Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-01-19
Another PrOPOsitTon for Mediation 80 b.
made by Napoleon,

From the New York Herald 5th ins'
The Asia arrived yesterday, with three davs lister
from Europe. We learn that the Emperor Of the
French will address another circular to the courts Of
England aud Russia upon the necessity Of Immediate
mediation intervention in the fairs Of the country.
We not inclined TO believe that either these now
ers viii return favorable answer to Napoleon
than made TO his first demand Of similar ture
bet deem the fact Of his making this second proposal
most significant Of an evil iutent toward Union.
1t is we fear the last before the recognition by
France alone Of the Davis government Napoleon will
say Il appealed to you twice to act with You
refused Ny necessities will admit Of no more delay
recognize the Southern Confederaey Ny people are
starving. must have cotton" Oar bockadss viii be
broken after short pause allowing time to England to
forw the example France will have her It Is for
this pdrposethe breaking of the blOekada-hat France
has several Of her tremendously powerful plated gates
in our waters She had need Of them for the inland
expedition 20 Mexico. She well knew that the Mex
leans have 10 navy her armored vessels were Of
in the gulf, save as regards any emergencies which
might arise in case Of recognition by France Of the
Davis government
We must not expect that fear of the consequences
will GeTer France from alliance with the Southern
Confe1eraey We have up to the present moment
proved incapable Of putting down the rebellion and
material consequence Napoleon will feel assured that
strengthened by his aid Davis would prove too strong
fer The disastrous defeat Fredericksburg will
add 10 the probabilities Of this conclusion, and only
make Napoleon deem himself the more secure ia his
movements against US He viii reason from fsts as he
hes UndOubted right TO- and viii Judge that are
incapahls of subdung his forces, combined with those
OF Davis We must not expect him - Judge as as we
judge ourselves, that be should be aware Of our
entire resources and thus must admit that were he
to interfere, events would 70 give him We
divided que stOns Of vast import TO the lite Of
Union, and make to the world sorry spectacle
Another indueement to Napoleon TO interfere viii he
the decree Of emancipation. He will understand that
ali chances for cotton crops at end until that ques
ton is settled he Will pretend that fearful crimes and
horrors viii follow the workings Of that decree through
out the South that seryie DsurrectiOn upen scale 20
terFify all mankind viii arise, and he will make
humanity reason for Interference aud much fssr
that here he will be met in like spirit by England beth
nations foreseeing their supplies Of iton viii be
short if the negroes 70 be freed From RBssa we
may continue TO expect friendly relations She has DO
immense interest at stake pushing her to interfere
struggle the enamel patton decree will prove
her the bugbear it will France and England She has
just set the example Of extended and emancpa-
ZION, and will more than likely sympaihize with Mr..
Lincoln decree. BE that may are assured that
France and England will deem fearful blow their
commerce. and that from motives Of sslfnterast they
msy feel all the inclined 10 aid Davis
The French minister at Washington u is said. openly
states that during this onh bis government viii
diate In favor Of the South This assertion of M Nler
eiers If true puts al doubts upon that qBeiion
end We mus, and dOu itless preparing TO meet
with energy and determination the coming eventual
ties which menace all we hold dear The people will call
a severe account those having the management of
affairs it, at this hour Of peril they neglect their
manifest duties We must prepare to battle for
Constitution and awsf0r gre and glorious Union.
Fbere is not moment 20 be Osta Isst Immense
sources be fully developed, and above all Jet parry
uabbles aud The intrgues Of politicians this
the moment Of great danger TO beloved country.
There must now be united movement. We must pre-
to sustain, ut all peris the integrity of republic