The New York herald., 1861-12-06

pean nation That policy Is developed in this paper
After fnstructing Mr. Adams on the subject OF the
blockade, &c, Mr.. Seward says
"As to the recognition of the called Southern con
fcdcracy, is not to be made subject of technical dsa-
nton II s OF course direct recognition to publish nm
acknowledgment OF the sovereignty and independence ot
new Power. II h direct recognition 10 receive IT'S am
bassadors, ministers, agents commissioners ohciy.
concession Of bslcrent rights liable to be construed
as a recognition OF them No one OF these proceedings
viii pass unquosoned by the United States in this case
Mr.. Adams, in a subsequent despatch, details his inter
view with Lord John Russell renarkng that Lord Russell
said she did not himself know what he was to say fit
was expected Of him TO give any pledge OF an aosous
nature that government would at future time,
no matter what the circumstances might be, recognise
] promise y &c.
In the course OF the correspondence Mr.. Seward
SAYS
united States 10 acquieHce in her assumed position OF ths
government rs divided in any degree In the powers Tor
War more than for peace. At tho samo time, u her
Maestys government shall continue TO practice absolute
forbearance from Interference in domestic Affairs
we shall not bc capous cnorgh to inquire what name il
gives 70 that forbearancc what character presents
Itself before tho British nation in doing so. We hold
ourselves entitled TO regard the as ON ACT Of
friendly Power, acting unconsc.onsy OF domestic DIS
turbanco among U.S. o which friendly States can take no
cognizancc. On this point views are not likely 10
undergo any change In maintaining this position We
sure nothing derogatory from the dignity Of
| the British government, while we nfexiby mainai
and preserve the just rights and tho honor OF the United
| States.n
| Tho correspondence between tho United States AMI
| Great Britain is voumnous A few points only arc
Sides that OF 2ng the Southern confederacy ana
| ma thine rights included
| AUSTRIA
Mr. Seward writes TO Minister Burlineame drawing his
| Instructions 10 close, say ing
You VIII all occasions represent that tho interests
Of Europe and OF mankind demand peace and especially
peace on this continent Thereby is the only garaatea
! Of peace. Intervention would be war, anu di3unioh
| would be only erdess war.
Ey-Mnlster Jones writes TO Secretary Seward April
presented tho copy of the inaugural address OF tho Pre-
sdcht to Count echherg on the sth day o. April ana as
the sanc tlmo verbally communicated, IN accordance with
the Instructions contained in sand despatch tho views
and opinions OF my government on the present disturbed
condition OF It's domestic affairs, ard the aspect
1 in which II wished them 10 be regarded by
| tl,e government OF Austria.
lie replied that Austria hoped 500 us reunited that
she not Inclined 10 rerogni2c de }ac,0 governments
anywhere; her opinions had been mada, blwever, and
her ministers and consals in America instructed fy Oh
tho subject that application had yet been male 10
Ausjl FOR reception AZ independent sovereignty
by any portion Of tho Cenlcieracy Of the uni.@d
views of Austria would be known the sub cc
such application woud be made. should it b. otherwise
however he would notify the legislation and the sub Ct
! conld 10 resumed.
| Tho corrcspondenco is voumnous In letter from
Minister Faulkner to Secretary Seward, The former, in
detailing his conversation with ". Thonvcnai, sa, s.
Mr.. Thouyena in his roply sad, that apelca ION had
yc, been applied 10 him by tho Confederate states N any
form tho recognition Of their iadepcndcnce that the
French not In the habit Of acting hastily
upon such qs; ions might be seen by its ,attnoss 10
!
the maintenance OF tho federal Union 5 integrity
to I've desired for tho benefit Of the people
! North and South, well as FOR the interests Of
] France, ard the government OF the United states
MIGHT rest well assured that no basty or ncciiotc nc
ton would bo taken on ,ba. subject by the Emperor
But whilst he gave uttcrancc to these views he
cqaay bound say that ths prsctce aud usage &C the
present century hal fully established the right OF q f'co
governments rccogliii,n when proper made
cut for the decision OF foreign Powers.
Here the official interview ended.
Tie correspondence this point has already been
published.
