Smyrna times., 1860-02-23
Mexico.

The affairs of Mexico are now assuming q
condition of alarming portent, and claiming
The attention, not only of the Spanish race, but
Of the whole civilized world. The fight be-
tween Miramon, the leader of the church
party, and Jaurez, of the Liberals, still con-
Iinues with undated fury; one day one is VIC
IOriOus, the next day the other, and from pres.
ont Appearances, unless this or some other
country interferes. the 6ght is likely to continue
until both parties are exhausted and the coun-
try completely devastated. The government
is inadequate TO protection, and conseQu emily
the lives OF several valuable American citizens
have been sacrificed to the brutality of blood.
thirsty MexIcans. Nor are We alone as a ma
ton; the English, French, and, in fact, all
nations that trade with this unhappy country,
are suffering from the continuance OF her inter- |
nal brOils. Months, even years, contemporary
nations have been waiting and hoping that
Mexico would finally settle down into tram
quilllty; but ln vail-lhe strife only RACES the
hereer, while the plot thckens. MIR. Buchan.
al, It will be recolected, in his late message,
recommended Congress TO pass law authori-
EIng him TO employ a sufficient military force
10 enter Mexico, for the purpose of obtaining
indemnity for the past and security for the
future said force to act in harmony with the
constitutional government under President
Isarez. Tho Treaty made by McLane with
the latter is still before the u. s. Senate, and
10 regard to which there are apprehensions it
will not be ratified. If England and France
will leave the case to the United States, we
sl'A then see such an adjustment Of affairs as
lac suffering people of that fine country have
long desred-prov there is harmony of
sctOa between the President and Congress-
There Is no evading the high duty which de- i
mands our action in reference to Mexico.- 1
Every interest will conspre to compel prompt
and vigorous action. A large part of our from. !
Hsr Is harassed by depredatory bands of Mexi. ,
can robbers, while the manner in which our !;
citizens are insnlted and our commerce impe-
ded furnishes an additional reason for the r
strongest remedial measures. A New York =
journal, in advocating the ratification of Nc
Lane-OcamPo Treaty, says:
BY these of ordinary intelligence, the Mexi.
eaa question must be regarded as enc which
concerns deeply the interests Of this country Ia
t1s's Is rich and productive region, our next i
deer neIghbor, prevented by dsspotic policy Il
from developing her resotirces or making any n
material progress. Its immense natural wealth
Tot rendered available, and the policy of its O.
government has been to retain it's people in a
state Of medieval ignorance.
The past history OF MEXICO is but record of q,
internal strife, 10 which the blighting system =
" tae church there has always been triumph.
aaL Notwithstanding the efforts of the church b'
party TO prevent the introduction Of Liberal e'
ideas among the people of that country. these or
'ieaa have not only been planted, but have ia. O.
Aeh root, and now at last borne fuit. A large
po'Uon OF the people have discovered that the
'estiy rule 10 one which must ever prove an
oOsaele TO their best interests, and they are da
'aefeiore determined TO throw it off Untortu. p
aa'ey II 10 oftener more easy TO resolve TO do a ds
'aing than 10 de it. Unfortunately the :.
party which has so long ruled that country pos. ~
sssscs large material resources, while that al
Nheh has been ruled is needy and lacks the
''aeEs OF war. Conscious of its numerical
strength, and feeling that it's cause is one /,
"icn ought to enlist the eymps of all who
y" national progres aud enlightened iustiiu- W
'oha, THIS party has promised our country great a
'rIvileges, If 10 return, it will give for them u
eI"la amount OF money, to be used in procu.
ing The means Tor contehGIng successfully with
10 o2ponents.
now there can be doubt that The sympa,bies th
y The rejecting potion OF our ptope are with NJ
us party. II certainly deserves them; not o.
my becsuss its object is to put down msrule D.
no despotIsm. bot because it's success would be
Oio" with results directly beneficial to this
oantry' for u would add vastly to our CONNER.
nal inteSests. D,
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