The New York herald., 1863-08-31

Of marrying according 70 the dcsatss of sheh own oor
sciences. By him ell religious beliss have been placed
upon equal footing and al, people for hs nrss
time worship their Maker according 70 the rites 0 sher
own church, without fear a Interruption by the aahost
ties. And BY him all cemeteries in Mexico have been
thrown ope0 and AL sects declared 70 have IN equal
right Of burial therein without being compelled 70 pay
tho exorbtant formerly demanded by the clergy u
the national churches submit TO being told BY the
their charges for tho nssrment Of any who being
Of their church. objected TO- 70 60 and
eat him. Al : foreigner, who has resided IN the
interior OF Mexico, and who has aud felt the
advancemenls that have been made ~ Juafez
during tho short time that he had u pareAhy
In his power 70 effect some good, feel usder sne
greatest obligations 70 him and his coaduto ana claim
for him that he has 20 civiiizs educate ana
hberazs the Mexican people well ~ 10 bester shs
condition d Foreigners during ths last three years. tnan
had been accomplished during the previous hall century
There circumstance, however, With respect 70 the
Mexican question, and which have not scen touched
upon by tho American press. that must convince Ams
ricans more than anything that may have previously
said that France has preparing for time past
to employ Mexico agans. shelr country and that il tho
fact that upwards OF ago u known 'hroughout
the interior Of Mexico that Saigny, tho French repro
sentative that country, had held out Inducements 70
Marquee. Amonte. and this church party generaly.
70 tho oGeot that " they would aid France in
nrst putting down the liberal party ana thco Afterwards
destroying Shs American Unioa. sAs (FrAncsl would
then assist her IN rcacquiriny Toxas aad Now heKco
and. possible, California This produced such an enecs
among tho Of Mexico that already thsy b.
gan 10 talk OF their couutry assuming hs former dnssn
sons and views OF future greatness began 10 doat before
them. Tho rase however materially aided ths dw'
French and tho appearance u the st'cs saA y
IL. hats ~
70 echo OF that artince. strange that no AmerA
oan citizen or consul should have adviscd tho govern
ment at Washington OF this avataSre At the time Had
beer oittzsn Of your rcpub'sc certainly shoad eays
considered It an imperative duty haye done
While American shipping u suffering FROM th. iopreia.
tions Of that and shelter and protection 10 Frsnca
ports.I think 1t would bo but equitable Aas americans
should obain from tho legitimate Aex.caa government
letters OF maQue against the commerce Of France and
sweep Its commercial marine from tho ocean. rich
fed Is open American enterprise and fair op-
portuny afforded OF retaatng upon an insolent and
treacherons enomy OF American progress. America.
though perhaps entitled complain Of tho fitting out 0
vessels British ports to prey upon her commerce, has
still Britain friends than enemies, aud therc
WISH either tho part Of our govern
ent people, 70 engage In with tho only ma
ten that speaks tongue. and whose institutions may
the states thcrs such snes no such ties, and
the former 10 gradually developing POLICY which.
allowed be carried out, must result IN the dismen-
tho Americas Uuiou the spread Of French in
the South. the extension OF French commerce.
the detrment OF American interests, along the Gulf
coast and tho Pacific from Tehuantepec 70 tho north
eru extremity OF he,Gu Of California. and tho sssab-
sbmoni n French colony in Mexico. which would 10
OF tme become strong military aud hostile pro-
the southern frontier Of portion OF tho rs
paslc.
From tho facts have above stated hope shall sue
ceed in removing from American minds any unfavorable
impressions that may havo been entertained towards
Mexico, and trust that msy awaken throughout tho
States 70 frustrate the schcmcs OF France
curb her nsoence and 70 drive ieg'ons from Mex
can soil and her fleets from American waters.
A. A. RIDDEI.
TosonTo, Canada, August n, 1883.