New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-17
TUE FRENCH PRESS ON Mr.. soULE.

THE FRENCH PRESS ON Mr.. SOULE.
The Paris Conditional has a long and temper
ateywritten editorial on the subject Of the friendly
relations which ought to subsst between the Uuited
States and France, but which, it says are damaged
nv the indiscreet conduct of Mr.. Soule. However,
the Cousttutionnel thinks that the people OF the
United States generally repudiae his acts The arb
ce is as follows:
"Tbere ia no nation which seems better calculated
than the United States for living in good intelligence
nth France. The friendly feeling, so natural between
the two countries, showed itself from the very
comme ncement Of the American Union. IL vas then
commended by interests and trattOns for the direc-
tion which the old French Monarchy had given was
folowed by succeeding Governments, and If there
was any name that could revive these "reminiscences
in America il is assuredly that OF the sovereign VINO
now governs France The uist Enpre pracucsd
toward the United States with the amplitude OF ideas
which was peculiar 10 il policy which has been al,
vays considered at this side of the Atlantic as one Of
the essential points OF our system OF alliance: Inc
principle of appealing to the nation, aud OF universal
voting, which the new dynasty has taken Tor us START
ing point, could only dIag closer together the two
coubtres in spite Of the difference of form which ex.
lists between the two Governments. If The interests
at present at stake in the world be examined cosey,
everything ooncurs TO demonstrate how much IN At
good understanding was indicated In advance. Inc
principles which the Government Of the Emperor
defends are such appeal TO the mind or free
nation and greatly excite its sympathy II IL for
the political independence of Governments, II Is
for liberty of conscience menaced by an AMBIGUOUS
aspiration after universal dominion that France has
taken up arms; and while she is defending on land
ideas so much in harmony with those which consti-
tute the basis Of American cvZ atom she has taken
care that the principles of maritime liberty SO dear
10 the great transatlantic nation shoun De rom ,ne
verv ontset of hostities shielded from the vcissudes
10 which peutrals were accustomed for century:
These considerations Of The very highest political aud
moral ORDER Joined 10 the powerful lteral interest
which unite the two countries, between which such
important and extensive commercial transactions are
daily going on should, we repeat 1t, establish be-
tween them a sincere reciprocity OF good reanons
And in consequence, il is with regret Mingled with
surprise that have seen series OF facts ana Incl
dents taking place which would seem TO present
another character With the exception of Russia,
the Government of the Emperor keeps up tho best
relations with all the Governments OF the Od aad
New World. However, in foreign court dif-
ference takes place between diplomatic agent
and a representative of France; and that agent,
not content with having originated that diff
ference altogether Of personal nature, seems 10
de- all he can by his demeanor and his language 10
transform il into a political conflict. Wno Il that
acentl An American MiIister. In the New World
the privileges Of our consular aag although founded
on recent treaty. are disregarded. Which Is the
country where our international right has been thus
infringedl A State of the American UDion. Our
navy ! everywhere respected. There Is, however a
rosdstead in which a handful Of anarchical refugees
have seized the occasion Of the presence OF our
sailors to organize with impuny demagogic4l mas
auerade; and that roadstead is an American to gn.
Facts of this nature if multiplied would accord but
little with the traditions of friendship and the CON-
mury ofprincples and interests which exist between
The two nations and which seem TO force themselves
as a duty on the two Governments. Blu, II is evident
" impossible to see in these Incidents anything else
than the work of some mischief makers, whose scts
are IN disaccord with the intentions Of the Aneric
Cabinet and nation. While deploring them, We feel
full confidence la, TREY will remain in the state OF
.purelN individual acts aod we know in advance that
The Union. always anmsted toward France with a
sympathy which is reciprocal, add which will soon be
OF a century's duration on both sides declines the
responsibility Of incidents with which it has remained
altogether unconnected.'