The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

the American policy Intended to cover something not
reputable. There are two parties in Europe accus-
toned express opinions this NATTER OF them de-
sres to see America opposed either by intrigue or hos
tile combination; the other considers that II II can be
managed without dishonor cruelty it will be happy
thing to Mexico at placed under restraint by the
al New York The first told that they are tends who
would plunge the world into that could end only In
their own destruction, and the second that they are
usurious" hypocrtes, actuated solely by oeef that
the debts Of the counry would be more honestly met
under American than under Mexican rule For these re-
spective suggestions therefore, there nothing but de-
fance Have the Derby ministry taken single
step to ascertain the actually contemplated
Very little need be said to convey an idea OF the pre-
sent condition of Mexico for has reached the very
zenith Of anarchy and confusion, and 1t Is now very ev
dent THAT unless the great European Powers adopt serious
TO stop to the eternal euds that keep the
country in constant distress, 1t must soon become the
prey OF its ambitious neghbors Surprising the latter to
become masters Of this SOIL which is pr0dgiousy pro-
vded with precious metals, silver particularly, as well
as with every other sort OF wealth, appears natural to
conclude that they would soon acquire most undue
nay dangerous preponderance and would have in their
power 10 WELD formidable weapon against the mercan
tile interests Of other nations This subject worthy Of
the most serious consideration is TO be hoped that
her Majesys government will devote their attention to
now that there is still fair chance of providing for the
legitimate interest Of British trade
Much sensation has been caused here by the arrival of
Vera Cruz of three French and four Spanish ships OF
the former commanded by Rear Admiral Penaud, and
great deal has been said about warke expedition against
Mexico on the part Span well as about some scheme
for European Intervention in the affairs of this country
which supposed to be about to be carried into execution
but the truth of the matter is wrapped in mystery I'm
fortunately the Union Jack has not made its appearance
in this part Of the world that might prove SO USE
fu TO protect British interests In the meantime the
Mexcans continue their reckless course of mutual de-
struction with redoubed fury and their revolutions
are becoming really erocious Guadalaj IRA, the Sc
cond city in the republic, was taken by Degola-
dos party after painful siege, marked by
vigorous and gallant defence on the part or the
beseged who commanded by General Bancarte. In
spite OF the capltuaton granted to the latter, he was
murdered in cold blood. and in the most cowardy and
perndous In fact, many scenes of horror took
place on that occasion and hardly day goes by but
bear atrocity every direction. Had
the government been remss in neglecng send pro-
per uccor to Guadaaara place might have held out
TO this day but, unfortunately the present admnistra
ton is about the incapable that have yet
Ruin and devastation the order of the day, ana while
The picture presents in the foreground the revolving
scenes of violence and bioodshed the background also
oarkened by the storm OF the of caste, which is
slowly but steadily gathering over the heads of the poor
Mexlcans
An attempt has been made by government to send
down conduc'a TO the port of Avarado order get
toe circulation and export duties paid here but the public
have no confidence and the scheme has for the present
quence; London, 43d to 43lsd. per dollar. Quicksilver
keeps steady at $50 to S62 per quintal.
from the London Post, Jan. Al
The policy of Lord Mamesbury in reference to Mexico
is still profound secret The abstinence which, under
circumstances of extreme povocaon the noble lord has
display cd has certainly not been initiated either by France
Spain, or the United States OF America We hear by the
last mail that the forces Of Spain are bockading the
port OF Tampco and that French squadron, under Ad-
miral Penand is now before Vera Cruz Mr. Buchanan
the American President, all know from his
Message TO Congress- has proposed the military occupation
OF portion OF the Mexican territory not only
of obtaining dress for injuries which have been inflicted
upon United States subjects, but of acquiring the perma
nent sovereignty of two of the most valuable provinces
which at the present moment belong to the Mexican re-
public England, of course it will be supposed has
grievances TO complain Of, and has, in fact, no
interest in the failure welfare of Mexico. 1t happens
however, that English subjects the holders of
about eight millions the Mexican foreign debt and that
convention,
pensation which amount TO several millions sterling If
have refer grounds OF violence oppression
need only mention the repeated instances in which
British subjects resident in Mexico have been subjected
outrage both in their persons and properties aud which
the authority of British consular agents has only been
set al nought, but intentionally nsulted The truth is
that national brgsndage prevails throughout the length
aud breadth OF the Mexican republic and that each
uuouary ch'ean as he obtains temporary possession Of
power seeks to sgnaze his reign by forced loaus
pusory exsctons and gross outrages, from which, with
out the slightest regard to public law, citizens of
no foreign State considered TO be protected What
do we hear Of the present condition OF MsxicoY
1t is this" Very little need be said to con-
vey an idea of the present condition of Mexico.
