The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-21

Texas vr,,hipo hetveen two Ares-his hatred Of the
Mexican concern that had duped and deceived
him. and his chvalrous detestation OF the YANKEE
nation. who have in 30 "cowardly" manner tramped
the high born gentleman Of the South under foot &c
Well, Gwin stated before he left here that he
owed his defeat plan which had been for some time
in secret consideration between the French and United
States govenments that the five Northern States OF
Mexico-vz: Sonora Lower California, sinaloa, Chhua-
hua and Durango-shoud be placed undenthe protection
Of the United States with the prearranged
consent Of aximilan-the American government estab-
fishing the same species Of proecorate those States
that President Buchanan recommended In his address TO
Congress ip 1869in fact revival Of the plan Of tho
old exPresdent which, however unpopular II may have
been among the New England Purtans at that time, as
likely to AFFORD moro slave territory would certainly
have resulted In the acquisition Of that magnificent
region by the United aatea Gwin stated emphatically
that such plans foot and that he heard Of them
az early last winter during his second visit to Paris
obtain additional authority from Louis Napoleon, and
that the snub he then received from the French EN-
peror owing to this contemplated solution Of the
Mexican mudde.
A EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON MONROE DoorRiNE-wHAr
NExTp
He further asserted that the proposed Congress in
Europe desired by the French Emperor particularly
VIII VIC" VI CousiuB tuc quoetou W NC ouo
mitted, though without his connivance for arbitra
on by the united soveregns Of the old world with the
understanding that they should arrange it so that he
could honoaby withdraw, necessary from the land Of
the Aziecs Perhaps even ch&hge the French inferveh
tion into general European one thus shifting, with his
usual adroitness this unpleasant burhen from his own
shoulders on to those the combined Powers Whether
they TO throw up the whole thing after little
dgni1ed delay, to appearances, Gwin did not
state He appeared TO be fully posted at all events
You know the important sometimes leaks out
from unexpected places The United States protectorate
he thought would be the most probable solutions and
that by quiet little arrangement, after year or two
the French claims being pae 6y the sne ave
part of the Union politically as they are already
almost by nature thousands Of countrymen are
mines with incredible rapidity. Disburthened Of
these distant and to him inaccessible regions, ,i
Ma would a no en- ron
quietly, with his own resources This would enable
Louis Napoleon to withdraw his troopsthe bugbear or
French bayonets would no longer exist French dignity
and honor would be preserved and the Monroe DOCTRINE
would remain intact. These are the outlines Oh tas
curious phase the Mexican question The facts ae no
doubt already known to the HERALD; but SEM TINS
reume OF what lie common talk here that you MAJ A"o"
1t is understood and discussed in Mexico
EMPEROR OPPOSED TO NEGRO sIAvSni. .
Within few days statements hre Oeer % rsceaved ~
Mexico to the effect that tb This - Of 81 niece With a
been re.esabshed oy foolish canars started by mis-
chI 5hdents in the Juarez Interest who look
LII, -, ~ present effect of falsehood. They are right
vy refecting that lie travels ten leagues while
putting on its boots There Is not the least foun-
ago, when proposition was made to the government
by very Influential persons for African co!onization -
as well as for the introduction of Chinese aborers
nohng less than the establishment Of slavery under the
cloak Of colonzaton'') the Emperor gave his most
emphatic refusal and ordered his Minister Of the Inte
tolerate even the shadow Of slavery in the empire
These facts well known here and how this infamous
libel upon Maxlman could have got abroad except BY
ton of special decree from the Emperor gives the lie
the report but article sixtyfour Of the organic law, pro-
mugated on the 10th of April last expressly prohibits
''savery aud involuntary servtudc''
cAnorTA The LEGAL SUCCESSOR or MACMILLAN.
