New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-09-19

Some excitement has been produced both
in France and the United States, by The
publication Of a pamphlet entitled France,
Mexico. and the Confederate siatc-," strong
" urging the immediate recognition Of the
Southern Confedoracy by France. The facts
that it appears at time when the relations be-
tween France and the United States have again
become subject of general interest and lively
speculation, that it is issued from the Office OF
the well-known Dentu, the publisher Of n num-
Der Of rcputed semi-oihcial pamphlets, and That
it assumes throughout a sem-oiicM AIR. easily
explain report that this pamphlet expresses
the views ard intentions OF the French Govern
mcnt.
III, were 20. il would prove a step forward n
the uufriendly attitude Of the Government oi
France. Mr.. Slidell hmscl if be- lad been the
author. could not have used more unlricndly
language. The immediate recognition OF the
south H. urged for The express purpose OF de-
strovimg lhe Union for ever II is assumed that
+ the RECOGNITION b. France would al once he fol-
lowed by he other European power, and that
it would at least quntuplc the strength Of the
Southern Conlcdcracy France, II j. further
argued. now needs the destruction Of the Union
in Order To- secure her control Of Mclcc.
/ 1t is generally known that the sympaihlcs Of
/ the Preach Government are at present openly
with the South. The Emperor himself has not
considered il Necessary 10 conceal ihis fact, aud
has openly declared bis disbelief in the restora-
lion Of the Union. Still, no proof has yet been
furnished that this new pamphlet has derived
its views directly from the Cabinet and in the
absence Of such proofs, 10 greater importance
can be attributed 10 il than to any other anony-
nous publication We know that, according to
the last adviccs from Paris, the French Govern
ment claimed to have no intention to change in
any way It's relations with the United States, and
the Monitorr in a note on the admission Of the
Florida into the harbor Of Brest expressly stated
that France had allowed to the Florida nothing
that might not be claimed by any beligerent
Power
But even if the pamphlet should express the
wishes Of the French Government ii would by
no means justify the conclusion that there will
U
he war between France and the United States.
As far as we can see from the full account Of the
pamphlet, given in Tile London DGiy Mars, IT
urges only recognition, and no act of open hos
tility against the United States. But The step
from recognition TO actual war is II very wide
one, which any Government would be slow to
make IL is easy 10 utter the most violent ana
warlike threats, but their execution is not so
easily resolved upon. As yet the language oi
the official press Of France has been far from
being as threatening toward Us as II Wa
in the negotiations respecting the Polish
question, toward Russia. And yet, France has
not only not declared war against Russia, but
as if all the threats had been mere child's play
the semi-oiIicial papers now speak Of an al
! lance between Russia and France rs being
probable. Russias calm aud firm determination
has not only completely checked the warke
ardor Of the French Government, but even dis
posed tor at least its organism favor Of a
Russo French alliance. We may safely wait
for some more decided indications of Il hostile
purpose on the part Of the Emperor than the
publication Of pamphlet before concluding