The Sun.
London, England, 1861-10-10 00:00:00

REPLY OF EARL .RUSSELL TO THE ME-
MORIAL ON MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

Subjoined is the answer of Earl Russell to the
memorial on Mexican affairs lately presented on
behalf of the commercial community :

" Foreign-office, Oct. 3.

" Gentlemen,—l have received and considered with the
greatest attention the memorial you have addressed to me.
You have described truly the evils which afflict Mexico—
the robbery and the bloodshed, the impunity of crime, and
the absence of any controlling authority in what is called
the government. Her Majesty's Government have a right
by treaty, and by all the laws which govern international
relations, to require security for the persons and property
of British subjects, and the performance of specific engage-
ments on the part of Mexico. Her Majesty's Government
will exercise this right. But her Majesty's Government
cannot think it wise to interfere in the internal govern-
ment of Mexico. You seem to think that a protecting
force thrown into Mexico for the simple purpose of main-
taining public tranquillity would succeed in attaining that
object, and that even a small force might suffice for the
purpose. I am sorry to say that I think a very large
force would be insufficient to restore public tranquillity.
This is a task which the Mexicans must accomplish for
themselves. There are very few eases in which foreign
interference can be beneficial, and in those few cases there
must be a large and numerous party in the country pre-
pared to avail itself of foreign aid. lam concerned to say
I see no proof of the existence of such a party in Mexico.
Her Majesty's government, therefore, must confine their
action to the clear and legitimate purpose of demanding
from the de facto government of Mexico, however consti-
tuted, respect for the persons and property of British sub-
jects, and the fulfilment of recorded obligations.—l have
the honour to be, gentlemen, yonr most obedient humble
servant, " RUSSELL.

"To Messrs. Rothschild and Sons, Messrs. Finlay,
Hodgson and Co., and others."

2HE GREAT EASTERN STEAM-SHIP.

Insertion is requested for the subjoined letter
relating to the Great Ship Company :

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—The directors of the Great Ship Company have
called a meeting to be held at the offices of the company, in
Cannon-street, on Friday, the 11th inst., at one o'clock,
but being anxious to avoid the smaller shareholders, only
those who hold 1,000 shares and upwards are invited to be
pres9nt—that is, 70 out of 3,500 proprietors. I therefore
beg that every proprietor who can do so will attend at that
time, and we can afterwards adjourn to a larger room, or
the London Tavern, and discuss the propriety of hole-and
corner meetings, the prospects of the great ship on the grid-
iron at Milfori for the benefit of the Great Western Rail-
way Company, and whether the ship was sent properly to
sea, or any reformation is desirable,—l am, &c.,
10A, King's Arms •yard, Oct. 9. T. G. TAYLOR.

MIS DAY'S lIIARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

IMt ERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. Wheat, 576 Od ;
barley, 37s 4d ; oats, 22s 6d ; rye, 35s 4d ; beans, 42s
Od ; and peas, 40s 4d.
THE SIX WEEKS' AVERAGES. Wheat, 55s Od ;
barley; 36s 3d ; oats, 23s 2d ; rye, 356 8d ; beans, 42s 9d ;
peas, 388 Od.
ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.—Wheat, 157,249 ;
barley, 57,247; oats, 17,446 ; rye, 339 ; beans, 3,837 ; peas,
891 quarters.