The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09

ITO m connection with mediation Urges further a
Unl0n tho North and administration, With favor 20 the
friendly mediation policy OF France. That the slave
question with southern independence be submitted TO
Just international tribunal including Mr. Greeley mcdi
alton citer me, and closing with President iii.
and senator Summers Vows
- WM CORNELL, JEwEIT.
.sE.r... BALTIMORE, Feb. 7 1853.
Hon. ". H. skwARp, Secretary of State, Washington
Ny attention has directed the New
York Times, World ana Washington ,elaeac,r, charging
ntSigne disoyaltyn and violation Of tho law or l7e9
h connection with mediation movements, made import
mt by from the State Department that
satisfactory explanations had been made by the Minister
Of France. This without qualifca
ton, not generating either Representative Valan
digham Hon. Horace Greeley myself-nduced special
visit TO Washington to confer with Count MERCER who,
with usual diplomatic and private courtesy, at all times
manifest this Justly able and distinguished representa-
tive Of France granted me last evening an immediate in
tsrview, al which time informing me you had charged
and parties in connection as liable TO the law OF 1885,
stating your unqualified disapproval Of my independent
being interference with the duties Of govern
nent As due to myself and the distinguished gentlemen
lending their influence In what deem audabe pur
suit proceed TO show your error, with vndication Of
all concerned.
tho forces against the views Of the administration ask
ing You IN person TO secure TO me the co
OIcTAtlCn W inc government ID contemplated
european trip TO serve my country. u was
y reused Thus my independent trip resulting in the
"nediation policy OF France-with my return 10 advo
cato it. II will be remembered this "medationo move
the first open policy Of foreign gol eminent In
the American war. The late published views Of France
show but spirit for compromise with out a mode and
under reliable Southern sympathy MY communicatian
TO foreign governments October urged for the first
international court Ny communication TO the Emperor
Of France, October IA urged his Majesty naugrate
movement resulting i'll arbnratng the differences between
the conflicting interests OF my country" Thus the medi
atom avowed policy of France i'll letters 10 England and
Russia, october 20 and thus the period Napoleon
nenced viewing the subject as statesman, dropping
h's sympaihes for the and acting upon duty to the
desire 10 restore and harmony the pest terms
Tho evidence OF cooperation - IN letter published by
me IRON the Emperor Of France through his cabinet,
with a,o published documents forwarded from Washing
ton published in bo taris Konitear On returning
made address TO tao American people through the
Portland advertiser, urging .meda,on amid general
hostity-from believed hostility Of France in tho
movein connection with the south. Ny plan was, first,
70 power Hon Horace Grceey-thus reach the
republican party, secondly, Count Mercier-thereby
power remove the prejudice against France. In inter
views with Nj Greeley urged the policy and justice OF
mediation as means Of peace and to prevent
revolution the time freely expressing
independence and that of the North for the freedom OF
the placing local settlement out OF tho question
And what more Just tribunal outside than that selected
from the world? He urged many objections-amoug
Them TO his mind, the hostility Of Napoleon to the pro
gress Of the American republican, OF which answered.
