The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-05
The Mexican QucstIOn--vIews or the
Governments.


The Mexican Q'ucstIOn-vIeVvs OF the
Government.
Tho following circular, embodyiug the
views of our Government on the Mexican
question, has been addressed by Secretary
Seward to the several Amer lean legations
abroad:
WASHINGTON, March 3, 1862.
SR-We observe indications of groR-
ing impression in Europe that the demon
stration made by the Spanish, French and
British forces against Mexieo is likely 10
provoke q revolution In thai country Nhich
shall bring abOnt The introduction of a
monarehical government, and the assunp-
ton Of The crown by u foreign prince. Oar
county is deeply interested 10 the peace
Of the world, aud desires to preserve loyal
relations as well with the Allies as with
Mexico. The President has. therefore. Gli.
rected me TO submit to the parties TO-
terested his views on the new aspect Of af-
fairs.
The President has relied upon the assur-
ance given bis Government by the Allies,
that they we're 10 pursuit Of no political
object. but simply the redress of their qrie-
vances. He entertains no doubt of the sin.
certify of the Allies; and if bis confidence
in their good faith had been distur, ed. il
would be restored by the frank explana-
tions given by them. that the Governments
OF Spain, France and Great Britain have
no intention OF intervening to procure a
change in the constitutional form of gov.
ernment now existing 10 Mexico, or any
political change which should be 10 oppos-
tion TO The will of the Mexican people. In
short, he has cause to believe what the All.
lies are unanimous in declaring that the
revolution proposed TO Mexico is solely
prompted by certain Mexican citizens. who
are now in Europe.
Nevertheless, the President regards Il AZ
his duty to express TO the Allies, in all
Kindness and caudOr. that q monarcblal
government established in Mexico. in the
presence Of foreign fleets aud armies. occn-
pylng the waters and soil Of Mexico. has no
promise of security or permanence; in the
second place that the instability of such q
monarchy would be enhanced II the throne
were assigned TO person alien TO Mexico:
mat III these circumstances the new govern
ment would Instantly fall unless sustained
by European alliances, which, under the IN
huence OF the first invasion, would be prac-
ilcally the beginning OF permanent poll.
cy OF armed intervention by mOnarcbical
Europe, at once Injurious aud inimica 10
The system Of government generally adopt
ed 10y the American continent.
These views are based upou some knowl-
edge of the opinions and political habits
OF American society. There can be no
doubt that in this matter the permanent 10.
ieresis aud sympRthies of our country would
be on the side of the other American Re.
publics.
We must not he understood as predicting
on this occasion the course of events which
may ensne, both in America and in Europe,
from the steps which are contempla led. 1t
ls enough TO say that, in the opinon of the
President,th the emancipation Of the American
continent from The control of Europe has
been the principal characteristic Of the past
half century. II is not probable that rev.
olutlon In The opposite direction can sue
ceed In the age which Immediately follows
this period, and while the population of
America increases 20 rapidly while lie re.
sources develop 10 the same proportion,
aud while society forms itself uniformly ac.
cording to lbe principles Of the American
Democratic government.
1t is unnecessary to Indicate to the Allies
now improbable II is that the nations Of
Europe would accept cheeIfully policy
favorable 10 similar cOunter-revolution.
thus incompatible with their own proper in
terests Nor is it necessary 10 point out
that, Notwithstanding the care Of The Allies
to avoid aiding by means OF their laud mar.
atme forces the internal revolutions of
Mexico, the result would be none the less
due TO the presence Of their forces in the
country, however different the object they
may have proposed; tor without their pres.
ence 1t may be considered as certain that
such revolutions woHlG probably not have
been attempted or even conceived.
The Senate Of the United States has Ger.
talnly not accorded its official sanction TO
me precise measures proposed by the Pres
ldent, TO lend our aid TO The actual Mexican
Government, in order that the latter might,
with the appreciation of the Allies, extri-
cate ITSELF from its present embarrassments.
But lhis is strictly a question Of internal
administration. There could be no great.
er error than to see iu this disagreement, a
divergence Of opinion in our Government,
or IN the Amer lean people, In regard to
their cordial wishes FOR The safety, welfare,
add stability Of the Republican Govern
ment in that country.
ON your Obedient servant,