The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-05
SPEECH OF ALEXANDERH STEPHENS

- WHICH the nation NAV STUDY with adj
vantage as well as the Peers. 1t is, in fact, the
Syrian question over again. AS long as England
retains India, so long must she maintain the neu-
trality of Egypt
SPEECH OF ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS.
Hon. Alexander Il. Stephens, Vice President of
the Confederate States, made speech at Atlanta
Ga, on the 23d, of which the following is an ex-
tract:
My Felo,0 Citizens: The time for speach-makipp
Is passed. The people have heard all that can be
sad. The time for prompt, vigorous, decisive ac-
ton Is upon us, and we must do duty. Tn n
the surface, affairs appear to be quiet, and | can
give YOU no satisfaction to their real condition
1t is true that threats of an attack on Pensacola
nave neen made, but it is uncertain whether any
attack will be made. As you know, an attack wa
made on Sewall's Point, near Norfolk, but the YES
sci making it was repuised and disabled But the
general opinions and indications are that the first
demonstration will be made at Harper's Ferry, and
that there, where John Brown inaugurated his
work OF slaughter will be fought fierce and bloody
battle. AS for myself, ] believe that there the war
Will begin, and that the first boom of cannon that
breaks upon our ears will come from that point
But let 1t begin where it WILL and be as bloody and
prolonged as 1t may, are prepared for the issue
The North is fast drifting to anarchy and an estah
lShed despotlsm. On you, therefore, as citizens of
the Confederate States, depend the success and
perpetuation OF constitutional liberty; for the dav
Is not lar on when freedom will exist ONLY south Of
Mason and Dixnn's line, and your stout arms and
brave hearts will be her only support on all this
continent. We prefer and desire peace, if we can
have it; but if We cannot, we must meet the issue
l"rceu upon us. We must meet Lincoln and his
myrmid"ns on their own grounds, and on their own
terms-on constitutional principles. So far otr
progress has been all that could expect 4
government has been organized, executive depart-
ments ana ofhces supplied, all needfu laws passed
ana all necessary arrangements made to meet an =
emergency. At the head of our government is
President Davis, who led the Mississirpi Rifles at
Buena Vista, and whose flag never vet traiied in
the dust This noble and true son of the Suuth
goes to Richmond TO take command an Dersou of mr.
soldiers there, and to lead upon the bsttIe faId
against all the military power and talent thew can
summon, even to their veteran chieftain General
Scott himself. Whether brought to a bloody COM
hict or not we are prepared Our people evsrv
whe"e are ful OF enthusiasm, and strong in their
determination never to submit to the rule of Lin
COLD. FATHERS and mothers and sisters are all ready
ana doing all they can in aid of the cause We are
ln 'ne right, and justice is up'n side. We
must succeed. The same God who guided our fat h.
ers IN the bloody Revolution and who made the
glory OF the late United States, is vet upon the
SIDE OF right and justice. Relying upon Him who
holds the destinies of all nations in His hands we
Will 20 forth to battle, resolved to conquer or die
, C0rrespondsncs Of he ~ z. Express
NAPOLEON III. AND THE AMERICAN I'M
BROGLIO-FRANCE OFFERING TO MEDI-
ATE. ~ ILL /
PARIS, May Ion Sunday last, at 2 O'Clock.
P. NJ, the Emperor Napoleon received Mr.. CharIss
). Faulkner, Minister of the United States to the
Court of France, who had demanded an audience
Ior the purpose of presenting his letters of recall
The interview took place in the throne ROOM at the
fa'ace OF the Tuileries. After some preliminary
remarks OF personal character, the Emperor IN
reserVedly expressed to Mr.. Faulkner his profound
regret at the unhappy Gissensions now existing be-
tween the two great sections of the American
Union, and asked whether the friendly mediation
of France would be acceptable if the offer were
made Mr.. Faulkner replied that he possessed no
information of a character to warrant him in giy-
ing a direct opinion: but he had no hesitation in
lecarlng that, it the interposition of any foreign
power would be admissible, that of France the ma
ton which bad aided the Thirteen Colonies in their
early struggle for independence, and had remained
their earnest friend since the organization Of the
federal government, would certainly be looked upon
,y both the North and the South as most worthy
If their mutual confidence; particularly as France
rad never, directly or indirectly, manifested any
iesire to NEEDLE in the domestic affairs of the Uni
ed States, and had always exhibited sincere and
sympathy for the whole Union irres-
TectiVe of section.
