Year: 1866

or Sebastopol, or the treaty of Paris which took


away from her the months of the Danube and


gave them back to Turkeyi We think not
In fact, il Alexander is on the side of Austria,


awaiting a move from Napoleon, it becomes


the policy Of the latter to stick to his role Of
neutrality. He is in situation Of some danger
in any event; for while the glory of France
calls him to the field, the menacing attitude OF
Russia is not to be despised. We await, with
still increasing interest, the arrival Of the next
expected European steamers.


The Contest I'm Mexico-A Vigorous Cam


paign I'm Prospect.


The correspondence from the city of Mexico


and Vera Cruz which we published yesterday


furnished many interesting facts in regard to


the position of affairs in that country. The


great anxiety of the imperialists the renewed


confidence among the liberals, and the commo-
ton and great activity on both sides lead to


the inference that we are on the eve of a fierce


struggle and houy contested campaign in


that country. The announcement that Napo-


leon has promised the United States to with


draw the French troops from Mexico has re-
vived the enthusiasm among the liberals, and


there is every indication Off general uprising


among the people, which threatens the expul-
sion Of Maximilian long before the period fixed


upon for the withdrawal of the troops. The
liberals, under this renewal Of confidence, are
securing funds, and are thus able to obtain arms
and ammunition, the things which they above all
others have stood in need of thus far during the
struggle with Imperialism. The modern and
improved weapons of warfare which the agents
Of the liberal party have procured in the United
States and sent to Mexico; the fact that cannon
have been found in large numbers secreted in
various localities all prove the earnestness,
the determination and the extensive prepara-
tion of the liberals to eject Macmillan from
the country. The strong manifestation of pub
lie sentiment in the United States has revived
their courage, and they now see that there is
chance for the success Of their cause, and are
ready to take advantage of this opportunity.


When we turn to the other side we find that
Macmillan is reduced to such financial straits
that Marshal Bazaine is obliged to pay him five
thousand francs per month, out of the military
chest, to meet his urgent personal expenses.
Desertions from the imperial army by compa-
nies and regiments are constantly being chron-
icled. These facts remind both Maximilian and
Marshal Bazaine that they will be obliged to
make desperate effort to prevent an ignomin-
ious fiasco of this Mexican enterprise. In view
of these facts and the renewed enthusiasm Of
the liberals, new and vigorous campaign has
been decided upon by the imperialists, in which
Marshal Bazaine proposes to take the field in
person at the head of the troops. This is con-
sidered absolutely necessary to revive the
spirits Of the troops and hold the army together
until the time arrives for their departure. The
fact of the matter is, they are obliged to resort
to this move to cover their msfortunes and en-
able the French troops to leave the country
with some little eclat. Unless they can gain
more decided advantages the commander Of the
French forces will 60 back to his country under
cloud, and perhaps he will be forced to en-
bark in advance of the time stipulated by Ma
poleon. Reduced, then, to the alternative Of a
new campaign or an immediate fight from the
cLuntry, it seems that the former horn of the
dileh,ma has been decided upon. 1t is proba-
BILE. therefore, that vigorous campaign will
soon be haaugurated, and that more fierce
struggle will take place than any which has
heretofore como off between the liberals and
mperialists. II Will be contest on one side
10 save reputation and on the other for re-
publican liberty.


The sudden and decided change in the
morale Of the liberal party 1t seems to US, leaves
no doubt as to the result Of this campaign.
The people have seen the disadvantage of the
empire and have become tired Of the dictation
and interference by the crowned heads Of Eu-
rope. The result is that the factions which
were for . long time keeping Mexico in hot
water are now ready to drop all their personal
animosities and unite, shoulder to shoulder, in
he same cause. Under the first indication Of
the downfall Of the empire the leaders Of seve-
raj factions set up their claim and prctensions
Tor the control Of affairs; but these differences
are now being adjusted, and they will all unto
In this grand campaign against Imperialism.
The result Will be that Marshal Bazaine win
find himself obliged to conlne his operations
solely to the defensive, and will be unable
TO inaugurate movements on the offensive. In
fact We should not be surprised to learn that
he has already become so alarmed that he con-
siders II absolutely necessary to fight his way
out Of Mexico in order TO obtain an oppor-
tnnity to leave at all, and that this, after ALL is
the secret Of this new campaign. This, as .
matter of course, will make the contest all the
more desperate on the imperial side, while the
enthusiasm which this condition Of affairs will
infuso into the ranks Of the liberals will in
crease the vigor Of the attacks from that quar-
ter. II, then, Macmillan and the French COM
mander wish to get out with any credit to
themselves, the sooner they leave the better;
for another campaign with the liberals under