Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-01-03
Gen. SCOTS Return Home.

ne General, VINO mas nau uhusua
opportunities for ascertalning the conyic
tions of eminent men abroad, and o
judging what course will be taken by
England and France, is profoundly i'm
pressed with the danger Of the breaking
out of hostlities between England and
the United States at very early period
and believes in the necessity of prompt
action on our part TO avert a collision.
He is satisfied Gin what manner and for
what causes will be explained hereafler)
that in no case can we expect any aid or
even countenance from France, and be-
lieves that whatever action may be taken
by the latter, will at least operate against
us in the event of an appeal to arms.
The General, it may be added, is much
graifed with what appears to be the po-
sitien of our government, and regards
the prospect Of a peaceable adjustment of
the difficulty as much better than it had
seemed in Europe.
During his whole absence from this
soil. lie landed at Havre on the 2jth OF
November, and remained in that city one
night, starting for Paris the next day.
His stay in Paris was but fifteen days
Soon after his arrival the news of the
Trent affair was received, and whirl-
wind Of excitement was raised, breaking
in upon the Generals anticipated quiet
He did not at first intend to return; and
it was but few hours before he actually
set out for Hayre on the 10th inst, that
he decided to relinquish his tour. His
health had rapidly improved during the
brief recreation that he allowed himself
His return was so sudden that the cap
tain of the Arago only knew of the fact
that the General was to be his passenger
when he actually arrived on board his
vessel at Hayre.
Among the visitors received by the
General in Paris was the Prince Napo- /
leon, with whom the General became ac-
quainted in Washington. The interview
was protracted and very cordial. Il oc-
Cured after The news of the Mason-Sli- /.
dell capture had reached Europe, and
when the temper Of the British nation had .
been developed. The Prince expressed /
his well-known friendly feelings towards
the United States; and under the cir
cumstances believed that the wises, course
in regard to the Trent matter was for
our government TO disavow The response.
bility Of the seizure, course which, in
his opinion, could alone prevent war Ill
IS understood that the Princes conviction
was that England would demand the res
tuition of the rebel ambassadors, and
would not accept any other result He
could give no encoura cement as to the
position France would be likely to as
sumo.
After the arrival Of Gen. Scott on
board the Arago, he had an interview
with NJ. Thouyenel, French minister Of
Foreign Affairs. The Minister remain
ed with the General nearly half an hour.
It is understood that the subjects discuss B
ed were principally of private charac- t
er, NJ. Thouvenel conducting the con
versation in English In regard TO the i
Mason Slidell affair, NJ. Thouvenel ex- q
pressed no opinion, except brief allu- Ut
;ion TO the course England was likely TO !.
pursue. The interview terminated with il
he expression Of the best wishes of the I
Minister towards Gen. Scott personally, !
md for the prosperity of the United p
States in the future. I
There was no communication whatever =,
between the Emperor Napoleon and the ii
General. Napoleon was at Compeigne, o
md was expected at Paris on the 18th Z
nst.-two days after Gen. Scott left. II
Zen. Scott intended to seek an audience a,
Nth the Emperor on bis return TO Paris.
at his sudden departure prevented it.
The Generals health is much improv- R
l. He walks with comparative ease in
is room, and he is often very cheerful,
onversing with his friends with great sh
The dizziness with which be 81
as afflicted when he departed has al IN
ost entirely left him, troubling him only tr.
hen he concentrates his attention for a vii
'nsiderabe period of time, or when he FL
rer.exerts his mental faculties. a.
On his arrival last evening, the Gene Ike
j dispatched letter to Secretary Sew u
I'd, announcing his return and rendering q,
5 services in any manner in which they tht
uld be made useful. This proffer is ma
lderstood to refer particularly to the dol
formation which the General is able to ma
in relation to the threatened SIN
liiculties abroad" o".