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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-12

There is now scarcely any doubt that the
French have met with severe repulse In Next
co, and as soon as the news of their defeat
reaches home there will be great excitement in
France, and larger army will be sent to i'm
prove the fortunes of the first. Thus this Next
can difficulty is increasing on the hands Of the
Emperor Matters have taken turn which it
is evident he did not expect, as may be seen
by the unsatisfactory tone of the Monitesr on
the subject of the withdrawal of Spain from
the original agreement The Emperor's official
organ views this act of Spain in most serious
light, going SO far as to say it may endanger
the relations of the two countries. The defeat
of his veteran troops by the wild Mexicans will
not improve Napoleon's temper. But he had
better take things coolly and get out of bad
scrape with the best grace possible.
The Parliamentary papers on this subject re-
Gently published show pretty clearly that the
French troops were sent to Mexico with no less
purpose than to overthrow the existing go
vernment and set up another in its place The
disagreement between the allied commission
ers was caused by an unjust and extravagant
claim which M. dc Saligny was preparing to
forward in his ultimatum to the Mexican go
vernment. This was an alleged claim of the
Swiss house Of Jecker Il Co., in Mex leo,
which bears injustice and wrong on its very
face. When the Miramon government was on
its last legs and totally penniless, the
house of Jecker lent them $4,000, and re-
ceived in return for the advance bonds to be
payable at some future period to the amount of
fifteen millions of dollars. Shortly after this
outrageous proceeding Miramon was upset and
Juarez came into power. NJ Jecker, who was
under French protection, then called on the
new President to pay the money, which he
absolutely refused to do, and was supported
by the united voice of public opinion. Juarez
was, however, willing to repay the original
loan with interest; but beyond this he would
not 60. This was the claim that the French
plenipotentiary desired to include in the ulti
matum; but the English and Spanish commits
sioners wisely withdrew, as otherwise they
would have precipitated hostilities With the
Mexican people.
This is the kind of justice on which the
French war with Mexico is founded, and for
this the soldiers of the empire have been led
to slaughter, and the autonomy of the Mexican
republic is to be overthrow. 1t would be well
for Napoleon to pause before going any farther
in such an enterprise. As the First Consul, on
his ocean rock, regretted his ill-advised expedi-
ton to st. Domingo-which brought ruin to his
feet and to that ancient colony-so will the pre-
sent Emperor bitterly regret in the future the
course he is now pursuing in Mexico. But then
repentance will be too late.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-12

Mrs. LINCOLN AT THE HosPITALs.-The aboli-
ton journals have ceased to mention Mrs. Linz
coin of late; for they have exhausted
their abuse of her, and Of course they
are unwilling to say word in her
praise. This estimsble lady, whose char
actsr and opinions have been so grossly Wilt
fed by the Tribune and other abolition organs.
has at length sufficiently recovered from her
recent severe family bereavement to ven-
ture forth and resume her missions Of
mercy. She visits the hospitals, brings
kind gifts and kinder words to our sick
and wounded soldiers, and is everywhere
welcomed as the fit wife of our beloved
President. Only such creatures as the aboli-
tionists could revile such lady - this, and
her conduct is in noble contrast with that Of
the secession ladies Of Washington, who lose no
opportunity to insult the Union troops or to dis
play their sympathy for the rebel prisoners
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-12

REBEIs.-The rebel navy is now thing of the
past. All that it ever claimed that was very
formidable was the Merrimac, which, like
Samson, committed suicide, but not with the
same vengeance upon her enemies. The action
at Memphis finished it, restoring to federal
sway the whole Mississippi, from its source to
its mouth. 'Vicksburg remains in possession
of the enemy; but it is less capable Of defence
than Memphis, and will surrender without
struggle SO soon as the combined fleets of
Farragut, Davis and Ellet appear before it.
The rebel gunboats are all sunk or captured
and there is no means of resistance. On the
ocean there are still the Nashville and one or
two other priHatesrs; but they cannot escape
capture very long All that is needed to
the Cumberland and the Tennessee down the
Mississippi to the Gulf, and from the Gulf to
Fortress Monroe, is the capture of Galveston,
Mobile, Savannah Charleston and Wilmington
achievements which are as sure as fate. Then
the Atlantic, the Gulf and the Mississippi will
have been completely swept Of the rebel flag,
and the Stars and Stripes will wave once more
over those vast waters.
Thus, by the application of the science and
art Of the last half century, we have wrought
revolution in the naval warfare of the world,
and taught the great maritime powers of Europe
the best mode of defending ssaports against an
enemy. There is another secret we have taught
them, and that is our naval strength, which
has been developed by the present war. We
commenced operations with fifty-six vessels
The number now afloat is nearly four hundred,
with an effective force Of some fifty thousand
men. Here is tremendous naval force, in
GLIDING powerful iron-clad gunboats, left free
to operate wherever the interference or the in
science of any foreign Power may call it.
ready to repel and avengs the audacious
attempt, if further persisted in, to subvert
the independence Of Mexico and establish
upon its ruins a monarchy, to be ruled
by prince of one of the most despotic royal
families of Europe-a scion Of the house Of
Hapsburg. The great republic of the Western
World is proving not only that it can put down
domestic rebellion more elfectually than ever
did king or imperial despot, but that 1t is able
to break up all the conspiracies of the Powers
Of Europe to plant any new dynasty upon this
continent or, if need be, to sweep away every
vestige Of their dominion from the New World
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-08

