The New York herald., 1863-12-29
The Emperor N.pol.onr Position.

Th0 emperor NoROIOOn'U E00NttOhs
The failure Of the European congress ques-
tion leaves the Emperor Napoleon in most
embarrassing position. His Majesty bad evi-
IDENTIFY sought by this rather startling move to
attain political prestige which should place
him in a most envisble light before all the
world, and at the same time, and most import
ant, silence the clamors Of the dreaded opposi-
ton party in the Corps Legislatif He has
failed in this congress proposal through the
bold stand taken by England; and now Napo-
leon is more than ever liable to the attacks and
jeers Of the witty members of the opposition,
one Of whom has Just remarked
The Emperor wishes sometimes TO get ou, Of Mexico
but he can't be a often wishes to conquer II, but he
can't be wishes TO deliver Poland but he can't and
ing which he wishes TO conciate Russia and unto with
her in the East against England but he can't be s sin
cerey desrous OF getting rid OF the burthen Of the Ro.
occupation. but he can't; he wants. on the other
hand to eoncate the clergy but he can't he wants TO
DO despot, and when he hnds "a impossible 70 con-
1852 he srsss to be liberal bu, be can't be ~aots to be
friendly terms with European Powers, but he can't:
he wants to get up political capital oy putting himself
How have all MS projects ended and bis dearly bought
glory At home in moral and financial weakness. and
abroad 10 isolation.
II were impossible to give in fewer words a
more comprehensive view of the result of Ma
poleon's intrigues for the past ten years. AT
first the utmost good fortune attended the man;
but, blinded by success, be became too pre-
suming, and then began his run Of ill luck.
In all that he now undertakes Napoleon meets
with failure His great and principal error has
been the want of judgment and good sense be-
trayed in his dealings towards this government
Anxious that the republic should succumb, be
allowed his desires to overpersuade him, and
he acted as though our downfall was matter Of
certainty. He invaded Mexico with the thought
that this country must be divided and weak
ened. lie ignored our resources and our good
cause, and prated about his grand designs for
empire on this continent anc the advancement
Of the Latin race; besides which he was deter
mined to "stay the progress Of the United
States" These are big w,rds--too much 30
for the limited capacity Of France. The pig
mics should be sure that tie giants are hors du
combat ere they insult then.
II Is rather an amusing ,ommcnt upon the
braggadocio Of the Empcor Of the French,
apropos Of Mexico, that even without our az
sistance the people Of tina unhappy country
seem TO be quite capable o defeating the plans
OF their invaders We ned not dwell upon
the fact that were we tosend armed aid TO
the Mexicans they void not be long
In driving their enemie into the Gulf
Had Napoleon kept clear Of the Mexican i'm
broglio be might have assumed bolder stand
in Europe. II Ia a matter OF doubt whether
England would have bearded him had he been
freed from that expedition and on better terms
with this country. But England is aware That
herein lies danger for Franc, aud she take ad