17 MAY 1845, Page 2

There is a budget of news from America ; the

whole of rather a pacific tendency, so far as this country is concerned. The papers of the United States are some warlike and some pacific ; but even the silence of the veritable people and of the officials in- dicates a composed temper not altogether expected. Negotiations . are talked of, with some show of probability ; and Mr. Van Buren - is expected in London as a special Minister.

Mexico is very stern towards Brother Jonathan, but begins to - talk rationally with Texas, of recognizing independence on a pledge against annexation.

A settlement of all those troublous questions seems now to de- ' pond on prompt, energetic, honest diplomacy—if " diplomacy" ptri ever be honest.