The President in his inaugural address, stated
that ' we have neither asked nor received as
sistance from any quarter" This may be very
gratifying to our pride; but, in view Of the ac-
Suowiedged insuticieucy Of our mechanical pro
ductiOns, and the abundant agricultural re-
sources at our command for eniisting the sup
port OF foreign governments, it strikes us as a
strange policy. It may be humiliating 70 go
abroad begging help, and such a line of con
duct might defeat the object sought to be OBJ
rained; bat we are not beggars IN the unpleas-
aat sense OF the word, nor would We appear as
such by proposing terms Of alliance by which
~ might exchange our productions for those Of
other countries, and secure our independence
We possess staples OF vast value which are
ssgeriy desired by all the civilized nations of
the esrLh; we have at our disposal a carrying
trade, which would be a source Of ine1hausti-
BE wealth to any power on whom We Nigh; be-
STOW it.
A proffsr Of this trade, aud free and ezclu-
sive commerce with US, TO France, would if
properly presented, hold out temptations which
the sagacious ruler Of that country would not
hesitate q moment to accept. lie would appre-
c!ate the benefits to his country and people, and
would, in all probability cheeriully and promptly
accede to any conditions we might propose We
want arms and munitions of war, steel-pIated
steamers and recognition as an independent
people. To obtain these, it will not be degrading
10 Us to offer friendly nation all the commercial
advantages in our power The articles which
we need France has in abundance, and those
with which we are sGrteited are they which are
especially wanted by France. Here are the
besT OF all conditions for speedy, certain, mu-
tUally beneficial and lasting alliance.
If our Government has neglected to press this
matter on the consideration of France, it has
been cTiHjlaiDy reu4iss, ana should change its
tactics at once. The last foreign news informs
rs that England has formally refused to recog-
nize our national existence. That proves that
we cannot look to her for sympathy or support,
and should admonish US Of the urgent impor-
tanc6 Of addressing ourselves, as soon as posi-
be-. to the only other nation capable and dis |
posed 10 render US effective aid Frsnce is that
power We ea4 make it to her advantage 10 /
extend to Us al the assistance we need, and we 4
should not loose one minute in doing it,
She came to our help at Yorktown, at the /
critical period Of our revolutionary struggle and /
# properly approached, she viii come again. and /
this time with more profit to herself than then
for now she viii establish a close and lasting
commercial and political alliance with US
Let no foolish pride on our part stand in the /
way Of accomplishing this great end-by which 4
We shall not only achieve our freedom and in
dependence. but deal Old EngSpd and New
England blow which will make them starger
or censuries.-RichmOHd Enquirer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-08

