American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-04

The views expressed In the editorial columns
Of the Baltimore american in relation to these
and kindred subjects have always been more
reasonable and practical than the higher-toned
Wing papers have generally exhibited; and the
following especially is commended by Its sound
advice and correct estimate Of the state OF
affairs:
RrpUBLIc OF SIERRA MADRE.-The accounts
from the Rio Grande, giving information of a
revolutionary movement going on in that quar-
ter, with the view of establishing q separate
republic in the Northern departments Of Mex
| leo, seem to have a sufficient degree Of anthem
| ITCHY to warrant belief.
| The condition of the Mexican government is
one of such imbecility that the proposed dis
memberment Of its territory will probably be
| consummated At any rate, we can see no ele-
ment of conservation in Mexico that would be
| likely to Withstand vigorous attempt on the
part of bold band OF men to revolutionize
that portion Of the country bordering on the
Rio Grande, and separated from the main body
Of the Mexican republic by the massive barrier
| Of the Sierra Madre.
We stand aloof and note the progress of
events. How can weakness be shielded from
its inevitable doom? We hear intimations of
future annexations, after the preliminary pro-
cess of a separate nationality to prepare the
way. 1t is best to look things in the face at
once. We cannot change tendencies by refusing
| to recognise them. Listen to the cool language
of Texas paper, the Houston Telegraph:
| Whatever may be the power of the General
| Government to prevent the Cuban volunteers
| from prosecuting their expedition, it cannot
prevent its citizens from emgratings to the
northern provinces of Mexico. In one or two
months, the new Government Of the Sierra
Madre Republic will, in all probability, be or
ganized, and an army capable of maintaining
its independence against the whole power OF
the Central Government of Mexico will display
its victorious banners in the valley of the Rio
Grande. When the new republic is established,
who is to prevent the victorious troops who have
achieved its independence fitting out, in their
own ports and under their own flag, an expedi-
ton capable of subverting the power of old
Spain in Cuba? If this Republic were at this
time established, who can doubt that an army
of FIVE thousand volunteers could be concen-
trated at Tampico or Matamoras to aid the
Cuban patriots?"
1t is impossible to look at this subject with
out acknowledging its great and imminent i'm
portance. OF what avail is it to indulge in
COMBINATIONS by the gross, as though we
would quarrel with the weather for being stormy
at times? The best policy for this government
to pursue at the present moment, is, in our
once for the peaceful acquisition of Cuba. We
hear of proposals of guaranty by England and
France, which, if true, may complicate the
matter very seriously Ii the government of
the United States shows itself in earnest in this
business it may name it's own TERMS and keep
interlopers off; but delay may be dangerous
especially il it should seem to indicate indiffer-
ence or fear The ofhcious Intervention of Eng
land and France, in reference to Cuba, would
involve results too grave to be lightly regarded
nor do we see that such Intervention need to
take place, if this Government assumes its pro-
per position, and gives it to be understood that
it is fully in earnest.
The New York Herald says
"There is no doubt that not only has revo-
luton broken out in the northern department
of the Mexican republic, but that the inhabi-
| tants are anxious and willing to be annexed to
the United States. If public rumor is not en-
tirely at fault, the Mexicans of this same dis
trict were anxious that Mr.. Folks administra-
ton should not conclude q treaty Of peace with
! Mexico without the annexation of their terri
| tory being included in the bargain, they being
DESTROYS of coming under the protection of the
stars and stripes, in preference to remaining
under the old flag of Mexico. But this is only
the beginning of the end. In the course of
events, the whole of Mexico must sooner
Mexican government may protest. if they
please the European government may pro-
test; q portion of our people may not like
tour treaties almost forbid it--but in this
respect we are not our own masters. The
march Of American ascendency on the Amer
lean continent is onward, and we could not
if we would prevent it. The annexation of
an additional part of the Mexican republic at
some distant day may be looked forward to
with certainty but we question very much if
| it can be made an element in next Presi-
Dental election We certainly are bound by
treaty with Mexico not to take any more Of her
territory; but if the Mexican government be-
comes an obsolete idea, the question arises
whether, keeping that treaty in view, we can
go on and annex as we did in the case of Texas.
We cannot, however, 60 into the matter fully
now. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof"
! WASHINGTON CONTINENTAL GUARDs.-We I'M
derstand that Col. C. A. Alexander; who was
recently elected Captain Of this new company,
on account of business engagements, has re-
signed the command. The corps, while they
lament the resignation of the captain of their
choice, in fine spirits, and will elect another
in his stead on Friday night next. A gentleman
of military ambition may have a fine opportu-
nifty here, as we understand that none of the
take command.
BUTTER IN ENGLAND.-A Liverpool paper says
that vessel recently arrived at that port from
New York had, as a portion Of her cargo 400
frkins of butter, the produce Of the U. States!-
This is the largest importation Of butter into
IL.