The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28
New York, Tu' sday, December 2S, lS47.
The Relations OF the United states with
England and France.

England and France.
Among the numerous causes which have con-
tributed 10 produce the present condition OF the
money markets Of London and Paris, and its
eff cts those OF the United States, we have
slightly indicated that one of the objects and
purposes sprung from the statesmen of those
two governments, in connection with the great
capitalists and money lenders, in order to ope-
rate against the financial action of the United
States government during the present crisis of
our affairs with Mexico We have not supposed
that any motive, or course of action of this kind,
is very prominent in the numerous events which
have produced the phenomena called crisis, in
the commercial affairs OF both continents. The
primary causes undoubtedly spring from COM
mercial parties and speculative intentions; but
among the secondary causes, we certainly have
thought that The governments Of France and
England would not hesitate to encourage any
course ofpolicy, acting on the monetary institu-
tons of this country, which would cripple the
banks and commercial classes, from whom our
government expects to contract loans during the
war with Mexico. On this simple opinion, we
find the following remarks in the Courier des
.Etdts Unis of yesterday
Tandis qss les journaux auglais cherchent appro-
foudr les ct les remedies de ostte masdie qui
mine usque dams fondemsnts la prospere anRlsss,
ls Herald de New York nous an a deyoie hisr d, nm
trait de rlume les causes latentes ct mysterieuses
Notre ugenieux oenfrere volt dams la prolouRatou
de Ia crise rien moins gu une abomnable frame de'
pusssnce' europesnes eoraner les EtatsUnis
e conre ct les arreter Ia fois dsus essor de eul
prosp6rite ct de leurs conquetes au Mexique Cette
grand decouverte fat certes plus dhonneur Pmsgi-
ion qu'su bon du Hea aid, ct en- fat de reves
tsns pqusntes nous amons mieux PAWS que donne d
ees conpatriotes un journal de Liverpool
This is more than contradiction of our state
oh an atte trid ic,rIe
even when unsuccessful, is sometimes more po-
tent TO put down sober fact than any serious
argument, il is worth our while to refer to it.
Now, what is the Courier des Etats Unis
Whom does it represent! What is its mission,
aud what is its objectl
II is very well known that that journal is con.
Quoted by Mr.. GalliarGet, who, for his espousing
the peculiar policy of Louis Philippe and the
French government, has been decorated with
some of the subordinate ribbons of the legion Of
honor. In fact, 1t may be considered, in some
respects, a. much the official organ of the French
government, in this country, and in New Yerk, as
the Journal de Debats is in France and in Paris.
AS a private individual, the editor of that journa
may not be entitled to more consequence than
any other individual who may conduct himself
like gentleman, or exhibit ingenuity, or talent,
In his profession but a sort of organ of the
government OF Louis Philippe in this country, its
remarks and views become little more impor-
tant, and little more pregnant with meaning.
As far as we can understand the remarks OF
this journal on views, it seems to deny tina
the French government takes any interest in
American affairs, in conjunction with Mexico.
Now, we deny this altogether.
The French government, under the elder Bour-
bons, as well as under the Orleans family, are act
ing under the same policy, and are possessed with
the same objects, in certain matters of foreign
policy. The Duke of Angouleme sent to
Spain, by the elder branch, for the purpose of
counteracting the influence of England on the
Peninsula, with the ultimate intention ofrecover-
ing South America, and particularly Mexico, by
force Of arms, for the Spanish crown. 1t fact
well known among the diplomatists of Europe,
that Canning, the great statesmen of that day,
recognised the independence of all those repub-
lies, for the especial purpose of checking the
ambitious intentions of the French government
at the time.
The policy of Louis Philippe, after great
deal of vacillation during the last seventeen
years, returned to its original form and pre- ssure
in the successful intrigue of the Spanish mar
the influence of England in the Peninsula; and
after it was accomplished, when the Queen
mother reached Paris, ii was an object of great
consultation Mt the Tuileries, and in the Hotel of
Foreign Affairs, the Bouieuards, and also in
the Hotel de Courcelies, where the Queen-mother
lived, whether an attempt should not be made
for Mexico, IN order TO procure that very throne
for the family Of France-the Duke of Montpen-
sier. 1t Is well known that Paredes stopped last
winter in Paris, at the Hotel de Princes, Rue
Rteheieu; and during his sojourn there, that mill
t4ry chieftain had frequent interviews with the
kings ministers, also with Queen Christina. 1t
seems from the developments that have since
come to light that it was actually agreed on,
that on the return Of Paroles TO Mexico, if he
could procure three thousand, or five thousand,
Of the great landed proprietors to unite with
HIM, the French government would send feet
and an army for the purpose of recognising that
country in the form OF a monarchy, with the
Duchess Montpensier as Queen, who is a daugh-
ter of the Queen of Spain; and, therefore, had,
la European estimation, a title to the throne of
Mexico.
Msny Of those viewswere circulated in several
shapes IN Paris, during the last winter. We
heard Them IN various quarters, from high
authority. The same facts have leaked out
since the return of Paroles to Mexico; and
there can be no doubt of the desire of the French
government, particularly Of Louis Philippe,
not only to have Il paramount Influence 10
gpaip, ~ i npw has, bal 30 extend that
ialgeHse ~ Ngxiec and ether southern portions