The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-09-02
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
Correspondence New Fork Herald,

Correspondence Ne,u York Herald,
WASHINGTON, August 25.-The Mexican question
begins to acquire degree of Importance here next
Sny to thSt % OF ,t the restoration OF the Southern
pied with subduing the gigantic Southern rebel
lion it rather avoided the Immediate consideration
instant attention; and although it never swcrved
from the traditional and wcll-cstablishcd policy of
the country with regard to what is understood as
The Monroe doctrine, It not anxious to precipi-
tate discussion about European intervention in
Mexico before our own domestic troubles were in u
good way of being settled 1t did not permit its
apparent dignifcd reserve to be misunderstood,
however, and has in no way tolerated such inter-
Fention on this continent. And the language of
decided and emphatic that no one could help see
ing what was the universal sentiment of tho coun-
But while onr Government has held this digni-
fled attitude and was disposed to allow the Empc-
roT Napoleon and his protege, the Emperor Maxi
out subjecting them to the unplcasantness and
humiliation Of 9 formal warming to leave, events
are occurring that may bring this question to an
both Emperors arc uaeasy like person who feels
the vibrations of earthquake beneath his feet
for they have become impatient and restless
They seem unable to endure suspense my longer,
and have made desperate effort to obtain the
slightest semblance of recognition toleration cf
the Mexican Empire from the United States
The wen-inforined correspondent of the Herald
in Mexico, writing under date of July %, states
H. he frs been e en en to the nted sae
on sort OF quasi private mission for tho Empe-
ror, in order to feel the pulse Of the government
at Washington. He was instructed, it is said to
nsk Oil interview from the Secretary of State or
the President, through the French Minister, to de-
liver o letter from MnXimilian. This was simply
an autograph letter of coincidence upon the assas-
sination OF President Lincoln, and Of congratula-
tion to Mr.. Johnson his elevation to the Presi-
dencyI-a polite note only having no reference to
ndroit movement, for the informal recognition of
tnere De1nS such person as the Emperor Of Mex
1co, would have been q crumb Of comfort to his
Majesty in his uneasy seat
1t appears further that Maximilian contemplat-
cd at first sending Ramirez, his Secretary of State
and, perhaps, General Bazainc with him; but this
was deemed too bold move and as looking too
much Like open, ofiicial recognition to succeed
These diplomatic managers concluded that the
and finally concluded to send in very private
manner and character Mr. Degollalo' It was
thought thought that this gentleman, son Of the late
the mission. He, like his father, had belonged to
the Juarez party, was several years in Washing
nares t9n ss sna bn to Mr. Main tho Minister
whom to snapeet ae pGb5sG bens
Uee o Mp %R0Pasi Besossdo having been
sent on this mission published the gentlcman
himself, with his wife, arrived in w Washington.
every point carefully surveyed, while the French
English, Spanish and other minister's were watch,
larly the French Minister, Mr.. Degolladop pt made |
respectful application for permission to present to
President Johnson the nice little autograph infor-
the Emperor Maxmilian. Everything went on
very smoothly to this point, but then there was
doubt t and trepidation. An empire might hang ON
Would the government fall into the trap? or,
seeing it, If kindly disposed towards Mnximilian'
%on!d 1t not take advantage of such m admirable
recognition, without shocking public sentiment ?
These questions undoubtedly agitated the minds
OF several OF the diplomats.
We'll, the answer to Mr.. Degolndo's application
came al last, and it was not long in coming for
nas there was nothing to hesitate about The
President did not evade the matter when submit
ted 10 them, out Of courtesy compliment. They
were asked to receive letter from the Emperor
not receive the letter. That was the answer. This |
ls no imaginary scene event, but fact full OF
sgnltcance, and important in the history of this
: This declaration had to come sooner or later
and, while the Government was not disposed to |
emnarrass 5 the Emperor Napoleon and MaximiIian |
Garner than necessary, or not ut ALL If they would
gracefully withdraw from Mexico, It met tie issue
1airiy and firmly when brought before it by the
Trimming or ingenious explanation can destroy the
1oIce OF this fact and it's full meaning lis that not
nH uOes the Government Of tho United States not
n'D nom such person as the Emperor of Mexico but
never can know such person. ou'
IN t thls attitude Of the United States what should
to Leave ol Napoleon and Maximilian Clearly
viii Of this country Europe combined eond %sI no sae
M r. s o mafy N Necessary to refer to our resources to
drum 70 the fighting qualities Of our yetaron an he
roes' ana 70 Inc consnmmate ability Of our gene
rais. AZ this ls understood in Europe now. A
adjoining republic and to maintain the Monrne rne
doctrine would be most popular; and II tho issue
But we do not want to 60 to war We want neanc
and the most enlarged commerce with all nations
and Tor this we would forget even the insidions
CTS W destroy opr institutions and power.