WASHINGTON, March There is nothing in
the official telegraph last received to show that
the rebels ere yacatng Columbus nor has any
information been received from Gen. Buell. since
the announcement Of the taking Of Nashville
when be was four miles in front Of that city
Hence the newspaper reports Of the rebels being
surrounded at MurtreesbOro are not reliable
Dispatches were received at the navy depart
rent 70 day from Commodore FoOte, inclOsing q
report from Lieut. Groyn, in which be says be
rrturned 70 Cajrc on the 23d ult, after having
zone up the Tennessee river in the gunbOst
Tyler as high as EastpoTt, Miss. He is happy
TO state he was met With an increased Union sen
rinleut in South Tennessee and North Alabama.
He saw few Mssissippians. Ia Hardin, AcNairy,
NTayns. Decatur and a portion Of Hardeman
counxies, al Of which border upon the river, the
ITnion seutime1at is strong; and those who do
not EXPRESS themselves openly are only prevent
I'd by their fears Of the military tyranny and CO
ercion which is prachced by The marsuding
bands Of guerilla companies o. cavalry.
Learning that large quantity OF wheat and
6oIlr was stored in Clifton, Tennessee, intended,
of coarse, 70 be shipped South--a large portion
Of it hsvsrg been bought for firm Ia Aemphis
on his down trip he ispded there and took On
board about 1000 sacks, 100 barrels Of -four, and
some 600 bushels of wheat. lie also considered
It his duty 10 take possession - the above to
prevent its being seized by the reSe.s y disposed
Of in the rebel country. The glorious success Of
our armies at Forts Henry and DoneisGa, Le
saws. have been most beneficial 70 the Union
cause throughout Southern Tennessee AID Ala
bama The Union men can now begin TO eE-
press their loyal sentiments without lear of be-
ing mobbed, especially along the banks Of the
nver.
De brought down, under arrest, man named
VIM. H. Poole, whO has been active II opposing
Union men in his own community. he has
warned the inhabitants OF the different towns
aIong the banks Of the river that hs would bold
secessionists and their property responsible Tor
anv outrages n their communities, aud bad en-
listed seventeen zsep and brought down portion
Of the refugees.
A dispatch from Com Gol6s5oIo TO Secretary
Wales, dated United States steamer FRiiedel-
Dhia, off Rosnoke Island, February 81, says the
party sent up the Chowsu river
hss returned. Il did not 90 up beyond Winston.
There the enemy IN considerable force opened
heavy Ore upon the vessel in advance Of the
Delaware with battery Of artillery snd mgsket-
". which induced opr force to attack it in re-
turn, both by landing the kaw York 9th Zou-
avss and with the guns Of tie vessels that could
be brought to bear upon the enemy, The enemy
soon took Sight and the houses they occupied
ss quarters weZs burned. Not q man was in
irfree on our side
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EEoremrnr. OF thr Enemr.

The enemy, to the number of about one thou
sand, have crossed into Harper's Ferry Whsth-
er this is an advance movement Of the enemy in
this direction, We arc not prepared to say 1t
is believed by some the object Is TO rebuild the
railroad bridge over the Potomac. From VII
Transport we have a rumOr, which we do not
credit that large numbers Of the enemy have
crossed the river. We also learn that fifty canal
boats SHED with soldiers passed up the canal a
iep days since. de3nnadi it is said, for Ken
lucky or Tennessee. Romney is still held by
the Federaiists in considerable force. Their
pickets IN this direction do not, we believe, ex-
tend this side of the Potomac. The wisdom Of
the evacuation Of Romney by the War Depart
ment has not yet developed itself Should any
movement upon this place be intended. General
jackson wilt doubtless 6e fully prepared to give
them a warm reception.
LATEsT.-The enemy's cavalry, 70 tina num-
Der Of two hundred, took possession of Charles
town last night, "wednesday. )-Binohestsy
Ea) Republican, March, lR
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REOONsTRUCTIOv IMPOssIBLE.

As the Richmond Hhig remarks, It is calum-
nv upon the dead and rebuke to the living, to
supposs that the object and purposes % the
Washington Government are to 'restore the
Union" This is an impOssibility. It would be
70 link the dea ] with the living, with the hope
that thus the dead might be resuscitsted. Civil,
solitieai. individual liberty are gone forever at
the North The principle Of free government
has not only been utterly destroyed, but all
trace of individual liberty Oblitersted. Con
1uest. booty, revenge, destruction Of our institu
lions. are the motive powers which animate and
,ronel the Federal Government and its supper
tsrs IN this unholy crusade. One of two things
must now occur,-the entire success Of cur
.suse or a consolidated government, resting,
a, q basis. on q dominant majority Of socialists,
frea-hooters and marauders There are doubt
less errors in our government errors in Its tTsme-
work. errors in its workings, errors in its policy
out these are mere temporary imperteetions,
easily removed when we shall have conquered
our liberties.
We have no fears for the future, if the people
viii but put forth their power. Let each man
in this war work for his own offspring, consider
ing liberty as his birthright, and his supreme
earthly good, and we shall soon be freed from
our enemies. But to do this, all speculation
mus. cease, all croaking be abandoned. We
have only 70 resolve to be free and the work is
half accomplished.
The man who fears ceases to be man. The
people who doubt endanger their freedom. Death
70 the brave and honorable is preferable to an ig-
noble existence Energy aHd concentrated ac-
tion. with brave and high-spirited leaders have
ever secured to the people possessing these quail
tiles sll they aimed at. The English constitu-
ton rests on foundation, cemented by the best
blood Of EugIshmen, fer ages. Liberty, were
it a ourchasabie commodity, in the market OF
vensl political gamblers, would not be worth the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-08
YANKEE PRIsoEs.: -.

