The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-23

much greater responsibility than either the Duke OF Char
the Count of Paris for he is the cousin of reign
ing Emperor But Prince Napoleon has scarcely even
side The moderation Of his conduct in America Is marked
by grsat discron and really # The oo young Princes
IF the House Of Orleans had desired to roo the position
Of their house into inuidous contrast ,oth the house
u Bonarare in the eyes Of both Eurofe and America,
they could hardly have done so more completely
Considering that they had around them in this country
relations Of an elder generation to consult before they
adopted so unfortunate resolution IL certainly appears
strange that they have not been better advised The
Northern states are no doubt very proud Of their re-
cruts aud from them both princes win receive every
mark OF gratitude To see prnccs Of the bood lighting
on Their side must be gratifying enough to republican
people But the Southern States will be very apt TO look
upon the proceeding from different point Of view and 70
regard European princes engaging in an American oiVI
war AZ little better than ibusers But the resolution
these two young princes not only now TAKEN put acted
upon and there is no help for IT, Had hey @asea toth
their siDords still sheathed they might, perhaps Iydndty
hare found better cause 10 9 for, even though they may
fairly BIO impatient Of waiting for better days
The English Fleet for North America.
from the London Times, Oct 10
The Emerald nifty screw, Captain A. Cumming, sailed
from Spithead midday on Sunday, for Halifax, with
Armstrong guns, stores, &C.
A Norwegian War Vessel for the West
Indies.
from the London Times, Oct.
The Norwegian corvette Nornen left Plymouth Sound
yesterday for the West indies
Earl Russelps Opinion or nm Invasion or
Mexico.
From the London Times, Oct. 81
Suboned Is the Of Lord Russell 10 the memorial
Mexican affairs lately presented behalf OF the
camille community 1t less hopeful than might have
been wished with regard to the possibility of strong and
respectable government being established Ia that country
but III other respects is sufficiently explicit
FOREIGN OFFICE, Oct 3, 1861
GENrIEaEN-I have received and considered with the
greatest attention the memorial have addressed to me-
You have described truly the evils which aillct Next
co-the robbery and the bloodshed the mpunity OF
nf I'M mutt N
what Is called the government.
Her Maesty's government havo right by treaty. ana
by all the laws which govern international relations to
require security for the and property OF British
subjects and the performance Of specific engagements ON
the part of Mexico.
Her Majestys government toiH exercise this right
But her Mujestys government cannot think afse to tn
think that protecting force thrown into Mexico for
the simple purpose Of maintaining public tranquility
would succeed in attaining that object and that
small force might suffice for the purpose. sorry 10
sdyha Think ucry large force ,ooud be insufficient 10
store public rnngnillly
This is a task which the Mexicans must accomplish for
themselves There very few in which foreign
there be large and party in the country
prepared to avail itself OF foreign aid
am concerned 10 say that see proof Of the existence
Of such party in Mertco.
Her Maiesty's government therefore, must conffne
their action the clear and legitimate purpose of de-
handing from the de dco government OF Mexico however
constituted respect for the persons and property Of ri
fish subjects and the funment Of recorded obligations
have the honor to be- gentlemen, your most obedient
humble servant, RUSStlIA
To Messrs RoTIrsoulD l. Sons, Acssrs. FNLAY, HoDa-
SON & Bro. and others.