The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-17

From n Hario lie a Aaffna OF havana, July 80.
Amongst the more or less credible rumors which
ave been lately circulated in the press relative to
Mexico, the New YORK HERALD, in one Of its last
numbers, speaks of proposition addressed by the
Ca bnet ut Washington to the government Of
Mexico, referring to new acquisition of territory
from that country. The project alluded to concerns
the dehn ing Of the limits fixed by the treaty ma lie
on the acquisition Of the Messilla Valley ia such
manner thai the frontier line between the two ma
tons should run from the Rio Bravo to the Gulf of
California along The parallel Of 81 degrees of lat
tude For this privilege six mil ions OF dollars Of
cred pretty high price, apparently, considering the
81 all revenue which, under present circumstances,
Mexico Is enabled to draw from those districts But,
Notwithstanding this seeming insgniicance the
81 involves very important point, so far as 1t i'm
plicated dominion over the upper part Of the Gulf
Of California including the mouth of the Rio Colo
RADIO a ia tributary the ella. For this and other
reasons 1t is said that the goyernn ent of Mexico
resou'ely rejected the offer We do not know what
degree Of credit is to be attached to the alleged fact
bur admitting the correctness Of the proposition the
refusal appears to III as probable as II would be
honorable 10 the government of Senior Comonfort.
Another more positive occurrence connected with
the same matter, and which goes to strengthen our
opinion, is the recent dismissal or resignation Of
General Gadsden, representative OF the government
Of Washington near that of Mexico.
The strange conduct Implicitly condemned at
present. Uy MS EONeTuMcnt) OI tnlB diplomatic
agent, during his residence in Mexico, Is Of puolic
notoliety He did not only, In an ostentatious
ner, separate from his other European colleagues,
but openly attempted to interfere in the domestic
concerns of the Couotry, and to exercise influence
favorable to certain ideas. Neither is il less clear SO
far as matters OF such nature can he fully ascer
tanned, that the retreay Of Mr.. Gadsden was origi
hay brought on by the complaints and reclama-
tons OF the actual Mexican government, which. as
is quite reasonable not very favorable to such
intrigues. This act Of moral protest ag iinst the
tendencies OF foreign domination deserves like wise
our praise on account both OF its immediate conse
quences and its signi alton for the future.
To all these antecedents may be added not only the
honorable and convenient arrangement OF the diff
ferences pending between Spain and Mexico. but
also the expressive language used by ST. President
C0monf0rt within tie interval of few days We
we'll know what custom prescribes in such cases,
and what is the real value Of official phrases still,
the form OF expression always changes much Of the
sense either to partly annul IT. or to lend j. addition
slsteneth. This last intention is purposcy carried
out and shines through the speech Of Sr. Comonfort
This conduct is equally honorobie TO his sentiments
as man, and to his foresight as politician. The
Mexican government, by regulating the conditions
BILE differences. but limited to questions of dignity
cansed by interests Of a material character, Judi
ciously showed that it never allowed itself to be daz
zled 10y the determinations of the foreigner never
lent itself to instrument to projects which
ale well known.
Such symptoms, viewed one with the other, and
Justly appreciated by sound judgment. lead US to
differences highly satisfactory, aud such as throw
light the International relations which may exist
between these two countries. We may, for exam
pie entertain merely individual opinions, more or
less stable relative 10 the interior policy which might
suit Mexico: but, as Spanish writers, we never ex
pressed, nor can express, single judgment or idea
contrary to the fundamental interests OF that country
or leading to its ruin Even when we in an abstract
way condemn this that doctrine in opposition with
our cwn general principles, we do so, manly ac-
fua cd hv far Lest THAR M. rht
contribute to enervate the vigor of Mexican nation
ally. This, our personal position which we cite
only by way of an humble example represents
exactly and completely the luish inter-
wish to zee Mexico happy, but what we desire above
all is the existence Of Mexico; for thus the high in
terests OF race will be Guaranteed while the germs
of strength and progrs which exist in that society
cannot but deyelope themselves sooner or later.
Tie political interests which prevail in Mexico do
not offer could not differ substantially from this
very model
Doctrines more or less democratic may exist as
well under their rule under that Of the last dcta-
torship, but the end which every good Mexican pro-
poses 10 himself has no other object. The idea OF
ma ionality circles oil other considerations, apart
from the manner of sustaining it. Therefore, Mex
lean statesmen, whatever nay be their political
character, will not let themselves he deceived SO as
10 believe in imaginary dangers; will they
TO oppose whatever attempt will be mlde for fomeat-
ing zeal danger. The democratic school, in the
largest expression OF the word, governs to- lay the
destiny oil Mexico, and notwi hstanding its conduct
il shows that the idea OF national suicide rouses in
the breast Of her sons the deepest feeling Of repug
nance to such cause.
TIE CONDITION or cALIFoRYIA-rUTuRE or THE
LATIN RACE ON THE AMERICAN CoNTIsESr.
Iron the Dia 10 De la Marina, Aug. 81
From the beginning OF the unaccountable occur.
rences q which California has been the theatre TO
the date Of our last advces, have derived lessor
both clear and useful for the instruction OF our race
on the neghboring continent. Nev,r will Chris
tanty be able to boast of obtaining teria results
more brilliant CT more apt t. dazzle the mind by
siiencing criticism. Riches, progress in the os;ens
BILE development of society, extemporized popnll-
tion and cvilization-all are found there. and to
degree such as 10 shut the door upon further hope
However, under this brilliant surface there is some
thing frighttul. The 10. Of the oppressed race was
spolation violence and humiliation; neither was the
ruling race less afflicted by the like violence pushed
to last extremity, so that in order 10 secure OF
to 70 establih guarantees tor the protection OF lie
and property, 10 was necessary TO have recourse to
heroic remedies. Neither does time promise 10
bring along with It any cure. Rather on the con-
trafy the evil becomes chronic, and In city such
as San Francisco, which, from the number of its in
habitants, It's commerce and other conditions may
be already counted among those Of the first cass in
order TO maintain the spirit of the laws the people
began by trampling on them with acs which ut
least we must qualify illegal, and which admit OF
other excuse bu. that of an iaperous necessity.
These are the logical ard unavoidable consequences
Of ell the civilization which is accomplished by
bands OF adventures, who, In their numbers are a
reckless sc. Of men. without any other motive but
avaiice. and without any other rule but their own
appetics.
But even taking into consideration these crcum.
stances, or allowing the turbulent portion Of the
population OF California not 70 he the exact right
standard Of the nation ~ which it belongs, never
theess. it is permitted TO infer from II the exist
encc Of very serious phenomenon, which Is prcg-
nant with dangers for the future. IL Is certain that
the allnrements offered by that wonderful country
were likely, at the first moment, to attract TO it,
shores a motley crowd &C adyen'urers and that
amongst this multitude the social dregs were neces
sarily 10 occupy place without any legitimate
proportion TO its numerical importance However,
q little later, the necessities OF commerce and the
ostcnsible forms Of an organized society, at once
drew TO II another element, more worthy Of praise
and respect Labor, responsibility and intelligence
count already, without any doubt, mighty represen.
tsives thefr and IL would he the greatest Injustice
TO measure the whole population Of California by the
type Of those hordcs under whose tyranny lay en-
shaved.
The very desperate effort the city of San Francisco
has Just ade to Get rid % so heavy burden gives
evidence OF this, without recurring to new argu-
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