: and il in
moreover believed that the Sc nor considered he had
rather the best of the argument; at least he circu-
lated his letter to the Secretary Of State among the
foreign ministers here, proof that his argument
was unanswerable. Be that as it may, his letter
re ma ned mn nswered Tho p,attar r,,,,or .,,.r.
has been brought to the attention of this admins
tratOn; but, if the jade is to be relied upon, the
enor has had his coors somewhat furnished Of
course, we pretend to know nothing of the matter;
but we cannot see what shadow of claim the Mexi-
can minister can set up for his monstrous demands
1t is SAID he claims the protocol TO be binding; and
under II, all the empressario grants, amounting.
God knows TO how much, would be revived; and
not only So but the Catholic religion established in
California and New Mexico The truth Is, that
Mr. Clifford should be recalled at once, for his part
in the transaction. He had no right whatever to
draw up the protocol; his duties were solely con-
fined to procuring ratification of the treaty, as it
passed the United States Senate; and In drawing
up the paper in question: he lent himself scheme
to throw dust IN the eyes OF the Mexican people.
SIDES, unconstitutional, for guarantees the estab-
llshment ot State religion. But it was mereya
piece OF diplomacy on the part of the Mexican au-
!hontes to blind their own people, and they knew,as
binding than soinuch waste paper: They ratified tho
treaty without the protocol, and have accepted the
different mstalments as they became due uader
the treaty as 1t passed our Senate. We do not
think, however, that the diplomacy was at ell
credable to the last administration still, it will
not do for the Mexican government, which origi-
mated the humbug en- their own people, to turn
round now, and endeavor 10 humbug u.s. If the
matter has been the subject OF negotiation under
this administration, we have MT the slightest
doubt but what the true view of the case has been
taken and the absurdlty Of the Mexican cla,n ex-
posed. We, however, do not know that the mat
ter has been up lately, excepting from common re-
port In diplomatic circles.
We telegraphed you, the other day, statement
to the effect that orders had been given to Mr.
Bancroft TO discontinue all correspondence with
the British government upon the subject of change
IN their navigation laws. Here, again, We thlnk
the administration Is adopting a wise and popular
COURSE. England for her own advantage, Is about d.
10 modify her navg cation laws and It We will reap
any benefit from it, all the better. The adminlstra-
ton, however, because England sees fit to throw
open her ports, is not called upon, by way Of an
act OF gallantTy, we suppose, to throw open our
immense cOasting trade to be destroyed BY foreign
competition. Our merchant service Is at the pre-
sent moment superior TO all other nations; our
captains are all Intelligent and many very superior
men our sailors are better clothed, better fed and
more respectable, as class, than those of Europe;
our sh are models, both IN cleanliness and every
other qualify. Our true interest," therefore, is not
10 depress and lmp0yerIsh, but TO encourage and
protect our commercial marine; and the country
may resi- assured tnat, under this administration.
other policy will be pursued
The subject OF changes in our foreign missions
will probably be taken up by the cab,net Oh Thurs
day In The sitting to-day, several appointments,
though none, OF any great Importance, were
made. You will, OF course, receive them by tele-
graph; and we need not, therefore, mention them
here.
The appointments and changes in the Treasury
Department will very shortly commence. We have
dened, already, the truth of the report that Mr..
Gillet ard Mr.. M'Cllnlock Young were to receive
prominent positions. Mr.. NC. Young, formerly
chlet clerk, has resigned his poslton and neither
expects or Is likely to receive any other. He Is a
dtmocrai was most efficient officer, and resigned
OF his volition. Mr.. GIet Is at present Solicitor
OF the department. He is an active burn burner,
and will doubtless BE- relieved from the respon-
70 be transferred to the FIRST CompUoership -
The Office of FIRST Comptroller is vacant BY the
recent resignation Of Mr.. M 'Culloch, and If
we were to hazard guess a. to his success
sor, we would name Elisha Whttlesey, Esq.
OF Ono, gentleman eminently qualified for the
position. He was for Years chairman .. rns
Committee on Claims in ;ne House of Reo-
festhtatVes, and his appointment would afford
aho'heI PROOF tna IN the selection of heads of bu-
reapx, the administration is determined to secure
the very best men, and the highest order Of talent
we understand that grave charges have BEEN
made against the American Minister and Consul
al no, Tor their recent hlgh-handed measures in
stzing no less than three vessels, dispiacng Cap
lalns, &c. Their conduct is represented to have
been perfectly inexcusabe aud the Charge 10
somewhat implicated also OF course the whole
matter will be thoroughly investigated.
As we telegraphed you some days since, no des-
patches have been received here from California
lately; nor II there any apprehension entertained
that General Sml,h's authority will be disregarded.
NO detpatchts have been sent to him for some
time. OMEGA.
WASHINGTON, May 20. Is4s.
The P'esdent'' Leree-Improeement' in the Citv-71e