Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RIGBTs.
RICHMOND WHIG.
SATURDAY MORNING. NOV. !. 1855.
France and Ourselves.

of Nspoleons birthday may be regarded as notice to
the world that the Washington dynasty dsaPProves Of
the French movement in Mexico, and will in no way
cOunteuanee the plan of setting up imperial govern
ment there These things inded may, by violent in
ference be considered constituting the United States
the moral if nos the physical, ally of Juarez-sud as
such the enemy in all except actual hOstties OF France
That this enmty does nOtgo to the extent of war; due
solely 20 the condition in which the United States lind
themselves at present-Gnd the deduction is irresistible
hst should their situation ever admit of it, they will
leap at the opportunity of redressng their WRONGS, and
"a establishing their traditional Monroe policy by takiog
M arms in behalf OF the defeated party in Mexico over
timing the new throne and oelling the French army
Nothing is more plainly written in the future than this,
should circumstances favor the undertaking.
Louis NapoeoD with the sagacty and foresight which
all ascribe to him. cannot be blind TO possibilities SO
materially concerning the of the great schemes
bs Is nrosecutng-and ca not act wisely than 70
adopt "a his rule of action the homey maxim that ian
ounce of prevention is worth pound Of cure" Lst
him take at once the steps necessary to make
the grasping aud meddesome power of the Yankee
harmless, aud he will fud in the Confederate States
potent and grateful ally-but let him hold CG, until
# such things be possible and they will then be too fee
ole for assistance and too sensible of ncgec TO realize
the obligation which long deferred Intervention
GOLFERS No journal has expressed itself cOrdi
ay or hopefully towards the French Government aAd
the plans OF the Emperor than the WHS, but it due
q candour to say that it would materially lessen the
ardour OF our admiration ind gratitude, if We we're
forced to conclude that Louis Napoleon is acuated by
40 kndcr sentiment than the disposition TO make
Us instruments in the prosecution OF schemes for self
ACCOMPLISHMENT II the recognition which We have
had right to expect any time these two years is TO be
sail further postponed await the 6nal AID satisfactory
adjustment Of the cOnpEca.ed web Of European dp,o
macy. and the settlement of the Mexican question it
will assume too much the character of seshness to be
accepted very gratefully. To make recog lton
source of gratitude it must come when it be an
advantage and not after the issue of the struggle pal
oaby enioins it as right Prospectvely that issue is
low ~ It has been from the beginning, sufficiently well
defined to entitle to recognition. II Fra had
acted in the light Of past precedents, she would long
ago have conceded this right, for bad furnished all
he conditions which secured it for othef countries
truggug to resist aggression. France it is true, took
tue initiative in movement which, if it had succeeded
might have resulted in recognition aud peace The
5urrence Of important events in Europe and Mexico
made, 10 Doubt delay in cOnc,diDg to us what we so
Justly claimed, a necessity. Ba. should this colossal
struggle come to Be mlde subserSient only to dplo-
matte strategy in Europe, and the spread of imperial
xay on this continent to the entire disregard of our
rights and interests it would be time we should exam
me into motives aud see that We do not manifest graf
ola
llications from which no benefit can accrue If our
struggle but open the way for imperial crowns
On this cont nen5 it will have been maintained TO very
little purpose Thus far it has in the European aspect
,erved no better cod. The fOregDne presumoOn that
would operate barrier against Northern aggres
sion upon Mexico, deemed no less q result Of
our hostility the NORTH than ineiden. of our in
erveniug position has doubtless restrained the En-
1eior from more demonstrate desire to secure our
cooperation. Effort must have seemed supeferogato
~ where the force of circums controlled results
We should make it distinctly Understood henceforth
ihat agency in the form and for the purposes ind
,aLed is far from being q matter OF course. We too
vital interests TO subierve and if France does
choose this advantage by the concession o.
What deem cue past rights, she should be made to
offices in behalf of Mexican integrity erroneous
20 give all aud get nothing is system Of trade which
nations, like individuals, are unwilling to recognzs.
We must confess that the reported union OF EGG
lald With Austria and France ia the guarantee regard
ng imperial Mexico is not calculated strengthen
confidence in the sincerity of the French Empersr's
zind professions England cannot certainly vieW the
Installation OF French influence so important point
On this coEGnent with that degree Of good will which
sould Justify an active identification with the
neut without some substantial Offset. Mere liberation
On her p,rt was the most had expected, and even
hat we had thought could only be secured as a recp
cooal concession for soma advantage unknown outside
Of the Foreign Departments OF the two Governments
Enelish cooperation with France aud Austria in the
guarantees which constitute part OF the condition OF
Haximans acceptance OF tue Mexican throne is cir
cams anoe 60 much in conflict with British interest
aud feeling ss well as the rules which govern the ad
ustment of the balance Of power TO cause it TO be
by US in other light than concession for
some substantial equivalent refusal to recogniz, US
might not unreasonaby be supposed to constitute thai
equivalent if we but reflect that England yearns Tor
crisis in the exhausted energies of the North that will
afford her al opportunity OF securing Maine either by
force or purchase Without Portland as an outlet or
terminus for the Grand Trunk Rllroad The efficiency of
that great enterprise will be considerably mArred With
L. Canada would soon rival the Uated States in wealth,
population and power. Such arrangement as this
between tbeee two powers Is at all improbable; and
should that our struggle shall not be made to
serve as basis Of French aud English stpulatons,
looking their aggrAodiEsment this continent,
while we respnO reciprocal benefit
In order TO test the good faith of the French Empe
ror in the zeal which he has manifested heretofore in
our behalf we would suggest that Congress authorize
the p esdent 20 send special embassy him, tender
ing some commercial advantages and the active aid OF
this country to be secured by alliance, ia aid of AeH
integrity against Northern aggression, by way Of an
oet for immediate recognition We should no longer