Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-19

horrors TO which sdsy are subjected. For ysAs oil
the letters received from the native merchants and s'
ders have expressed this feeling and Il win soon, per-
hsps, be matter of general ssonisbmeut TO hod how
intrinsic ally small was the bsnd Of gamblers and mis-
creans who lave 80 long kept the population OF he en-
tire country in terror, and totally checked them ircm
pursuing that Of industry and enterprise when
from experience Is known to be as natural 70 them
90 TO any of the people Of the other States OF Soutn
America
London Sept l6-Sir Seine little time ago the City
Article of the Times in treating Of the Mexican ques
ou and the probable interference OF the Two great Luz
ropean Powers check the anarchy and confusion pre-
vang 10 that unhappy country was pleased 70 suggest
myself as suitable candidate for It's throne. could
not, of course but feel asered ct such notice but q
Il has led 70 Misrepresentation trust you will allow me
to remove the impression thereby engendered.
The sugges ion thrown out has found an echo In the
Continental ournals and my enemies vatchfol Of
an opportunity to irjue in public estimation, have
embraced this occasion to hold me up In the light OF an
am 1ous, designing man, seeking only bis own sggran'
cement and utterly Indifferent to other considerations
60 that this eLd be attained
Allow me, therefore, since the channels which spread
the report closed me- to publicly dscaim In your
columns any thought desire Of the honor assigned
me- Heir Of the Spanish throne by my brthright,
hope yet be King by the election Of the people, But
fer me the throne Of Mexico has no attractions do
not look upon myself party TO the Plan de Yanals,
whereby it provided that's Spanish Prince should
succeed to the power then lost to the mother country
am unknown in Mexico, and have adherents, and
but few personal friends among any Of the parties who
divide this distracted country, so that could only hope
to occupy s throne BY the support Of foreign bayore
Such would be utterly repugnant 70 my ideas,
and nothing shall ever tempt me 10 ATTAIN power oy the
violation Of that liberty of choice which have myself
invoked and upon which content 10 rest my claim
to the Spanish Grown.
To me seems that the only foundation for the
grandeur OF Prince lies In the affection Of hs people.
As the nominee Of foreigners In Mexico should always
be looked upon as an oppiessor,
am not claimant TO the Spanish throne from perso-
nal ambition but from the deep conviction that through
my exertioBs and those Of the liberal party my coun.
try may yet be raised 10 the position she should occupy
among The free nations Of Europe.
Had may cousin Isabella ruled Spain in accordance
with the berul ideas Of the age, and In consonAnce
with the expectations Of the two great Powers Who sup
ported her CRADLE had the moral and material great
ness Of the county been developed BY wise laws honestly
carried out bad civil and religious liberty been dc fac
TO he'd ard the wholesome action ofs free press
ernitted had international treaties been respected and
had my country voice In the council OF nations; n Zoe,
II Spain occupied the position due to tho worth and 10y
atty Of her Individual sons aud to the extent Of her ns-
tonal resourses would have been heard OF as
c aimant to the throne, and although i must always
have regarded Queen Isabella usurper Of my rights
would have sheerluly aoqciesced In state Of things
During the thirty eight years have lived have never
until last year taken any part whatever In the political
Aft. r. Of my country and If to-day may appear to thoss
who do not know me or in doubt as 10 the motives
BY which am tc:uatsd, IS 9 mlschieyous ntrguer, L
vi. one day or other be apparent that the only object
have at heart IA the welfare Of my native land
Iuay, or may not, become King Of the Spanards l
NAV die in an exile embtered by the contrast for ever
TO my mind between the freedom and happiness
Of your country and the oppression and nissovsrnment
of nv OWL; but be assured Of thing that my lie Is
devoted TO the work for which believe myself design
ed.
With these views you will understand that cannot BE-
candidate for the Crown Of Mexico, and may leave the
feld fee for others.
Believe me, with the greatest e'eem, faithfully yous
JUAN DE BORON.
A NEW QUESTION OF INTERNATIONAL MARI
TINE LAW.
[yrou the London Post, Sept 10
Advces from America, by the Hihernisp, state that
DO clearances are to be grsoed in futgp, to vessels
bound for hazhoras Mexico upon the superstition that
the cargoes Of such vessels might give aid and comfort
to the southepe BY putting within their reach articles
of which they are need. TO place ~ emtsrgo one
OF the ports Of friendly Power may, perhaps be CON.
siderod az against ali international Law.