The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-04
IMPORTANT FROM FRANCE.

IMPORTANT FROM FRANCE.
The following letter from distinguished American
gentleman in Paris discloscs new and important views
in the state Of our relations with France II
ceved by one of the late arrivals and copy Of hand
ed US for publication We prepare for remarka-
BILE eyents:-
PARIS, Nov. 81, 1885.
NY DEAR FRIESD,-Sunounied with the gaiety of
this fascinating capital yet shut my eyes to
the very critical situation into which this country is
getting with own. l was here some months after
the revolution which placed Louis Philippe the
throne. The esteem and high consideration in which
Americans were then held fattering in the most
sensitive degree. General Jacksons congratulations
the Orleans revolution placed in the highest
niche in the affections of Frenchmen Now all this is
reversed by paltry of money! badly managed in
the settlement. do not blame government more
than do France. l am rather inclined to the belief
that France is mostto blame.
After the treaty of 1884, negotiated by Mr. Rves, the
French government thought little and slight
ingy of its faith with the United States. The solemn
truth the United States occupied that respecta
BILE position the Continent which il promises
do We a nation, and jealous of our posi-
tion England understood us better, and hence the
spect which that country has always shown since
the last war. The French Government are just wax
ing up FROM dream-from perfect surprise. | have
more apprehension of a naval war than ever and |
would advise all your friends who have property in
France speedily to withdraw it.
! From gentleman high in the confidence OF diplo-
mast, understand that the French Government fears
that Russia is pushing General Jackson through
her Minister at Washington. The Russian Minister
here has frequently spplauded the conduct of the Pre-
sent in this negotiation. This has given great unea-
sness the Tueries. Some go so far to say there
is treaty between the Autocrat of the East and the
Democrat Of the West.
think it was in the latter part Of October Novem-
Der that the French received dispatches from
Washington which caused them Immediately to take
an eaire view of the whole subject. The mnise-
rial Journals andlhose in their confidence then began
throw out the existence OF personal slave
ny in the United States and Russia. have no doubt
the intention of the French cabinet is to rouse the war
spirit against the United States by representing that
they in League with Russia against the civilization
of Europe The unhappy riots, burnngs and mobs in
country during the last held up being
a parallel with the barbarty of the Russian serfs.-
You can perceive by the papers the savage ferocity
with which the Orleans journals have seized upon the
speech of the Emperor to the Municipality of Warsaw
That is only part of the plan to rouse the nation
against the United States.
The most active preparations making in the naval
arsenals at Toulon and elsewhere. Mr.. Barton is just
departing. Great anxiety is expressed till the Pres
dents next message shall arrive. The Chambers are
convoked for the close Of December. The MESSAGE
expected about the middle of January. Knowing the
temper and character of General Jackson have little
doubt it will take back nothing. With such dcu.
ment before the king, advantage will be taken to give
the nation strong manifesto against the United States
and on the aspect that the affairs Of Europe ant
Russia, assuming in relation to the United
States.
Mr.. Barton, by his naughty conduct, has given grea
offence many-but am sure, but he right {,
keep stiff upper lip. The reputation Of his countr,
has lost nothing by him. In private life, he is a mos
aniabe MANN public affairs he only wants expert
ence. Prepare for the worst.
Political CORRUPTION. The following is publish
ed in the Philadelphia EnquiI er of very
| recent sDesch made by Ex-Presdeut Adams in thf