Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-25
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We see by hate fvreigu ueWs, that NJ ximiha"
aud his corps Of mobiles are making preparation |
to leave for Mexico, and Il is expected they |
will arriYein that Inflated country, about May |
The people will then humbly bow the knee to
their despotic ruler, at the bid of Louis Napo-
eOn'a minions. Mexico has for many years teen
distracted by internal feuds, which have proved
destructive Of her Republican form Of govern
ment, hence muldtudes think the change
will better the condition Of the masses, by
securing them peace, and divsrting their stten-
ton from war and bloodshed to the pursuits OF
commerce and mechanism, Should Maxmilian
mark out liberal COURSE and encourage the
arts and sciences, good may h,w from the change
that has been inaugurated, hut Il on the other
hand he becomes the willing tool Of France, and
subjects himself to the dictation and control Of
Louis Napoleon it requires no great prophet to
ioretell what will follow. The United States
can never for moment Tolerate insolence or an
interference in her affairs from such source,
and a war will ensue, more potent in its effects
than any which France has been engaged in for .
century past. 1t is contrary to the settled poll
cy of the Uuited States to even permit the es-
tablishment Of despotism, in such close prox-
unity to our domain. Not that we fear it's moral
effect, but, because il is Inconsistent with our
idens Of the natui al rights Of man, aud oan on
y be permitted in consideration Of the fact, that
the ruler conducts himself in proper spirit,
and because It is believed the Mexican people will
be benefited by the change. 1t will break up
the parties which have so long kept that country
in tumult and rebellion, and rear q new class o.
men, who will come forward at some future day
in the political arena aud restore the Republi-
can liberty oLce enjoyed by their ancestors
Not mere mockery, not a Republic in name
aud despOtism in spirit, where bad men nsurI
the powers Of government, and the deluied pop
ulaoe follow in their train aud bear them iC
place and poWersihrOugh seas of blood, but Q
pure, glorious land of freedom, where the edu-
Gated masses elect their rulers by the exercs,
OF the elective franchise, and where the bless
ings Of government, "descend ike the dews
Of Heaven on all alike" Banditti will not rov,
unmolssted over the nation, robbing, plunderinG
aud numbering. The chain that now binds them
" Oorrupt anu Vilhnons polltlcal LEAFLETS Will Dt
broken, and the virtuOus and just will rule in
their stead. A few years Of trial of the despOt's
yoke will awaken them to their senses, and viii
do more good to Mexico than harm. The fol-
lies of the past, will rise up as witnesses against
-them, and they will learn that Republican insi-
stitutOns can only be maintained, where. Ihi
people yield obedience to the ladas, and soun
morality and true shristian virtues are practicet
Let Mssas1lmiliau come then, and let him with a
the pOmp that follows in the train Of prince
assume the royal robe. He cannot entirely el
tinguish the fires of liberty in the breasts of th
Mexican people, although he may for time ct
fe it by the aid Of French bayonets. The da
will come, when the blaze will burst forth in q
+ its fury, and the tyranrs flag will have to gi,
place to the spotless ensign of liberty