The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-21

occasion. AS spanish converts strongly puiit AZ
any ancient Notifications were, they experienced the
necessary transformations without much disadvantage,
and look now though they had been intended
for the service OF the God Of Peace and though soldiers
and not monks were their usual inmates.
Tho converts have fine libraries and what more pre-
cous still, collections Of manuscripts OF much value
qntes worthy the attention OF sayans few galleries OF
old paintings deserve more than passing notice There
are among the number paintings by old Spanish masters
which in Europe would doubt command q considera
bic price, Even here they are valued very highly.
Virgin attributed to Murio sold tho other day at
$40 600 rich inhabtant Of the city who owns very
lne gallery of the old Spanish masters.
EXPECTED ACTION THE USIrxp sfATFs.
Every day I am questioned concerning the govern
nent Of the United States, the opinions of the people
and of the politicians Although nothing IL seen on the
surface there exists among all classes deep concern
regarding tho probable attitude of the Americans the
Mexican question. Much Is feared from the belcose
tone Of the American commander the other side OF
the Rio Grande all eyes turned thitherwsrd and
general an ety prevails This feeling Is not shared how
ever by the military Of the city, who seem to delight at
the idea Of the coming oil the Americans wno they say
they win receive ourchthati to say at tie point
of the sabre bayones with which their muskets are fur
nished
THE MEXICAN PRESS Mu2zLsD
Although the Mexican newspapers supporting the gov
eminent are assuming certain degree OF independence
they do not show much concern regarding what going
on In the United States This does not mean that they
are either indifferent insensble that subject. do
know whether 1t Is from principle or from restriction
imposed upon them BY the aa,hore or rom pouca ,
general thing the press OF this country avoids the
expression OF sentiments which would be productive OF
good and might on the other hand give birth TO many
evils Besides in country like Mexico which Is like
patient Just saved from long and exaustng disease,
the discussion OF topics calculated create unnecessary
uneasness or even agitation would prove exceedingly
daneerous II would paralyze all the branches OF the
public service destroy the effect OF the policy OF the
Emperor and postponeor years the inal establishment
of his government
INTERVIEW WITH MAMMALIAN.
As Instance Of the circuInspecticn OF the NeStan
press viii mention case in which the Emperor hap
penng to meet OF his American friends, spoke at
length OF the relations of bis government With the United
States without his convcrsaton the subject OF com
men In the principal circles OF the capital and OF lneba
being published In the newspapers You must know at
rsi that one habits OF the Emperor visit
G speciedy, accompan ed solely by gentleman OF his
hoasrhold The establishments OF this city, to
With his own eyes how things are working, whether his
officers attentive and honest and Whit improvements
needed in the various departments OF his admnsta
tol A few days ago be thus visited the Academy of
San Cos an establishment which contains the schools
Of pain g, sculpture, architecture, &c He paid visit
te lido o. each artist spoke TO them IN the Rindest
hammer and made several purchases AZ he was about
to lgave b standing at the door, in respectful at
tude Kenuckau by birth, who had resided long time
in IiAo and who is here as the agent OF large cn
grafton corppny. The Kentuckian bowed, and the En-
pcror who aucw him very we'll, 7 turned the compi-
ncnt, and, walking up TO him, graciously inquired
Mr.. Cs%, what news from The Sialcsa Il your
resident in good lealthS Docs he succeed in his work
nf reconciliation aud pac.caicAy II lie does a. SIN
cre'y hope thai act of his administration viii rank
auung tho greatest ia the history Of the age. II will
l.nmortalze his name and place IL between those Of
Washington and Lincoln; for in our age the greatest
rnicrs OF nations not those who seek after fame at
the swords pointi no; in ls age, as in all ages, the
really great those who prefer the arts OF PEACE
20 the horrors OF war; and VINO lead all the energies OF
Il rr people in that direction
Mr. Cess bowed ana replied that as far as he knaw
n views and opinions oil President johnson were peace
n and coaciiaory.
President JoinsoU no dorb Wishes 10 De al peace
the whole world. with myself. added the En-
lespr. WITH an expressive smile las Tor inysosi Daye
u greatest confidence u ms pocy and me most iiendly
n'mcuf4 towards nm petsonay We are ~ position,
~ " Ell As D. interests na'urs, a''o'i u nc ue'Ps ne ~
". hcip Inn, We Wii IA sc this continent 70 sch ae'
fCa Of property anu gres.ness ina email soon ne
She 10 dictate 10 the rest OF the word uupc included
"! Government; KNOW represents schisn IA politics
la the eyes os American republicans; but this is
ION why we snouu disagree. rroie-tantisni n scnsm
IN The eyes OF the saboic ana sun frv'cs'ants I'VE
1cnceililS sine by side Win tbem ana tney
both contribute, esci ~ different spheres, 10 The
Layprcss and snyaIcemen' OF the human rare
Nations are ike NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. "A nstnfe char-
ntr, cducasion saect!or sEa ahues. 10 ssy ,nst we
sasrc rule ana the same form OF government apply
alike 70 al Is contrary to reason ana experience.
certainly sdnire republican fnsutrtionsi but should
lie very soTry y enforce them upon an unwilling people
Xoi s;St no. think thai every nation deems republic
the most Desirable form oi Eovernmnnf when IN ltaS,
my aiher-'n law, the khs o. Be'sum appeared ~ ms
balcony ana pcasns 10 tue crowd below, said !hot ne
vas quito wiling 10 give up MS crown anu let tue Bel
giafs govern them elves as they sw NJ and establish
fcrcii j they lked, the i'sissps told him 10 fav;
ard cxrrencc has proved that they right IN pre-
fefrinE m.2a-c.y 70 ycpgbr. Fhc HolGiaaS tfc
today ne oil The irces and The bappies people on the
face OF the ratti Tor monarchy ~ Favorable TO the
development Of INNS freedom o. any Other insiitr.
ticn, and Americans are wrong tuthiuSiug orterwfseT
Here Mr.. csr observed lliat'the Americans were not
finding fault with his Majesty, whose bernl spirit and
kind disposition were highly appreciated. Yhcy did
object 10 him personally but 10 the manner in rl, he
had been invested with the supreme power and called 10
tho throne III 4
ssrhe Americans do me the greatest wrongr said the
Emrcfor ihcy think that cor,d under any circun.
stsnccs haze accepted tho assistance Of any foreign
Tower 10 the pr ud,ce Of wst deemed 10 ba erfectly
a. Ihe crown Of any other monarch in the world did
mt get II nom any ileghnsic source; lid seek H.