New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

desvor 70 enlarge " boundsss Of hs ps sessions,
not only toward the sosth, which would be neces-
sery consequence OF BIB success In Mexico, but also
toward the north.
For the development Of these views he must
greatly rely upon the French element which pre-
upon the absolute blindness of the leaders Of the
Southern insurrection, who would prefer 10 fall un-
der foreign yoke rather than return TO the Union,
But il 70 vast project should fail, which scarcely
may be called one, than can be realized owing TO
the immense difficulties which it would meet with,
both in America and Europe, there remains to him
the last resource Of appr0pating 10 himself part
Of the Mexican territory - an indemnity for the .x-
peuses of the war. The way has been carefully
prepared to that end. Prior even to the departure
Of The French expedition from France, the Imperial
Government had already declared, although In an IN.
cidsnta manner, and in order not 10 attract attsn-
which sSs hss not provoked, and which is the most
upjust which has been Witnessed IN this century.
Mr.. Thouvsnsl said 70 Admiral Grsviere In the 10
structious which hs gave him on tho llth Of No
vsmbsr, 1861 ANNEXED 70 my note 70 your Depart
mont, Of the 10th Of February last. what follows:
s..eaina s Is: cs..sa au.: vim have =: result
10 NJ payment Of the and Of the several
- o.: wsa ~ ias claim
~ This principle once adopted, it seems that the
French Government has proposed 70 Itself 70 spend
with full hands, 10 order TO increase the sum which
il il proposed 70 exact Of Mexico TO tho Rresest pos
sible number Of millions. With this purpose It has
commenced 70 construct railroad from vera Cruz
10 Orissba it has paid, clothed, and armed tho de-
ludsd Mexicans whom the traitors Aments and
MARQUES retain with the French, declaring that
these expenses are advances which the Republic
will have 10 pay hereafter. A. the situation OF
Mexico il such a. to evoke the expression Of the
French Government that 1t 10 impossible 70 obtain
pecuniary pay menfs. France Will desire
to compel herself TO DO paid with territory what can
not be given to her in money.
In reference to this incident, she has the prece-
dent Of what the United States did with Mexico in
18f This explains why tho French Government
called attention so frequently through the medium
OF the Minister without portfolio, Mr. Billault, IN
the explanations which he gave 10 the Legislative
the 10th OF june last to the example Of the United
euogizng IT, and presenting 1t as worthy OF
being Initiated. This object would be- compare.
lively easy " obtain. II they succeeded in occu'
plying the capital they would establish in It toe
shadow Of q government which, however much they
might endsavor to make il appear as the emanation
Of The popular vote twill, would be nothing more
than tho creature and instrument OF France
With this show Of Government, they would. Of
course, make such arrangements ~ they pleased,
and from il would obtain the cesslon OF Inc richest
portion Of the Mexican territory. At the same time
or perhaps before, France would cause this same
territory to be mhtarily occupied in order to co.,
summais the deed of her acquisition. These ar.
engagements being concluded, the Emperor would
Leave 10 their own fate the traitors who had SOLO
their country. Their fall would be Of no conse-
quence 20 him II the Government which should be
organized afterward should recognize the cession.
What may be the position Of the Mexican terri
tory upon which the eovetous eyes Of the Emperor
have fixed themselves. it is not difficult to conjec-
ture. il his desire OF making q maritime power OF
ia fala
the commerce Of the East and TO obtain an mex
haustible mine whence 10 draw the necessary gold
to meet the imm expenses Of the numerous ar
mics which he keeps under organization, the ex:
trayagant projects which he has commenced. aud
the lncessaht wars with which he dietnrbs the peace
Of the world, and attempts TO divert oppressed
France Upon the west coast of Mexico he would
believe he could find those dreamed OF treasures
and on the Isthmus Of Tehuantepec y way Of com
which would insure him the trade with
the East.
The information recently received from Paris that
the French Government had entered into contracts
TO supply provisions for two years to its army IN
Mexico, clearly shows that the intention of the En-
peror is not 70 occupy the Mexican territory ior
snolt period of time. Even the establishment OF
Inc Of steamers between Vera Cruz and Saint Ma
Zaire which under other circumstances would not
nave bad nything in u to attract attention, and
which would even have been, on the contrary,
greatly app.auded by the Mexican people, cannot
ures TO which has been had 70 facilitate the
development and prosecution OF the Napoleonie
plaus Ia Mexico. The acceptance which France not
ioug since has made Of the protectorate OF the Re
public of Ecuador, indicates also with equal certain
~ y at the Emperor loses no opportunity Of extent
tx his ishlencc in America-an influence 10 which
he will subsequently know how to give the direction
It ,nis him.
take tho liberty OF making known to you, conf.
dcniaIly my opiuiou upon the Napoeonc tenden-
cies In america formed in view OF the events which
nave trauspired up to tois period, because l have
deemed il my duty, whatever may DO the opinions
OF this Government and the policy it may think
proper 10 follow in the present complications, to In
dcate to il tne imminent danger, not only to Mexico,
but the whole American continent, OF which the
United States occupy very great portion.
avail myself with pleasure Of this opportunity to
renew 70 you, sir, the assurances Of my most dis
tioguishcd consideration. n. ROMERO.
10 he lion. WV. H. S.wARD.