The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09
MR.. TuoUvEEEL TO MR.. mKRCrgR.

PARIS, June IL, 1862
Sn-Tne conclusion which the opinion OF the Cabi
at Washington could no, long completely modify
situation, always distant Recent
frcts In which the advantage has remained with tho
south have evidently changed the whole the criti
cal position resulting from the latest operations OF the
federal troops It IS however Impossible 10 deny that
nowhere in the seeded states encouragement
20 follow defeat neither does the appearance
Of Union sentiment at the points occupied by III,
Union sustain the hopes manifested by the federal
government on that subject.
The delay assigned Tor the resistance Of the South has
in reality elapsed without its having been sensiby weak
cned. In all probability II must be expected that the
which are now enterng-more favorable TO at
tack han 70 dcfencewl still p stpone the end OF the
struggle In consideration II the endless proongaton Of
this great crisis and ~ the evils consequent thereupon
you will understand the constant bias Of public opinion
We do not wish 10 assume other attitude than that
which have hitherto maintaned but IN assuring The
federal government Of intenons you may also say
that we earnestly desire that the Ids OF the people IN
the United States should be opened ideas OF conca
tcn, which, IN our estimation, are becoming more and
more opportune.
n step and cruel sacrifices would thereby be
spared 10 the United States and that foreign complci
tons. unavoidsby produced by excess ~ suffering
would be away with, will not, however,
depart from the reserve have always observed IN
taking the initiative Of direct advice You ong
nored % declare What should ne senfine,r iohich
dl,ads mdnf,S Themselves and gain ground and the
tcposion Of goof g'ces b. desnd us,fui goud
lend ,ch the geaea rad,aess and ,cih the conscious
n serrng all ta',rests.
LETTER OF pRouYs Ds. LHUys TO MR.. xERcrER AFTER
THE REFUSAL or FRENCH MEDIATION BY ENGLAND
AND RUSSIA.
PANS Nov. 49, 1862
sfR-rhe proposition made London and TO 4.
Petersburg, the text of which ! despatched TO
you BY the last mail, has not met with the i'm
mediate acgnlesence had reason 10
| expect. Although have received but summary
information ca that subject do not hesitate 70 look
upon the common demand, which We had sup
pose Great Britain aud Russia would associate themselves
/ as being impossible 70 BE- realized
q Convinced az We we're understanding between
the three Powers 10 the sense presented by would
syer as much the the people our
4 n
circumstances duty OF humanity you viii easily form
an idea n our regret al seeing the INITIATIVE e have
taken after mstnre reflection, remain without results
Being also DESTROYS Of informing Mr layton o. pro
Jet, eonndentally communicated u 70 him, and even
read y his presence the despatch sent 70 London and 81
Petersburg
could MT be surprised Minister o. the United
states should oppose his directions r. the project com
mnnicacd 70 him. and 10 hear him express personally
some doubts AZ 20 the reception winch would be gwen by
the Cabinet a Washington 10 the on oilers u the good
Offices = france Russia and Grcit Britain. Bit what
might have been the answer of the fedora. govern
| met y oAr overturcs We have not now 70 solicit
discuss nee the evident dispositions d the latter
Courts % observe absolute neutranty We win
return, Ike them 70 tho passive attitude which Ne hal
also made our duty 70 obs.rvean attitude from which
W. world nave departed had we remained M ier
III present evils and The fatal consequences x Tie
| eudleHs confirmation of a devastating war
rhe ruuors ~ echoed by the press on this ocoas on
havng seemed % ns calculated 20 deceive public opn On
or n least e ets about the trle eharar
Tor IL our Movements have deemed Il proper 10 ct
abort an hazardous onHsurcs T. place before toe eyes n
wo the plain terms q or proposition connden, Of
motives We have thought that by giving open publicity
u our intentions ~oud,besiies establish, AGAINST All
contrary supp4ons, the friendly and concatory spirit
attondr tte oler ~ good olccs. and tho respe
vi en- however press NJ would have MANIFESTED for
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