The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-04

tempt OF France was the result OF the achnatons OF Al
monte hiramon aud Padre Miranda AZ lrst under pre-
and Spain induced TO join France. But when these
Powers that France had other aud Interior designs
they Withdrew with protest against the French pro-
ceedings against this country. All no asked be
heard on this grave question. II he could prove that
France was making an attack not only Mexico but
all this government, he hoped the Senate would not
tako counsel or its ears and refuse him hearing Mr..
everything that was right. He thought that would
give JOY TO the rebels to know that the Senate dis
GUESSING the subject OF war with foreign nation.
The resolutions wore taken up by the following vote
sender Foot. Grimes, Harding Harris Henderson How
gall Morln Nosnth io%Sres. Powell hcs Eish .id.ea
sau.s,,s Sherman Ten Eyck, Turpie, waI Wiley. WI
Anhony, Chandler, Glars p.sis Dixon DocIi,:le.
kinsoD, " lrnot and Wilson OF Msss.--l6.
Mr.. McDouGALL proceeded 10 address the Senate az
length. lie commended that the conduct OF was
violation OF all international law Of treaties and
surances made to this government 1t was ATTEMPT TO
establish European monarchy IN eyico and 10 overthrow
the whole commercial system Of this government He
referred 10 letter from our Minister at London Of No
venbcr 1861 in support Of h views that tho treaty
tered into At London bound the high contracting parties
not TO attempt 10 acquire any territory In Mexico He
commented at some length he u'timatum offered by
France 70 Mexico and declared tina, Il disgrace
any civilized nation TO make such offer. He then
quoted from letters az Fart Cowley TO Lord John Russell,
aud of Mr. Adams our Minister at London TO show thai
they all feared that the design II France to establish
no European monarchy in Mexico not still further
designs were entertained the interests and empire
| OF the United States. And he contended that
from all tb!s evidence the Interior designs Of France
manifest Franco bad no large mineral possessions like
other nations ana no colonies fitted for settlement
20 enrich the central State Hence her policy had been
for long series OF years, TO agrdze herself by the
possession OF empire without regard 10 right Else why
hor uhcaled for attacks SIAM Cochin lima, Africa,
and other countrcss Else, why Add elk adler drag
god as were the ancient British kings to Rome TO be
hbted 10 the Of the cl2oe o parss n the early
history Of California large numbers OF the disorganzed
Guarde Mobile were sent 20 California aud they came 10
attempt TO seize the State OF sonora. Ana such had been
the policy OF France since the days o Rcbelcu The
vcrnment and aristocracy Of France asd England were
opposed success n crushing this rebellion he.
tho os republican institutions always
dangerous 10 monNohies And II there was any govern
ment unliiendIy 10 Us in this contest il was France
France needed cotton country. she could lind II III
4 Mexico. Lower California not very loyal. Many
dsioyn men had gone 10 sonora To-day very few arms
and little ammunition was LETT in California, aud Franco
might seize md hold that State ~ any time within thirty
| days He Thought that the government was bound to
pay some attention 10 this There reason Why we
shouic no AFRAID Of conflict with France with spain
ard Englgd combined. they in California aporc-
hensiyc thc designs Or france and he thought that,
from the and policy Of France, there wins reason
for this apprehension Tho Monroe doctrine regard 10
loresn intcrsronee lad been admitted ny all nations aa
Sound and true. The government bound 10 sustain
that doctrine, aud should maintain II Al hazards Sup.
France would not withdraw her troops from Mexico
lon thousand troops sent from this country 10 aid the
| Mexcans would drive the French army into the
necessary TO 70 this government would do u IN
order TO MAINTAIN great fundamental do,trpe and MAIN
tain our honor. II anything could bind together
this nation IL wonld be inst and holy against
against would turn and ion hands with ~ IN
mon caIsc against "A common epsmy.
Mr.. srssT vas willing 90 bring every thing 70 the
0uchstono the suppression u the rebellion He would
vote for nothing 10 add ~ the burdens OF the govern
give aid to the rebellion. Tho adopo Of these
resolutions would invite from great and powerful
nation and give much aid 10 the rebellion y bringing 10
powerful ally II would lot attempt 70 follow the seua-
tors argument He would say nothing OF France whose
friendship lac would do all 10 preserve, and he could not
follow the policy of the Senator, which would necessarily
bring the hostility Of France. The senators
indeed justly sensitive Of secng tho return OF European
empire this continent. But the most edeciual
VI preventing this by tho suppression OF this rebe
lion. He moved 30 ny tho resolutions the table.
| TySct1ftE sxss.oa.
After an executive session the senate adjourned