The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-03

Another Phase OF the Mexican Question
Movements OF Santa Anna.
We hsve very important letters from st.
Thomas, conveying the intelligence that the
renowned Don Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Is once more on the track for Mexico. As yet
we have not been made fully acquainted with
MS designs; but it Is sufficient to know that no
has suddenly left his retirement at st. Thomas
to take an active part in the Mexican imbroglio
This Is q most significant move. We all
know what sort Of man Ii this Santa Anna;
and his purpose in going to Mexico at this june
ture seems very plain. He now sees an excel
lent opportunity for the re-establishment Of his
former influence in that country, and he is not
the man to allow such golden chance to slip
by without profit. His relations with Almonte,
the protege Of the French Emperor, and the So
called newly-elected President Of Mexico, are
of the most intimate and friendly character;
and there is good reason to believe that Santa
Anna il going back on the faith Of pre-ar-
ranged plan with his ancien ministre. OncG in
the old land of the Aztecs, with full power to
exercise his craftiness and duplicity, the old
General will be more than match for all his
opponents, and he will skilfully use French
troops and French influence for the furtherance
of his own views. If he only have fair chance
Of getting the reins of power into his hands, he
milan, or any other Duke, to snatch them from
him. Certainly he can and will promise, and
cheat, and deceive, but these are the means he
always uses to insure success.
The shrewdness with which Santa Anna
dealt with President Polk is Q good illustration
Of the hypocrisy which characterizes him.
During the war between Mexico and the United
States it will DO remembered that he made pro-
positions to our government, through his secret
agents, that if he could be restored to his coun-
try he would use his influence for the settle
ment of the claims of this republic. President
Polk was SO far deceived by his hypocritical
pretences as to cause him to be struggled into
Mexico. But he had not been long there be-
fore he set about raising large army to ope-
rate against his benefactors; and it was not
without severe struggle that our generals
finally subdued him.
History repeats itself, and SO does Santa
Anna. The French cannot forget the desperate
resistance he made to them at Very Cruz in
lS4S, when he lost his leg. He wears wooden
memorial of that event. and we feel convinced
that his return to Mexico this time will be
marked by the expulsion of his former antago-
nists and his own elevation to the supreme gov
eminent of the republic. This is the only OBJ
~ Of hio o,,dI rf,rwo fror
The FRENCH SQUADRON IN Our HARBoR-
There are now some five or six French ships
of-war in our harbor, and the number is gra-
dually being increased. Some Of these vessels
are large frigates and others are fine gunboats.
1t is o long time since so many French vessels
of-war have been seen at one time in our port.
The question is, What are they doing here?
Have their officers come to this metropolis to
the New York stages? Do they intend to
patronize the summer drives of the Central
Park, or to 60 into the country during the
warm season! Have they any undiscovered
purpose, or have they come here to aid the
rebels? We cannot attempt to answer; but,
whatever may be their views, there is one
thing we can tell them, and that il, that if they
do not return at once to Vera Cruz to save the
remnant of the French army in Mexico, there
will very soon be no army to save. We advise
them to lose no time in getting back to receive
the leaders Of the French expedition and the
rest Of their countrymen. If not, the French
army in Mexico will be reduced to the pitiable
condition of their predecessors in Moscow.
General Prim, like a wise statesman and
soldier, has seen the danger ahead, and, with
his English allies, has backed out of this COM
plicated game. The French will soon have to
do the same thing, SO we think the feet in our
harbor will find exceedingly useful occupation
at SACRIFICES.
POPULAR OUTBURsT AGAINST GREELEY q Co.
A feeling of intense indignation was kindled