Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-27
Mr.. Weeds Letter from Europe.
PARIs. Jan. % 1882.

Mr.. Weeds Letter from Europe.
PARIS, Jan. %, 1852.
There Is too much reason to apprehend
trouble from this Government. 1t is said,
indeed, that the Emperor will avail him
self of the meeting of his Chambers, on
the 9th inst, to object to our blockade,
and TO the obstruction of the harbor of
Charleston. This latter idea has been
ventilated through the press of Paris and
London. 1t is a refinement or sublimatiou,
In war, difficult TO comprehend, coming
as 1t does, from nations whose examples
we have followed. 1t is not long since it
was proposed in England to exterminate
the inhabitants of city in India, sprink-
ling its unburied dead with salt. l will
not recall the alleged barbarities of France
in the prosecution of her wars. The ac-
cusations Of both Governments against US,
if made, will be miserable pretences to con-
ceal selfish purpose. The rebellion of the
Sonth subjects Europe to inconvenience.
They want cotton. But will they get it
in the unjust ways they seek it? Let
time furnish the answer. The Confede-
rate States have stronger reasons for OBJ
jecting TO the Intervention of Foreign
Governments than we have. IT forced 10
change the character of the war, the re-
sponsibility will be upon others. But for
the premature and gratuitous recognition
of traitors as belligerants by france and
England, these Governments would now
have been receiving the cotton the so
much covet.
And besides England and France want
customers quite as much as they want
cotton. If, taking advantage of our civil
war, they force US into war with themselves
or with either, they will pay dearly for
their injustice.
Our war with rebellion has been one of
forbearance. In all that was possible we
have acted mercifully. Had it been 9TH
erwise the sentimeutality of Europe would
not have been left to the indulgence of
artificial sympathy because barbor has
been arti6cially obstructed.
JAN. 24.-We are yet in suspense and
anxiety about the forthcoming speech of
the Emperor. 1t is feared that, by some
understanding with England, he will lake
ground against us. Our Minister Mr..
Dayton, is to have an interview with NJ.
Thouvenal, on the subject to-day.
We were presented to the Emperor and
Empress, by our minister, on "Wednesday
evening, and passed from the Imperial An
dience Chamber into the ball room of the
Tuilleries. Among the Americans pre-
sented on this occasion, were Mrs. Phillip,
Van Rensselaer,, daughter of the late Gen.
James Tallmadg) and her son, Mr.. Leslie
and lady, late chief clerk in the War De-
partmcnt, and Robert l. Vanderwater and
lady, of California, and Mr.. Tree, Of Chi
cago.
The Ball was of course very nagnif-
cent, graced as it was, by the presence of
all the rank, fashion and beauty of Paris,
numbering over three thousand. The En-
peror and Empress, with the Princess Clo-
tide, were seated in the centre of the Ball
Room, where they remained until 2 o.
clock; and then, preceded BY the Duke of
Rassanno, Grand Chamberlain, and follow
ed by the Diplomatic Corps, moved into
the Supper Rooms marked feature of
the evening, for the supper was gorgeously
prepared and served. 1t was, in fact,
Dinner, with regular courses, from Soup to
Desert. At the other end of the Ball
Room was every variety of Ices, Creams,
Fruits and Com6ts, for three hours before
the Supper. Among the most distinguish
ed guests were the Dude of Malakotf and
Marshall NeilI.
The Empress, in graeefulness and beau
ty, is all that she has been so often de-
scribed.
Behind the Tuilleries, in the Court,
over two thousand carriages, in waiting,
were arranged in order, and with their
lights added TO the gas lights, caused
brilliant illumination.
The Emperor is but slightly changed in
the ten years that have elapsed since he
seized the Imperial reins. We saw him,
as now, in 1852, at ball at the Hotel
Den.
Four O'CLOCK P. MI have been, in
accordance with an appointment made yes
terday, two hours with the Pince Napo-
leon, who is earnest in our cause, and en-
courages me to hope that the Emperor
will deal justly with America in his speech.
The interview was pleasant and satisfacto-
ry. The Prince told me that the Emperor
regretted that he did not see Gen. Scott,
for whom he has great respect, and upon
whose judgment and opinions be should
have Dlaced entire confidence.