Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-09


blight twenty golden harvests cast
And dearest, from the freside's peaceful seat,
The songs of thy dead friend again repeat!
Loved of my soul, oh may my idle fame
Beam DER thy age to cheer the gloomy hours
And when thy hand shall hold my portraits frame,
Toward the Unknown World raise thou thine eyes
Think shall meet again beyond the skies.
And, dearest, from the hreslde's peaceful seat,
The songs of thy dead friend again repeat!
Condition of Mexico.
The resent unsuccessful foray of Santa Anna in
southern Mexico demonstrates the incapablty of that
really astonishing individual TO cope with the turbu
lent elements now IN commoton against him; and
indicates furthermore condition OF affairs fatal TO
the integrity of the Mexican republic con-
sttuted should any extraneous force be brought to
act in combination with that arrayed in OppO-
son to his government. The attempt made by him
to suppress the revolutionary movements in the South,
has proved satisfied, from attentive perusal
of his own statements entirely unsuccessful and has
not only greatly damaged the prestige which in spite
of SO many past mishaps and not few serious often
ces still attached to the fortunes of this wonderful
soldier but must also lead others TO initiate the
cessful rebellion of Alvarez and his followers The
pecuniary strength which the acceptance of the Gads
den treaty will impa to his at this peculiar
uncure, cannot be overesmated in Il country where
the integrity Of public is too often marketable
commodity, and military service and fidelity are at
the command of the best paymasters for the time be-
ing That he will accept the treaty it stands we
have not particule of doubt indeed his necessities
leave him bnt little option, and we only the
gre, from this circumstance the action of the Senate in
striking out from it those portions which provided
for the settlement and final eXtIngushment of the
claims of the citizens of both Republics against the
respective governments. So long these claims
permitted to continue open it is not in the nature of
things that harmony good feeling exist that
the extended and defenceess territory of Mexico, will
remain free from invasion and occupation. The fail
ure of Walker and his followers at Sonora to make
good their position, and the vgilant and honorable
activity displayed by authorities at San Francis
in the suppression OF military preparations for the
invasion of the territory of weak and distracted
neighbor, ought not TO be regarded decisive and
final dlscOuragementS of such unauthorized and i'm
proper undertakings but on the contrary ought to
admonsh Mexico herself of the peril of retaining
nominal sovereignty over immense possessions. to
which in the hour of danger, she neither extend
assistance or protection.
Santa Anna, who is an emil ghtened man and sub
tic statesman see the advantages, and admit the
necessity Of looping off from Mexico much of the
territory lying within herecogniZeG limits on the
Pacific to enable his country, while consolida
ting its resources, TO turn to permanent profitable
count the liberal ndemnifcation the Government of
the United States will willingly make for extension
of her territorial limits on the Pacific. Should, on the
contrary, Mexico persists, in retaining her nominal
hold upon territory absolutely beyond her power or
control and the claims of her own citizens as well as
those OF citizens of these States remain unsettled it
must be apparent to every one, that she but invites
invasion, il not sufficient to overthrow her suprema
cy defeat her armies al least, sufficiently formida
hle 10 distract her attention, disturb her tranquility
and exhaust her resources.
Mexico much curtailed in extent, would be in every
sense of the term more imposing nation, because
/ in parting with that which is burden and an
Incumbrance for liberal equivalent such ameliora-
tons might be made, in her political system, as are
mpenously demanded, 10 prevent her falling to pie.
ces, or nlO rretrievabe anarchy, and the construc-
ton of such works of internal improvement as are
demanded for the development of her inexhaustible
resources and the union and strength of her people
promoted. The construction of railroad from Vera
Cruz to the Pacific would add more to the real
strength of Mexico than can the retention of mil
hons OF acres OF useless territory which her people
can neither cultivate or protect; yet neither work
ot that description any other requiring capital
can be undertaken in Mexico at this time because of
the deplorabe condition of her finances, and the ut
ter prostration of her credit
1t Santa Anna is not competent 10 achieve the re-
generation of his country no living Mexican can &C.
compiish it, and even he will apply himself to the
task in vain unless he has domestic quiet and ample
means, and neither of these will exist unless all
causes of disconent and dissatisfaction between the
citizens of the two republics removed, and mu-
tualy satisfactory arrangements as to additional ces-
sons of territory the Pacific this country can
| be entered into and completed.
The United States have deep interest in the we'll
being and prosperity OF Mexico 1t is for Santa
Anna, her most enlightened son, to say to what ex
! tent his country IS destined TO profit by II.
N. D. Dela
DINNER TO JOHN MITCHELL IN RICHMoND-On
Saturday the 9th instant, dinner given in the
city OF Richmond to the celebrated Irish exile patriot
scholar and editor, John Mitchell By his bold and
manly stand against aboltionism he has endeared
himself to the southern people. When the able and
interesting articles which ne has written for Tie CT
H2en' against the abotonisis and in defence of the
institutions OF the south borne in mind it not
to be wondered at that he should be an invited, a
welcome, and an honored guest in the heart Of the
south. The dinner was given at the Exchange hotel,
and is rep; esented as snperb affair Many Of the
distinguished citizens Were preSen and contributed by
their and speeches to the General entertainment
The speech OF Mr.. Mitchell was unique, eloquent,
and characteristic.
| We fully concur with The Boston Post in the fol-
lowing tribute to faithful and able public officer
| ''The prOprie:y. courage and wisdom which have
distinguished the conduct of Marshall Freeman in
the discharge Of his duties will excite The appro-
baton Of all candid men who have witnessed his con-
duct during the present emergency. Conscious of
the responsibility Of his position, entirely familiar
with the details OF his duties, and resoute in their
performance he has not been intimidated or enrag-
ed by threats insults bot discharged his obliga-
tons 10 his government and his country without
fault or hesitation Men of such nerve, intelligence,
and fidelity deserve well of their country, and will re-
ceive its honor and gratitude"