The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-19


nation is lost. We must have great aud deei
sive victories not littlc indecisive expeditions
valuable only TO shipbrokers and contractors
To this end President Lincoln must dismiss his
present incompetent Cabinet, recall his aboli-
ton proclamations return to his original
policy OF war for the Union and union for the
war, and put our best generals-now exiled
from the ield-at the head OF our armies. Ali
this justice honesty and patriotism demand.
Less than this will not save the Union. This
done, we shall soon possess the Mississippi. and
break up the rebel armies Fast and West.
Joking and story telling will not avail Reform
and decisive action are necessary to preserve
the country, or rather to remove the present dis
astrous hindrances and impediments, and allow
the country to work out its own salvation.
NapOicon's Reasons for Favoring the
Davis Government.
The advices from Europe announce that
the Emperor Napoleon made a short ad-
dress on New Years day to the assem-
bled representatives of foreign govern
mcnts at his Court, in which he assured
them Of his continued desire for peace We
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Minister, Mr.. Dayton which is construed by
some into declaration that for another year
he will not interfere in our affairs. We have
never placed any great reliance upon Napo-
Icons assertions. We judge his course by his
actions, having a distinct remembrance OF his
emphatic dcniaIs of any desire to obtain Nice
and Savoy, at the very time he was forcing
Victor Emanuel. by intrigucs and threats.
to cede him these provinces. From re-
liable sources we obtain information from
Paris which induces us to conclude that
the Emperor of the French has evidently
made up his mind to espouse the cause of the
South The rebel leaders in Paris are now the
recipients Of imperial favor. The Empress has
taken under her immediate patronage the pro-
mnent secession ladies who dwell in Paris,
while the courtiers, one and ALL vie in their
attentions to Slidell, his family and his circle
of associates from the South. These are signif-
cant facts, and have greater Importance than
would be attributed to them by those not aware
how every action Of Napoleon is weighed, how
carefully he shadows forth his course by signs
which escape the attention of the unwary but
which carry conviction to those who have care
fully watched bis policy.
Until Napoleon fully made up his mind to
favor the South he was cold and forbidding
to Slidell and his followers. They were not to
be received at Court--in fact were ostracised.
Those were the days when our victories pressed
closely upon each other; those the days when
the continuance Of the rebellion seemed impos
sible. Our successes, however became worth
less and without serious results, through the
gross negligence and imbecility Of our depart
ments at Washington; aud when il became evil
dent that the chances Of Davis for successful
resistance were augmenting, Napoleon relented
somewhat towards SIidell, and allowed the
rebel short half hours audience. From that
moment the hopes of the sccessionists rose.
They we'll knew what importance to attach to
Napoleon's least action. We met with reverses,
while, TO add TO our complications, it became
evident to the world that the North was divided;
that few fanatics-men with but one thought,
one desire--were driving the country to de-
struction. Then Napoleon invited Slidell to
breakfast When they heard in France that
onr gallant army hsd been rennisea at Frede-
ricksburg, the Emperor took Slidell into his
intimacy, aud now he aud his like are the favor
ties at the French Court Those who know
what this indicates will understand that Napo-
leon now openly cspouses the cause OF Davis.
We shall not be surprised il our next files from
Europe give details OF the grand reception at
the Tueries of chs Excellency Slidell Minis
ter Of President Davis
There are many reasons why Napoleon should
favor the South the mos, important Of which
is that Davis promises not only to help Napo-
leon in Mexico, but, as further inducement
and to furnish noble motive for Napoleons
recognition, the South actually promises to
free her slaves within some given space Of time.
Napoleon is aware that he will be safe from us
for period, as regards any interference with
his Mexican expedition il he succeeds in rails
ing up barrier between rs and himself, such
as Southern colfcieracy. he covets the
silver mines Of Mexico has made grand plans
for working them on scale never before at.
tempted, and expects great results But lie
mus, be free from Interference for some time to
carry out these schemes; and only in the ex-
istence Of the South as a government could he
remain undisturbed in Mexico. Napoleon will
tell his people he recognizes The South because
be is ever the "sider of all nations struggling
for existence" This phrase did great service at
the opening Of the Italian campaign. It ticlSles
the vanity Of the French people to be told they
have built up q new Power. Cotton will be
procured from Southern ports, and this will be
still another grand argument for Napoleon in
favor OF his recognition of Davis. He will say
to his subjects, 81 have acknowledged the exist
ence Of the South as nation, aud you see the
results immediate employment for the starving
operatives and the alliance of new Power"
lie trusts that, aided by the South his plans Tor
the conquest and occupation Of Mexico will
succeed. and that immediate revenues obtained
from that country will silence the opposition Of