The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-11
Our Paris Cores pondenoe.

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details OF the news OF that day.
Our Paris Cor res pondence.
PARIS, Dec. IS, 1868.
The Emperor Sends for Dr. G,oin- What Does IL Mean?--
Mer,can AGairs-7he Arctduke Macmillan Ont OF N
Rsag-M,rico to BE- Maize French Colony--Oypoas
ton Cducus-WAo is ON Sapsruiell3"-Nsw Line OF
Steamer Minor Hems--Lrdt-s' Fair, dc.
The Emperor has taken Dr. Gwin into his coun ses On
Monday last when his Majesty at the Tuileries no
Doctor, who stopping at the Grand Hotel,
and receiving him his coJine. de trordil, remained
closecd with him for than hour. after which he
gave hun autograph letter to NJ Drouyn de Lhuys'
whom Dr. Gwin called on at the Ministry OF Foreign Az
fairs tho following day Now so far as the fact is
cerned sure beyond the shadow of doubt, that my
Information ia correct.
What does this interview signify Il cannot be that
the Emperor desired to congratulate the Doctor upon the
defeat OF Bragg and the present dapdated cond
Sion OF the "concderacy," unless, indeed comment
ary, he advised him, and through him all leading rebels
TO leave the sinking ship quickly possible.
not be, 10 face Of the thoroughly loyal position
which California now and always has occupied
that the Emperor could have placed any
reliance upon statements made by Dr. Gwn,
when 10 first arrived here, that with little
California could be induced in of the
OF tho rebellion accept the protection France.
It may possibly be that the nperor wished recon-
mend Dr. Gwin to his inf with Jen Davis aud
The otbsr Southern leaders to into practical opera
ton the recent recommendation OF the HERALD. and
remove themselves TO Mexico, there to establish the
nation which there seems probability of their
building up in the Southern All those who know
OF the fact Of the Doctors interview with his Majesty
understand to have some connection with Mexican
affairs rsther perhaps with the affairs OF Texas where
DR.. Gwin has resided, and in which he has large
landed interests. May DO that the Emperor Still hopes
60 add the lone star State to his Mexican empirc
You may depend upon intrigue OF this led
TO tho recent interview.
Tho Mexican pau is now understood to have been
entirely changed. The Archdnke Macmillan is
aaIkei thought OF in Europe than though he did
exist is we'll known that he absolutely refuses
the rsk OF losing his beautiful head Of hair unless
he furnished with money and troops to protect hin,
and has guarantee given him that he shall not be ossd
him. and It ia believed that the Emperor has
about decided TO arrange his plans for the future, with
the view OF making Mexico pure and simple hsench
colony. 1t 10 understood that Marshal torey, who
mediatey upon reaching PARIS proceeded 70 ComIgne.
yecommeods this course. Great preparations
tanly being made for the transportation 81 troops and
munitions OF The steamer which lett 81. Na7aire
on Tuesday carried out number OF officers, and the
shin Souveraine, carrying hiy guns, is being
put in or der rapidly possible Chebourg fol-
low the victore which lett Brest few days since for
the Pacific coast. to blockade Acapulco and Mazatan
At caucus held among the opposition members OF the
Legislature at which twenty two present the ouy
point upou which they agreed TO make united action
IN ns demand that the French troops should DO
medisteiy recalled from Mexico. Theirs opposed the
idea Of war for Poland and upon general matters
IL decided that each member OF the opposition should
be lett act individually, proposing such amend
mens 70 a government measures e as would tend 70
mined united opposition, led by ~ Theirs, Is TO be
made.
aia Geographic despatch containing tho Mexican
news published two days ago. that an Supervieile the
rived 81 Nazre from Vera Cruz which he reached by
way Of Mltamoros" How this ridiculous blunder origl
the face that NJ Supervele, who did arrive in the last
Mexican steamer, 50 lar from being agent OF the
south 10 disgust, c is Frenchman M sna awver and md
has beeu living San Antonio for the last years
and he represents The chances OF success OF the rebellion
"a becoming smnler by degrees and beautifully less.
line of steamers TO DO put in operation between
Havrc art New York in April next. This line is the
property o. the "Comi aene Generate Transatlantique,
aud the will no commenced with the steamers
Washington and lafayette now building on the Clyde
These bis Of nino hundred horse power each, and
guiraHeei by conrac be able TO make eleven and
half kn,ts per hour, winter There will DO
exc.lcn accommodations Tor three hundred and thirty
Ave cabin passengers in ech, and the boats TO be
fitted ~ ia elegant style. Inc departures Will at
semi.m,,,ny "a rsnidiv as the bnats are comnlc,ed
The ascnts OF the company at Havre are VIM. w
isen Co. Tor mauy YEARS the consgnees OF the Franco
American Iiue; tho agent at New York. VIM. Mac
kepz doubt Of the complete OF this
neeine. Which will supply tho desiderat OF rapid.
United states
The inleriai family make their entrance into Paris
Tomorrow foe the purpose OF taking up their winter
quarters at tho Tuieries. AT the last hunt at Com
pegne remarked that the Prince Imperial
permitted for the first time to ride without his horse be
ing led by the bride. The young Is progressing
bravey.
The Sanitary Commission Committee III Paris have
already commenced sending circulars TO Americans
Europe, aud It expected that large contributions will be
realized
The far OF the ladies Of the American Episcopal church,
held for The purpose OF raising funds 10 purchase
organ is well attended. The stalls kept by Of
the most attractive American Indies In Paris
Americans ambitious OF shining in the imperial pro-
sence have already begun TO make applications TO the
American Minister to DO presented ut tho Tuileries
during the coming The price OF court dresses
hired tho occasion, has been reduced from sixty
forty francs in consideration OF the present loss
BY oxchaogc
The American Navy.
IRON the London Times, Dec. ~.
Tho report presented to tho federal congress from
che Secretary % the Navy document possessing great
ineres, Tor this side OF tho Atlantic While naval