The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-27

some explanation Of the causes Of this forgery,
without which it remains piece Of malicious
mischief with no definite object in view.
1t will be observed that the reply Of Gen.
Arista to the Minister of War is dated the 9Th
Of May-the day of the month on which the
British steam packet regularly leaves Vera
Cruz for Havana, en- route to England The
have been published at Havana after the de-
parture of the steamer from that port, or at
least so near its departure as to cut off the OPP
portunity of refutation at that point The
consequence was that the forgery, as published
in the Diorio de la Marina, was widely circu-
lated in this country and in Mexico in advance
Of the genuine document. Our translation
from the Diario was also given in good faith ;
because that paper, however violent and
vulgar it may be occasionally, we have
always considered a journal not only OF
considerable authority, but of some re-
speciality. Furthermore, contrasting the
accumulated misfortunes which the helpless
anarchy of Mexico has brought upon that UNI
happy country, with the practical blessings en-
joyed by the people under the benefcent insti-
tutions of these United States, it was thought,
perhaps, that it might be possible that the en-
lightened mind of General Arista, under the
circumstances Of his expulsion, had fallen back
upon the ultimatum Of manifest destiny"
Considering, too, the suspicious facts and re-
ports attending the return Of Santa Anna to
power. indicating, as they did, and still do,
any thing but the continued republican nation
ality of Mexico, the forgery in question as
sumed very excusable degree of FEASIBILITY
Indeed, in this light the fictitious paper was
calculated rather to strengthen the rumors of a
contemplated retrocession Of Mexico to Spain
than to elicit any critical questioning of its
authe nticity
But the surrepttiously obtained and interpo-
lated letter went back to Mexico, where it
affected to credit it as genuine thing: his
friends repudiated it, and soon refuted it by the
production of the genuine letter. In the mean
time, however the effect of the forgery was to
blacken the reputation Of Arsta in the estima-
ton Of his countrymen, and to justify the act
of his expulsion. Such was, most probably, its
object. Gen. Arista is not without a numerous
and powerful party in Mexico. The act exiting
him might lave excited some degree of popu-
lar discomfort, without some tangible plea of
public policy. The forged letter answered, per-
haps, the purpose of diverting popular opinion
till the danger had passed. But, whether the
work of reckless mischief. private malice, or
official emissaries, Santa Anna, we suspect, has
had but little cause to complain of the effect of
the forgery among the Mexican people.
What may be the private opinions of Gen..
Arista or his friends concerning the origin and
objects of this forged letter. we know not nor
do we desire to know. Our differences are
drawn entirely from the foregoing correspon-
dence and public facts we have cited; and we
think they are sufficient for the purposes of the
reasonable explanation we have attempted to
give, in justice to Gen. Arista. and without in
justice to Santa Anna. We can hardly suppose
that the latter would stoop to such contempt
ible trick as the Havana letter. whatever his
partizans or the enemies of Arista might vo-
lunteer to do.
But there is point Of more substantial i'm
portance in this letter of General Arsta than
the immediate question of the Havana forgery.
1t is that infexible adhesion which he so warm
ly avows for himself and the Mexican people,
to their independence as race. and to the sepa-
rate nationality of their country He indig-
nantly repudiates the idea of annexation upon
any terms. He is panied to discover that he
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States where patriotism is paramount to all
other considerations We look upon Mexico
through different medium, and that is all.
She has tried for full quarter of century, the
experiment of selfgovernment, and has been
steadily sinking from bad to worse, until at
length she lies PROSTATE in the utter helpless
ness of moral and political degradation. The
enlightened liberal, and ameliorating policy
attempted by General Arista. he was compelled
to abandon in despair. Considering then,
these things. and the subsequent facts in Next
can history, and the uncertainty of impending
events, is it wonderful that the aforesaid letter
upon annexation should meet in this country
not only with an inclination to believe it. but
with disposition to approve it? Finally, we
trust that GeneraH Arista may never be called
upon to deplore an unhappier destiny to Mexico
than that which he SO Indignantly repudiates-
her annexation to these United States.
Hon. MIKE WALSH AND OUR Cry FATHERS
The Hon. Mike Walsh has written letter in
his own peculiar vein-has commenced series
of letters in one of the Sunday papers headed
the FIRST Of which has already appeared. 1t is
but the exordium however. to the facts, speci.
fcatons and proofs which are yet to come, if we
may Judge from the fiery indignation of Mikes
opening. Well, as our unfortunate City
Fathers are in for it, let US have all the facts
and all the proofs of their alleged venalty and
peculation. They will be useful hereafter, in
stopping some of the leaks of the tea-room. But
the Hon. Nike Walsh in this business stands
cr4t, 70 I'll r. h.