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The convention between the three Powers who propose to impose

order on Mexico, is not yet signed, but its details are all arranged. The strong objections which exist to imposing any form of govern- ment on a free population have been met, it appears, by a most reason- able device. Mexico has a Parliamentary machinery, however deeply corrupted, and the Powers propose to call a free Cortes to decide on the future government of the country. It is added, but with less au- thority, that a clause in the agreement prohibits the Mexicans, if they select a monarchy, from choosing a Brunswick, a Bourbon, or a Bonaparte. That leaves the House of Coburg still open to a bid, but the Mexicans are much more likely to look to Brazil.

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