The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-08
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.
Crafty Ing Prospects OF that country-The
New President, Sc.


New President, SC.
The next arrival from Mexico will bring US the
news ofthe inauguration of Gen. Asista Presi-
dent OF the republic, and the installation OF the
new cabinet Il is, therefore, proper occasion TO
lay before our readers some remarks respecting
that country, and TO note the changes gradually
taking place there, and which will be greatly acce-
ierated under the incoming administration. Mexi-
co 10 now, politically and geographically, IN the
same position towards the United States as Florida
once was, and as was Louisiana before becoming
part of The American Union. The States of our re-
public are on both SIDES of the continent, and
Mexico must be passed over, or at least her ports
entered, in all communication between ouf Pacific
and Atlantic cities The present condition, there
fore, and tbs future prospects of this tropical
government are subjects of curiosity and interest
to our political and commercial people
It's gratifying to learn that all Americans who
have had the opportunity of studying the history
and character of Gen Ansta, concur in placing
him in the first rank among Mexican generals and
statesmen They go further, and declare he
is the only Mexican who ever had correct idea
of the true position and best Interests of the two
republics. That he desires the adv ancement of
Mexico, is undoub,ed; and that he conseq aently
desires the greatest intimacy and closest alliance
with the United States. is reasonable The follow
ing extract from the New Orleans Picauune is so
appropriate that We cheerfuly adopt it. In an arti
Gle on Gen. Arista, that paper says
1t may not be riskpg too much to assert that he
Is the most remarkable character ever called to the
Presidency OF Mexico and unless are greatly in err
be will leave the impress Of his vigorous intellect
the institutions Of that beautiful country. Not
OILY is General Arists superior Ia mind and energy TO
his predecessors, but We believe him TO be superior
also In honesty and political integrity while he equal
to the best OF them in true patriotism 1t Is difficult
TO draw comparison between him and those who
have before him, as their characteristics are so
opposite the opinions o. the proper position OF
Mexico hse been much a: vsrianse with those that
Asta s known TO entertain in regard both TO foreign
and domestic policy.
Heretofore, Mexico has held very low position in
The scgle Of civilized nations. Those who have had
charge OF her diplomatic affair have been generally
influenced by feelings and ives of states
men and eonse uently their country been placed
in false attitude, and At erroneous estimate by
the rect OF tAe world Pride udice. self interest,
and ignorance OF the Just principles Of government
have so long prevailed in their councils that every
other nation has lear ned to treat them Cortes treat
ed the Aztecs by hstterine them with imposing pre-.
SCENTS and brides, or By minimizing with show OF
military power
4 The church policy Of excluding foreigners, has
bees constantly pursued from the time OF the conquest
to the American invasion The government has al
ways been in the hands OF few, sad this olgarchy
has been OF the most corrupt I'd sedsn which his
tory has recorded To oppress the poor to plum
der thots possessing property and TO keep all in Rus
sian ignorance Of national Affairs have been the ex-
tent OF their skill ambition This state of affairs
existed long there public msney TO be squsn-
oereC or other SPOTS ts De appropriated but the
treasury las become bankrupt the army IA disor-
ganized the ploy unpaid tn. judiciary are
in poverty and receive bibles part OF their salaries,
while the foreign and domestic creditors caraorous
for what IL justly due to them.
Under circumstances unpropi.ious Ari,ta has
been csnec BY The nation ana not by iaction 60 as
the reins OF government Moreover ii is to this
very o. affairs that he is indebted tor his elsvs
tson The 6estinies Mexiro in al. hands AMI
believe him, aud him only, equal to The emergency.
b, ehOuid fail retrieve the character fortunes
Of his country Mexico viii cease to be a member in
the family III nations for other Of her people can
hope collect the scattered elements Of sovsrnmsnt.
hopes therefore Ia his ;ces- ani our fears
that lis failure might eempsl "a. 70 deeiir whether
will admit Mexico into tn. Union, Or permit her TO
pAts under the control OF European poser sum
question Is disagrseabie to under any aspec. We
desire more sexicsn territory and We desire also
further accession OF European iaaasnee on this
continent
perfectly n The true condition and the wants
ana wishes CT Mexico Ae also know- her true position
t0warc other countries For himself lie mas neither
preuoices sgaiEst foreign nations approximations
IrCn them he VII never excite his people TO look
utCn All civilized n aukird =. their natural enemies,
and IL th, re'pect his policy w b. a. varane. with
the prtcettnts heretofore established. especially
towards the United states CoUmerc- colonization
ana Internal improvement NIL b. the lesiing prin
ciplea Of bis lsmestic policy a. d q good understand
ing with other nations will form the basis OF hi,
foreign diplomacy.
Itis difficulty matter 70 ascertain with precision
tie exact financial condition Of Mexico An ap-
Proclamation 10 .he ruth al hat can be expected,
and ior our pfeseEt purpose 4 will suffice Why
The treasury should BE- bankrupt, only be ex
plaiEed ~ bad governmsn t and esrelessness in the
management Ct The public revenues. The an ici.
pa,ed receipts for The pres, ear, ard es,ima e
II their further increase, presented by the Tree-
sury report Of senior PdyEo. do not exhibit a coln.
iry ia poverty, and barren u resources. With
proper legislation ard economy, NJ estimates the
annual revenues would b. AZ follows