The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-10
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10. 1868.


Inc news y the Baltic.
| The foreign by the Baltic. which we published
in last, does not add materially TO our stock OF in
formation in regard 10 those questions which have
Gently attracted much public attention. There is nothing
IN II to change the impressions TO the continuance
OF peace in Europe which had been made by former
rivals. The negotiations between Russia and Turkey
had not resulted in actual adjustment OF their threat
eniag difficulties, but they progressing steadily
towards that result that the question OF peace seems TO
be regarded virtually settled.
1t will have attracted the attention OF the reader that
rumors OF French and Spanish intrigue for Mexican
monarchy were current in Paris II would seem that
Mexico is considered 10 the market for alliance with
European power; and if there is any truth in the
rumored intrigue aforesaid, appears that Spain pre-
fers TO rely upon alliance with the French rather
than the Mexican Napoleon These rumors are calcu-
lated 10 awaken attention this continent. but they
too vague excite any special interest. Santa Anna
was not always disposed 10 favor intrigue by which
an alliance with Spain could be effected Upon his
return TO Mexico in 1S47 whilst Paroles intriguing
TO transfer his country to European monarchcal rule
Santa Anna issued celebrated proclamation. which must
be forgotten by him, there must have been wonder
full revolution in his sentiments. few extracts from
this notable document may be interesting both
tinents at this time
..That however, which raised my uneasinets 10 the
greatest height in newspaper OF credit and in
1uence, published in the Old World, proposition made
in October last bring back, by force under the yoke
Of our ancient masters My conviction was, nevertheless,
still strong, that Mexican, however weak might bo his
feeling of attachment for his country, would dare favor
such ideas openly and still less 10 recommend them 10 the
conside ration OF the people"
"Meanwhile reached me of revolution projected
by General Paedes, which revived my hopes tor though
bad been the determined enemy OF every representative
popular governmental supposed that he had altered his
opinions, and honored him far believe him
pable OF advancing schemes for European Intervention in
the interior administration Of the republic. He eded
and his declaring his adhesion the plan proposed
by the troops quar,ered San Luis Poosi increased my
uneasness because clearly saw in it diaibe against
the Independence OF the nation rather than the patriotic
address of Mexican general seeking, in good faith.
remedy the evils Of the country. His peryerse designs
were, in fine, fully revealed well by his (or
the assembage OF Consrcss) Of the Gath of last January
issued in consequence OF his revolution. by tho
PuPers showing the tendency Of his administration the
establishment OF monarchy. under foreign PRINCE in
the republic"
AS of the principal chiefs of the independence of
country, aud the founder of the republican system
then indignant at this endeavor Of of its
deliver the nation the SCOTS of the world aud carry
ii back 10 the omnous days OF the Conquest TnERKUPos
took The firm, determination and AID you
country from SUCH STAIN. aud TO apod the horrible
qusneo Of measure by hieh W glorious dssiny 10 BE-
ruusd, carrying back TO tehaf ,eas, and ,chat
should be again. TO trsee dsierm.nation
offer up my blood to any who, in Of failure,
might choose shed il, ia compliance with the Of
the barbarous decree which drove me from the republic
but preferred perish in this noble attempt, rather
appear indifferent to the gnominy of my country and
the countless sacrifices made for independence and the
right govern ourselves all rendered illusory."
Hence the commissions which have long sgtated
and Of which some European writers have taken adyan
tage, SO far as to depIecae opposing the liberty
indie republic; manile,liag the ne oe
xltv iufeYT In
febrile invasion OF tho United States and declaring in
fine, that II would be easy to conquer Mexico with
portion OF the troops now quartered In the island OF Cuba
it was in the time of the native Mexican princes Ny
blood bos seeing the contempt with which thus
treated by who either do not know well, who,
interested ia uanspanng amongst the fruits OF their
old social systems and Of the times In which they orgna
ted. consider Amerci in the state in which was
during the 18Th century Should any attempts be made as
indicated 10 fhsse mad ars fleet,
RACE WOULD siLgscEp,
HEaRD HsoUeHoUr THK CONTINENT The htmi,phsrt
cord then BE- arrayd agar the Other, and for The d
hich rouid fall ppos the rash asgr,or mho should
thus aftmpt 10 t~iufrs h the internai naturalization Of
Other nation', he alone would BE- roponsibie."
To expect moreover, strengthen the nation by
srchy, under foreign prince, suppose the existence
in IL Of for the esrab .hmen and OF
that system that weaed by its struggle conquer its
liberty the nation sghs for European masters Tor any
th ng else than the peace which 1t alone Eone
Gus, most erroneous indeed, Is this idea
old. and uAtch, u~der its gorormsni, has ATTAINED
dsgr Of property and odpontagu srjOytd by those Of
the Old World, Notwithstanding their anuq, atty and the
slow progress OF their political systems. republic a,pres
only the management Of lie Affairs, either by itself
through representatives in whom has confidence
order develop the Of and wealth In
Its BOSOM
The proic.tstions of republican sentiments made by
General Paroles, after these efrsgabe proof. fully
condem ming him, only of per6dy Intended
uanquizs the republic, to set Its suspicious rest, and
arrange the occasion for carrying into effect his bsse
signs. lie uttered these procstaons in tho middle Of
last whsn he the public discomfort manifest IL
self against his power and hi. pans Bot what followed
Did he continue pro,eot III Ti,npo newspaper
ab.bed in the capital e for the sole object OF rendering
republican forms odous, and recommending the necessity
Of a monarchy advancing every argument which could
be supposed calculated lead the good Of the
nation Did be another popular Congress1 Did
he the which he had issued in January
the fate Of tho nation the mercy OF tho few
who remain among us Of the old colonial rsgfms7"
Ii hardly be necessary 10 add anything by way Of
comment on this extraordinary documents
we mean, in view Of the present position attributed
| Santa Anna in regard TO monarchicsl alliance with
| Spain
The Kosa affair to stand pretty much in State
quo The only thing additional to which attention
has been directed ia letter Of H. Ronsy the editor Of
the Daily News in London which states that when Kos
ia left Turkey for the United States be made promise
| never to return to Turkey We see nothing OF the
n r,Io (o, nd