The New York herald., 1865-02-04
The Franso-0ermsn Emyfrs In Msxiss-
The True Design sf Lesis Hapelsen-

The Frsnso-Osrmsa Emyfzs In Msxiss--
!. The True Design sf Louis Hspolson-
The attempt on ths part Of ths Emperor a
ths French to set mp an empire in Mexico, and
- -. the Austrian Archduks Maximilian On
A.. .no lent throne Of tho Aztecs, has given riD
TO manv vague and unfounded theories . =
his ultima to designs on the integrity OF tho tas-
ritorial bon ndaries of the United States Many
persons erro 1eously suppose that Louis Napo-
leon. In seekh " to convert Mexico into prov
ince Of France for at present 1t Is nothing
more nor less-- has done 90 with the view %
establishing his 'ower on this continent prias
to tho recognition Of the independence Of ths
States Of the Amer can Union now In rebellion
against their legitin ,ate government Nothing
could possibly be fun ther from the true objects
Of the invasion Of Mea ico. That Quixotic en-
terpriss was undertake n by England, France
and Spain because they knew that the United
States could not at the ii ne interfere with their
attempt to overrun the IA berties Of free 70
publican people. The rel ,ellion at home de-
manded all our efforts for Ns suppression, and
Mexico was unable to deh md herself against
the concentrated naval and military force Of
three powerful European malta ms. The EnglisA
and Spaniards, however, SOON found that the
beginning was not the end Of tina difficulty; that
there were serious complications looming up Ia
the future, and, with more wisdA m than they
generally evince sought the first aN ailable pre-
text to get out Of the dilemma. In this way
they saved their credit and threw the whole 70.
sponsibility Of the invasion and the Subsequent
founding Of the empire on the shoulders Of The
Emperor of the French.
In clinglng to his Mexican idea 30 persist
ently-an idea which he himself declared
would eventually be acknowledged to be oneh OF
the greatest of his reign-the Emperor had No
design upon the welfare of the United StateA
Louis Napoleon knows better than any ons
could tell him that the nation he governs can
have nothing to gain in war with the United
States. On the contrary, the loss would be all
on their side. In giving his aid to the empire
in Mexico he has acted upon more practical
notions. 1t is well known that the finances Of
the French empire have never been on very
satisfactory footing. All the skill and ingenuity
of the best French fnanciers have, from time %
time, been exhausted to render them sound and
reliable. Napoleon's great plan-as panaoea
for these evils-has always been to obtain .
gold-producing country, from which large and
constant supplies of the precious metals would
flow into his treasury as from an unfailins
source. Such colony would be Of incalcu-
liable advantage to France. 1t would be as Call
fornia to the United States and as Australia -
England. And where could such region ~
gold, silver and pearls be found so ready t.
his hand as in the neighboring republic q
Mexicoi
The march Of events in this country wHl
however, soon open the Emperor's eyes to ths
futility Of persisting in any plan to hold Mexico
against the expressed will Of Ito people. A
| long as the rebellion lasts there h no douh4
that shadow Of empire will continue TO exist
| there. But with the termination Of the war
result which cannot now be delayed
many months-the armies Of this country
would ct once sweep the continent clear d Cd
foreign usurpera. With formidable foroo
marching on Mexico by way Of tho Rio Grandss
war sealing up Vera Cruz and tho other porh
Of the Mexican republic, the farce Of an en-
pire would very soon be brought to . olosA
The government of Duke Gwin, like that q
Sancho Panza in the island Of Barrataria, wouM
| suddenly collapse, TO the discontinue Of ths
short lived viceroy, and all bis dreams a
power and endless wealth be dissipated IKE .
dream.
Louis Napoleon, however, ID too shrewd .
man to risk such an eventuality. His previoue
history shows him to be more discreet As long
as there is chance Of success he will stand BY
the fortunes Of Maximilian, but no longer. Az
soon as a real danger here threatens his safety
at home and the security Of his dynasty he VIII
find way to get out Of the difficulty. Hs
never yet was at loss for an excuse where
one is needed. He stopped in mid career In
the Crimean war because his own interest de-
manded 1t, and England paid the sacrifice; hs
closed his Italian campaign in the same way,
under the walls of the famous Quadrilateralj
and he will end his great Mexican dream Of
glory, wealth and conquest, just as suddenly,
| when he finds that there is real danger Of .
collision with the united power Of this country.
No danger, therefore, need be apprehendsd
| from the schemes Of Napoleon in Mexico. Tha
united republic is strong enough to gnard -
liberties, and to make republican sentiments
on this continent respected throughout the
world.
italian Opera-Fra DiavoIs.
The Academy last evening presented the same brlliaso
appearance the opening night Aubsr's new ~.
sion OF ISa DiavoIo a produced BY Mr. harsaase
ass season remains fresh memory and preserves ~