for it has reached the very zenith of anarchy and
confusion and it very evident that unless the great
European Powers adopt serious put stop to
the eternal feuds that keep the country in
uess, 1t must soon become the prey of its ambitious
neighbors Surprising the latter to become of
the SOIL which is so prodgiousy provided with precious
metals silver particularly as well as every other sort of
wealth, appears natural to conclude that they will
acquire most undue, nay, dangerous preponderance,
ard would have 1t in their power TO WELD a formidable
the mercantile interests other
But being admitted that England simply in consequence
Of the debts which owing its subjects has an in
tercs in Mexico far exceeding that OF any other foreign
Power how comes it that France Spain and the United
states have been suffered to take the initiative whilst
power of England is altogether unrepresented? At the
present time there be lack of British men-of war
We from return just published that the British navy
at the Of tn epresen year. consists OF 523
vessels including screw steamers Of every description
and exclusive OF l67 gunboas or these less than 176
in commission and doing duty every part of the
globe il State, comparatively weak like Spain,
send squadron to protect Spanish interests in Mexico
what is Lord Malmesbury dong when he omts
adequate British naval force to protect British
the republicS We read with utter astonishmen and
surprise that though France Spain and the United States
sensible of obligations which belong to them s'unor-
tunatey the Unon Jack has not made its appearance
in this part OF the world that might prove so
useful to protect British interests. In the mean
tine the Mexicans continue their reckless course
Of mutual destruction with redoubled fury, and
their revolutions are becoming really ferocious. Guada
ajara the second city in the republic, wastaken by De.
eoado's party after painful siege marked by vigor-
Gus and gallant defence the part of the besieged who
were commanded by Gen. Blancarta In spite OF the
captuation granted 10 the latter, he murdered in
cod blood and in the most cowardy and perhiious
ner In TACT many scenes of horror took place that
OCCASION and hardly day goes by but hear Of
fresh suocy in every direction Ruin and devastation
the order Of the day and while the picture presents
in the foreground the most revolving of violence
and boodshed, the background also darkened by the
storm Of the war of caste, which is slowly but steadily
gathering over the heads Of the poor Mexcans" Lord
Mame bury may, perhaps think that would be useless
TO attempt negotiate with the temporary possessors
OF power tuat redress Tor 0ur
ted upon British subjects only be obtained when
thing like settled form Of government has been eslab-
ished in the republic But, If this opinion were
heoi eticay correct why, may ask is England 10 alb
stain from demanding that justice which France and
Spain are already enforcing by the employment Of their
naval forces and also the United States by threatened
military occupation, which virtually means permanent
annexation We hare ships the of Central Ameri
ca ready TO intercept The Jter Walker and his pirdtiI
occop,es bit hare uessels against Merco for
the purpose Of enSurtnG the protection and rindicaiuq the
rights q British subjects When Parliament meets lord
limo hu ppcth a
grounds upon which he has the extraordinary
conclusonthat British interests Mexico are not worthy
OF the protection which France, Spain, and the United
States have not hesitated TO afford and enforce
The Irish Rebellion.
MORE ARRESTS--THE MILITIA SAID TO BE DIsAF.
FECTED
The Westmeath Oreland) independent of Jan /, has
learned that number OF had been made by the