Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-16
cid Scot. "ProroundIy Impre.,ed.p

If the New York Evening Post the journal most apt
10 be correctly informed is to be credited Old Scott
b.ought back from the waters, very little comfort
for Lincoln and the Yankees. The Post says;
Its known that the General intended to remain
abroad several months and to extend his journey to
Italy, but the plan of bis tour changed solely fer
reasons connected With the relations OF government
with foreign powers Without reference to the inter
views which took place between the General and Prince
Napoleon and afterwards with Minister Tfouvene il Is
stated that he would in any event. have embarked for
home at very early period in view of the possibility
Of war between the United States and England, in
which France might eventually be involved The Gen.
ersl felt that long be remained in Europe his
muncaton with this country might be interrupted and
that his speedy return might be preHnted.
The General who has unusual opportunities for ascer.
tanning the convictions of eminent men abroad and Of
Judging what course will be taken by England and France
is profoundly impressed nth the danger o. he breaking
ont Of hOsttiss 6sDesii England and the United States
at a very early period He satisfied iH what manner
aud for what will be explained hereafter) that IA
no case szpset any aid eoHatendnee from
France and believes that whatever action may be taken
by the latter will at least operate against us in the event
Of appeal to arms.
he landed at Havre on the 25th Of November, and re-
NAMED in that city night starting for Paris the next
day. His stay in Paris but fifteen days. Soon after
hl arrival the OF the TTent aft r received ard
whirlWind OF excitement occasioned by il; break
ing in upon the Generals anticipated quiet He did not
at first intend TO return and but few hours before
he actually for Havre the 10th ns that he de-
cided TO relirquish his tour.
Among the visitors received by the General in Paris
VS. Prince Napoleon, with whom the General became
acquainted in Washington. The interview was protracted
andVery cordial II occurred after the Of the Mason
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
Uaited States and under the circumstances believed
that the uest course in regard the Trent matter
for our government TO syoU the responsibility OF the
seizure course which ia his opinion, could alone pre-
vent war L. ia understood that the Princes convie
ton was that England would demand the restitution
of the rebel ambassadors and would not accept any other
result He could give encouragement as to the posi-
ton France could Be likely to assume
After Lhe arrival OF Gen. Scott on board the Arago,
he had an intervieU With n. Thouyene the French Min
ister of Foreign Affairs The minister remained with
the General nearly half an hour 1t is understood that
the subjects discussed principally Of private char
A,ter n Tbouvenel conducting the conversation in
English In regard to the hssonSlidell affair, n. Thou
vene expressed opinion except brief auson to the
course England likely to pursue The interview
terminated with the expression Of the best wishes of the
minister towards Gen Scott personally and for the pros
psrity of the United States in the future.
There was no communication whatever between the
Emperor Napoleon and the General. Napoleon vas at
Oompegne and expected in Paris the 18th inst.
two DAYS after Zen. Scott left Gen. Scott intended
20 seek an audience aith the Emperor hs to
PARA lat his sudden departure prevented Il