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VIEWS OF MEXICO.

We translate from the Courier DIES Etats Unis a
circumstantia account of the late incidents in Mex
leo, which have compromised the relations Of that
country with France. When it is considered how
little of personal safety foreign ministers enjoy in
Mexico, Give or six instances of their being robbed
on the highway having occurred within few
years. it will be that the Mexican government
exhibits an example of anarchy and incompetency
without parallel in the history of notions. Foreign
consuls of course, fare no better than ministers.
Last year, for instance, the French consul at Mazat
Ian was compelled, by the insulting conduct of the
Mexican local authorities, TO lower his flag, and
place himself and his countrymen under the protec-
ton of the American consul; and now the American
consul has, in return, been compelled to lower his
flag, and seek the protection of the French consul.
Mr. Poinsett's house, it will be remembered, also,
was attacked by the mob whilst he was, minister in
Mexico.
We subjoin some interesting remarks on this sub
ject translated from the Paris correspondence Of the
Courier des Etats Unis:
"Grave insults have been committed in Mexico,
against several members Of the French legation.
The minister of France, M. de Cyprey, has exact
ed satisfaction from the Mexican government; and
| IL the latter refuses the reparatlOn demanded,
oil diplomatic relations between the two coun-
tries will be professionally suspended. We
may imagine, however that France will not
think it necessary TO be too exacting towards
a government incapable of maintaining order
at home, of REFRESHING anarchy, Of defending itself
and toriiori of making its semi.barbarous popua-
ton comprehend the respect which due to the per-
son of an ambassador. Every day, the outrages
committed against the French legation repeated
with regard to the ENJOYS of other powers. Such
is the government--such the country, whose inter-
ests sustained by Great Britain ask us for protec-
ton in the question of Texas. Perhaps the Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs IN. Guizot) win regret some
day the expression which he has uttered in the
Chamber of Deputies in this respect Is it posi-
! BILE that Mexico, IN the state Of barbarism into
which il has been repunged by civil dscords, in
its brutal ignorance, in its degradation and weak
| ness should ever be made serious element Of the
| system which M. Guzot calls the balance of the
! New World 1t is IN vain that European diplomacy
would now endeavor to enchain that exuberant
force-that oonquering and colonzing activity which
carries forward the United States. Check it Ger
| tain points; Justice may require this. Let all ni-
uuitous spoiation, all manifest encroachmens, he
prevented Reprehend, for instance, the pretensons
| on Nova Scotia and Canada, as absurd temerities,
which expose the United States to the severe judg
mcnt Of civil lied understanding better. All this
would be perfectly Just and merited But there are
for the United Siates acquisitions, in some sort le-
gitimate which prudent policy can tolerate, since
Il would he totally idle for us to oppose them, seeing
that, in so doing, we should be vanqushed by an ir
resstble fatality. Is it not for the general interest
Of civilization in the New World, TO give up the I'M
mense plains of Texas to the adventurous and in.
trepd race which alone is in a condition TO cultivate
and people them, and TO make man triumph IN his
own naiure' Mexico ii is said, will be invaded ~
her turn. We do not the harm Of this, if Mexico
is to remain plunged in that barberism which makes
one of the nesregions Of the globe desert abandon
ed to robbers. Many persons apprehend the exces
sive development OF American power. We do no
participate in this When this colossus shall
stand with its feet resting the shores Of the two
oceans, it may be that 1t will be unable to maintain
itself erect on so broad basis its magnitude may
lead to its disruption; but its works will survive th'
catastrophe"
We are reluctantly compelled to lay over till to
morrow evening the continuation of the interesting
transations from the Courier des Eiats Unis.