The New York herald., 1861-12-28
GENERAL SCOTS RETURN.

Supposed Cause or HIS Sudden Return--
The Trent Anair-Francc Not Disposed
TO Give Any encouragement to the
United States, sc.
The rather sudden return Of General Scott after short
stay ct Paris, has given rise 70 considerable speculation
II ID well known that IL his intention to remain
abroad for several months mako Of Italy for
the especial benefit Of his health The news OF the Trent
affair which received in Paris few days after his
arrival changed all his plans however, and he determined
to return home by the rst During his stay In
France the General had excellent opportunity Of
tanning the convictions Of European tho sub
ject Of the Trent affair and International law generally,
and ia profoundly impressed with the danger Of any rup
tre between Great Britain and tho United States this
critical period.
From interviews which he had with Prince Napoleon
and Minister Thouvenc he satisfied that in the event
Of war with England tho United States noed not look
for any assistance 70 tho Imperial government Of France
lie thinks II very probable that In France involved
In the conflict, Napoleon will side with England and Gem
Scott determined to communicate tho important In
person rather than trust to tho uncertainties Of tho mail
He stopped in Paris fifteen days. and during that period
his health wonderfully improved. Among tho num-
ber Of distinguished visters received by General Scott
was Prince Napoleon. Tho Interview, which was cor
dial and lengthy occurred after the Of tho
Trent Affair reached Paris, and the conversation vary
naturally turned upon tho capture Of Messrs Mason and
slds Prince Napoleon gave the General to understand
that England would certainly demand the rest,tu
ton Of the captive rebels and that tho position thai
France would take might hardly be considered en-
couragng to the United States The Prince expressed
the friendly feelings for the United States, but
under the circumstances he considered the action Of
Commander wilkes very unfortunate.
With Minister Thouvenel the old hero also had most
pleasant interview, which lasted hour. Tho
nature of the conversation did transpre but
enough has been elected TO warrant the belief that ho
concded with Prince Napoleon on the course that Eng
land would be likely TO pursue In the Trent affair." H.
Thouvene expressed hs most hearty wishes for the pros
pery Of tho United States gave the General
coursgsment Of any assistance in case Of war with
Great Britain
The Emperor happened 70 be Al Compcigne during the
Generals stay in Paris that there communi.
cation with his Imperial Majesty whatever II the
intention Of General Scott seek audience with Napo
leon the Of tho latter to the Tulercs but
his sudden departure precuded the possibility Of his
doing SO.
General Scott remained In his hotel--the Brevoort
Housedurng the whole OF yesterday and nothing OF spe
DIAL Importance took place in his movements On his arr
val in city Thursday supposed that ho would
Immediately proceed to Washington, but appears
that he intends to remain here for the space Of two
three days Yesterday he engaged in receiving calls
from distinguished persons military and civilian Among
those General D. L. Sckes Lieutenant Colonel Hud
son. United satos Army; Commissioner Bowen g. 7. R.
Morse, Esq; Mr. Dickinson, and others The General
conversed quito spredy with oil who called upon him
and appeared 10 be in excellent spirits. His health
which quite feeble previous to his departure Eu
rope, seems to be good deal recovered, and his
clear nord complexion bsspeaks the strength which
been impaired to his shattered system from his
across the Atlantic.