time is thai the second son Of the buEe de Bbant has
been agreed upon between Napoleon and Maxmilian in
of the death Of the latter TO succeed tohe Mexican
throne. This little fiction is also unfortunately crushed
by the organic law above mentioned, as foows:-
ART 2. In OF death Of any other event
which may place IL beyond the power OF the Emperor
continue in the exercise of his rule the EMPRESS his
august spouse viii assume, eocto the regency Of the
empire
ANxitTy IN MEXICO As 10 AMERICAN POLICY
Judging by the tone of the New York papers, and ,
indeed by nearly tlc entire United States press,
encrprisng and popular young Emperor is only waiting
to receive the up dc grace at the hands OF his neigh
bors in the great republic Files OF the leading papers
received here by the Manhattan and extracts from
these, Published in the daily journals Of this capital
have by lesscned the aPprchensions not only
of certain members Of the government but Of the most
influential citizens Of Mexico whether or not this
avowed hostility the empire huy represents the
popular sentiment in the United States needs but little
foresight to say that continuance Of the tremendous
pressure now being made by tha American press against
French intervention pYs in time have It's effect upon
Congress, and perhs Hurry .n., hodv. Of its appfoaGh
ing session. into some decisive action relative TO the
Mexican question II Is easy to see that such an outside
pressure must be eventually taken indication oi
the popular American sentiment II would be idle to
say that the meeting OF Congress Is not awaited with
x,.x hxs nj fAfh
constant succession OF able and powerful articles IN the
HERALD IL taken here the best criterion or the feel
BILE that under existing circumstances the United States
government would be willing 10 risk imbroglio with
half OF Europe on point involy ing so few really vital
issues NJ those pending on this Mexican Affair.
MEXICO rowrRiEss AGAINST rHE UNITED STATES.
From the time when the Union last fall made
the Suppression ol the rebellion merely question
lime the intelligent persons ia Mexico have been
pced that The pcrmanence OF the empire depended
to grca, extent upon the good will OF s northern neigh
bors. The United states, either as government or by
the acts Of awess hores along It's southern
frontier, could at any time endanger the government OF
Maximilan Against any ordinary number oil nlinusters
the forces of this government could and would be sue
cessfuly directed No fear has at any time been en-
pressed here OF bands OF marauders from the northern iron
tier but against movement Of the national government
IL would be almost vain TO contend and the aid OF
such additional troops the crowned heads OF Europe
might send 10 Mexico would be feather in the scale
in opposition 20 the armies which the United States
could speedily set ON foot IL fact, few disposed to
admit that any very formidable stand could long be
of the United States 10 cxpe the French from Mexico
wnsf WOULD RE TIN coSsEQUENcEs ARMED INrsR-
PkRENCE Win THE EMPIRE.
bnt the aoestlon very naturally arises to whether
Tue game would DO worth the powder In other words,
whether the government aud people Of the United States
would be willing TO hasten into lsuch the world
ns never yet seen) on 20 nsgn cent question the
ionn OF govetnnen, existing in neghboring country.
Admhune ,hat Loo,s Napoeon hos made grave mistake
In mcddng with Mexican affairs, he listened too
readily to the advice of Gwn, Mason and siidcli and
that he h. even now seeking how he may honorably
from = situation which finds un favor With
French Dston while IL continually depetes fhe treasury
the homer of France nevertheless compromised In III,
Mexican affair menace from the United states woulc
compel the Emperor Tor his own security IL not Cor tn,
position ei France TO refuse 10 be driven ordered
Of Mexico, and ID" public feeling of hostility nov exist
ing IN Francs against the intervention would be auickI,
turned into OF universal enthusiasm In support o
the national ag France, not less eXcitable and prout
than America would need bu, appeal TO her honor {,
throw aside all ideas OF cost expcdcncy, would b.
quite ready TO hattie for the imperial policy as W,
he 10 enforce the Monroe doctrine by dnt Of arms
In such struggle France would have the cooperation
of Austria aud Belgium nsignicant Powers may be tai
least the atterl iu naval