The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-31
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PARIS CORRESPONDENTS.


Thc Emperor Cooling DoaO,s on The Mericass
Wsr Q'sesti2n-Opinioa of the Policy of
Spain and England, AID a,s Attempt 10 Roatsc
the PeopIe-CaJaset Opinion Balanced by the
Var IN Amcrica.
from n. Y. Herald
The Constitutional Of Sunday, in one of its
double.leaded semi-ofieial looking articles,
seems to be preparing the way for an aban-
donment of the French schemes in Mexico.
After denying that there ever was any idea Of
exchanging the Austrian territory in Italy for
the Mexican crown, it states that the estab-
lishment of any government in Mexico was,
upon the part of the allied powers, "more a
hypothesis than a project" and then, in view
of the fact that the allies had ceased TO act in
conjunction with France, says:
Can the situation be the same now when
France Is acting alonei in Mexico2 Evidently
not. There were at first European and col
lective interests engaged, whereas now there
are only French; and in the first rank is the
honor of her tag. On that point there is, hap
PLY, only one sentiment and one voice in
France and the deputy who, in the Chamber,
dared to speak of the retirement of our troops,
was acted on by one of the most Questionable
inspirations of his political life. He was
soon able to discover it; for never did
isolation more sudden take place around
man, either in the Chamber or in the
country. Certainly the military difficulties
exist only in the eyes of those who will not
examine into the real state of things The
| French only had small contingent, since
| Spain was to furnish the largest and the war.
according to all probability, was to nave COM
| menced three months sooner. 1t is owing to-
| these circumstances that we are not now in tha
capital of Mexico. We shall, however, be
there shortly; all obstacles Will be overcome
| by the French soldiers, aud we may affirm
that If the check which they have undergone
| redoubles their courage, it will not diminish
| their moderation or their generosity after vic
! tory. The question is thus very clear and
/ neither in France, any more than in Europe,
can or ought any one either to deceive others
or allow himself to be deceived. France is
now pursuing two things in Mexieo--a tri-
umrh for her arms and reparation for her
legitimate complaints. Nothing moreno
thing less. The national honor is engaged,
and it will receive satisfaction. Reparation is
DUE and it must be obtained
/ The liberal journals are satisfied with this
! programme, and now intimate the hope that
when France shall have Sustained tho honor
of the flag" and taken possession of the city
of Mexico, all the ideas of Regeneration" will
be abandoned; and the Emperor will with
draw his forces after having received suff-
clehI indemnity LoF the past ana q satisfactory
security for the future. Still this may all be a
mere blind, and it is asserted that new plans,
not yet fairly ventilated, will then be devel-
oped; and among them is mentioned the pos
sibility of the choice of the "American Bona
parte as the President of Mexico. 1t is bv
no means improbable that the extraordinary
naval preparations of the United States, with
q reasonable prospect of our domestic difficult
ties being settled during the coming fall, may
have had their influence in determining the
change in the Emperor's plans.
The Patrie occasionally has hammeriDg
sort of article in favor of "ntervention" or
'mediation y but even the most sanguine of
the rebel crew in Paris have evidently given
up all hope that anything of this kind will
occur.