Year: 1863

Each arrival from Europe brings the rumor
that Prince Macmillan has accepted the Mexi
can throne-a fact which, though go often as
serted, Is not confirmed. We are inclined to
doubt the acceptance by the Prince OF the posi-
ton pressed upon him, as we cannot believe
that the conditions be has imposed will ever be
accorded. The Prince makes his acceptance
depend upon the guarantee Of the great mari
time Powers of Europe that he shall be unds.
turbed in his possession Of this imperial throne
which Napoleon and few renegade Mexicana
are to fabricate for him. Now, taking into con-
sideration that England and Spain withdrew
from the Mexican expedition the moment they
were made aware Of its true nature, it is hardly
to be conceived that at this time they should
come forward, and for the sole tereijs OF
Napoleon the Third, bind Themselves tc eoa.se
which might, and doubtless would, involve
them. sooner or later, in a war with this
country.


England and Spain are we'll aware that the
Mexican invasion has placed ther dreaded
ne;ghbor in most npleasant predicament, and
they are not the parties to step forth and chvai-
rously extricatc him; the more 80 as they are
not certain but that tho first use he might mako
Of his liberty would be to attack his rescuers
From the necessities of his position he must
ever attack some one; and Spain and England
are c6nye,.i .iiently near at hand for the pprpose
Besides. both tbese Powers dread the increasing
power OF Napoleor. and would gladly see him
embarrassed. Hence they would never aid him
out of the mudd!c produced by his invasion OF
this CONTINGENT. 1t is apparent 10 the nations in
question that we are bound to crush the
rebellion. and tint, once this is accom-
plished, we stall surely unite against
our enemies and sock revenge for their
treachcrous conduct. To keep out of the reach
Of the stupcndoss blows we shall then deal
will be matter Of concern to both England
and Spain, aid this we predict will be Ma
poeon's experience in the matter.


It is preposterous to suppose that Russia
would guarantee to Prince Maximilian a secure
seat upon the throne Napoleon is anxiousy
endeavor;ng to build up for him, and it is also
absurd to suppose that Austria will allow him
to accept this throne unless it is so guaranteed.
Thus we find Napoleon nonplussed and thrown
upon his own resources for emperor making.
Whom can he appoint Emperor Of Mexico,
Not one OF his own family. He could not in
that case raise one franc OF the loan Of seven
hundred millions he is so anxious TO make. Be-
sides, he is well aware, should he place mem
her of his own family or one of his adherents
to rule in Mexico, he would have to send an
army Of two hundred thousand troops there to
keep the people in subjection. All this he can
rot do, and we pfelictthat he vii, act in this
matter "a he did in the Crimea and in Italy:
that s, find out ingenious'y SEINE most hu-
name and noble ''idea' yhcreupon he may
gracefully slide out Of tho muId'e aud take
his troops home, leaving the Mexicans to their
fate. This he will DO, because he Is beginning
to understand that tie resources Of this country
are enormous and rs yet untried, and also be-
cause with his own subjects the Mexican invasion
is most unpopular. Defeated in his scheme Of
mixing up in the rludde some treat European
Power, lie will judge it most prudent to retreat
from a position 50 dangerous, will take home
his legions, and prepare for struggle which
will be popular in France-war with England