New-York daily tribune., 1858-09-29
Hle0iral.
New-Dmk daily gribnne,
MEXICO.
4 PROTECTORIST VIEW OF AFFAIRS.
Correspondence Of The v Y. Tribune.

oficisls have been perpetratng outrage after out
rsge upon our flag and our citizens; and, | regret
to say that heretofore these acts of outrage have
attracted no proper action on the part of the
American Government, and Providence has so
wled it that men who We're disposed to urge or
adopt the proper course for the United States
toward Mexico have been taken from Us. In the
first place, the death of Gen, Worth was great
calamity to the prospects of Mexico He was man
who knew what this country required, and from MS
position and his high range o. Intellect. could have
done much To have anticipated what sooner or
later must be done for this country His death,
therefore has been sad blow to this country. In
the second place, it is well known that Gen.
TAYLOR was convinced of the error of Polk in
making peace with Mexico in the way he did; and
it s believed that the clearheaded old veteran and
patriot would have amended the sad bunder made by
his predecessor. Those who were intimate with
President ay or say be- had made up his mnd to have
settled the Mexican question finally ard forever
But death also took him away before he could do
this important work. and the efennnacy OF Flll-
more precluded the possibility ot any bold step be-
ing taken during that Administration. The success
sion of man like Frank Pierce was sufficient
excuse for the liberation of Mexico for time
longer in all her caprcious acts of outrage against
our flag and our citizens in this country. lhe re-
cent death of Gen. Qutman Is another heavy blow
To Mexico Although not holding the first position
in the American nation, Gen. Quitman was very
superior spokesman and soldier. He had the great
advantage of being beloved by the army, and re-
spected for his talents by every one who knew him
personally or by reputation. 1t is well known that
for the past two years he was looking with great
interest toward Mexico; that he was IN corre
sponience with persons of influence and position
in our capital, and that he would have volunteered
his reputation and his sword To carry out plan for
the regeneration of this country, aud the
establishment of stable and liberal Gov.
ernmeDt. His wealth and position placed
him above the accusation OF being an
adyenturer. He knew this country well, and
pitied its inability 10 enjoy peace and prosperity
with its present population. Had he lived he
would have most likely played an important part in
this c0un,rys future, for already he had consider
able party here of our most respectable people
(You may wonder at this, but it is fact.) He has
gone, and drowning Mexico has lost another chance
of life which presented itself the swift current
which is now carrying it on To destruction Dear
Quitman, there was many heavy sigh given when
We heard here Of his death. You may build mOnu-
ments of marble for him, and employ the sculptor
to perpetuate his memory, but their work cannot
be more lasting than the regard which the few who
knew of his plans for Mexico have for him.
Have we another friend or advocate among the
great men of the United States OF all those bril-
liant officers who adorned the American army dur
ing the occupation, those who looked at the future
of this country examined the character of its peo-
pie, and clearly OWNED the proper course of the
United States toward it, have gone. Ii death has
spared one of those who knew more OF the true
character and wants of this country when he LETT
than when he entered it, such person has yet To
show 10 the world the first evidence Of his knowl-
edge. desire to get home after Il brilliant cam
paign, political ambition, and things OF this sort
crowded from the minds of our officers OF the army
Of occupation all thought of the future of Mexico.
They had gained glory, and were ambitious 10 re-
turn home to enjoy its benefits; and, to screen
themselves for abandoning SO glorious prize, have
spoken against Mexico-deprecated It's natural adj
yantages and enlarged the obstacles 10 the United
States peaceably holding this country with small
force / consider that the American occupation,
for this reason, has proved great misfortune to
Mexico; has retarded her for years in becoming
what she ought TO be-a portion of, or Protegt
Of the United States.
The only persons now left TO advocate the true
interests of Mexico in the United States Senator
Houston and number of persons of less magnl.
tude five have more friends with you the fact
is Vet unknown 10 us in Mexico. The favorable
notice of Senator HOustOn's resolution In favor OF
an American Protectorate over Mexico, BY the
press of the United States, shows that the people
are honestly convinced Of the duty Of its Govern
ment 10 interfere in the domest. affairs OF thls
country-if not on the score of interest and
humanity, for the sake Of the protection OF Amerl
can citizens who have come here under the guaran'
tees Of treaties existing between Mexico ana our
country. Did the American people know the iul
list of grievances of the United States and It's cit
Gems against Mexico, there would be many more
advocates Of the protectorate. The people thro"sh
their exponents, the press, would clamOr, ana VET!
soon patriots would be found coming forward "
anrft .ix- la at
dignity and for the protection of the rights oil tner
cOuntrymen in Mexico, and to redress their wrongs.
But so long as Kansas can be made 10 Dleru'
or you can Keep some local hobby, We IN MeAico
will be suffered 10 endure suspense ana tnat hea,t
sickness which procrastination produces ne
Government leading men, and press ana peoPls ~
the United States VIII continue 10 De uhilihuiu
that from the time of the Withdrawal OF the Aicrl
can Army from this country 10 the present tihir'
American citizens and the American flag have been
subjected TO all the annoyances, injuries anu su.s'
that these people have been able to neap upon Us.
The Government of the United States, so ioIg a.
bunctmbe can be manufactured at nome VIII no.
feel the indignites which have been heaP uPoL :"
BY this insignificant nation-sO long as great smohes
can be- made to rise from the slightest nlisuI Tii
standings with our great Old parent .i H.
the Government at Washington wiz ho' hou. 'He
imprisonment and bsnishment OF It's eonsuls IN
Mexico. nor the Imprisonment banishment, press
ing in the army of Mexico, or the thousand
other wrongs which have been inflicted upon its cut
zens here. The American Government L Popu'r
Government and bur few Of its members care 10
risk anything to sustain its eomPacts Win Win ''i'e'
nations unless popularity is certain 70 lonD".
We in Mexico had hoped that Nr Duo Aahan
would have marked out new couIseIt'a' ne
wonid hsrs cre,te1 a revelation in the old popu-
lsr;,y .seat;ue AZ fem of previous Administrations,
al ,ha, ha wouN hava had pubic opinion IN the