YANKEE kEIsoN S,..S-Two squads = H.aakee
; ; nE'--'-leEs, from Columbia, S. o. passed through
this city on Friday isst % Richmond, whence
they Wore probably sent to Newport News on
Saturday, TO be released on parole Coasidsra-
BILE exeitemen. was created among cur citiz ems.
by the fact tha- tBe officers among the prisoners
were allowed to Jyam the ci-y fF--, a1i uaas-
tended by eny guafd. Ia bis way, % was sup.
posed una. .r1523ssarJ information regarding
~ ,,1rlition Of cur dstenses might be obtained
and in due time laid before the northern public.
Tie Indignation was eventually somewhat
quieted by the withdrawal Of the officers TO the
Richmond depot, where the balance OF the
prisoners were held -PsiersbUTg Express.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MILITARY NOTTCF
HEADQUARTERS z3RD BRIGADE rENers-,
NESSEE nILITIA
4EHPHIs. March g. 1862

NEooEE hlLIrLA.
MEMPHIS March 6. 1862.
Brigade Order No. 3.
Order more fully carry into fleet the or4s-s Of
4 the Governor dated February ~ b. I-f2 ia relation
to the encouragement Of volunteering fr tle Conssds
rsts army il is hereby or15. ed
J. That the commanfsnts OF re- llsuts " Or asre-.an
definitely AID certainly, tie and m5sr or thsir
command WHO have been sworn 10 aud received a. l
unteers si1cs said order Of the Gove-uer
Each company viii b. credited by those within, i
bounds who have thus volunteered
$ 10 detailing sufficient number q cnmulete the
ust eau ozots or any other equitable mode are here
py reeted TO be made from those COMP auiss Who ha4
not furnished as volunteers. fourth Of hr evs
streDgh.
g. All volunteer organization unless sworn into ts
ser'ice snd celved by the proper aIth1rties vii Be
regarded as part OF hs mtia and subject 10 this cali
The c0mmandsnts of regiments viii also bear In
mind that the entire militia fore is csl,d oar b -I~
No OF the Governor. and the reuainiuz thrs f-fh.
must be drilled rgulsry Per or1ers he eogors efrs
o. This cal includes ell The male iu habfsuts taro,
the ages Of eighteen and tOrJyfve years except tho.
ho have the certificates Of -he Surgeon of the regiment
that they are unable 70 perform military dufv aorrov-
ID by the Colonel eommsnding-- alf0ad raieqs-lui,
and Gover1ment employees a'Cus are exempt and rhv
mast furn Sd evidence roai those who employ thsri
thst thsir services are Necessary.
T. The oath Of Office il iIsd be taken BY evsrv
coIaulissi9ued officer ard ttaT OF e-eh regiment
ApIl carts for rough dschare account 0f phv-
sicai inability 70 perform military dIty. must prcu~e
the rtihca-e Of the surge the regimen md shs
approval thereof by the Colonel commanding The
surgeon Of the Re gLeIt EMIT ed to any zee Tor
this certihcae
b order Of Brisadisr- General J. A. CaRSzs
mhI-if AWaianebe eoUv Ef-f-aFa .af..-
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rrraR TIE rrsrH11oNY!

