New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-06-11
CONIRABAND OF WAR-MEDIATION-
MEXICO.
From Our Own Conespon dent.


WASHINGTON June 6, 1853.
OF course there is no truth in the absurd story
circulated from here, that we have entered into
correspondence with England, as to what shall be
regarded as contraband during the war 10 Europe.
1t belongs to the order of canards, which ind
such appropriate and constant currency in The
Herald. There is nothing in our relations which
should lead to such a correspondence, and certainly
no COL sideration of policy that ought tn induce us
as Il nation to bee )me complicated with any pos
sible party to this conflict. If we are to partcl-
pate in the carry ing trade, it must be by ttcit
comfy on all sides, and therefore, the greater
reason for an upright or what Gov. Marcy used to
call perpendicular neutrality. We should stand
aoof entirely from the least suspicion of parsllty
to the belgerents, their allies or their supposed
partizans. During the Crimean war; even the
bell gerent right Of search was Dever attempted
toward American ships, and we became the COM
mon carriers of England France and Russia, with
out the least Interruption. Although excluded to
some extent rom this advantage BY the principles
of maritime law announced from the Paris Confer
ence, and subscribed by nearly every Power in
Europe, still their application may be suspended by
common consent, aud the same immunity be again
extended To our flag.
The belief seems TO be entertained here that the
mediation of England will be offered after the hrst
terious battle, aud effort will be made u en~t
other leading Powers in the work OF pacltcatlon
If this attempt should be successful ii Is supposed
political concessions will be demanded OF Austri
for Italy, If declined, it will be regarded az the
precursor of general European war This is the
present idea entertained in diplomatic circles, but
of cOurse is predcated upon no SPECIFIC Informs
ton 1t may be regarded rather as an lnferenc
drawn from the Leading facts and knowledge of tn
disposition which is felt.
Mr. Mcl.aDes policy in Mexico has not been al
together in accord with the views or expectations
of the Administration lie has made haste little
too fast, according To their notions, and evidently
without regarding the fate which overlook his pre-
ciptate predecessors. He must take 10 sail, or
may run the risk of getting swomped. While en-
cOuIsgiDg the Liberals they probably think II
might have been az we'll to have deferred recogoi'
ton OF Juarez unit his so called Government gave
some sgn of vitality and substance. Now, he is
placed by that act IN position which prevents him
from sdvaDcog or retreatiDg. Ii Santa Anna should
return, of which there is very little probability,
notwithstanding the belief expressed by those WHO
ought to be well informed, aod rally should be
made to his standard, Mr.. McLane would find him
self in nice box. Senior Mata, and others who
are equally saDgune, expires, the opinion that such
an event would strengthen the Liberal cause, and
give it an impulse which would secure ultimate
success. This expectation may be We'll questioned,
in view of what has recently been witnessed,
when, with distractions among his adversarles, and
encouragement among his followers, Juarez has re-
NAMED coOped up at Vera Cruz, unable 70 take
forward step, and seemingly incapable of deylsing
any large policy calculated to effect his release.
Mr.. McLaDe differs from the prevalent tone of the
public aud private correspondence from Mexico, IN
discovering more cheerful prospect in the near
future. But the wish is evidently fallen Ia the
thought.