, 1864-07-26
OUR PARIS LETTER.
Eject Of American News In Franco
mexican AQh1ra TMc KcAF~nrxc-
yihlt OF Frrnch officials s-semnes
AtllllQE up,


From Our Special Correspondent
FABIs, Friday July 8, 1864
Our intelligence from America now dates
down to the 25th ult, By the Belgian and
saxonla, and leaves General G1aut posted in
that position which he is *sneyer to be
forced from until the rebel cnpital falle,n and
about to "executc an important movement"
We must be content to put up with this hope,
still defered, pf some decided success, but
carnot conceal either from myself or your
readers, TINT the public mind here is affected
by these delays, and that the impression pro-
duced By this indefinite prolongation Of the
campaign in Virginia, and By the sudden and
extraordinary rise IN the price Of gold which
accomranit 1t, is prejudicial to the Federal
cause. When say "prejudicial," mean
especially in the particular point Of view
which I am about to mention. From what
lsarn from official sources here, it has become
d nrcceiyed axiom in those quarters that the
complete SUCCESS Of the pet imperial plans
in Mexico Is wholly incompatible with the
final triumph Of the North In other words,
that "notice to quit" would be the ineVita-
BILE consequence to MaximIian md his
French army of the predominance OF the
Fcdernl cause. This point Of view Is, I
know, constantly obtruded upon the Impe-
rial counsels and upon the Imperial mind,
By parties who sympathizc with Southern
interests, and the remedy md safeguard, a5
constantly suggested BY them against the
apprehended danger, IL, Of course, an alli-
ance and treaty with the Southern States.
Now there is no doubt that for the Mexican
expo diuon to prove failure after a, and
compelled to leave that country, would be
most serious blow to the prestige Of the I'm.
perjal d} nasty ut home, tor it wonld cover
tho Emperor personally with ridicule and dis
grace. Henct the extreme emotion created
IN French ministerial circles by the resolu-
uons passed in Congress. Hence the
susceptibility shown, and the, readiness
this policy at homo, the imperial party in
Mexico, with General Almonte at tho head
Of 1t, feel the complete insecurity Of their po-
sition, and are bent on consolidating 1t.
They have great personal influence at Court
here, where many Mexican families arc IL.
Of the expedition. These eams Individuals
again, many Of whom could name, are
friends and allies Of the Southern agents,
and both work together for what they con-
slider their joint interest, .viz: the recogni-
tion of the South, and consequent union
between France, Mexico and the Confederate
States: Unfortunately the removal Of the
the closer understanding brought about be-
tween England md this country in conse-
quelce Of The suspected alliance between
the northern Powers Of Europe, all tcud to
Inducc the Emperor to lend m ear more
reaaily to these Mexico Confederate sus-
It to their assertions. but Southrrn
people here begin to talk big again about
1eeogniuon," and their arguments In favor
Of 1t assume the form I have exposed. OF
course the !" failure Of the Virginia cam
paign' {as they call it) is their great eh:sa: de
| blown louder every tfmc that on the
banks Of the James River gives more un
| certain sound. I think it always well te
place this state Of French feeling promincnt
II btfore the+yes Of the American public
and Government, because It indicates wha
darger, and one necessary to be provided
sgafnst. FoTewarned Is forearmed
The kearsarge has left Cherbourg,a at which
port the Ftdcral corvette, the Sacramento
Ins arrived. The Niagara, frigate, from Art
werp, has also entered Chcrbourg, but pass
ed on after communicating with the Sacra-
mento. Before the kearxarge left th'
French port she was visited and S-mos
cartfully inspected by French Commission
consisting Of the Port Admiral and othel
officers, appointed,by the Government to r.
port on the results Of the late action. Tht
gurs were manned and worked in presence
Of the Commission, the members Of mlicl
| expressed loudly. their high admiration o
the pieces themselves and the way in whict
they were handled By the crew. Task you
attention to a letter in the London Itmcf, By
Captain Snm.rez, rs highly corroborativt
Of the splendid manner III which the Rear:
sarge did her work." All the crew of the
Alabama have received a circular from Capt,
Semmee, continuing statement Of their i'll
gotten gains, and the share to which each J..
entitled.
The Emperor has just gone to Vichy, and
there is> almost q complete stagnation o1
soiree or political movement In the capital