The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-25
THE WAR In MEXICO.


AmpOEtaht DcDHte In the rrencn IMAM.
The amendment to the address relative to Mexico pro
posed by tho members of the left, discussed the
9Th inst in the Corps LegisIatf.
NJ Picard explained that the amendment sought to dis
cover The motives for the Mexican expedition which he
said uns solely caused by the claim put foroard BY the Scs
basv, H. Jecker lie maintained that Tie txredtios must
hace an unfortunate issue co,.d not, he said sape
Aerico xors falling into the hands of the Tinted States M
soud finally giue them Aerico The expedition therefore,
appeared 10 him nexpcabe, and he asked what the
Baron David said that the expedition was usi
lied by the insults and injuries sustained by French
ecs and continued The habtual Of parties in
France have been TO hush up grievances against
Mexico The national honor demands reparation Tor
nsultsoere to u.s. In the present day must require
from governments sufficient guarantees for order and the
protection Of countymen He then drew picture
th1 administration Of Juarez aud described II entirely
Sar.ou q hs war he ha as soon W.
occupied the city Of Mexico Pueba and the ports thew
would be in certain possession Of all Mexico The expsd
tion would have the effect Of strengthening French nu
ence in America and would show that Frenchmen
efficiently protected ..a..- ]. - ,s.s
At the conclusion Of Baron Jerome Davids speech in
the Corps Legsat M. Jules Favre spoke the Mexican
question He did not contest the right OF France TO in
tervene Mexico but pointed out that England and Spain
had the interests TO defend France. M. Favre
accused the government OF having concealed the truth in
~ account Of the conversation between Ihouvene and
lord Cowley He reviewed the history Of the Mexica6
question and Of the ecker AFFAIR apa with respect to the
latter he said that The English Minister stigmatzcd
SIahc6s Of the Jecker affair, no asonis1e could be f at
s French affirmation haring caused the wihdratoai Of Eng
land and Spain He dsauoued in the name @ principle
and international tatc the against Merico, and said
that would always be unfortunate after the taking
OF the city Of Mexico for uarcz would continue the
In the French provinces To get to Orzaba had already
cost 104 900 000f, and 70 go further than Mexico the
treasure Of France would not sufce NJ Favre concluded
~ saying that he could not associate himself with
undertaken upon mendacious Information.
NJ Bllault was 10 reply next day. He undertook, how
The policy Of France.
LEGISLATIVE PROTEST AGAINST THE EXPEDITION.
Paris (Feb 81 correspondence Of London Times
The "fve" independent members OF the Legislative
Chamber ARE not satisfied with tine address presented
the Committee Of the House. probably the majority Of
their colleagues will be. NM Jules Favre. Hcnon, nar
mon and Picard propose amendments recommending
generally the extension Of liberty ali matters relating
70 political life - and particularly the Mexican ques
We admire the heroism of our soldiers combating in
Mexico under deadly climate, and oncr them
sympathy and wishes But regard for the national
honor does not prevent political assembly from Judging
IN undertaking the causes and consequences Of which IL
knows The army Of France should mot be yoshy
ash imreas principles require If us"to 90
end rec what sort Of government the Aecdn people desire
NApoLEoN's DESIGN.
From the London Times, Feb. ST.
1t has been announced, without disguise tina, the
deaH Of TIE Emperor 10 take Mezsco under French pro-
srs eoas . re- ss S~,cm snd ar prods
frasce with species Of dependency politically service
able and commercially productive. This, in certain
sense undoubtedly simphes the original problem
would have been most difficult Organize government
oat Of purely Mexican materials II 10 probable, too,
sry character, and therefore surmountsbIe given
expense We reminded that whoa tho French are
the least hold upon the provinces; but that is
no more than must have been said Of any
native an aa;ner's There b. been no
will not be whit OF in this respect than
Miramon or Doblado would have been. The chieain
partisan who for the time being held the capital
posed 10 the attacks OF his opponents every unprocct
cd point, his communications unsafe, his conveys
intercepted, and his adherents put to death when
they could be taken a disadvantage So far the
French as occupants OF Mexico will only be mourning the
standing liabilities Of every Mex can party IN power but
ms they will be much stronger than any native faction as
they have national capacity for organization. and
their asccndancy viii at least introduce order into dis
trscted Stale may be expected perhaps that the
who have evinccd attachment for any native gov
ernmeni aud who have nothing TO lose. may look upon
the new administration without dsavor.
II has been reported, however, tat the French
sion has wrought political miracle We told that
the advance Of foreign army against the capital has
suddenly inspired the Mexicans with all the virtues by
which good citizens are characterized We asked to
a Europe has known them 70 be- calm, self pos.
sesed aud courageous OF accord Ia their views
seiustcd by the single and overriding desire OF prcsev
ing ther freedom The Mexican Congress
aspariotc united and deter mined are
"a short 70 the spectacle Of email, but resolute nation
ngnung manuy Tor its liberties against unprovoked
invasion wdcan only say sai, Il d transformaion has
ben oeeompisaed, Is as Much beyond e,mmeri as any
zoe esw bsI.sse q. For years past Mexico has
bssn regarded by all political observers {. !
in Europe was i considered ths, such nbenomo, sv
ceulf sndure. Bors he break up Of ne Unio ,ra ,,a
yuy sHagsnci naf Ms coup dc grace wouM come fros,
wasAinOeM AND fndf tAe dndvchy Of kr,co oaId b, Ter
,s,natod b. ~ ahscJ<scw IN ne giant rputi,c Rccen,
events appeared 70 efAce this prospect and give
chance 70 Enroean competitors any should DO willing
% contend fer such prime France ind Spain en-
tered upon the expedition 10 Mexico with ideas Of ths
character and tne dssasfactiou Of Spain with she
tua results crpsses merely her jealousy OF her
rai rival But IN no country vss u evcr conceived tia
Mexico could REMAIN Incorporated or independent
apd though for.ugn Invasion has somcimes the eScc
Of sssngukhng doioes.ic factions the hcxioans arc 20
unaocus,omcd 70 e sight of enemy 10 DO super
naturally impressed by~ the spectacle.
This extraordinary miracle should actually havc beei
acheved the French would have an opportunity ~ re
firing from the nsld without further trouble. govern
msnt posseasus the conadvcs of wise and harmonious
Oonrrsss supported by the unanimous resolution OF tb.
people and capable Of ORGANIZING the military forces
the nation ought also 10 be capable Of protecting life
pro0ey, Of preventing tho pluder and assassination oi
uncendng Foreigners Of recognizing public obligations
and generally, performing The dnary duties % civil
admnisfraticn. Mexico had pow csscd such govern.
meat the Mssican expedition WON'T have taken
place; and such phenomenon shord make its appear.
ance now. the French would have the zion Of