Secretary Seward TO Minister nay tor, May 20 sayF
nrs desire that NJ. Thouvcra may be informed that
this government cinlot but regard any communication
held by the French government, even though Gao'ical,
with tho agents Of tho nsurrcctonary mt ia ths
homer Of tbs United S,asof Thy protest sgsnFs thu H.
tocorse however not muc, on that ground as
ther They desire to maintain the mos. cordial rotation
with the government Of France ard won III resc, II pos
site, rel ain from complaints but IL s manifest that eve,
unofficial reception OF ie croissari,s Of disnon has
certain thorgh measured tendency give them pres
tge which would encourage their efforts to prosecute
civil war; destructive TO the prosperity oi Ibis
try, anu aimed at the overthrow Of tic government
| scIl. II Is earnestly hoped that this protest may be
sufficient 10 relieve this govornm Mt from the necessity
OF action IN tho unpleasant subject TO which ii related
SeooadigThc United States cannot for moment allow
the French government to fsst under the deusvc bee
that they viii be content TO have the Confederate States
iccogn2e' as 'ellc eDt l1w"r by states WIN "hich
this nation is in amty. no concert Of action among
foreign states recognizing the insurgents rccocl
the United States TO such proceeding, Whatever may be
the con sequences oi resistance.
Thudiy--Thc President away from these points
Of apprehcndod difference of opinion between ths two
govcrnnent notice other and agreeable ec.
The tome cf Mr. Thoavoncls conversation Il Trark ami
generous, and cordial and this government feels il,
self bound by new tics 70 france whom Tie Emperor
| ayows his desire Tor the perpetual Union
OF tho statns. E2peciaiy does this govern.
mcnt Acknowledge that it is profoundly moved
hy the declaration OF lis Majesty that he would he witt
ing % act as mediator in ho civil strife that unhappy
convllses our country Thsc eypresscns 81 Good viii
are si what have been expected from the Emperor 0.
France.
THIS government desires that his Majesty may be in
formed that idulgcs not tie least arp-cheraio Of
dissolution OF the Union in this ralnini Controversy A
favorable deemed certain What is wantc II tha.
the may be short, and attended b. ew cass,S
ii home nnd NJ fe injuries rc,dly nations ai pos
bic. No meditation could modify ii ,ne est dotce it
convictions OF policy and duty unter which tis govern
ncnt Is acting, while foreign intervention, in tn
| jiri1us complications
Mr.. Dayton Mr.. Seward, May 20, says--I happ,
say there is disposition apifsieJ here,
have observed to favor the rebellion in our Southern
states, to encourage them independent power
Al recognition OF rights their part is for
purposes only Bat the government OF France cannot ]:
says, look ut this reb bsl!on - small matter that
embracing rs il does, large section and many stato
they caunot apply TO It the same rcaionins II
II were important matter or confined TO small local
y NJ. IhouveLal says he has had application from
the Southern commissioner og any purpose Of :ecog-
nton and he docs not know that such possois
| or have been in Paris.
Mr. DAYTON writes to Mr. Seward November 7.-sY Your
despatch No. 63 Informs Of Mr.. Adams ccrnnnl.
cation Of intended cr.pc: propevtiDno he majr by
England and France 10 our government in respect u
il made me less anxiors as 70 the question
here, for the fact that counter proposition was
20 be made and answered, would, OF necea-i,y a.
thought occupy time and give the United states 4
chance for reflection and PERHAPS action. Tho pronp,
conSuminaon OF this matter III II ndon has rather taken
me by surrrise ] fear that som. misunderstanding o.
each others meaning may have occurred the part of
Mr. Adams ard Ear Russell, If them. At all event;
point has been reached at mGc earlier dav than an
inimation Of sneh intended proposition lei to aacl
| pate.
/ TIRE LATEST DESPATCH FROM ora MINISTER AZ rAgIe.
I The latest despatch Of Mr. Dayton, at pas4 1, x.
I Seward, is as follows, daicd November !, lscI--
SiR--I acknowledge tho receipt tbs morning o. d.
spachos Nos. 6s 50, o. II aud - Taey rotate pginc
paly TO the reception " sHniry dts at'lcs from m, ,
| wHh brief answers, for which / fnst h obliged i
askcd any Information Shat sht be proper
! beyond what ioand in The neaspapcrs, not from
curiosity merely but because an ;oRirtn!es question
ed here by parties il The govcsnmont AID fear
that indicate Un,yarraEtaba ignorance iof am con
st aimed to say that row nothing beyond what Is com,
mon 10 all The world, white the government anl diploma
lists here take II for granted that orSh TO know great
deal more. Your despatch, No g. informed ne q Mr.
Adams communication 81 an intended counter propos
ton 10 be made by England and France 70 our govern
meat respecting Mexican 5ilirs Gf this hai heard he
forc and IL made me less anxious tie truc question
here, for the fact that courtcr proposition was he
made and ans cred would Of rcccsy thought &C.
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