New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-21
France.
pondent of The London Times,

The Paris correspondent of The London Times,
under date of June writes follows 1T s certain
that the Mexican agent who arrived IN Paris was sent
b. Macmillan for the express purpose OF explaining u
critical state Of affairs ir Mexico the uenacDg attl-
tude the Americans and the fear of his Majesty that
would be declared hy the United States now that
tbe with tne South In over. The French Govern
pen has therefore. given the Washington Cabinet 10
understand very plainly that Mexico Is under the pro-
lection of France. That France will not allow any
power 20 attack it, That fllbusters and Adventures
entering Mexican territory with hostile designs will,
IL taken in aIms be hanged OF shot without loss Of time
OF mercy, and that the United States Government,
whose good faith France o. course does doubt will
act wisely. well as huInanely by doing al IN her
power 10 keep her subjects from IDur ng her protege
The Washington Cabinet PROBABLY has no desire, al
this time TO be on bad terms with this country, and
will no dOub; act prudeniy in Ills affair. The Ian
guage and Of France is what Insy be called de-
Cidedlv energetic IL may not be Literally correct
mention but is substantially So
On the 9Th inst. in the Corps Legislatii, ~. jules
Fayre made speech strongly coDdemnng the Mexican
expedition. lie maintained that the position Of Maxi.
milan precarous and Appreciated conflict with
America
n. C5aiY DEste Ange demonstrated in reply that
the position Of Me1imian was in 10 way precarous,
and pointed out the progress which had been made In
Mexico. The effective force Of the Revolutionary
Corps he said, did not exceed 1000 men. Relative 70
the apprehensions OF conflict with America, the
speal II quoted the expressions Of President Lincoln
lust before his melancholy DEATH to show that they need
not be entertained He said that these expressions had
become political testament that will be carried out in
good faith BY those whom President Lincoln no longer
governs but whom his memory still inspires. The
United States iinued the speaker now only thinks
of consong the widows and phans OF their civil
and do contemplate the shedding vi blood on
their frontiers.
The debate on the American question was further
continued by the Legislature the 9TH inst but moth
ing new was developed.
II. Rouher defended the course OF the Government.
The Empress Eugene had received letter written
by the President Of the United States 10 the Emperor
aa reply TO the Imperial ioter recalling Count MERCER
from Washington.
The text Of dispatch dated May - addrossed to
Mr. Bigeloy American Minister. by the State Depart.
grateful memory preserved by the GOvernmeu and PEG.
Ole Of The United States Of tie sentiments expressed
NV the Emperor Senate and Corps Legsatf Of France
on the assassination Of President Lincoln. II revers
elso 10 the old friendship existing between the two
natonss friendship say, ;ne Minister which !. cor
aiaily reciprocalea on our siae
rs, Pail Mol Gazette learns that several members OF
the French opposition about 20 send an address 20
President johnson reminding him that the first act OF
the French Republic Of 1876 was TO abolish capital
punishment for political oenses and suggesting 10 the
.nciDe with regard TO tbeI own political prisoners at
The present time.
The Emperor Napoleon arrived ut Toulon on the 9Th
Inst Before quitting Algeria he issued proclamation
to the French army Of Africa thanking them Tor 'heir
i.bors and extolling them for soldierly actions.
The weekly returns Of the Bank OF France show an
increase in cash on hand Of $500 900 francs.
The resignation by Prince Napoleon Of the Vice
Presidency Of the Council and the Presidency Of the
Exhibition Commission IL accepted
The Empress has issued decree declaring all the
warnings given TO the French journals null and void
The Bourse closed heavy on the 9Th, ~ 6i45 for the
Reptes.