Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-13
EUROPEAN MEDIATION.
VIEWS OF THE FRENCH PRESS.
CFrou La France, Organ ofthe Empress, Nov LAY

(From La France, Organ Of Empress, Nov. li)
The u,uit,a has just published for the first time a
circular from W. Drown dc Lluys. This document,
hose existence We have pointed and which has its
view 10 propose to England aud to Russia 10 unite with
France 10 attempt pacific solution Of affairs In North
America charlcJcrI- in the most honorable the most
NOBLE and generous the policy of the En-
pcrdr And Notwithstanding 10 the appeal made under
Tue circumstances bv the French government In the name
of reason aud humanity England has replied BY retu'
sal
We are not in the secrets of English policy, but there
. mo- l,,utv Ia understanding the bearing which pub
lie opinion vii doubtless attach her attitude If it
,def that the proposition - been made by France and
accepted bv RI,st but which the Cabinet of 81. James
iV not take part in The Court Of London refuses TO
u.c its signature by the side Of those OF Paris and 81
Petersburg when the question - Of simple pacific pro-
leediGg tending TO put an end TO savage contest IN
which an the prime ps of the law Of nations and OF civ-
tton are violated and which, for the last two years has
b ,cn ri mug both America and Europe And on what
POUNDS does England justify her resolution The eN-
element of the combaautS j. she SAYS, stll too ar
nt. the moment not come to interpose between them
the good offices OF the great Powers; such an attempt
would have no chance t Is necessary TO wait
Tutg For rb1t purpose Ihdtbiood ndy sta! longer
l.r .-iaiort rsstif and lrihom solution That the
south and the North exhausted IN strength IN soldiers
I I'm rcsonrges NAV be mutually destroyed in this war
of determination Wait Ger What? That the sufering'
of the working Glasses an Europe, ists,ly mixed up
with the disasters Of America be aggravated in the
most pau.ll manner Doubtless the passion which i'm
mel, and b nds tue Americans IL srou' obstacle TO
Eplouatr Intervention but what would diplomacy be
+ il constantly hesatcd before difficulties and If It did
NOT ,ud,RyOr 10 disarm hatred, alGy resentment, and,
r the midst OF the violence OF var, make the counselS
OF moderation OF justice and OF common sense heardf
proceeding ike that proposed by the French govern
ucut /, always OppOrune for It i always honorable
4, may no. succeed; but a. w. Drouyn de rlluys elo
ru,ifly observes IL /, worthy of great nation TO be
r...pf IL Public opinion, little con-
need ef do, l-g;tiulyg ul the prreNts put Toward 6y
Pin rItuH rr ,,r,iy seek 10, Other reasons aud Tor
,..-,r nIl,.,, Dor lr ,asEg'coh" refusal Does 'he
wt. Goo th, ,oulJ,au eS.s, III, u-,'c-, aud thus
witness. , dc.rur'jou iu thc ronvul,ious o! civil war
col rigl, VlUs' Fr,turs ha. always inspired her with
.lr ..-.a. Doe. -l' Ca 90 offend, even by an hon
us!.a proposal OF FABRICATION, The 'iorGi parties VINO
u--cI,l p. ,.ilea. il,dIu and dread for Canada the
re.cn. rr cf tcul..a Cuoai-l- OUcr more, is John
Bull afraid ,g ra'u., io1at. ans does Esgiad pT.et
psl-p Of i.'1'r q, r'rs,' action nth France and
Einsi c .. sL. r.h %. tLp, sIckca the bonds arhich
haze t.r a. i,ay tim. J.Ai - different parts of the g'obs
ugi,i i.r pYIjry % h,It Of France, Al these ques-
rons which Pc,o,cupy plb'ic opinion, viii, SoaS'les'
remain severed bu Is it not To ho regretted for the
ke Of Eng.anc that there should be grounds for put.
ting tLcm
Prom the rari. Pre,,e (opposiuon5 Nov "a
The circular of NJ Drown Il, l'iluys which we pub,
lsh elsewhere establishes official manner the re.
ports hh have been circulated on the subject of pro-
po.tou Of au .rnScc be- mad, 10 the United States
collectively with tgss.a and England.
The United states Government i regular one. The
Confederate, ale not government az ALL but simply III
sur-rnfs having provisional organization Is IL just
10 ir,i' ou III tn'iaJ eristiny recognized State
aud % rfb,i',i hor-s,r foraiilb's ~ may bef That
ron Iratinn must strike the French Government more
than any Other when is remembered that the revolt is
AGAINST "A decision Of universal suffrage But, setting
a.. that first point, tie PROPOSE ion for suspension
of ho.l.ic. strictly impartial aud does not favor
party more than the O'hcrF On that 10 doubt can
i,, What i-,udhs NoryL ga" By tie msi'diioR' HcEp
l. third consideration, aud which, in eyes is the
mos, considerable. We do not see that NJ Drouyn de
THrys has said a word about slavery What would be-
come OF the great moral result Of the war? What pur
pos, would be served BY such eSpa'ion and such blood
Shed II slavery is 10 contnuei So long slavery shall
exist in the United SatcE there win neither be durable
nor an honorable peace
Sqpposinc au mprobabiy, etu admit that the Cabi-
nets OF s., Petersburg aud London should agree with the
Cabinet Of Paris would the triple proposition have any
chance of being welcomed in the United StaesY We do
not believe H. The Republican party is in power; il has
formally aud soemuly expressed It's will many times TO
continue the war until the reconstruction of the Union
IN conoucr or perish The Democratic party, are told,
Ia, more conc iatory ideas Ii has some chance OF con.
sfuiing by the new clecuoGS una ory in Congress.
Lot Us admit certain this very La2Crdous slppoSton
Tic Democratic party triumphs. That will in any
way change the present stat" Of things aud that victory
will be of no elect The represcntavesnow to be elected
sl not take their seats in Congress this winter aud will
not meet together in regular session until the month of
August, lSG8-a whole year from the present time--
Untl that time the Republican Congress will SIT, and the
elections. consequently will have no direct influence on
the action Of the government
Among The despltches which have come to us from the
seat of war in the United Satcsicspatchcs Which con-
tinuc to he favorable to the Uuol causethcre il one
which merits particular attention The Federal troops
hare orc,d Gsireston IL 1tra' and IroS as The from
Gcr Of Mrco.
fFral the Patric (.oveTnmsnO Nov. X
The Moalsu Publishes this morning the text Of
despatch addressed on the SOth of October to the
bassadors Of France London and ST. Petersburg, d.
rectng them to submit to the governments of Russia and
England proposition of mediation in America.
We should SEEK in vain to discover in the name of
what principles would be possible to reject such propO
sitions Win political reason, If there be one, prevail
over that of humanityY WH official roiee be raised
10 declare tha, the ,odT ia Ameriea notwithstanding all
us horrors, is spectacle that Europe eOoiiy
teapdiel We think not. All that can be said is fore
seen in the French despach TO those who still think of
the maintenance of the Union well to those who
call for the independence Of the South France replies
that she has no decided PLAN preconceved idea she
wishes to fulfil duty OF humanity which is more spe
cialy indicated in war where passion renders difficult
49,, diract attnmnt Mt negota ION