The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-29

The New Congress I'm Reference TO Our
Foreign observation-disclosures.
The Hon. Mr. Colfax, in his late lecture at
Philadelphia on Brigham Young and Mormon
polygamy, in touching upon the approaching
Congress truly said that 1t win be the most
important Congress ever assembled at Wash
ington." II will mark a new epoch in our ma
tional history-a new epoch in our domestic
and foreign affairs-and we hope the results
may be eminently conducive to the harmonious
restoration of the South and the prosperity and
stability of the republic.
From the disturbed and threatening condition
of things on the Rio Grande, from the strong
indications that Louis Napoleon has been de-
luded by the past forbearance Of our govern
ment, from the well known views of President
johnson, and from the universal public senti-
ment and expectations of the country, we look
for early and decisive work from this new Con-
gress upon the Mexican question. zone war
at time" was the infexible and sagacious
maxim Of President Lincoln during those long
years Of our late dreadful domestic struggle,
when England and France labored SO zealously
to entangle US in supplemental war with
themselves for the benefit Of JEFF. Davis. Hence
the late administration submitted to numerous
affronts both from France and England, which,
under other circumstances, would not have
been given, or, if given, would have been re-
duced to speedy settlement
Most conspicuous among these insults
stands Louis Napoleon's usurpation and
attempted subjugation of the republic
of Mexico under prince Of the
imperial house of Austria. General Logan in
recent speech aptly described this Mexican
usurpation as an outgrowth and fruit Of the re-
bellion. Therein lies the offence for which
there is no atonement but the removal of Maxi
milan, and that atonement must be made.
There is no other question upon which there il
such unanimity in the public opinion Of this
country as upon this. There is no anti-Monroe
doctrine party in the United States, nor will
there be any such party in the coming Con-
gress. The Monroe resolution which passed
TIE last House of Representatives without
dissenting voice, but which, for prudential
reasons, was suffocated in the Senate, will, we
guess, meet with different treatment in the SEN
ate this winter. If Mr.. Stewards late remarks
at Auburn concerning Mexico mean anything
they mean that the day of temporizing and
apologizing has passed away, and that the day
of settlement is at hand.
Accepting this Interpretation, we anticipate
from the Presidents message such representa-
tons and suggestions in relation to Mexico as
will materially shorten the diplomatic labors
of Mr. Seward in the way Of protestations and
explanations. Congress is the war making
power. A positive notice to Macmillan to
quit Mexico would necessarily involve the al
tentative Of war. This notice, therefore, has
doubtless been withheld by the Executive for
the consideration of Congress.
What then, is the prospect! Unless the gov
eminent shall have received assurances from
Louis Napoleon of his intended REIMBURSEMENT
of Mexico within short time, we expect for
NAL notice to this effect from Congress. 1t is pos
sible that there may be sort of understanding
between the two governments involving the
withdrawal of Maximilian and his imperial es-
tablishment in some way and at some reasona.
BILE time agreed upon; but such a superstition
can hardly be rcconciled with Maximilian's
present savage course of warfare against tho
Mexican liberals. If he were possessed Of in
structions from Napoleon compromising an
early retirement he would hardly be shooting
as outlaws the officers and soldiers Of the
liberal cause as fast as they are captured. No
such barbarous extremities of war would be
deemed necessary for his temporary security.
His evident purpose is TO establish himself and
his dynasty in Mexico permanently, and it is
difficult to imagine that he is acting in these
outrages without the advice of his imperial
master.
In any event we look for satisfactory pre-
sentation from the Presidents message Of this
Mexican problem, and for satisfactory settle
ment from this Congress, without involving any
very tedious or protracted negotiations and
without war. We expect, in word, an early
re-establishment of the republic in the city of
Mexico, and that the old General Santa Anna,
sent away by the French, will return with
Juarez the fast and abiding friend Of the
United States, never to be exled again.
TELEoRArHIc BIUNDERs. Through the incom-