The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-07


until England saw ct to take the initiative In
recognizing the South the affair would proba-
bly, rest as it was. The Emperor Of the French
is well aware that upon the Power which
first moved in this matter would fall the
anger and resentment of the people OF the
North, and he took care that it should not be
fastened upon him. He was anxious enough
to see the Union divided, and would no doubt
follow the action of England were she to
recognize the confederacy; but he would not
allow such small politicians as Roebuck and
Lindsay to fasten upon him the onus Of the
action. The twopenny diplomats were un-
der the impression that Napoleon was
not so farsighted in the matter, and
hence they went to Fontainebleau, saw
his Majesty, conversed with him upon the
| subject, and then came back to London and
pompously announced that they were the
bearers OF messages from the Emperor Napo-
leon, who wished England to join him in an
overt recognition of Davis. Napoleon was not
70 be caught this way. He caused his
omcial Journal, the Moaiteur, to state most
positively that France was prepared to
ioiiow the example Of England but that
ne, Napoleon, did not urge England to act in
the matter. II she saw fit to do 80, well and
good; but 1t was to be distinctly understood
that she acted upon her own free will, and not
at the instigation of France. Now Roebuck and
Lindsay had said quite the reverse: and, after
having thus received the lie direct from Napo-
thair M;n;u 81 t. ~.
Earl Russell, most emphaticatly denied the
assertions Of the would-be movers in the recog-
milton scheme.
This affair has given rise in France to
discussions in the journals upon the sub
| ject Of the division of the Union, and
we observe that the most prominent
writers on the Partisan press begin to under
stand the consequences Of disunion of tho
States. They appreciate that England would
| be the only Power to benefit by such al event.
They understand that the dminution of our
strength is the increase OF that of England; that
while united We menace the power of Eng
land on the seas, but with an ally in the South
she would be more than ever enabled to usurp
the commerce of the world, and at the same
time increase her naval power. They seem to
be aware that the only true counterbaance to
the arrogant assumptions OF Great Britain is
tho naval power of the United States; and hence
the better informed writer's on the French
| press advocate that Napoleon should in no.
wise NEEDLE or interfere in our affairs. Those
| writers understand tia. in the South Eng
| land would find customer dealing with her,
principally giving her exclusive commercial
advantages, and they deprecate any action Gu
the pat Of France that would assist in bring
! ing asout such n result The fact is, they,
like ourselves, arc aware that England wishes
to establish an equilibrium on this continent
SO that she may destroy all equilibrium in other
parts of the world, as this would tend to the in
crease of her power. II such thing is to re-
suit from the American rebellion France should
| at least have no hand in it. She has enough
to do in building up her own influence, without
stepping out Of her way to render a like SER
vice to her ally.
We are inclined to suppose that throughout
France the opinions we have above re.
ferrcd to are general, and that Napoleon
himself is aware that England, and not France,
will benefit by the division OF the Union. 1t
is true that his Majesty is driven somewhat
against his convictions by the necessities OF his
position; but we doubt whether he will ever
bring upon himselfthe anger of the people OF the
North by overly acting against them in favor
of Davis. In Mexico Napoleon's position is
such that he is no doubt tempted to make al
exclusive alliance with the South; but such u
course woald bring upon him the intense
jealousy OF England; and, much as that Power
| fears Napoleon, he is aware that her in
| fuence is great and he breads European
coalitions. But above all, the news which
we have recently published proves that
the confederacy is collapsing in the pub
lie opinion of Europe, and it is not like
| ly that he would provoke his own people
| by identifying himself any longer with hope
| less cause. The probabilities are that his Ma
jcsty will leave Davis TO his fate and prosecute
| his plans in Mexico under cover of the struggle
between the rebels and the North, hoping no
doubt, that ere its termination he will have 80
strengthened his hold upon this continent that
no attempt will be made to shake 1t of. Some
day he will be rudely convinced of his mistake.
We feel assured that England, however great
her desire to recognize the South may be. will
refrain from so doing now that she has learned
of the forlorn condition of the rebels. who
would show true wisdom were they to re-euter
the Union, and, with their forces joined to ours,
punish the scheming governments that have
misled them with false promises.
Aavages Of Southern Prtvateers-Hovx