Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-11-24
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Mexican dcputation after their visit to Prince
Macmillan, near Trieste, and some people
hope no may something bearing On our ques'
ton. entertain no such hopes.
The withdrawal of Mr.. Mason from London
makes the Emperor more than ever master oil
the situation, the only rivalry he feared beng
thus withdrawn. He can amuse US with Mex
lean alliances in lieu Of more Practical inter-
ycntion, in the belief that we shail continue
in be very grateful for very small tavors.|
Neither the British Parliament nor the
French Chambers will meet until February
next, and until then the game Is entirely IN
his own hands. Earl Russelps speech haTlnS
relieved his mind OF any change in England
inactivity, sincerely hope that the Intentions :
If the Emperor may be more practical, but
can Only Judge by the lights before me.
remain, very respectfully
Eb WIN DE LEON.
EDWIN DE LEON TO JEFF. DAVIS.
PARIS, Oct. /, 1868.
Hon. JEFFERSON DAyIs:-
Nv Dear Sir-Yon cannot possibly imagine
the very greet happiness which your letter
gave ME, both on account of the assurance oi
your continued friendship and the h"peful
tone which pervaded it in relation TO our pub
lie affairs.
Both of these flcts are fully confirmed Dy
my friend, DR.. Grard, who speaks Of .y"u!T
kindness to him in the most enthusiastic
terms, and he has relieved my approximations
that, like our first great leader, Calhoun, your
body might prove unequal to the burden your
spirit imposes upon It,
e. For the sake Of the cause, as well as for the
sake of those that love you.'i. is essential $bat
YOU should not overtask your strength, for
every day has convinced me more ana moro
that we have no Joshua to take your place
and lead us into Canaan, if that place were
rendered vacant 1t is useless to disguise the
fact that the men around you do not inspire
confidence, ard that chaos would soon come
were your hand withdrawn from the helm
Military ability of the highest order oar reTG>
luton has produccd; hut of diplomatic talent
it has been most singu!arly barren. The old
men of the old regime like the BorrbonS. Seem
'.to have learned nothing. ana forgotten moth
ing" and 10 younger ones seen, sspringlnS up
to supply their places. Radical democracy,
which levels down instead of grading up,
seems almost as strong with US Is with the
North, though not in such rcpnlsire shapes;
and after this war is over we shall have tn
fight the same old foe witt! new face. !
may seem to speak bitterly: but see on this
side 50 much pitifIl self seeking and worth
less greed in the swarm Of spectators and
blockade breakers and staggering shutters
from danger, who call themselves C"nieIe-
rates. that nv sou! sckcns as | contemplate
our future No one appreciates more than
myself the heroic virtues Of our home rrpIl-
lation, and turn my face towards them for
purer air and more hopeful presagcs.
AS ventured to give counsel with reference
to an important public movement, feel bound
frankly to say to you what am no. warranted
in embodYing ina despatch, especially since be-
ing informed by Mr.. 3. that there were reasons
and proceedings out here of which had not
been informed In q despatch tdhm therefore
have only dilated upon these points by the
lights before me, as there may he reasons be-
yond my ken.
By reference to my despatch and my letter
to yourself, it will be found that my Snggcs-
tiois have been treated as were the prayers OF
Homer's heroes by Jupiter-one half accepted
the rest dissipated as empty air. suggested
a policy by which you would have a6min!s'
tered grave rebuke to Europe and have APP
pealed to the conscience Of Europe. This
think would have produced n most happy ct.
feet. The isolatory action whicfshas been ia
ken has not the same weight and gravityeend
has been attributed more to n personal piquc
against small minister, ard to impatiencc OF
recognition, than to the calm consciousness Of
strength or to deliberate and settled policy. ~
A general measure would have sown suspi.
cion between the two great 7owers. Each would
have feared secret negotiations with the o'hcr -
Now it is an omen game, and Louis and Pam
both see each others hands ] am not n prophet
and may be deceived but as far as ! know and
can see, there has been. and is to-day. as little
real intention Of speedy recognition by France as
by England.
That we may be made pawn in the Mexican
game, think very probable: but the detected
intrigue in Texas, -(Sir i 8 denunriati"n o
which was intercepted and published in New Yorl
and English rapers) does not inspire confidence
in that very astute gentleman, who now is ar
arbiter of Southern and Mexican destiries The
retention of Mr. Mann in Belgium not beng re-
membered by the public.
Judge Rost, who is here row, entirely con,
curs in my views. and hH adds further, hat Mr.
Dayton dec ares he had never hrd any complaint
from Washington, regarding French interven
ton in Mexico. IF Seward. therefore. acknow-
lodges Maximilian's empire. the ground on which
our action seems TO have been predicated. is cut
away from under our feet. Even SHOULD S. make
protest, flor he cannot mediate a war will
France,) we still will be held ~ power. and
have the shadow Of a favor. while our enemy
enjoys the substance of n-intcrvertion.
Before this letter reaches you events will have
proved their correctness or falsity; for we arc
all cropping in the dark 1t this moment. God
grant may be unduly suspicious and disfrus''
full. and that We may get more substantial aid
and comfort from Napoleon than either hope OF
expect
At the risk OF being tedious. I have exposed
my Utmost thoughts to you. What is past is ir-
revncable; but feel our future is safe in your
hands. / cannot volunteer any advice now that
you know my Utmost ideas. am working hard
and necessarily, personally and by proxy. and
am charging the sphere OF my operations for
the e1igencies of The hour demand | abhor
asking Tor money: but, rs do not appropriate
penny for myself, have given Mr. p. Il remind
er that n small sum in Treasury drafts is not n
FOrtunatus' purse, ever filling and ever full. At
the expiration ofeighteen months, France wants
money" iteratcly and not iguratively. They
are far more mercenary race than the English.
mt ali. Such was the secret CT DR.. Frank lin $
success. Mrs De Leon was very much gratiiied
by your very kind mention and remembrance of
her. Believe me when I say that she fully shares
in my feelings towards yourself and Mrs. d., and
heartily echoes the wish Of meeting soon again.
and under happier auspices. As a souvenir of
IN old friend. send Madam, ftg her album, the
"portraa Of gentleman as they say in exhibi
lions So soon rs q good one is taken of Madam,
it shall also be sent.
With tho warm"st wishes for your health and
happiness. your obliged, sincere friend.
L. De LEON.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE WEST.
A gentleman direct from the far Southwest
has kindly furnished US with copy Of the
"Press' extra, published as Paris, Texas. 1t
contains the following, which is important,
if true: :"
GLORIOUS NEws-GESERAL BLUNT AND HIS STAFF
KILLED OR CAPTuRED-ALL MS TRANSFORM
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