The Express.
London, England, 1862-02-06 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

KING-MAKING IN MEXICO.

The Opinion Nationale expresses itself a:
lows against the Mexican king-making Kelwnie :
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Intervention to found a monarchy in a republican coun-
try, like all intervention to change the form of government
of a people, must necessarily be an act fraught with auger,
because it an never be areemplished without recourse (in a
greater or lei degree) to force and arbitrary dictation--
without an infringement of that principle of mitionol
sovereignty which must now be considered as the lxisis of
all diplomacy. We dare say that • certain amount of
support for the scheme will be found in Mexico.
It will be very likely imagined, in all good faith,
that the intervening powers are acting in accord with the
inhabitants', after the assent of • certain number of indi-
viduals and influential notabilities shall have been obtained.
But the day after the victory it will be found out that the
national pride of the Mexicans his been hurt, and insurrec-
tion will become general, just as was the case in the Domi-
nican republic after annexation had been demanded, as we
were assured, by the majority of the nation. It m►y there-
fore turn out that in seeking to establish tranquillity in
Mexico we shall only provoke new revolutions ; and it
might perhaps have been much better had Europe seen fit
to give • diplomatic support to the efforts of President
Juana to put down hostile patties and restore order.

THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU AND THE
INTERVENTION IN MEXICO.

We read in a journal published at Lima, called
EL Sol :—" The Peruvian government has ap-
pointed a Minister Plenipotentiary to the Cabinet
of Mexico. Dr. Manuel Nicholas Carpancho, in-
vested with these functions, is directed to offer
Mexico succour of money, arms, and soldiers, to
repel the attempted conquest on the part of Spain,
supported by France and England."
The Peruvian press writes in the strongest terms
against the allies. El Chnlaco, of Callao, is at
a loss for expressions sufficiently pungent to stig-
matise the expedition "of these Vandals who wish
to conquer Mexico and enslave the whole American
continent ; unheard-of scandal in the 19th century
Three powers have leagued themselves to
demand of a country, at the point of the
bayonet—a country already lacerated by civil war—
its purse or its liberty. But perhaps all idea of
justice is not yet extinct ; perhaps the feeble op-
pressed will find support from other powers equally
formidable."

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The nine paper in a later number says :—" The
expedition will find in Mexico and in South Ame-
rica the tomb of tyranny and despotism. The new
world, the world of Columbus, will show the old
world that • free man, when even unarmed, is
stronger than a whole legion of slaves."

(eRITEIeII TIMMOH4II6.)
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
THE MEXICAN INTERVENTION.
NEW YORK, JA3. 23, Momirro.
(Per Canada b 2 toloirsPb to Halifax.)

The Spanish steamer Velasoo, from Vera Cruz
on the 10th inst., arrived at Savannah on the
14th inst.
The Diario Marina states that the British and
French squadrons, and the Spanish steamer Fran-
cisbo Asia, with General Prim on board, arrived at
Vera Cruz on the 7th inst.

General Prim made a speech, saying that the
expedition did not come to conquer Mexico, but to
obtain redress for injuries. Re said he believed
the Mexicans were convinced of the loyal intentions
of the Spaniards, and would not oppose them by
Iforce of arms, but if they did so the responsibility
would rest with them, and he would throw himself
into the peril and point out the road to glory.
General Prim afterwards reviewed the Spanish
*trees amidst great enthusiasm.
The disembarking forces of the French are 1,300
infantry, 500 Zouaves, 500 marine fusiliers, and
200 marine artillerymen. The total force is 2,600,
of which the largest portion had disembarked.
The flags of England, France, and Spain, float
over Vera Cruz and San Juan de Ulloa. The
English flag floats on the right, the French in the
centre, and the Spanish on the left.
The barque Preble, and the schooner Beautiful
Star, bad arrived with arms and powder for the
Mexican government. Both vessels were seized
and their cargoes deposited in store until further
notice.

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The price of provisions was very high in Vera
Crus.
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Reconnaissances had been made by the Spaniards
in the neighbourhood of Vera Cruz. One account
states that the Spaniards met guerillas, who fled.
Another account states that the Spaniards were
fired upon by ooncealed foes, and driven back.
The Mexican still appear determined to resist

FRANCE AND MEXICO.

PARIS, THUBSDAY..

The Moniker of this morning alludes, in its
bulletin, to the comments of the press on Mexican
affairs, and says :—" An imperious necessity exists
for the intervening powers to complete their work
by constituting, in accordance with the wishes of
the Mexican nation, a strong and durable govern-
ment with which Europe could form solid and
pacific relations."
Tho Moniker also announces that K Gouin has
reported on the bill for the conversion of the Four-
and-a-Half per Cent. Rentes, and recommends its
adoption. " The delay for the conversion of the
Rentes is reduced to 20 days."

ITALY.
TURIN, Fn. 5, livelgarn.

The /talk of to-day counsels the government to
recall Maszini unconditionally, and says
" Maszini would not be very redoubtable, even as
a deputy."

RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, F. 6.

The budget for the current financial year was
published to-day, according to which the revenue
arising from ordinary sources amounts to 296 mil-
lions of roubles, and from extraordinary sources—
namely, from the loan of 1860-14} millions of
roubles.
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The ordinary expenditure is stated at 294 mil-
lions, and the extraordinary expenditure at lob
millions of roubles.