Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-24
IRON auMOqRl
THE RECOGNITION QUESTION, ETC.

writes, unOSr cate Oh July tnI as IoLO"s'
While the armies of America sanding face to face
with each other ia the New World the question about
which they are conf citing is less wildly subject OF
debate with the diplomacy aud journalism OF the DID,
You will find the English newspapers MED with va
rety of comments upon the late extraordinary scene IN
the House of Commons and on the pretended reveal
tops of Mr. Roebuck respecting the Language and wishes
of the French Emperor which referred so III ly In
nav last ccmn unication. i concluded, If | remember
rightly by ying that it was impossible for the Moni-
teur 10 remain long silent under the apparent contra
dicon which existed between the assertions of the
British NJ p and the conclusions TO be drawn from The
attitude assumed and the language used by the French
Ambas. Tors at London Accordingly, as anticipated,
the official journal published its expanat ry notice on
Sunday as; and the mater in question is one oil such
vast and vital importance to America that must lay
before your readers the NEST material portion oil Whit
NAV be called the ImpeIil explanation. The Monteur
tells US that "Messrs Roebuck and Lindsay came TO
Fontanbleau to persuade the Emperor to make an of
fetal proposition in London for the recognition OF the
South because, in their Opini II, such recognition
would put an end TO the conhct Inc reply Oh the b-
peror was as follows:
"Hs Msesty expressed his desire to peace re-es-
tblshed; but he observed that his proposal for media
tlon addressed to London in October last not having
been accepted by England, he did not think be could
make new without being sure that 1t would be
agreed to- Nevertheless instructions should be given
to the French Ambassadors in London to sound the N
tentions of Lord PamesIon the subject and let HIN
understand that if the English Cabinet believed the re-
caguon of the South would put an end 10 the war; the
Emperor was disposed to follow 1t In that course
Such SAYS the Moniteur, us the simple exp ana
tionn of what took place; and when ssk what it
amounts to- it appears to be just this, viz: hathe En-
peror of the French is in favor OF European lnter'en-
lion in American affairs, and that the British Govern
ment is not But this state of things one which has
been known for months past every who has Kept
open either us eyes or his ears and Mr. koebucKs
resolutions, therefore, amount to nothing more lnah
one OF those wonderful discoveries which are com
monty known by the of mares nests. he wished,
indeed 10 make people believe that he had discovered
| great deal more and that the Emperor Napoleon
| was eagerly DESTROYS Of recognition, aud still
again. urging 1t on the British Government through
his Ambassador. But can read the above aie'
ment and believe anything Of the kind or that the
Emperor INDUCED in any Of that exp-essiveneSs OF iee
pes and language which existed only 10 Mr. ROebucks
| Imagination No, toe Emperor is not protesting or
urging on the British Government any step so hostile TO
The very existence of.the United States the one in
question But il is serious enough, aud matter Tor grave
reflection that 80 powerful ruler the Emperor Ma
poleon should be willing to go 10 the length OF
recognizing the South it England would join him; and
should be so blinded to imagine that so hostile mea'
sure against Frances ancient ally could have any other
result than to light up wars instead OF eIungulsh'
ing old oDc say that this is very serious aud grave
matter and that America should be prepared for the
worst when the ruler of France far sides with the
feeling of the British people, and only rsrans from ac-
lion because the British Government, Tor Its own rea
sons doubtless declines join him. The pressure upon
the latter at home aud abroad, if this state OF thngs
continues must clearly day become too strong Tor
| To resist America therefore, must be prepared. Q
| The Emperor is going to Vchy and the Empress and
Prince Imperial to ST. Cloud. The tone OF the puoIc
mind on Polish affairs continue excited and the feeling
| against Russia very warike.
The Paris correspondent of the New York Herald
writes:
The secessionists here consider this document as a
decided expression Of opinion the part OF the French
government in favor of the recognition OF the Southern
ConederacY and assert that this Will take place IN
the course of month. Mr.. Sidel, who has returned
to England is said have freely eIpr s'ed this opinion
That the statement contains the expression OF DISPOSE
ton on the part of the Emperor TO recognize the South
ern Coniederacy TO be the opinion oil al the
Journals which have remarked upon 1t. give below
the criticisms of the leading Partisan papers
| TIE iPresse" formerly in our lavOr, but latterly
AGAINST US s-Ths explanation throws the light al
leI 9Th upon the rumors put in circulation and upon the
| chaos Of contradictions which arose between Lord
john Russell and Mr. Roebuck. Barren eros was to
receive instructions to sound the intentions OF Lord
Palmerston This fact remains, and, without desiring
TO hazard too much in advance in the system OF dplo
| macy we think may hope that in a short time the
| question will be put again, and more clearly.
| ale Nord" rather inclined to be on our side, huS
expresses itself: The note published in I'll Aopi-
teur this morning confirms in full all our former inior
nation and three day ago not wrong in saying
that the question Of the recognition OF the South was
serioury entertained in the council of the Emperor
| We think we may add that the French Government,
willie maintaining the greatest prudence IN the realza-
ton of its intentions is decided in principle.
The "Opnion Nauonale," journal always devoted
10 our cause SAYS grave fact is exhibited in this af
fir; that the French Government, by this new move
ment puts itself in antagonistc position with the
Cabinet at Washington The visit Of Messrs. Roebuck
Il haa had "
will force the English Governs mt to declare itself with
great energy Against any project OF Intervention when
aiiouus possibly for loUg the hope conceived by
the Cabinet of the Tueries 10 make it, policy prevail
in the United Satss by means of a common action.
"LA France" always opposed to Us, says: The note
of the Monteur does limit itself to clearing up
Misunderstanding. 1t expresses idea which placed
in words for tie first time, in formal manner in an Of
fetal journal lis that if the pacific propositions OF
Fruce are resumed they will have for their certain OBJ
iect the recognition of the South Six months ago this
recognition only presented itself eventual result
| of mediation; now in the idea Of the French Govern.
msnt it is no longer the cessation Of bosites that
will bring about the recognition of the South, but the
fact OF the recognition Of the South, which, according
to all probability will bring about the cessation of hos
| tilites
The Patris, secession Journal says: This vote gives 10
the motion OF one Of these honorable members the only
character which it possess that Of entirely per-
sona manesta in favor of the recognition Of the
Southern Confederacy the means of bringing about
| peFce
The invasion of the North by the rebel armies has
had its intended eff c: in Europe and has undoubtedly
been one of the principal causes of the present move
men of the Emperor in behalf of recognition.
| ENGLAND.
The steamer Gibraltar, late the pirate Sumter, left
Liverpool for Nassau ireghted with monster guns, to
| look out for Federal merchantmen.
Good demard for discount at the banks short loans
| on exchange 2i@S; Consols firm at 90 S@92i.
| FRANCE.
Trade aud crops fourishing. The Rentes closed al
6Sf6Oc.
| POLAND.
The National Government had agreed to conference
Of the great Powers on the Polish question condi-
ton of the conclusion Of armistce, and the admit
lance into the conference of its representatives.