The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
A RPUBLICAN EMPERoR.

Inc PiihCipico IcCcuIIy enumerated d
o the Emperor Macmillan in Mexico, i
his answer to the ad jress of condolenc
by his Minister of State, on the occasio
: of the death of his father-in-law, Leopol
of Belgium, are SO democratic in sent
ment, that he almost persuades us to b
an imperialist. Ifsuch are the doctrine
of absolutism, We can discover but littl
difference between them and the mos
ultra republicanism. We rather admir-
Macmillan, and are partly convince
that he would make Mexico into YER
respectable country-and bring som
kind of order out of the chronic chaoti,
condition of that so-called Repablic-i
left to himself for few years. If he
were only to cut himself loose from
Europe, and appeal to Mexicans alone,
give up royalty, and be content with a
modest democratic title, we think Mex
the selection of a wise ruler If he will
show that heis the choice of the Mexican
people, and not merely imposed upon a
free country by foreign bayonets, we
| should be content to let him and the
Mexicans settle the question among
themselves; and if his rule will secure
the happiness and prosperity of our sister
republic, and make her desirable neigh.
Dor for the United States-restore peace
within her borders-and place her upon
the high road to greatness and power.
he will accomplish that which none of
her own sons have been able to encom-
pass, and will not only earn the graft
tude of that nation, but of the civilized
world. We do wish that the question
with regard to European Intervention
could be settled in such manner that
while it would release the United States
from all obligations to further pursue its
favorite chimera, would at the same time
leave Mexico in the safe hands of good
and substantial ruler. We know not
but that it may become our duty to see
that she has the best government secured
to her that it is possible to vouchsafe to
such nation; and il she should choose |
a foreign prince to rule over her as EN-
peror or President, and that prince can
10 what none of her own children has |
been capable of doing, we think that |
our best policy and the very best system
Of Intervention we can adopt, would be
non-intervention. We subjoin the
views of the Emperor, given
lpon the occasion referred to:
In answer to the address of coincidence
delivered to the Emperor and Empires.
~ Senior Ramirez, Minister of State, at
he mourning reception held at the
palace on the 18th of January. the
emperor Macmillan read the following
epIy:
GENTLEMEN-I thank you for your
in the grief which has fallen
pom the Empress and myself. Under [
ur great loss we have one consolation [
the good and wise example left us as
sacred inheritance by the late King of
ne Belgians. Like ourselves, upon ac- |
epting a throne offered to Elm by the !
eope, he had to organize nation and
Stablish a government, and, thanks to |
ne disinterested intervention ofI'rance {
e was enabled to cause peace to prevail {
lstead ofwar, and he devoted himself |
lcessantly in effecting important re- /
,rms at home. He promised his people
berty, and duling the long period of I
lrty-five years he kept his promise.
le promised the country safety and {
anquility, and this also lie achieved, l
lille at the same time he strengthened
5 independence. And more than this,
raised it to distinguished rank C
nong the nations of Europe, making it c
first class Power, as far as commercial N
iiuence and freedom of opinion are in. L
'lved. y With regard to al
yself, gentlemen, you have been wit
asses of my acts. Disregarding all i'm d.
'acticable theories, which lead only to pl
larchy, 4! have devoted my labors to ia
e administration of public affairs, to ia
e development of the elements of the til
osperity and wealth of the country. r.
id to the solution of the great questions ca
most Importance to the nation. While re
rsuing this arduous task l have with nj
,od the Impotence of some and the sa
of others, because ce
FUNDS caused by fifty years of civil di
N are not to be healed in day. Con- fa
lent in my destiny, I shall march til
'aight to my object with unf1agging III
severance. My strength NAV fail pc
e-my spirit never! My purpose is DR.
t to change the democratic customs of SD
3 nation for am convinced that. to Sc
vate the minds of its citizens, thew
lst have the consciousness of their own tn
nifty and value. Ihave respected the ce
erty of the press, whenever it has kept lol
thin the bonds of decency, and at the RI
ne time have caused the authority 0,
the law to be respected. He must be La
nd who cannot see that strong rule IA,
he last anchor of safety for our coun- GU
:. You may have remarked nv Z
mness in the midst of the calumnics spi
It have been cast at us from abroad. sa,
rward, gentlemen These calumnies on
| be forgotten, while our achieve low
hts will endure. Fortified by the die ms
IS of my conscience and the integrity hal
ny intentions, look forward to the the
Ire without anxiety. Mexico has on,
,ed her honor i'm my keeping, and it
i be well guarded.
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