New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-07

bore guns surrendered by Twggs, aud now in posi-
ZION on the Southern border
There are tie considerations which present them.
selves TO the mind IN the study of tie position of
Texas and lis important relations to the Government
Tho people and the policy OF the United States. They
are full of interest. and suggestive of important
sequences as theyare appreciated or neglected. The
Committee ire OF opinion, that in no direction can
such valuable results be reached with the same
moderate expenditure. These reasons alone are
suilceut to warrant strong appeal 90 the author
ties at Washington for early and effective action
TEXAS IN IT'S FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Other considerations present Themselves OF char
acter infinitely more grave, and which involve not
only the destiny vi the United States, but the peace
of the world.
The designs Of tie strange, inscrutable man who
ield the power and directs the desIinles oil FRANCE
axe aeeiLniue TO unfold themselves. The scheme oil
q military OCCUPATION If Mexico by France, when
England and Spain sbrunk from participating IN, is
daily becoming more defined. The expeditions grow
ia proportions recent information indicates tnat tne
force will be carried up 10 ~ goo men; tha lts oo'
ccl ia the complete military occupation OF the oonn-
try the possession of the silver and gold mines aud
Tie establishment of a railway thorOughfare TO me
paciic-probably over the Tehuantepeo route. Inc
Journals state that the engineer who has been seit
ont will not locate road from Vera cruz 10 lAe
capital nnt after he hes located ROAD from tne
& az Of Mexico 20 the Pacifc-a road intended TO
cornteract the Pacific Railroad OF the AneElcans.
What mode of conquest will be adopted by the
French il nOs apparent IL IL hardly possible tnal
they will undertake to coionize the country they
CONQUER. Colonization is not the form OF French de-
velopment. Az q colonst, the Frenchman does not
retain his individuality but rapidly essimilates TO
the race or tribe 10 which he is Joined. This ls
feature not favorable TO the mother country. The
spirit of tie Government is to colonization.
Algeria is the exception, an exception deemed ne
cessary TO cOuneracI tue absorbing schemes of En-
"A - III havI traY 1a hAl
been, moreover, the nursery of the French soldier
the school in which the French officer has acquired
practical knowledge Of that profession on which the
glory of France depends.
The occupation Of Rome by the French soldiery,
againet the clear wish Of the Italian people, indi-
Gates the mode IN which the conqueet of Mexico will
probably he effected. Some Mexican chieftain will
be set up the satrap OF France, and be maintained
in his power by French bayonete. This ia more in
the nature Of the new school of French politics,
which would hardly justify the enforcement OF
European prince against tie popular viii.
Fisher project IS full of danger to the United
States and viii involve them AZ 10 distant day, IN
q war with France; and IT, as Is MOI improbable III
the secret 0ip iOnsoy Of Napoleon and Paimerston,
there exists All arrangement by which no bar VIII
49, made 10 French projects III Mexico While England
,i ries ont those designs Central America, which
her occupation aud appropriation OF every Island
rock on the coast seem to Indicate tho contest may
be with The two hostile aud aggressive powers com
bined
IMMEDIATE DANGERS OF FRENCH OCCUPATION.
There is danger, however, more imminent than
this and so patelt TO need 10 searching for IL III
the dark corners Of diplomacy.
The French army will sOon DO on the borders Of
the Rio Grand del Noro, and in full military occu-
patton Of its south bank. The Confederate forces
already hold the northern bank Of this most import
ant rver, a river only second in magnitude TO the
Mississppi on this continent; this "Great River of
the North" which takes its rise 1900 miles away
among the snow-capped mountains OF The Sierra
Msdre far up in the Territory OF Utah.
Even il no change be made in the political fea-
lures of Mexico, under the sway OF the French
army, large supplies Of arms aud all materials Of
war will be readily exchanged for cotton and eugar
by French agents. and an interference on the part OF
tho United States will become absolutely necessary,
and Il collision probably cnsuei collision, perhaps,
eought a. a cosus oeii by more than one European
Stale.
Other aud more important complications will
arise in the event of change in the political features
Of Mexico. A new power will be set up-perhaps
Consnl-perhars President-perhsps King This
new rover will recognize the Southern Coniederacy,
ana al once enter into commercial treaties with IT,
An exclusive inland trade will spring up, promoted
by French capital with all the adjuncts of railroads
and steam communication, which VIII draw the
cotton and sugar Of the whole country west Of the
Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, 10
pointe Of shipment on the Mexican coast, whore
French fleets already ride at anchor.
BY The law Of nations, recognition alone provides
no cause OF war and this trde, 60 beneficial to tho
cause Of the Rebes could only be arrested by tie
blockade of the Mexican ports. But blockade IL
3ar with Mexico, and war with France also, who
will have established an alliance, offensive and de-
f,ssye, with the cow power-perhaps with England
4so, WHO would douDtlees complain should we
blockade MCXican port Tor sncb ressoBs.
The subject Is full OF contingencies irnme-
date some reuOte-all OF sufficient iaI OItaDce TO
render instant action on the paIt OF The United
States Government not only necessafy but impcrG-
live, There should bs 10 Delay IN the dispatch Of
strong force 10 recover Texas, and ~ serve as an
army Oh obeervation on the movements OF France
upon the territory Of the neighborng and friendly
republic.
In The opinion Of tie Committee, 10 subject, after
the immediate safety OF Washington presents iieelf
viii such force, and 90 immediately demands the
energeic action oil tho Government; aud they adj
wise tha. il be urged, without delay, upon the Presi
don't and tie Secretary OF War.
The Committee desirc 20 express their blanks 10
Nh Edward Lee Plumb, Of the United States Leea-
ton in Mexico-a gentleman Of e%penence IN me
diplomatic relations of that country, AND familiar
with its pOlit.c.--lor the kindness with Which he
has impaired Information on points of luteiesti and
they submit a paper Cd Tie Question, drawn by him,
IA also MEMORANDUM or what Ii needed Tor all e&-
re0ltion such a. is called for by the emergency,
drawn by gentleman Serscd IN tie affairs Of Teas
AZ the present time, both ~ which, in tie opinion
OF he Conmi.tes should DC laid before the Govern
uent.
The Committee having thus completed the duty
assigned to them. request 20 be discharged.
JOHN AUSTIN OTEk Ems JL,
HUGO WESENDON(k. Con .Iitiee.
H. j.. LAIAROP,
Neir. YORK. Sept ~ 1867.
NOTES On A CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN TEXAS
TO BE BEGUN On The RIO GRANDE FROM
TER.
TIE Gulf cJust, above the mouth Of The Rio
Grdnde, il the best poiht Of attack, FOR tie following