Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-01-24
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New ORLEANS, JANUARY Is, 1896
There is but little doubt that there has been for
some time past, and now is, most important nego-
| tiation going on in Europe, between England
France and Spain, respecting the future destiny OF
Mexico The diplomatic intercourse between Mexi-
CD and Europe passes principally through this city
and my information is from such source as con-
vinces me Of the correctness Of it, The proposed
plan is the establishment of constitutional mon
archy in Mexico, and the only great difficulty said
| to be in the way is, who shall be the occupant OF
the throne France wishes son of LOUIS PHILIPPE
united to a Spanish Princess in which they
would probably be glad of the excuse for abandon
ing Algeria Except the city, and transport their
military force now there to Mexico. England, and
probably Mexico also, would prefer Spanish
Prince, one of Don CARLoss sons and, if this
point can only be arranged, all others would soon
be settled and letters from Madrid speak with great
confidence on the subject. There can be no doubt
that the recent annexation of Texas, but more par
ticuarly our claiming the Rio Grande as bounda-
ry and our proclaimed views as regards California,
would naturally induce those European nations who
have large interests in near this continent to adopt
some plan to check control this grasping nclina-
ton of the United States and if those Powers real
ly undertake to establish such government in
Mexico, supported and upheld by sixty or seventy
thousand European troops, with twenty or thirty
sail of the line, and as many irst-class steamers
in the Gulf, think should find it rather diff
cult Job and certainly very expensive one, both
to blood and treasure, to prevent it, and to carry
out Mr.. PoLK's views as to European interference
in the affairs of this continent. If, as really be-
eve such plan is in contemplation, and they con-
clude to attempt it, it will be done on such scale,
both as to military and naval force, as will forbid any
attempt on our part to interfere with the smallest
hopes Of success; for, though we have so many
fighting cocks" who can lick England with the
greatest ease, yet believe even the most bellicose
might have some doubts of our being able to drub
England and France combined II is great ma
tional error to suppose France has any sympathy
for US, except connected with her hatred to Eng
land +; and with Mexico in the vista before them,
either as an appanage, or with French Prince on
the throne there, and with her mines and trade
thrown open TO them, how soon would hatred TO
England and sympathy with America both evapo-
rate England, in this plan, would be satisfied by
full and free participation in the trade-by having
US curbed on the south. and probably by cession
of California. Most sincerely do hope nothing of
the kind will be attempted but we must not calcu-
late too strongly on the natural annpathy Of Eng
land and France. We see they acted together in
the affair of Texas. They are doing the same at
this moment in South America and in Madagascar,
and every thing indicates the utmost cordialty be-
tween them in Europe, and Mr.. GuIzor's remarks
about the balance of power in America were not
empty words, without meaning or foundation. A
few months, perhaps weeks, or even days will make
us wiser on this subject.
Mr.. CALHouN's resolutions and remarks in the
Senate were received here with general satisfaction.
He has certainly got the whip-hand of the fighting
aspirants, as am fully convinced that the nation
will hail with reclamation the statesman who will
settle this question peacefully and honoraby rather
than the would-be fre-eaters, who would cause
lessly sacrifice the peace and prosperity of the
country. Mr.. CALHOUN is now on the right track
both for himself and his country and the others
who wish TO pursue different course will soon find
il out to their own regret. II
We have nothing very late from Corpus Christi.
At the last adyices there was good deal of sick
ness in the camp, and much complaint as to their
accommodations and exposure.
Mr.. CLAY has been expected here for some time
but got caught in the ice on the Ohio and was frozen
up. He might have anticipated something of the
kind when he embarked in the steamboat :" Old
Hickory" even though under Wing commander.
He has, however, at last reached Natchez, and will
be here next week
Our planters have all finished grinding. The loss
from the frost has not been SO great was at first
in consequence Of the continued cool
ness of the weather. which has prevented the frosted
cane from souring, as it would have done if warm
weather had followed. The general estimate of the
crop Of sugar is 100000 hhds., being 10000 less
than last season. Prices are better than last year.
and range from 4 for inferior to 8a64c for prime
sugar. Great success has attended the adoption of
the new process, by which an excellent chife sugar
IS made directly from the cane-uce, and extensive
orders have been given for the necdful machinery
Tor the ensuing season by many of our large plan
ters. II VIII, TO very great extent, supersede the
refined sugar. Our winter has had more severe
weather thus far than has been experienced for
long number of years, and fears are entertained that
the seed cane has been greatly injured, but which
we cannot ascertain until we begin planting il next
month.
Cotton arrives freely. Prices range from 81 &c,
but the bulk OF the sales at 81 Tic. We hear
nothing more about short crop.
Exchanges have recently improved London II
7tPer cents Paris 5.32A New York, so days, IA,
&C.; sight ! discount. Freiphts to Liverpool,
a. haVre ic Very truly,
10 WASH CALTcoEs.-Infuse three gls Of salt in four
quarts o. boiling water, and put the cacoes in while hot
and leave I'LL cold And in this way the colors render