New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-10
Mr.. Stewards Letters 10 the French
Minister.
IKE FRENCH WAR WITH MEXICO,
Interview Between Mr. Dayton and
DrOuyn dc Lhuys.
INTERESTING LETTER FROM Dir. M0ILBG,

The foreign correspondence, under the head OF
France, covers 1874 pages. The letters extend
throughout this year.
A letter Of June last, from Mr. Seward TO Minister
DAYTON, says France has a nigh, TO make war
against Mexico, and 10 determine for herself The
cause. We have right and interest TO insist that
France shall not improve the war she makes 70
raise up an anti-Republlcan or nti-AInefican gov
erpment, or TO maintain such government there.
France has disclaimed ouch designs, aud we, be-
side reposng faith III the assurance given IN frank
and honorable manner, would IN any case be bound
to wait for and not anticipate violation OF Them
Circumstances tend 10 excite misapprehenMohs and
ieaiousies between this Government ana that o.
France in .rite OF all the prudence we can practice
on our part. 81,
We studiously endeavor to avoid them. You will
therefore be fully authorized Ia assuming that this
Government does not inspire and has no RESPONSE
bilty for tho assumption Of different Character
made By the press.
When we desire an explanation from France or
when an occasion shall have arrived 10 express dis
content we shall communicate directly and ox.
rlici,ly with NJ. Thouyenel, through your good
Mr.. Dayton to M. Separd, Oct. IA.
III acknowledging the receipt Of the proclamation
Of tie President, OF Sept. q, lie says: You may
look Immediately for the most nischievous enorl,
from portions OF the foreign press to pervert ana
iniscOnstrue the motives which have proddced tho
proclamation, and the pIoba lie consequences which
You must not be surprised IL another spasmodic
effort for Intervention is made based upon the rs
sumed ground OF humanity; but when me real
ground, that emancipation may seriously luJuTe the
cause Of the South, and will interfere for years to
cone NJ least with tie production Of c0uou-"but
whatever may be the motive which prompts em4n'
cipaiion, or the immediate consequences which may
follow ii, the oct Will renalni aud this cannot ilI,
IN the end, TO commend itself 10 the ebls tehel con-
science of the Christian world
Mr.. Seward 90 Mr. Dayton, Oct. ~, teys tho
views be Is about TO express should be understooi
as official. and may DO made known to tie French
Government. In The OF his letter he renarks:
Ii surprises the President that the expectations Of
recO, milton OF the insurgents are still lingering In
European capitals in view Of the disappointment
and alure OF the campaign which by its success was
10 prepare them Tor that hostile measure.
| Inc people DO indeed desire peace and repose,
"a they all along have desired those objects. But
The fret voice has vet to he raised in demand for
peace at such coat as lOss Of the Unlon-or even
OF AL acre Of the broad foundation that it covers.
He after discussing the whole subieci, concludes
ss follows: The European impulses favorable to the
recognition Of the insurgents are due chiefly 10 the
earnestaess with which they have announced their
resolution 10 separate In this respect they can eur
pass US.
We, the loyal people Of this Union, arc less
delnonstrftive We are necessarily 70. Time works
against tie insurgents and in our favor. Reason
and conscience are on our side; passion alone on
theirs. We have institutions TO preserve aud re
spOnsbiiLes worldwide and affecting future ages
they have none.
they are at iii erty to destroy, and trust to future
chances to rebuild. We mus, rave our institutions
not only for ourselves, but even for them. trust,
however, that even II the early operations Of the
Government left room for any Interpretations on
the subject, tho dccision aud energies which this
Government and the loyal people have put forth
within the last three months viii saisiy Europe
THAT we are not only considerable, but practical
and perfevering people.
II is time that We ehoull be understood there, in
one sense-a generous ore. It's true % Earl Iussel
has aid, that we arc fighting for empire-but the
empire is not only own already, bat il was lave
fully acquitted aud lawfully held. Extensive IL il
L. II is none tie less, IL every part our own. We
defend it, and we love IT with all the Affections with
which patriotism III every land inspires the human
heart.
II Ias the best Of instituiious-insitntions the
excellence Of which IS generously aud even gr4to-
fully conceded by al meh while they arc endeared
10 ourselves By all national recoecions and By all
the hopes and desires We 20 naturally chersh Tor
great and gloIiOus future. Studying 20 c0nine this
unhappy struggle TO within our own borders, We
have not only invoked no foreign rid or sympathy,
but we have warned foreign pations frankly, and
have besought them not 70 Interfere. We have
practiced justce toward them in every way, and
Cancellation In an unusual degree.
10 be sovereign and 70 he free. We indulge In no
men ices, aud no defiance. We abide patiently and
with the course 81 events and tbs actions
OF the nations whose forbearance we have invoked;
scarcely lees for their sako5 than for our own.
We have not been nlislcd by any Of the sem-
blances Of imrsrsliy or Of neutrality which un-
friendly proceedings toward u, In perilous sriie,
bave pat on. a-
When any government shall incline to a new an
more unfliendiy attitude, we shall then revise, WITH
care our existing relations toward that power, and
'hRll act in the emergency, as becomes people
" no have lover We, ialteIed in their dnty TO them
selves while they were endeGyOring to improve the
condition OF The human race.
The correspondence from and TO Russia is not
especially interesting. Minister CasHius NJ. Clay TO
VIZ. Seward, in January last writes, among o,her
hings u follows:
Union with us with equal rights should be offered
lie Canadians and the life and property Of friends !
ecured. Men aud money should be sent into Ire |
aud, Indla, aud all the British dWuinions all over
.he world, TO stir up revolt.
Our causc is iust. and Vengeance VIII sooner or
aler oyeltako tat pefidiOUs afistocrat.
Mf. Cameron 10 Mr.. Seward Ia Jane last after
describing his audience, SAYS:
lie Emperor was exceedingly plain, frank and
lnosienlatlous IN lie demeasor. The unusual length
II the interview, as well ms the unaffected earnest
less Gnd oihceiiiy Of bls expressions gave evidence
hat he doeired 10 make speedy manifestation Of
rs friendship Tor our country and government.
BOIn on entering aud leaving his cabinet he
ave me his hand with cordial familiarity This
ractea experience OF the good faith OF these pro.
essions OF sympathy with tie United States, which
iussa now makes, as she has heretofore made not
MY unimpaired but strengthened by the knowledge
our national trals LAS afforded tic most profound
ur. horsli0 j. Perry, Charge Aisirs Ia Spain.