Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-19
Rapoleon'z Reasons Favoring tao Davis <soye2


The advices from Europe announce that the Emper-
or Napoleon made short address on ,ew Years day
to the assembled representatives OF foreign government
at his Court in which he assured them OF his continued
desire for peace. We also hear that he addressed
mark to Minister, MIR. Dayton, which is construed
By int declaration that for another year he will
not interfere in affairs We have placed any
great reliance upon Napoleon's assertions. We Judge
his by his actions having distinct remembrance
of his emphatic denials of any desire to obtain Nice
and Savoy at the very time he was forcing Victor T.
manuel by intrigues and threats to cede Tin these pro-
vinces. From reliable sources obtain Information
from Paris which induces to conclude that the En-
Reror OF the French has evidently made up his mind to
espouse the of the South. The rebel leaders in
Paris are now the recipients Of imperial favcr. The
Empress has taken under her immediate patronage the
prominent secession ladies who dwell in Paris, while the
oourers and ALL vie their attentions to Slidel
his family and bis croIe associates from the South.
These significant and have greater impor-
lance than would be ttribued to them by those not
aware hew every action ofN apoleon is weighed how
carefully he shadows his by signs which
escape the attention otthe unwary, but which carry
conviction to those who have carefully watched his pol
Icy.
Until Napoleon fully m.de up bis mind to favor the
South he was cold and orbiddng to Slid and his fol-
lowers. They were not to be received at Court--in
fact, were ostracised. Those the days when our
victories pressed closely upon each other those the
DAYS when the continuance OF the rebellion seemed i-
possible. Our successes, however, became worthless
and without results through the gross negligence and
mbecility Of our departments at Washington and
when it became evident that the chances OF aVs for.a
euccssstul resistance were augmentng, Napoleon
Tented somewhat towards Slide and allowed the rebel
short half hours audience From that moment the
hopes of the secessonlsts They we'll knew what
Importance to attach to Napoleonss least action. We
met with reverses, while to add to our complications it
became evident to the world that the North div
ded that few fanatics-men with but one thought
one desire-were driving the country to Instruction.
Then Napoleon invited Slidel to breakfast When
thew heard in France that gallant army had been
repulsed at Fredericksburg, the Emperor took Sde
into bis intimacy, and new be and his like the IA
vorites OF the French Court Those who know what
this indicates will understand that Napoleon now open
ly espouses the cause of Davis We shalnot be sur
prised if our next flies from Europe give details of the
grand reception at the Tnieres of "his Exceency Sill
dell Minister of President Davis"
There are many reasons why Napoleon should favor
the South the most important Of which is that Davis
premises not only to help Napoleon in Mexico, but,
further nducement, and to furnish noble motive fer
Napoleon recognition the South actually promises to
free her raves within some given space OF time Ma
poleon liz aware that he will be safe from Us for period
as regards any interference with his Mexican expedl
ticu if he succeeds in raising up barrier between US
and himself such as a Southern Confederacy. He
covets the silver mines Of Mexico; has made grand
plans for working them on scale never before attempt
ed and expects great results. But he must be Tree
from interference for time to carry out these
scaemes AID only in the existence of the South as
Government could be remain undsturbed ID Mexico
Napoleon will tell his people he recognizes the South
because be is ever the alder OF all nations struggling
for existence" This phrase did great service at the
opening Of the Italian campaign. 1t tckes the vanity
OF the French people to be told they have b9lt up
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 bis subjects, have acknowledged the
existence of the South nation, and you lee The re-
suits Immediate employment for the starVng opera
tiyes and the alliance OF a new power" He trusts
that aided by the South, his plans for the conquest
and occupation of Mexico will succeed, and that mme-
date revenues obtained from that country will silence
the opposition of the people to the Mexican expedition
Up 20 the present time Napoleon has been unsaeeess