Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24
The Mexican Observation-Disclosures
Must Clear Out.

The following article from the Albany Ecenog
Journal which i generally considered us expressing
the views of Mr. Seward is Significant and gives an
idea of the position that will be assumed by that
distinguished statesman now that the war for the
preservation of the Union Is over
Now that the war 10 overthrow rebellion draws
10 close, popular interest centres on Mexico, win
there DO new contest there Gen, Burbridgo of
Kentucky, In u speech on Thursday expressed u
hope that the negro troops under hi command would
soon cooperating on the other side of the Rio Grandc,
Bishop simpson prophecy, that Uncle Sans next
order 10 his army would be "Guide centred For
ward march, through Texas into Mexicol finds u
general echo among the soldiers They would gladly
drive the remnants Of the Confederate forces into
tho army Of Macmillan, and whip both together,
The establishment OF an empire in Mexico was q
promoditated insult to the United States. II could
not have been attempted were we at peace, Even
with rebellion on hand, the people would have APP
plauded their Government in making II II ground of
hostilities, But Mr. Llncons shrewd craftsmanship
prevented this, "One war at u time he said, and
waited Meanwhile We have on record diplomat
lie protest against the wrong, and congressional
declaration that the now dynasty shall not be porpet-
uated. The empire has no recognition from us-
Our agents are not accredited to T. nor is lis minis.
tiers received. In his indignation Macmillan re-
Gently accredited an envoy TO the Confederate Gov
ornment. He will be ut some pains TO lind IT,.
No harm has resulted from delay in this matter.
The new Emperor i by the ears with both parties
in Mexico The republics have never beon van
quished the conservatives hate him because he pro-
poses to carry out the policy of confscating church
property. By this and hi liberation of other creeds
no Is involved in spirited quarrel with the Pope
and nothing but the influence of Napoleon has pre-
vented his accommodation, Meanwhile Napoleon
himself is made uncomfortable by growing oppo-
siton in the French Chambers to hi, expensive
scheme debate on the subject is pending and
possibly motion will be carried demanding u with
drawal of the French troops now in Mexico. Max
imilian finds that he has pllowod his imperial head
on y cushion of thorns. If our government acts
earnestly against him, the end of the glttering farce
is not far
President Johnsons views on this subject are in
no doubt. In the Senate he took leading position
in favor OF the resolutions denouncing the empire
He is an earnest and life long advocate of the Mon
roe doctrine In an able speech 10 the British min
ster he made most adrot reference TO the subject
intended TO show that il was the interest of England
TO act with the United States in demanding the ter
mination Of the French occupation. We shall not
probably have long to wait before it will become
manifest that Macmillan must leave Mexico in re-
spouse TO protest, if he within obedience to force
II necessary This country will never tolerate a
branch of the Napoeonic empire upon its borders.
II is not probable that the modern Caesar will choose
the alternate of war. But if he does we shall have
q hundred or two thousand troops who would ask
no more congenial occupation than teaching him
better manners.