The Sun.
London, England, 1865-12-27 00:00:00

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Money abundant. Gold, 1461. Exchange on London
160 ; on Paris, 3 5/.
Stocks firm and advancing. New York Central, 961;
Illinois, 134 ; Erie, 931; Five-Twenty Bonds, 1031
Cotton, good inquiry—middling upland, 49c.
Flour slightly firmer. Wheat advancing. Corn slightly
firmer. Provisions quiet. Coffee steady. Sugar quiet.
Molasses dull. Petroleum dull—crude, 41c. to 411 c. re-
fined, 66c. to 661 c.

NEW Ora.v.iNs, Dec. 12,
Cotton—middling, 46c. to 47c. Stock, 146,000 boles.

MEXICO.

NEW Yonx, Dec. 16,

sentr Romero has recoived advices from Mexico, an-
nouncing that Escobedo, after raising the siege of Meta-
mores, left for Monterey to raise resources.
Juarez had written a letter to the Mexican Consul at San
Francisco, stating that his family and personal interests
incline him to retire into private life, and that he will joy-
fully resign the Presidency as soon as a new election can
be held.

(PER THE SCOTIA.)
In the United States Senate, on the 11th instant, Mr.
Wade, of Ohio, introduced the following resolutions on
the subject of Mexico, which were referred to the Com-

mittee on Foreign Affairs :
Whereas, in a letter of instructions dated July 3, 1862,
directed to General Forey, commanding the French forces
in Mexico, the Emperor of the French indicated his policy
concerning the affairs of this continent by declaring that
it was his intention to establish a monarchy in Mexico,
which would restore to the Latin race on this side of
the Atlantic all its strength and prestige, guarantee
security to the French West India colonies and those of
Spain, secure the interests and establish the influence of
France in the centre of America, and prevent the people
of the United States from taking possession of the Gulf of
Mexico, from which they would command the Antilles and
South America, and so become the only dispersers of the
products of the New World ; and
" Whereas, in pursuance of said policy, an attempt has
been made to establish a monarchy in Mexico contrary to
the wishes of its people, and to support Maximilian in his
usurpation by European soldiery ; and
" Whereas, among other acts contrary to the spirit of the
age and of humanity, the so-called Emperor of Mexico by
a decree and regulations dated September 5, 1865, practi-
cally established slavery in his dominions, and by a decree
dated October 3, 1865, has violated the usages of civilised
warfare by denying to the Mexican Republican troops the
rights of belligerents and ordering their execution, wher-
ever found, within 24 hours after their capture;
Resolved, by the Senate and louse of Representatives of
the United State; in Congress assembled :-
1. That we contemplate the present condition of affairs
in the republic of Mexico with the most profound solici-

tudo.
2. That the attempt to subvert one of the republican
governments of this continent by a foreign power, and to
establish on its ruins a monarchy sustained solely by
European bayonets, is opposed to the declared policy of the
United States Government, offensive to our people, and
contrary to the spirit Of our institutions.
3. That the President of the United States be requested
to take such steps concerning this grave matter as will in-
dicate the recognised policy and protect the honour and
interests of our Government.
The same resolutions were moved in the House of Re-
presentatives, by Mr. Schenck. of Ohio.
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Van Horn, of
Missouri, introduced the following :
" Whereas, the right of foreign owners to territorial
possessions on this continent ceased with those of dis-
covery ; that the successful establishment of this republic
over so large a portion of the continent determined the
form of government to be adopted by the people
inhabiting it ; that ,it is, the duty of the neighbouring
States to assist each other in guarding rights and in-
terests common to all; that conquest and subjugation
cannot be recognised as a remedy for mere pecuniary
grievances by American states; and that the forcible
seizure of Mexico by foreign troops, the seating of a foreign
Emperor on a throne erected on the ruins of that republic,
and his retention by foreign bayonets, is a violation of all
these, and cannot be permitted by the United States, with-
out failing in the highest duties of a people ; therefore re-
solved—That the Committee on Foreign Relations be in-
structed to inquire into and report what measures and
means may be necessary on the part of the United States
to restore to the Mexican people the free and unrestricted
right to choose their own form of government, and of giv-
ing effect to the unanimous determination of the people of
this nation that no power shall impose a despotic govern•
ment upon any state or people of this continent."
Mr. Van Horn moved the previous question. Mr. Stevens
said—" In voting for the proposition we vote for all the
preamble affirms. If it were a mere matter of inquiry it
would be an entirely different thing." He suggested that
it go over for the present. The house refused to second
the demand for the previous question.
The Senate has passed the resolution appointing a com-
mittee to decide the claims of the Southern members to
seats, with an amendment making the resolution concur-
rent, permitting debate on the subject, and providing for
the admission of one, or more stile delegations without
waiting for the cases to be decide,.
The House of Representatives has consented 'tat receive
the credentials of the Tennessee members, and haereferred
them to the joint committee. ' Pending a decisibn the
Tennessee members have been granted the privilege of the
floor. The other Southern members are excluded.
The Howie of Representatives had refused to allow the
introduction of a resolution declaring the insurrection to
be suppressed; that the paramount duty was to restore
the privileges and relations of all the States as quickly as
possible ; and that the President's re-construction policy
is the best adapted to attain this end.
The House of Representatives had passed a bill to pre-
vent the cattle disease, by the temporary prohibition of the
importation of cattle.
The New York Times believes that the opposition of the
-Union members to the admission of the Southern repre-
sentatives is diminishing.
A bill had been introdveed in the Senate to preyent the