The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-04-15

are EAST falling of through want OF supplies and
the influence Of deadly climate, as did those
of bis uacls in the expedition to st. Domingo
fifty years ago; and he is running serious risks
of not earning any title at all-perhaps Of hav-
ing none left; but we still think there is time
for him to withdraw, and we advise him to do
80 speedily.
The Polish question still exists to afford
a convenient excuse, and we trust he will
seize the opportunity at once. 1t will save
M. fou,d from the annoyance of those large
drafts which are coming home, and which, it is
said. quite upset bis financial calculations.
1t appears also that the Emperor will be
forced TO take stand with reference to Poland
which will be the exact opposite OF that he has
taken with regard to Mexico. In the one case
he has attempted the overthrow Of the sove-
reiglty of an Independent nation, fully consti-
tuted under institutions of its free choice, and
he proposes to reduce that nation to the condi-
ton of colony of France. On the other hand.
In the case of Poland he will most likely be
forced to take his stand before the world
in defence Of such institutions, and Of the rights
Of sovereignty Of a people unjnstIy assaied by
q Power that aspires to keep them by force Of
arms under the same subsection as that to which
he has proposed to reduce the Mexicans. The
difference between the two attitudes ia so glar-
ing that his position, either in the one case or
lin the other, must be abandoned.
The principle Of right has but one applica-
tion 1t is the same everywhere; and 1t is only
ON that principle that Napoleon can safely take
This stand II is therefore evident he can ouly
get out Of the dilemma by dropping the foolish
schemes regarding Mexico into which lie has
been betrayed through the interested counsels
Of INSCRIPTIONS advisers. By making virtue
Of necessity, and frankly retiring from his posi-
tisu Ia Mexico, he can do much to restore his
Lost prestige on this continent, aud to regain
for France that sympathy and respect which
have heretofore always been felt for her by
America
We have suggestion also to make to our
honorable Secretary Of State. 1t Is evident the
time has now arrived or is certainly close at
hand, when the good Offices Of the United
States can be most ussfuiiy employed in pre-
pairing some way for reconciliation between
France and Mexico, and an amicable adjust
mont Of the difaoulties now pending between
thcm. Indeed, If our Minister In Mckee had
been more active man and more fully up 10
his work. we doubt not he could ere this have
found some plan by which settlement, homo
rabls to both parties, could have been effected.
But a. nothing Of the kind has been proposed,
! and 10 mot likely to come from that qnaror,
we submit that IL our able Secretary Of State,
with his great tact and keen discernnent, and
his complete knowledge q tia entire bearings
OF this Mexican question, should take tae mat
ter In hand aad give his thorough attention to
It, no would soon be able to devise scheme
reconsiled--ws ere really ourselves party in
interest," means Of withdrawal for France
be provided which would not in any way Of
feud fhe1just rights ~ either party or the dig
nifty and sclfrspect OF France.
Il d true tbs Emperor will have to abandon
tho outrageous claims put forward by ". Ssaig
ny bat a. the latter il only the tool OF the
Spectators, who have done the Emperor -
much harm in this business, and the character
Of these claims b now we'll known, we do net
apprehend any dihlculty on this score, but
believe tho government Of the. Emperor would
% really glad to get rid Of them, and of the
annoying opportunities and scandal TO which
they have given rise. Mr.. Seward, in this mat
ter, hes % occasion 10 do himself Infinite credit
and TO accomplish Q grand stroke OF policy,
and We do not doubt the matter will receive
his speedy attention
We have sensitive regard for the reputation
of Louis Napoleon, and we trust he will listcu
to sensible counseis, and retire at once from
this Mexican business; for it is cert4in, If lie
persists in it, and continues to back up those
outrageous schemes Of plumber, he will be in
great danger of having his name emba!med in
history as 'e petit Cortez.
The Trouble Among the 'Longshors men.
PEACE RESTORED AMONG TIE BELLiGEgkNTs.
md fate ain. finn f