/ Amonr- the unf1unled complaints with which
the hau5s f President Davis have been weaken
ed to the tull extent of the influence Of certain
citizens, there is one whIcn has been persistent
/ Y alleged, and is even now often reiterated, al
/ though IT'S Injustice has been c0uspiJUOusIy dis
tpIsved Thecharge we refer to, Is tnaL the fruits
| of the victory won by our army at Manassas,
were lost because the President prevented the
| Commanding generals from ordering pursuit Of
fhe defeated enemy; and this statement Is
hszardsd, nay positively averTet, as proof OF
what is alleged against the admins Ia-1n as Its
/ defensive policy"
Ii is due to truth to present what the generals
referred to, have 20 say in the matter:
Gen Johnston, in his official report OF the bat
/ tla OF Manassas, say;
The apparent brmneSs OF the United States
troops at Ceuterviile, who had not been engaged,
which checked our pursuit the strong forces oc-
cupviug the works near Georgetown, Arlington
and Alexandria; the certainty too, that General
Patterson, if needed, would reach Washington
with his army of thirty thousand men sooner
thanyve could; and the condition and inadequate
means of she army In ammunition, provisions and
transportation, prevented any serious thoughts
of advancing on the Capital. Il is certain that
the fresh troops within the works were, in num-
Der. quite sufficient for their defense; if not,
Gen. PattersoH's army would certainly reinforce
them soon enough
Cen. Bsauregarl in his otiic al report states
' some of the sufficient causes that prevented
the advance Of cur forces and prolonged vigOr-
Gus pursuit of the enemy to and beyond the
Potomac" lie says:
' An array which had fought as ours had that
dav against uncommon odds under July sun,
most Of the time without water and without
food. except hastily 5uatched, sCanty meal at
dawn, was not in condition, for the toll OF an
eager, effective pursuit Of an enemy immediate
ly after the battle On the following day an
unusually heavy and Unremitting fall Of rain,
interviewed 10 obstTuct cur advance, with reason
able prospect of fruitful results. Added to this,
the want of a cavalry force in sufficient num-
bers, made an efficient pursuit military I'M
possibility"
Here are the reasons IS stated by the com
mauding generals The President is not even
q luded to ia connection with them-and yet the
President has been ssddled with the entire re-
sponsiOility, and for purposes of censUra, and
by men who claim 10 be just men. He has
borne the injustice without complaint just as be
IS probably bearing other misrepresentation
now; but surely, when SO completely exploded
as the charge has been IN the testimony we have
quoted, it would seem that it was time to give iE
no Not so. however. j is still repeated
Hence we have specially called the attention Of
he people TO the facts, that they may put their
disappr0bation upon all who, with whatever
motive, treat so UDjustly the magistrate VINO IL
trusted with our cause in this great eXigency.-
Richmond Enquirer.
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JOURNfL OF THE CITY.
rmE Ep1roRsAL CONTENTION.

From the Atlanta ContederaeYl
The Mayor Of our city, Hon James NJ. Cal
houn cordially invites the Convention 20 meet In our
city, and tenders them the use Of the City Hail
We take the liberty to appoint Wednesday, the l2th
day Of March, as that day has been suggested by q
number Of our exchanges and will in our judgment be
most suitable The buAines be got through with and
she convention can adjourn before the end Of the week
We invite every Telegraph Company in the CoutedeT'
ate States % have representative here 81 the time.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
F0R SALE, CHEAP
LOST,

.0n CORpS DEY WOOD. Apply at
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VOLUNTEERS. .-sIges tpe requsluon ior 5,yeiv

FoLUNTLERs..-sIDesI Iiq Teegmsluon iorVseive
new regiments from this S,s.e ros been made
We haze not been able 70 f5riH N 6n;r;o, n H.
extent Of the VOLUNTEERING tror III go "a sii5
mails have been interrupted by excessive ',' r. ils
during considerable portion of the time Ws
learn, hoTeyeT, from q. few portions Of the sta,.
thst tae good WoTk Is progressing finely. The
rsqu!siton coud not have been made nj a tirac
more opportune.
The disastrous news from Kentucky, Teupes-
see and North Carolina, instead of dishearteD;no-
cur people, has only served to exasDerate a verV
large portion Of them, and vows Of vengeance
upon the invaders is the rule-desnondencv tbe
exception, If indeed it exists except in the minds
OF those wsi-meaning but Too garrulous people.
who never seem to be as happy as when pre-
dieting evils IN the presence Of the more taeitrn
snd sometimes more timid. We suggest TO ali
such prateTs, to talk less and work more for our
common cause, if possible. Running through
town and retailing every idle and untracea6le
rumor viii accomplish nothing good.--Moatgoa.-
erg Nal.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-03-08

PAssEp IaRoUGH.-Ons Of the persona inn
pGcated in the recent extensive robbery OF Con
iederate Treasury notes in Richmond, passed
through this city on Saturday afternoon 70 the
South About - o'clock on Saturday night
one or two officers, or agents of the government.
arrived here by private Conveyance II pursuit Of
the fellow, hat found .Ast hs Aad left in the
at erqooG- He had il his possession a large
roll Of thess notes, bat such steps have been
taken as VIII certainly result in his being
caught.-PstasJurg Erpreys.