New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-15
MEXICAN RELATIONS WITH THE
UNITED STATES,

lTsa.ied for TaE TRBUSE from the Essres De oecidente
official paper Of Sonora Mexico, Dec. 2l.
Since the rejection of the McLane- Ocampo treaty by
the Senate of the United States and the peculiar posi-
ton II afairs in this Republic, the relations existing
bctween the two countries is subject worthy OF ser
us consideration and demands the careful attention OF
the wise and good Of both countries. No man whose
senses are DOT blunted by most perverse and stupid
prejudice cannot but perceive that ii OF the highest
importance TO Americans and Mexcans that friendly
relations Of the most intimate character should exist
between the two greatest Republics in the world
Immediate neghbors, and occupying favorable pol'
ton on the North American continent, they are and
ought TO be- twin sisters in the race Improvement and
proees in the New World; because, whatever measure
Of national policy may affect the one viii necessarily have
a powerful bearing and commanding influence on tie
desines Of the other Let not dguise the facts as
they stare US in the face let not suffer our Ieudices
or our passions lead astray from the path which
leads to safety and happiness.
Very soon the political relations of the United States
will undergo a thorough change. The rule OF the
Democratic party--the great warmaking and Slavery
extending psrty-is at an end. Abraham Lincoln, the
Republican candidate, has been elected Precedent Of
the United States by overwhelming majority. The
antecedents Of Mr. Lincoln show that he eherisles
toward the Mexican people. He is a disciple of the
Hon. Henry Clay, the friend Of peace and Mexican
nationality Mr. Lincoln opposed the warOf the United
States with Mexico he felt that it was an aggressive
war; undertaken for selfish and miscbievous purposes
andopposed it's origin far was consistent with his
duty as an American citizen. The election of Mr..
Lincoln will have alutary influence on the future OF
Mexican Affairs Instead Of occupying aggressive
md allv Of this
try, like Clay, aud Benton, and Corwn, and assist our
people by all kind and friendly mediation TO rise supe-
cr to the ills of internecne strife, and become great
and powerful and fec, a shining light in the progress
Of nations The war policy viii cease; border feuds
will DO suppressed Indian outages and flhbuser raids
viii be disoountenanced reciprocal treaties of peace,
commeroe, and friendship, will be inaugurated; works
Of internal improvement will DO commenced manu-
featuring establishments will spring up and be en-
eouraged the ea arteries Of trade will be opened up
on friendly footing and the internal sources Of wealth
the sabtorranean passes Of the hills and mountains
viii be explored aud the rich be converted 10 the
useful purposes life the inventive faculties of genius
enterprise and industry VIII be stimulated into action
good laws, good government, education, and free
pree will convert the haunts Of the red men and
wild beasts into blooming gardens and fruitful fields.
These are of the events which the election of
Republican Presidentin the United Stqesforeshadow
for this country. II will become the interest 10 less
that the stern duty, Qf England and France to second
this wise and humane policy. The greateet business
relations Of the world require state Of peace Woe
betide TO the ruler Of any great power who shall ruth.
lessy plunge bis country into mad and destructive
war. II were better for him that he had never been
born; Or II being born, Il were better for him that
nione tied around bis neck than rush into sach
a wicked and headstrong career-the cap sheaf Of
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