Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-23
CORRESPONDENCE.
LETTER FROM PARIS.
Special to the Baltimore Daily Commercially

PARIS. February 5th, 1866.
MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES.
When the mind has grown accustomed to a long
established state of things it very difficult should
any event happen to disturb it, to appreciate the
magnitude of the disturbing power or form just
ception of the gravity of the consequences that may
arise from it. Such at least may be said of minds en-
dowed with only an ordinary degree Of penetration.
Thus it happens that court gossips and those who
Immediately surround the Emperor. feeling secure IN
the firm friendship that has long united France
and the United States, offer unwilling ear to the
rumors of probable interruption OF the dlploatc
relations that exist between these two powers me
Emperor, however, seems to take a more serious
view of the matter, and is far from Sharing the opln
ion of his court. / do not mean TO say tnat ms
of the Mexican difficulty. but still experience has
taught him the value of precauon, and be is conse
quently taking measures. though somewhat secretly
This morning, orders were sent to Brest. Toulon,
Cherbourg and ROchetort, not to grant any more
furoughs to sailors or marines for the present to put
on additional wOrkmen and to get the plated vessels
now in the stocks ready for sea with all possible
speed. The Emperor chershes his Mexican policy as
a parent cherishes its pet child He tondes and
caresses it, and to give it up would be like tearing
from him part of himself. no other proof of this
existed it would be found in his constant anxiety that
the great mass of the people should approve of it..
An influential member of the Cabinet, in CONVEX
sation he had this mornins with an Ambassador from
one of the German courts, thus expounded the policy
ofthe French Government. The great object he said,
that one Government ought have constantly view
in its conduct towards another is circumference of
its rank its dignity and its rights without unneces-
sary irritating susceptibties. 1t has always been
the aim of the French Cabinet to carry out this
maxim and we have en- ieavOred to do so regards
Mexico and United States. We went to Mexico in
order to avenge our outraged honor and we are de-
termined to remain there until we nave reSelved
renewed. We do not believe that the Cabinet of
Washington has any idea of making an armed attack
upon country which has given 1t no legitimate cause
of complaint, and more particularly when it must be
certa IN of meeting adversary, power that has
always felt pride in being considered one Of its
most ancient allies.
France is prepared to leave the people of Mexico
the choice of beingsgoyerned by monarchy or re-
public and it asks nothing more than that the choice
of the people shall be freely exercised, without the
intervention of any foreign power or influence All
these arguments are well known to the Cabinet Of
dated the 9th of January and forwarded to NJ. de
Montholon the French Ambassador at Washington.
We wish to impress upon the government OF the
United States that did not go to Mexico either TO
punish the then Mexican government. or from any
motives of self interest Satisfied with the rectitude
our political conduct satisfied that the Cabinet of
Washington itself will ultimately do us Justice, we
trust that there will be no interruption in our AMIGA
ble relations: we do not ask the American govern
ment to recognize Maximilian but we do ask that,
that monarch shall not have TO combat against the
interference of foreign power, and that the people
shall be left to choose their own power of govern
ment Should our fond hopes be deceived, why then,
we prepared, happen what may, to meet the con
need hardly tell you that the Emperor is placed
in a very perious position. war with America,
owing 10 the enormous expense it would require to
carry il out, might place in jeopardy his dynasty.
Whilst the other hand, If he should submit to eat
the leek," the evaporation OF the French people
would be so great that his own position the throne
of France would become very shaky, as he would i'm
medately be accused ot sacrificing the honor of the
country TO his own safety. There can be no doubt
that war with America would have a ruinous effect
upon French finances, which are already IN very
unsatisfactory state. And apart from the question OF
expense, have no need TO point out TO you the
almost impracticability of sending large force from
France to the shores of America. 1t has been estl
mated that the mere transport OF each man would
cost about 900 francs and that 100000 men would be
required in order to carry out war with America
with any chance of success.
Now suppose that the French should decide not to
carry. the war into America, but simply to ma Ike
themse Ives masters of the sea, and thus ruin the
commerce, of the United States This would be just
as disastrous in its results for our export trade with
America forms one of the brightest gems OF our
cOmmerce and ,esides the Americans would natu-
rally issue letters IT marque, and thus commit sad
havoc among our trad vessels in every part Of the
globe The Mexican quc stlon, as you may suppose,
is at the present moment alb the ATTENTION OF
every Frenchman shall be iole 10 selu you accu-
rate accounts of every movement OF our Govern
ment, and thus keep you well INFORMED upon u SUD-
ject that interests you as mucheas us.
A DEPUTY IN DIFFICULTIES,
Our police courts have of late been the scenes OF
such horrifying stories of bloodshed and violence
that the prospect of anything likely to otter little
diversion, whatever sad reflections it may otherwise
suggest is quite relief. A trial Is shortly about to
take place that will probably bring to light some
amusing details that Will DC anything nut gratifying
to certain honorable deputy. AS | learn for a
fact that thetrial will come off ere long, have no
hesitation in giving the name OF the honorable gen.
tleman in question.
NJ Planart, deputy to the Corps Legslatif. few
months since met in society beautiful, lively and
spirtuelte brunette Mile Berthe de Rocn9rt. Depu,
ties, it appears are not more intulnerabe against
the shafts of the wicked little son or Venus than
other weak mortals. The adys beauty attracted his
attention, attention deepened into admiration, and
admiration into ardent passion. The deputy n tact
fell desperately in love with the fair damsel. Under
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proceeding to business at once made proposals which
Indignantly rejected by the lady, who, IN the
most unequivocal terms gave the deputy to under.
stand that the fortress conld be taken by the in
terventon of the priest at the marriage table This
however, did not quite suit the honorable deputy
views. After little reflection be told the lady tina
such step his part was quite impossible. ltWQulG
be difficult of course to state what arguments
employed. but far from being discouraged by the frs
repulse the deputy made Gthe rattacks, with redou
bled energy each time. till eventually, perseverance,
gained the day, and the lady capitulated the con
dition that the enamored deputy should furnish hel
a nouse the most magnificent style. and give hel
bills 10 the amount of 100000 francs. payable at diff
ferent periods.
Matters went on smoothly for while. The sprine
time Of love was happily spent, But oh the tickle
Lothario regular Don Juan. shortly after his first
conquest, beca1ae enamored of blonde daughter o.
Albion, a golden Laired fairy whose magic fascina
lions drew his hear Esom the brunette. Neglect fol
lowed and ore day in the absence of Mile de Rocmart
NJ Planart not only got possession of the bills TO
1rancS DuG S1tllSu oh III
whole of the furniture. What was the lady's stupe
faction at finding on Gct return in the ayening tn
house empty. she has now brought an actloh 2galns
Mons Panart not to recover ks love- lost it is TO ?
feared forever, but the bills fer 100000 francs and tn
value of the furniture.
The block of marble destined fol- the static o
President Lincoln, left Paris for Havre yesterday
is magnificent block, tbirty-six feet square OF whit
marble, with green. red and gold veins, bearing
striking resemblance to the most beautiful Italian
agate. 1t is of such immense weight that 1t requires
eight strong Norman horses to remove it.