New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-13

Mr. Seward, that II the beIligerehs "e'o oi' W '''
selves the authority Of the United States would soon DC
restore and that those assurances have not been
ysreed and the war has lasted so much longer than
either Government contemplated when the agreement
took place without any material improvement in the
PROSPECTS of speedy triumph for the North, the con-
sideaton for the agreement has wholly failed and the
Emperor OF the French does not feel in any way Douhu
10 IL and will soon recognize the Confedersey.
About the middle Of November, was present at al
interview between the Rebel Secretary OF War and
Governor Lubbock of Texas. The latter expressed
himself quite despondingy at first but left feeling mucn
eatod. Mr. Seldom assured him that the policy and
purpose of the Emperor no longer matter OF doupt
or speculation, but was we.dcfned. and wonld soon
take substantial grounds" He went on 10 say FOR
NV part never shared in the apprehension OF some OF
our people that the Emperor woud follow the example
set nv ENGLAND ont Of fear of the United States The
position OF the French and British Governments IN re-
spect 10 orr enemy are very different. II the Federal
Government should possibly succeed in subugating u'
or if upon any compromise terms We should return 10
the Union or il with the intervention or recognition
OF foreign Powers including Great Britain. we were 10
attain our independence Earl Russell and other heads
OF that government know that the United States ont Oh
yinaictiyeness would before disbsDding her armies
find excuses If not reasons 10 eXpe all British authority
from every province in North America Therefore
England has reason to fear and be cautious On the
other hand the interest the Emperor has at STAKE IN
Mexico must prompt very different course on the part
Of France II by compulson compromise we were 10
,curn TO the Union what would become OF the French
army. and Nspoleort schemes in MeNcof He Knows
as we know that the Federal Government would crusn
them with little ceremony and that the result IN france
would be very dparaging 20 the Emperor if not make
his very throne tctter under him. Therefore ce En-
perors interest is identical with our own; but We must
be patient and leave him to vindicae and enforce MS
policy in HE own way We know I'VE can depend on
him Before the first of April his government will rec
ogIize nationality"
Whether The hope INDUCED by the Rebel leaders VIII
10 realized not remains to be seen; but have heard
and seen more than enough TO satisfy me that II that
fond hope were expelled both the leaders and their
starving followers woud in despair lay down their
arms.
The gnnboats and iron.cads in Richmond are oil,
with one exception completed aud ready for service
and although their number and dimensions are not Sui
Gent TO constitute very formidable armada they are
icapapic doing much mischief not closely wntched
On the 18th ultlmo they ordered TO make demon
sration against the vessels in the lower part Of the
James River and Hampton Roads, but after proceeding
far signal station about three miles below Drew
rvs Bluff the order Was counternnnded. ii the Union
naval commanders in thoso waters do not exercise
much vigilance and caution some fine night the new
Merrimac anl others will upon them rs suddenly
1t the nightmare You may depend upon it, the Rebels
have not spent much money and labor on those yes
ses without the expectation Of cseeling With Asm rome
valuable results.
II will be interesting yonr reeoers 20 know that
has been decided 10 change the Rebel capital
from Richmond 10 Columbia. 5. &. i say decided, but
perhaps 1 should have seid ai@oa decidod-the Pres
dent snG his Cabinet including Mr.. Seldom, who is
VugIi,,n and Gov. Leteher, Observation-Disclosures
Myers. and many other prominent yirginians, being
entirely in favor OF H. So may be ssid 10 be decided
The persistent efforts and repeated failures, Of the
Unionsts take Richmond induce the belief that next
summer suhieien; force VIII be concentrated TO cap
ture tine city and they consider that the fall Of the Cap
tai would LGy. not only damaging effect abroad but
would excite Tuinous Encouragement among their
friends ii home. In o military point ofyiev they believe
effect TO believe that the loss of Richmond fnot the
Capitol would amount TO little. ddas they tell their
deluded followersthe capture Of New.0leans yickS.
burg and Poi Hudson. But of this they are undoubfed
~ satisfied that Richmond is safe or defensive
place for their Capital Columbia. AT this place the
State Bouss a magnificent scale. but soon after the
beginning Of The war me work was suspended. The
structure With few additions and alterations could be
made very suitable for a National Capitol and
the Rebel authorities viii find no difficulty in pre-.
soning their gullibe followers satisfactory for
removing thereto One VIII be that the state House at
Richmond is too small and does not afford sufficient
conmodstions; another that Columbia is more central
and in time Of secure; another that the South
Caronians being the first 10 withdraw from the Union
and assert their independence they entitled to the
Capitol within their State. These and many Tea-
sons might .Dumerate. and probably some that have
not beard will pc urged for removing the Capitol which
certainly Bil take place this Winter OF early In the
Spring.
base this assertion not only upon Whist have heard
from Mr.. Seddon, and other Iunctonaries but know
that preparations for the removal already being
made. The work on the edifce at Columbia has been
resumed, with the assistance of mechanics from Europe;
and railroad is being constructed from Miedgevile
Ga forming junction with the rail line from Atlanta
20 Charleston the WaGTonton Branch about 20 miles
from the former place and separating ePain al Granite
VILE $. c., running through Lexington direct to Colu
bs, comprising distance ofoyey $50 miles by building
less than 100 miles Of road. The chief oiths
road, and the measures the Rebel Government
sorting TO- TO complete it ct the earliest possible day
viii he given with extracts from important l,Ie1t sud
documents IN my next communication.
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