The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-12

suit his policy the desire Of Frenchmen TO be rich
comfortable luxurious II he we're TO ignore the impulse
which drives so large proportion Of the apest minds OF
the present day into the exciting and pleasurabe sths
OF commerce But the other hand he knows those be
governs well not supply them with food for the
Imagination. To be surrounded with plenty, TO DO
delivered from the fear Of tumus and prescriptions 70
see their capital every day the capital Of
Europe, to know that their country Is feared and
nent is not enough for people who ssl preserve the
tradition Of fraternal propaganda. That where
the wide earth any thing to be amended regulated
any wrong redressed any oppression overthrown any
antquated institution abolished and succeeded by all
that rs clear and logical there the bayonets
OBTAINS q deeper belief in the hearts Of our
neighbors than easily conceive Although those
Convention downwards have been rhetoricans and raph
sodsts, yet they have only exaggerated O sentiment
Trsh anS we nave had the
While on one side this warlike philanthropy than
encourages the Emperor to strike blow for Poland
likely 70 receive sufficient reward OF power and glory
for France TO recompense her for all the tolls OF expe
dit0n Although the original idea Of separating himself
from England SPAN or rather Of unfolding such
plan as caused them TO separate from him, was bold;
though distance =; sickness and the UNEXPECTED
campaign long almost doubtful. yet few will now
deny that success has crowned the Emperor's efforts
Though at first entering on the campaign with too great
reliance the promises Of Alm0nte allied party
Of reactonsts who could be any one the En-
pcror has, by perseverance,, his difficulties,
and appears likely TO separate himself entirely from
the ilnerate ana bgoed intriguers who were few
France. II hardly possible as yet TO form notion Of
the Emperor's Intentions Probably he himself s still IN
doubt and only thinks Of shaping his course according
TO events re established republic, or New World
empire for an Austrian Archduke second and richer
Algeria, may at the present time each be lowering
before the imperial imagination. Or France may be
simply cOntened for her outlay Of blood and by
temporary occupation, like that OF Rome. For ten
70 relieve each other in the city Of Montezuma
supporting there respectable but pOwerless Pres
dent and enforcing the Observance Of law and order On
these things we shall not speculate, but only say that
the Emperor TO have in General Forey prudent
politician well able and successful commander
who consolidate the gains OF victory by the skill
fulness OF his conduct towards the vanquished.
The Generals proclamation said to have had very
favorable effect, and easily believe it, At
time IL seemed as il the Mexican people had enough OF
the old Spanish blood in them to stand against
invading Bonaparte as the mother country did in 1sOS
At that time the French in the of progress
and civilization. They were to overthrow an abom
| naby corrupt and elete government; they were to
put down the lnqusition and establish freedom of
Worship they were to make the laws less absurd
| in their principles and less unjust the mass
liberal platform than that OF French
when he landed with Almonte for his mentor But what
they now unless they are much misrepr essen
pretty well acquiesced In the tuepge OF France General
foreys satisfies them the good behavior
sures the liberal party which at first dreaded the advent
Of the French as sure to bring with II the supremacy OF
their own rivals. He now says:-"Aband0n those de-
nominations Of liberals and reactionists, which only
gender hatred perpetuate spirit OF vengeance and
excite all the worst passions OF the human heart" He
disapponts the church party, which looked for power
and perhaps vengeance and he makes Almone himself
instrument in establishing government OF conca-
ton and compromise.
Perhaps the chief for this ready submission OF
the Mexicans the dreadful state OF Insecurity in which
life and property placed National greatness,
tional Independence, free institutions important
things and call up sometimes the most fervent passions
Of the soul in their defence But the safety Of life and
limb the honor Of women the security Of property free
dom from spoliaon under the Of loans taxes,
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still loses Its fire. and order, when restored by
conqueror and foreigner, Is facility welcomed. Such
dec that the future forced contribution or
requisition will be exacted, and outrage will be
is 70 be placed under the safeguard or tho law.
The army will De regularly recruited. and
men viii not be torn from their families 70 be added 70
the bands OF contending chiefs. Taxes will be fairly
levied, according to the mems Of the citizen. The
Catholic ChurchSw be supported, although 'the Em-
pcror would view with pleasure the establishment Of
freedom Of religious worshp-that great principle Of
modern society-f II be possible" Brisandage viii be
put down, and the administration OF Justice will be
purified that It. will be longer the prize OF the
highest bidder These the promises Of the French
protectorate, and already assured the unlment
them has begun The city Of Mexico is no longer ex
posed 70 the violence either OF the socaed
or Of the evdosrs w9P live BY the anarchy Of the times
ons from all parts OF the country for dctachments sol
ders protect the inhabitants So far then France may
be satisfied with the success Of the expedition and the
n0wn which 1t has given 10 her arms in the New World.
harder task, however, now lies before her. since Gen.
ment OF establishing and maintaining so lid government
in the country An Assembly Of Notables Is to be
moned. and by Of this body institutions
to be elaborated We furthermore informed that
monarchy very likely To be the fruit Of their debera
tions and that such form OF government will be received
with pleasure by the people On this however, have
no desire to speculate We can only hope that the
French will act so as to keep the popularity which
is asserted they have gained and to give the country
permanent peace and order. If they do this, we shall
envy them neither their present triumph any in.
cSca which they may establish the future Central
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