The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-25

1ps but also to Ii. mos. sensible minds that repre-
President Lincoln has pronounced Mmsef in the Same
a. before him, Generals Burnside Butler did,
proclamation he called 70 mind his special message
quoting the following resolution, adopted by large
jorities by both houses Of Congress-
o Y s Ss
% psa neo
such . change Of system -
Let bring to bear this passage another solemn
declaration made by President Lincoln In his naugura
ton address Of the 9TH Of March, 1851
have intention to interfere directly indirectly in
right legally and am By s no mean means in 10.
1t is thus that the North speaks in the spirit Of mode
ration and Of justice WIN che South be less ste
th1 trtt Of ccncation and Of scdomp We do think
ton in the South Ir YancsyJ Commissioner Of The
southern States at banquet given at Fishmongers
Hall on the 9th Of November last London spoke a.
follows =. 4
When our adversary Aa have become sufficiently calm
70 treat US as beigerents the Of wh appear
that the Confederate will show itself nex
IN
IN 4ap win know how S
Those words were hailed with immense applause; and
here, evidently s to be found the basis Of possible
arrangement-of on arrangement such as may bo pro-
posed IN the name OF Europe by great and free nation
Beyond ths-beyond this most oppor tune mediation
Is ne psint Of vieo Of Earopean interests. SO legitimate
Is the point Of view Of humanity and civilization there
remain only catastrophes the extent Of which human
eye can penetrate The capture of Richmond would not
advance the affairs OF America whit than the
capture Of New Orleans. The South tatd in blood he
North plunged into bankruptcy anil 0adrcAy, commercial
o,sass s os ssess m M sens 81 ,ss, are e c0
Mediation, on the contrary, by putting an end TO
fraricda struggle, and by consecratng separation
already accomplished, without allowing Of the bclige
rents to crush the other and desoaton instead Of
peace would render tho most eminent service to Ame
One gear ago. hes de car broke out France offered her
mediation to America. That offer was not accepted.
trophies, what dssoation the Atlantic what suffer-
ing in our homes, might have been spared IL the
voice Of France had then boon listened TO-
The Paris Pate Of June IL gives Of approach.
ing negotiations for Joint offer Of mediation by France
and England
[From the London Shipping Gazette, June III
We transferred to our columns yesterday an article
on the American struggle from the CCnstit,tiorse
which is worthy Of attentive perusa alone for the
cearness Of the views and the force Of the arguments
but because Of the very probable inspiration
OF the article itself Our Paris contemporary writes in
view OF the preparations at Cornth and at Richmond,
for two great battles. Nothing he beievss--and no
doubt ruy-can prevent tho Of these terri
BILE encounters with their accompanimsnts Of bloodshed
and but he does not sec that these results
viii bring matters one whit nearer to the desired solu
ton, and he asks naturally enough what purpose Is
this waste Of human e this insane expenditure Of the
We, like the Consisasionne, recognize in the terms
proposed BY Mr.. Yancey the "basis Of possible ar
rangement" and We rejoice at the prospect of media.
tion founded upon that bass butwo cannot from
ourselves that such mediation to bo successful, pre-
supposss tho surrender, tho part Of the North, Of
and for which the fsdeTals are apparently Pre-.
pared TO accept national bankruptcy, aRd Svsn
national extinction: But i thers be Indications
which We confess are not apparent-0f q DISPOSE
ton on the part Of the North to reconsider mat.
ters, and concede that which their opponents
seized 70 bring the pressure Of friendly Government 70
bear 10 the direction where alone y can produce the do
sired effect II the article In the C6nsiione reflects,
as most PROBABLY does, he riescs Of the imperial 0oryy
sent, and crcn foreshodo s policy, let the attempt at
mediation be made, or renewed, at Washington. The
the attention Of the British Parliament We
that the mediation Of England ,cod, under eratng crcum
ss I o ses Of ne % aS ~ pI sar i a G G ss:
the best wishe Of the people Of hs country, al least for u
success.
on the rumors OF mediation, says-You will observe
that. according 70 the wording OF tbs PaiviSs note
nothing more Is affirmed than that France has dserminr
cd TO ask England 70 join in mediatoa proposal which,
in the present state Of public information the views
Of tho British government might b. thought would be
Other Paris correspondence speaks as France as al
ready assured Of ne c..peraio" Of Engand IN Ar schemes
he French Ministerial Councils one Of which was
held, the 18th Of June, within . few hours Of the
Emperor's departure for Fontainsbleau mediation cas
resolved upon; that simultaneous propositions should
be made By England and France at Rich
mond and Washington. and that in case Of
tneE T0fuSal, etAfF 0y tNc NOTJ6 or khe S0tQh
the two Powers ,ciu impose peace upon The begeres by
force Of arms. l believe the French government Is
capable Of proposing this project; but cannot for
moment suppose It will be accepted in England,
Paris papers state That the approaching visit Of Count
Persgny 70 London Is exclusively political and, accord
ing 70 The Esprit Public, he win submit TO the English
rangements for joint mediation In America The Paris
Pays says the Pas has gone too far in It's statements
by public opinion the character ef diplomatic fact UP
TO the present time all conced TO manifesto OF
the European press IN favor Of pacihcation.
The London Times, In editorial On the minister's
saysThcre will be no disposition to quarrel with the
decision u the Cabinet, and the country will gladly
leave the question in the hands OF the government
choose such an opportunity and mode OF action as they
may deem proper.
The London Times admits that advice from England
would not BIO acceptable; but would rejoice to the En-
por of Francs the Car of RUsia press the A ricans
tho counscls which would be indignantly rejected f
The London Times then speculates on the disastrous
fects either Northern conquest the reverse, and
argues that the Southerners continue 10 protract the
struggle the time ohen the ,ntrrenfon Of Eu.
rope lc be demanded " the Interests of humanity, and
England may then with prudence hold itself in readiness
to support any proposition urged by its more favored
In another editorial the London Times seeks to encour.
age the development Of new cotton fields.
The Times edorally approves Of mediation, and says
that Europe ought not TO look calmly on and do nothing
In the present aspect Of affairs. II the offer OF mediation
Is delayed the more important question, that OF the
cognon Of the Confederate States may have 10 be con-
The London Neo argues strongly against interference
in Amorca and contends that England has good reasons
for not wishing to carried out the Intervention policy
of Napoleon, which seeks 70 establish empire, with
slavery for its corner stone.
The London Nss says that from the moment European
soldiers shall s foot Ia ne Stat the government OF that
republic will enter upon era of Its existence. Its
political isolation win be end and will be
PEELED TO become and remain great military and naval
Power which Ii not for the interest Of England fer
the peace OF the world The article also contends that
England should not assist In any movements calculated
TO restore TO the South that monopoly In cotton which
has now proved SO disastrous
The London Foa has an article on ne inswmountdble
difficulties in he reconstruction " The American Unen and
cannot beliere, If M federal MccesVul, u0t
the seeded States be rssorcd 10 the Union
Rhe London Pos says that Lord Palmerston's
nouneencnt that mediation intended will be re-
ceived with satisfaction, well indication Of the
good OF the governments OF France and England,
and OF their respect for International law. ter Sxpa
tating how9ysr on usesshess u Any present offer
Of mediation, the lcpdcn Pest says the time may come
and hdf shortly; when will become the paramount duty
OF the Esutra States to interfere In the American
troubles but now at the commencement OF the war,