The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-29

the impending dissolution of the Mexican re-
public. This might, at first blush, appear an emil
nently noble and philanthropic enterprise; but it
is necessary to 60 step further, and consider
what is the real motive which prompts and ac-
tuates this pseudo-benevolent scheme. The
real object Of the parties to it, is to prevent the
accomplishment of the inevitable destiny which
impels Mexico to an incorporation with this
great union of North American States. They
see with envy and dread the glorious progress
which this rep1&ic is making and they would
if possible, throw their puny impediments in
the way, by conspiring to thwart the fulfil
ment Of what has now grown to be regarded as
manifest destiny"
AS it is a matter Of interest to know how this
plan Of European intervention is regarded by
Mexico, we gave in our columns yesterday the
translation of an article upon the subject, from
one of the journals of the capital 1t discusses at
some length the question Of annexation and ofin-
tervention to the latter of which it gives its un-
qualified support, stigmatising the role which
the United States have heretofore played in
connection with Mexican history, and mani
testing spirit of hostility towards this country.
It also repudiates and denies the story circulated
last summer, of the offer made by Mexico to
General Scott. Even did this article reflect the
sentiments OF the Mexican people, which we do
not believe, the fact would yet nevertheless, be
OF little Importance in the decision of the vital
question which now remains to be solved. To
all European Intervention in the affairs of this
continent the United States has registered
general veto, and the ahirmance Of the Monroe
doctrine positively forbids the entertaining of
the idea that this scheme of the mutual be-
nevolent society" can ever be carried into effect.
Thus, therefore, this alternative is disposed Of
With reference to the protection of Mexico
from the United States. it is question which
has yet to be discussed. We may expect much
light to be thrown upon it. by debate upon
the Tehuantepec affair, which is set down to
take place in the Senate some time next month.
1t is matter of familiar history, that when the
negotiations for peace were pending between
the republics, President Polk wished to make it
an absolute requirement that the United States
should have the free right Of way across the
Isthmus to the Pacific Ocean. The Mexican
government replied to this demand, that they
had not the power to accede to it, inasmuch as
they had already made grant to Senior Garay,
who was supposed to have transferred his rights
and privileges to English capitalists. Mexico
at that time lay PROSTATE and powerless at the
feet Of the conqueror, and we might have an
nexed her by right Of. conquest; but too much
moderation characterized our dealings with her,
and the treaty of peace was concluded without
the isthmus clause. But it subsequently turned
out that Senior Garay had transferred his grant,
not to British, but to American capitalists, and
the Mexican government, thus caught in its own
trap, has repudiated and refused to recognize
its legality. The United States, however, are
directly affected by this breach of faith, and
the prevailing sentiment is, that Mexico shall
be forced to fulflment of her obligations
The debate will, therefore, be upon the question
of abrogating all treaties with that faithless re-
public, and placing her in that position in
which she was previous to the signing of the
Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty.
It will therefore be seen. that on all sides the
existence of Mexico is menaced. and that the
questions now waiting for solution are Of the
greatest interest and Importance. Our course.
however, will be utterly abnegatory Of all
schemes that may be entertained by Franco,
England, or what other power soever. in relation
to Mexico. We must march onward to the goal
which national honor and interest dictate, re-
gardless Of the frowns and threats which may
lower upon us from the old continent. Elk
celsor!
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