The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-25
RECOGNITION.

power Of the Confederate States
Reception.
The battle Of the 2lst has decided the ques-
ton of recognition. The complete overthrow
of the flower Of the Northern army the csI-
tnre Of . number of guns unprecedented in
the history Of warfare, with immense army
stores and munitions; the utter rout and dis
may of the enemy; the threatening Of the
Northern Capital the panic of its inhabi-
tsnts and Of the Government, to be soon fol-
lowed by their digit from the city, are facts
which must extort from the rulers Of tho
earth recognition of our power and capacity
for national seize xisteaec.
The eneny's Congress had confessed that
sne Southern movements vastly exceeded the
proportions IF a rebellion, by granting halt
million of men and five hundred millions OF
dollars for the war of sabjagation. Eleven
sovereign States were in league IN the move
rent All the insignia and organism OF a
distinct and independent national existence
we're visible. OF every attribute and function
Of nationality the Confeieracy were in pos
session. There was but one thing wanting
10 recognition, and that was demonstration
that we were able in iact to mako good our
resistance to the North in its effort to compel
us back into the Union. Nations may be ever
so well disposed towards struggling nation
Atty. They may desire to recognize its ex-
is,ence as distinct and Independent. They
may DO anxious to establish relations Of friend
ship and intercourse with it; but they would
commit themselves awkwardly, if they recog-
nized q Government that soon ceased to exist
and was speedily obliterated by the superior
power of its adversary.
There was but one thing wanting to the Con-
federacy Of the South in this respect, and
that WAS the proof Of its capacity to cope with
i.s adversary in ply steal power. We have de-
monstrated that fact. 1t is no longer doubtful
whether we can maintain our ground against
the foe The doubt has transpossd itself to
the other SIDE The question will soon come to
be, whether the North can stand up against the
South? Ere long, if they do not grant peace,
We shall transfer the seat of war to Northern
soil. We shall soon have an army in the field
ington and shall dictate from there the terms
on which we shall treat with the North
Foreign nations will consider already
virtually in that position on learning the It'd
ings from Manassas. Recognition is no longer
doubtful
The adv antagcs that will accrue to our Gov
eminent from recognition, will be many and
decided especially if ii be a recognition ex-
torted by our proves, rather than bought by
our cotton or by com uercial largess. We
shall rank from the beginning on an equal
footing with the proudest nations. We shall
have the power to make treaties, and We shall
speak voice among the nations. We shall
have ENJOYS abroad, asserting our rights and
representing our honor and our interests. We
shall receive ENJOYS at home. and conduct
with them all the relations of international
business, courtesy and diplomacy. Our flag
will have legal significance, and be on all
seas and among ali tongues an emblem Of in
dependence and power. Our seamsn, sailing
in ships, will be recognized as something
more than pirates or outlaws; and our peo
rle, wherever they go, will travel under the
protection of nationality, everywhere recog-
nined and respected.
The advantages which we shall secure by
recognition will be doubly enhanced if it be
extorted by our valor and prowess, rather
than bought by concession, bargain and So
licitation. That nation is never really indie
pendent who independence is not carved out
by its own sword and good right arm. If we
can whip power bringing half million OF
soldiers against us, we can afford to use the
sternest language to all powers IN whatever
appertains to our dignity and sclf-respect.
We consider our recognition virtually Sc
cured by the events of the last week. Nothing
more is needed but the form of recognition,
and that soon follows the substance. The
recognition will not be owing to fawning nor to
solicitation, nor to bargain, nor to cotton nor
diplomacy. 1t will come IS tribute TO our
physical power, to our moral heroism and to our
force of character. At the same time that the
nations will court our trade and strive to ex-
tend their commercial relations with our
people, will they respect cur power and pay
homage to our moral hrmness and elev Atom
With recognition will also come the practical
benefit of the virtual reputation of LINcoLN's
blockade aud the speedy opening of our ports
to all the ships of the world.