Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1865-06-10
The Next War--MaximilianM Must Clear Ont
of Mexico.

Now that the war to overthrow rebellion draw :
to close. popular interest ccnters on Mexico.
Will there be contest there? General
Burbridge, of Kentucky, in a speech on Tuesday
expressed a hope that the negro troops under his
command would soon be operating on the other
side Of the Rio Grande. Bishop Simpson 5
prophecy that Uncle Sam s next order to his ar
my will be: Guide center Forward march,
through Texas into Mexico y finds general
echo among soldiers. They would gladly drive
the remnants of the Confederate forces into the
arms of Macmillan, and whip both together.
The establishment of an Empire in Mexico was
a premedtated insult to the United States. 1t
could not have been attempted were we at peace.
Even with rebellion on hand, the people would
have applauded their Government in making it
Il ground of hostiiities. But Mr.. Lincoln :
shrewd craftsmanship prevented this. /" One
war at time. he said, and waited. Meanwhile
we have on record diplomatic protest against
the wrong. and Congressional declaration that
the new dynasty shall not be perpetuated. The
Empire has no recognition from US. Our agents
are not accredited to it. nor is its minister re-
ceiyed. In his Indignation, Macmillan recently
accredited an envoy to the Confederate Govern
mcnt. He Will be at some pains to find it.
No harm resulted from delay in this matter.
The new Emperor is by the ears with both par
ties in Mexico The Republicans have never
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because lie proposes to carry ont the policy of
confscaing Church property. By this, and his
liberation of other creeds. he is involved in Il
spirited quarrel with the Pope, and nothing but
the influence of Napoleon has prevented his ex-
communication. Meanwhile, Napoleon himself
is made uncomfortable by growing opposition
in the French Chambers to his expensive scheme.
\ debate on the subject is pending, and possibly
a motion will be carried, demanding withdrawal
of the French troops now in Mexico. Macmillan
finds that he has pillowed his imperial head on
a cushion of thorns. If our Government acts
earnestly against him. the end of the glittoring
farce is not far.
President Johnson 5 views on this subject are
in no doubt, In the Senate. he took leading
position in favor Of the resolutions denouncing
the Empire. lie is an earnest and life long advo-
cate of the Monroe doctrine In an able speech
to the British Minister he made most adroit
reference to the subject, intended to show that
1t was the interest of England 20 act with the
United States in demanding the termination of
the French occupation. We shall probably not
have long to wait before it will become manifest
that Macmillan must leave Mexico, in response
to protest if he within obedience to force. if
necessary. This country will never tolerate a
branch of the Napoleonic empire upon its bor-
ders. 1t is not probable that the modern Caesar
will choose the alternative of war. But if he
does, we shall have two hundred thousand
troops who would ask no more congenial occu-
patton than teaching him better manners.-Al-
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