The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-02

ST. James comes news from Mexcos which proves
.nat Napoleon treats Spain and England as though they
were his vassas and that he carries out his plans IN
Mexico as though such governments scarcely existed
The HERALD predicted this long John bull should
proated by the hint The fact is England UNDER
stands well enough what Napoeoss designs IN hurry
ing recognition OF the Davis government ana sne
would scout NJ the idea were II not for that tte aiar
OF tho Trent. Since the OF that display Oh
combatveness England feels shy OF Irritating France
She knows that Americans owe her grudge ana FEARS
that France take advantage OF that disposition 70
bring about collision between the United states anu
Enga Hence the overtnres OF Napoleon are listened
TO- last week seemed though those overture5
to be accepted NJ de Layaette came back radi-
ant from his trip 10 London.
But, as said above another hitch has taken place;
and that English statesmen know that New Orleans
has fallen that Mcclellan is to attack Yorktown with
more formidable artillery than the world be.
FORE they hesitate moro and more, and are lass inclined
TO listen to Napoleon In this crisis the hnerai, tne
energetic Persgny steps forward to the He will
go TO England. He can persuade Pamerston. he can
succeed where others fail He will settle the matter,
and the Davis government shall be recognized. Is he
liberal statesman OF the English PATTERN Did he
not obtain from the Emperor that Englishmen should
Frenchmen could not to say nothing Of Americans? Did
not Persgny write long articles about the English PRESS
furnished him suo rosa by English writers2 But that
makes no difference, Is he got the credit Of the know
ledge displayed Of British Institutions OF course he
terminate the long pending negotiations. So of he
goes TO London and BY return Of post he will announce
tho settlement Of that little business which is all ~
Napoleon, and nothing for any one else. Persgny
packs his valise orders special train reflects upon
whether he should leave at night in the morning. 80
that France may not be too long without his protecting
presence when Of those ridiculous dispatches
from the United States Of those notices Of Union
Victories always false and which no orders the i'm
| mediate denial OF in the semi-olcial organ. But
the despatch is such an annoying one:-"New Orleans
taken Why, confound it, those Northerners are right
| in the way; they in reach of Mexico. There
will be great difficulty in getting Southern Confede
| racy between them and the longed for prize
Mexico. What is to be done? Must Persgny go now to
England? The Emperor despondingy says no. Still Por-
signy does despair and although he up the trip
last week, told that he Will at any rate
TO London and try to do what he can. But
| am afraid he will find it too late
The unseemng haste Of those expeditions the cap
turing in such annoying large cities and
coasts dsarrange Napoleonc plans SO totally 1t is to be
feared that England will think it wise TO let the United
States alone God grant that defeat Of the Union
forces takes place at Corinth Richmond. Such an
event would leave crack for the imperial wedge, and
England would have to strike it blow two with her
heaviest diplomatic maui.
victory at Cornth or Richmond would render Eng
lands cooperation in recognition Of the South matt
not to be entertained by the Palmerston Cabinet.
In the meantime two French ron-plated men. Of war
to visit you If they get successfully others
will follow France is anxious for best known
to herself to have very formidable armament in some
convenient American harbor.