the latter with the plain argument: France desires not
be party in arbitration unsolicited, but simply a
Finally he wrote tho now TO b. memorable
Janus editorial Of November n, received nth such
constituent by his party and the teoplo evolution 10
sentiment, TO save reyolition IN nation and
secure honorable peace-Ensing NJ for hm
In revolution, the slave Slave procSg,ationo not
suspended the North united not accept
ed TO destroy that Of the leaders OF purity noble in ne
riy OF purpose The act 10 me was that OF direct mani
tetaon Of Providence to stand as prominent in history
that of Napoleon his pure purposes Horace Greeley
the uncompromisng champion Of abolition sentiment
feaaOn COMPROMISE. is found ready submit
his position to fair tribunal while Napoleon monarch
for tn good OF mankind Is found self sacrificing enough
20 opoaly cooperate in maintaining republic
subsequently, through interviews with Count Mer
cer was enabled 10 remove Mr.. Greeleys Impression
against France and that portion OF the people open
conviction under the clear proof OF the dcach published
from the cabinet OF France also sA1 t the opera
peace speech-the mediation Views. ! have since
solicited the favor Of leading senators and
Outside OF the proof offer, appeal 10 the great
heart OF the American people to pronounce ne or not
guilty Of treason intrigue want OF love to my country
As 10 3r. Greelcy's position. now furnish his let
ter to me- which will at once commend itself 70 the
favorable judgment OF the American people aud mankind
The heart OF the patriot-the just-s in it,
INV York, Jan. 2, 1863
DtAa sIR-In Whatever yon 10 peace
distracted country, bear ,hesr ,hines Ia mind =
l. Whatever action is taken must be between tie govern
men Of ae United states and The accredited authorities Of
lions between unofficial All You can do Is to render
authorized associations possible by opening way for them
put trgsted, thorough informal that the Con
Win ihem they must eyinee preimnary Win .Sess 70
peace and being assured that this refrigerated
8. II arbitration shall be resortesto these conditions
bs respected First-The arbiter must he Power which
has cynced partatr untiendiness either party
srcoadoas sa has no nts ~ ne partition aud re
rc ne failure 81 the republican principle n eoyernmsn,
having virtually confessed wishes That should he
divided and Louis Napoleon has esp cal interest in
legitimate beneGcent form OF government whst must be
The verdict OF history on the destroyer OF the French epub
yoa win hnd think, no hearty supporter Of the Union
most, except partly open Proposition from the Con.
Powers lean consider tfiena Of the Union who
% prof a' ao o. Soe HORACE aaon
II Count Mercer authorizes me to say the sole object
Of my interviews TO learn the real purposes OF
France 70 govern me 10 serving my country that had
desire 70 interfere with the administration, although
Opposing the "save proclamation from It's tendency to
weaken their power IN prosecuting the war.
Ill As 20 q violation OF the law of 1872, quote -
whatsoever shall without the authority permission OF
The OF the United states directly
y, commence or carry On any verbal or written
correspondence intercourse with any foreign
government, any officer or agent thereof,
With intent to influence the measures conduct Of any
torc gOyernmont OF any officer agent thereof ia
relation 10 disputes controversy with the United
State defeat the OF the OF the
United states, or u auy person, being citizen resident
within the United States and duly authorized shall
counsel advise aid assist any such correspondence
with intent as aforesaid shall be deemed guilty high
Ny visit Europe acts in connection with foreign
governments having nothing DO with amy Of our dis
pues or conrovefsics' with foreign governments but
solely confined to cooperation securing peace and
unicn-a measure % tn administration and Hon Horace
Greeley Representative aand CHAM Coun Norcicr and
others advising or otherwise with me with intent as
aforesaid AZ matter OF course neither have violated
the law This settles that beyond controversy az clear
that the blockade at Charleston j. removed unless
southern force can maintain SAID 90 be position In
dependent Of this. my position, established within the
law through my friends, claim constitutional citizen
sovereign right paramount 10 that Uf The government
who are agents only OF the people Wills obey lawful
authority, not surrender 20 them my inaicnable
right freedom Gf act and thought ~ connection with
either my person national interests Tie liberty IL
people passes t. monarch Under republican govern
inent il Is reaine a. check. through southern error
aud northern suci al administration ~ that policy
uui1u II thrcalgped, Who shall save ~ Tho people.
L. 70 one. have Invoked 'tmcd iaon.n May God make Il
aacaus Icac3 and union. Why should the admins.
uaOn pause Clticse the legality Of Individual disin
tercs'Hinoes &c action Tor country, while constantly
uanr IA law ~ cave the n4tipng hut ex
erce Va deemed right ola freeman responsible alone
q the pe 70 pttloualv, "a am alone responsible my
Iod, iW oy waite acts. War exists let the 70.
vornine"t cease seoSue yontUrs of national law rather
hea tue Asret BRA % dissatisfied pcnpe-unitc them
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