Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-01-01
E. CsvloD s Go, Publishers
VOL.XVI.


Il will be remembered that Geu. scotfs
embarkation for Europe in the Arago 1.-THE
same steamer in which he returned) occur
red almost Immediately after his arrival
here from Washington, on the Sd of Novem-
ber.
After rough passage Of nearly fifteen
days, the Arago arrived at Cowea, England;
but the General snd his party remained on
board the steamer, and during his whole ab-
sence from this country he did not set his
foot on British soil He landed at HayTe on
the 25th Of November, ard remained in that
city one night starting for Paris the next
day. His stay In Paris was but fifteen days.
Soon aiter his arrival the news Of the Trent
affair was received, and a whirlwind of ex-
citement was oscasioned by it, breaking in
upon the Generals anticipated quiet He
did not at first intend to return; and 1t was
but few hours before he actually set out
for Hsvre, on the 10th inst, that he decided
70 relinquish his tour. His health had rapid
ly improved during the brief recreation be
allowed himself
his return was so sudden that the Cap
tain of the Arago only knew of the tact that
the General was TO be his passenger when
be actually arrived on board that vessel at
Havre.
Among the visitors received by the Gem
eral in Paris was Prince Napoleon, with
whom the General became acquainted in
Washington. The interview was protracted
and very cordial It occurred after the news
of the Mason Slidell capture hsd reached
Europe, and when the temper of the British
nation had been developed. The Prince
expressed his well-knOwn friendly feelings
toward the United States, and under the
circumstances, believed that the wisest
course in regard to the Trent matter was
for our Government to dissvoW the respon-
sibility for the seizure, a course which, in
his opinion, could alone prevent war. Il is
understood that the Princes conviction was
that England would demand the restitution
Of the Rebel ambassadors, and would not ac-
cept any other result. He could give no
encouragement 90 to the position France
would be likely to assume.
After the arrival of Gen. Scott on beard
the Arago, be had an interview with II.
Thouvenel, French Minister of Foreign AT
fairs. The Minister remained with the Gen
ersl nearly half an hour. It is understood
that the subjects discussed were principally
OF pflFale cuhfdcbtI, m. 4GOuFeuel CouuuCs-
ing the conversatio n in English. In regard
to the Mason SEdell affair, n. ThouEenel eT-
pressed no opinion except a brief allusion to
the course that England was likely to pur-
sue. The interview terminated with the eX-
preston Of the best wishes of tee Minister
towards Gen. Scott personally, and for the
prosperity of the United States in the fu-
ture.
There Wasno communication whatever be-
tween the Emperor Napoleon and the Gene
raj. Napoleon was at Compiegne, and was
expected in Paris on the 18th inst.-twO
days after Gen. Scott left. Gen. Scott intended
to seek an audience with the Emperor on
his return to Paris, but his sudden depar-
ture prevented it.
The Generals health is much improved
he walks with comparative ease in his
room, and he Ia often very cheerful, con-
versing with his friends with great snima-
ton. The dizziness with which he was af-
flicted when be departed has almost entirely
left him, troubling him only when he con-
eentrates his attention for a considerable
period Of time, or when be o7er-eIerts his
mental faculties.