The New York herald., 1862-01-04

Prime Minister Of England-who, in l840 made Ionis
TO rise TO tho forehead of every Frenchman II ia the
aristocracy of England which, jealous Of in
Inc ceased since then to raise obstacles
against our policy every wherein Italy, in Syria the
Danube and in Cons.antnople And now 1t is asked that
we shall come 20 her aid to destroy the American marine
such an act would be proof OF mbeciy. Is 1t neces
sary for recall the fact that the English vessels Of
war now steering toward America and to which 1t is
asked that we should unite constructed to act
against us9 Her volunteers, raised and drilled at
nous expense; her Notifications, mounted everywhere
upon the coast of Engandit Is not at all against Anne
rcait Is against Franco that they have been prepared
JEngand Is non 50 ready for oar = IS thanks to her def
and rindctie hatredo France For the love of peace
for humanitys sake-we do not desire TO profit by the
embarrassment Of England to assa her but for God sake
do not let be asked 10 aid her against natural ale
AH France oud rouse oih indignation at such uoasgh
PARIS, Dec. IS, 1861.
Canvass Of General SCOTS Journey and Mission Home
What France Hopes From War Betauaen England and
Anerica-Ths Cost Of the Srusgle-TAur1ow Weeds Let
tr-Coming Recognition of the Rebels by Napoeo'-
Prince Napoleon as Friend Of the Union-TAe Naval
Preparations Of the Empire, &c.
The sudden departure Of General Scott has given rise
to many rumors, all more or less unfounded.
Tho English papers in his abrupt departure the owl
dence Of some mission from this government the Paie
also took this view Of the case had good
cause TO do The result has been denial Of any such
mission the part or the Tueries Cabinet both in the
Aoaiteur, official, and Ctnsti,uonne semoficial. We
thus orcbly the conclusion that General Scott
had mission that the French government deceiv-
ing the English Cabinet believe the true state of the
case is General Scott that England, backed up by
France in advice II not material aid was determined
strike blow at the United States and that the gallant
veteran determined he would return his native land
and give to her the aid Of his experience.
is evident, from the tone Of the Paris press that
France wishes TO England engaged in deadly
ic with the North for Louis Napoleon well appreciates
that, once the struggle begun England viii find she has
engaged terrible adversary-one that will give her full
occupation and will forever weaken and cripple her
He oresees that Ireland will take the occasion
TO rise against her dasardy and that
India may smell the battle afar off, and rebel
against her tyrans He fully understands that while
gagged in such struggle her might and influence in E.
rope will wane and that France at the head the
trail naviss and with her powerful fleets. will be
mistress OF the situation here She will rule as she
peases cut and nationaes according to ner own
ideas. that whom England gets breathing time should
she be so fortunate, she will find naught but fats
accoDlpli which she will not dare interfere with.
France will also pront in commercial point Of view
fact in all ways will she rejoice and profit when the
great Anglo decmating each There
are thank God, some Englishmen not inconsistent in
prejudice and hatred Of the United States under
stand that Franco will surely take advantage Of the
ing struggle for hcr purposes and there are also
some Englishmen high minded as to scorn the un-
scemy haste the cowardy brutality Of the Palmcrston
Cabinet which glories in the idea that may force tie
Americans into war, whie they already engaged in
civil strife that the world should dcplore that when
exhausted by the unequal contest they will mako
the Americans pay the costs Of the war. To
what greater length despcable meanness
reachS what more readily bsray the
dasardly sentiments that animate the English Cabinet,
prove conclusivsy tho injustice Of their
and the unwlipgness Of tho people 80 to war; This
assurance Of forced repayment OF expenses is made to
the opposition of the Masses who viii refuse
pay the rate.
must call your attention to the fact that the Pasyie
has gone far in its nimca towards tho United
States bring upon the denials and contradictions
would save them from such friend. The Pdtre
nounced that all the Powere Of Europe including Franco
had sgnhed to England their approval Of her present
course Of action. The Powers Of Europe have
not made any suggestions to England, or in any
Z y R. Pc ssSs sSaST as pos sas a 50
NJ Weed must h.!. sing sHssI.t Sa asa $s.y
American citizen when he acknowledges that the officers
I su make no @ such biandcrs All iEas they say
carefully weighed and balanced and carefully
y sak s1
the london Times by Mr.. Weed. II gives thom too
good chance to bus.er and blow; for wherc people
determined TO act vianously even eoquencs fails to
stay their purpose, let alone commonplace
am assured by those whom have found well 10.
formed that France will acknowledge the Davis govern.
nent IL England does but that at the same tme she will
the washington Cabinet that II IL done with
hostile sentiment The Emperor Napoleon is quite I'M
friendly to the North and would like to the great
wards either ,hc South or North
Prince Napoleon continues the firm advocate OF the
North and his influence counterbalances the inimicai
Minister'S efforts TO njure your cause.
IL vas furnorcd few days since that the King OF BEL
ts.a ts% s9S s "a 4s4.ss es to Sss ~
that no such offer was ever made
England will take good care to refuse mediation unless
that 9f France sho knows her cause is bad, and will
keep clear Of interference.
Tho Southern Commissioners hare are working &C
lively against the North and with increased success
heoniy Journal In Paris that s really frendly 70 The
North is tho OPINION Ndoadle, tho organ 81 Prince Ma
poeon. There doubt he will use all his influence in
your favor. Franco will send in case Of war; powerful
n Get 10 the American waters.
PARIS, Dec. 20, 1851.
Question of an English War in the United Stdtcs-7he
Ancient Memories Of Prance-Whdt is Thought of the
Death of Prince ABct-Poliiicat Speculation on the
Erent-His reported Opinion the Trent A6dir--M
de Pesiony on the Wdr-Runors Of Csbinct Chanses-
The Holiday Display, dc.
The imminent prospect Of war between America aud
Great Britain creates almost large sensation in Paris
az in London.
Old memories crowd thick and fast tho public mind,
and who not afraid to speak what they think arc
ever anon heard say that tho ns shot that Great
Britain 6res at the republic will be the signal for such
scene shifting In the drama Of European politics rs
taJ been witnessed for fty years. may not DO
to-day tomorrow nor, perhaps till next year. but
there old associations old interests old sympathies
which must in the end draw France to tho side
Of America In the mean time the immediate effect
Of tho storm a. 10 mpends Is most strongly
felt in all descriptions Of property. Rents falling,
public securities diminish their quotation daily, trade
parayzsd. The financial crisis through which Franco
herself about TO pass helps TO deepen the gloom Many
public works already to "halt by the way" There
talk Of suspend ng the progress Of SEVERAL Tho late
etiy,ulro prahahIv ordi