The American people, he was certain, would not
sier to the arbitration of any European power the
questions which the of the present trou-
lies; but the amicable mediation of France might
rave the effect OF inducing suspension of hostii-
les, and enable the North and South settle their
differences without the effusion of fraternal blood
he Emperor said he feared it might now be too
ate, and that civil strife bad gone too far to be
topped by an appeal to the dictates of reason; but
hc Cbu'u Uc Inc means OF dVeTIln8 the horrors
f a war between American brothers, he would es
eem it high privilege to offer the friendly coun-
els of France.
You may rely upon these important details as
erfectly correct. Mr.. Dayton has arrived in Par
}, and will probably have audience of the En-
error next Sunday. If our Minister, whose |
osition becomes most responsible, should express
Jews similar to those of his predecessor-and the
mperor will doubtless ask his opinions on the same
oints-an immediate offer of French mediation |
lay be anticipated.
JACKSON, THE SLAYER ELLswoRrH.-The Rev.
gorge W. Carter, of New Orleans, publishes the |
blowing note in the Delta of the 9th inst:
Editors Delta-I was pleased to notice in your
sue OF Monday afternoon that Mr. Geo. Moore of |
lie City Hotel, had taken steps to raise fund to |
sent to Virginia for the relief of the widow and
'phans of Mr.. James w. Jackson, who lost his
e in defence of his countrys flag, after staying
oil. Ellsworth.
knew Mr.. Jackson personally, and was guest
his hotel only few DAYS since. In killing Els
ortb, he only executed purpose previously form
!, to wit: to defend with his life the flag which
,ated over his house.
When expressed fear lest his flag might be
ken down BIZ the Federal forces who soon uropo-
d to occupy Alexandria, he very quietly replied
at it should never come down while he lived and
at he would kill the who attempted it,
ough be was backed by all the Black Republicans
Washington.
rves monument His widow and four children
e in necessi.ous circumst ances, and the fund
opposed will not only be timely, but WORLDLY be-
owed.
The subscription list mentioned has realized a
ndsome sum. The Delta says that wealthy cit
IN, who left with one of the companies of volun-
ers for Virginia, stated that one of his objects
Is to take charge of the family of Jackson, and
> that they were comfortably provided for, and
case they consented, to bring them to Louisiana
d secure them in comfort for the rest of their
es.
RIrLED GUNs.-The first patent taken out for ri.
d firearms was by Mr.. Arnold Botsipen, in 1886.
seems to have introduced the invention from
,rmany. In 1889, Mr.. John Nj. Wilkinson pat
ted rifled cannon having two grooves, the shot
wing to fit into the grooves. This was similar to
g system of rifles and shot recommended in the
cent work of General Jacobs Riled cannon and
all arms are, therefore, quite old but until re-
ntly their efficiency has not been appreciated for
purposes of warfare. 1t is true, that in the
ench, Austrian, Swedish and British armies,
ere have been special regiments armed with RI
for the past seventy years; but these were only
poyed as G.iirmshers and were always few in
mber. The smooth-bore musket the univer-
arm for infantry. The rife was first adopted
the French army under Leuis Philippe as a
neral weapon. Rfed cannon were first used in
} field in actual battle at the fight OF Soferino
y two years ago, under the present Emperor of
ance. q
The following is from the Montreal Herald:-The
miralty has chartered the sailing transports
ndola, Samaria Rambler, Queen, Hero of the
|, Duchess of Sutherland, Black Eagle, Wan
er, Northumberland, Elizabeth and Patrican,
the steamers Britannia, Peninsula, Eva and
", to take military stores from Woolwich to the
st India stations and the British possessions in
lerica A large number of Armstrong guns for