Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-07

dition now than il has been at any previous
stage OF the civil war, while the disunion
forces seem weaker tn an at any time hereto.
lore. The maritime powers whose interference
is TO be appyehended should we bs unfortu
nate, seem to me to be some what less at liberty
TO engage against US now than they have
hitherto been. l think 1t certain that we have
more friends and fewer enemies abroad now
than we have had at former periods OF the war.
Thus time seems TO be favorlng MS, and time
rs always the best friend of justice and truth.
Nor Is 1t necessary to suppress the con viction
that pacific as the temper of the American peo.
pie is, yet that the efforts and sacrifices which
they have hitherto made are inconstderaole
compared with what they would make IL now
assailed by foreign enemy. Practically there
is NO longer hearing in the country for a
man who counssls fear OF the enemy at home,
much less would there be a hearing tor one
who should counsel Submission to aggression
from abroad. These are the grounds upon
which the President builds his hope that we
shall pass safely through the trials which are
before us.
Mr.. Seward to Mr.. Adams, April 3d. 1864,
writes:
have the honor to ackno wledge the receipt
of your despatch of April s, No 6i6, with Its
complement, namely a copy OF articles of
sociation for the organization Of a joint stock
company, whose object is to carry supplies
from British ports to insurgents, under a con-
tract with the insurgeut cabal at Rich hmond.
The project appears quite portentous on paper,
and doubtless it is sufficient 10 require prepa-
rations to defeat it by our naval forces. These
forces are now be ng vigorously augmented.
The movements OF our military and naval
forces are likely to cause some ne " embarrass-
ments to the schemes which these shameless
Confederates do now appear to have antici-
pated.
1 am desircus not to multiply unnecessary
complaints to her Majesty's Government.
Those which have already been presented are
suffi cient to render the relation between Great
Britain and the United States uncomfortable.
Nevertheless, do not think this new comoi-
nation ought to be allowed to go into activity
without remonstrance. 1t is nasrantly incom-
patible with the neutrality which her Males
ty's Government have proclaimed, aud is
directly subyersive of peace and aulity be.
tween the two countries. 1t obliges the United
States for purposes of self defence, 10 impose
restrictions upon trade with Great Britain and
with her Colonies. It sets a precedent for
maritime nations which must be of evil effect
In this respect its consequences are incalcuia-
BILE, if Europe is destined TO become lin volyad
cration all questions OF time, of form. and Of
lang nage, the President expects You TO remon-
strate with her MaJesty's Government upon
the subject.
MR. SEWARD TO MR. ADAMS.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, May 3,
1s8i-[No 937. Sir: thank you very sim
eerely for your despatch of the 18th of April,
No. 66O, which contains Information particu-
larly new and interesting In regard to the pro-
ceedings which have eliminated in the de par
ture OF the Archduke Maximilian from Trieste
monarchy in Mexico Every thinking opsery.
er must be fully satisfied, even without spec
1al evidence, that those event. had their origin
in conspiracy Of MeIicaIs against the inde-
pendence and freedom OF their own country.
Nevertheless, 1t will be fortunate for the future
OF Mexico, and for the cause of republican gov.
ernment there, il the history you have given
me OF the details Of the conspiracy shall soon
become generally known.
You have very clearly explained the motives
and sentiments which have induced SO many
OF the influential statesmen and authorities OF
Europe to favor the suhversion of the Mexican
republic. All these motives and sentiments
resolve themselves into q jealousy Of the ad.
vancement OF the United States. Their great
prosperity and progress have necessarily pro-
voked this political antagonism. You very
justly lament the pertinacity with which the
American people continue their suicidal diyi-
sion, in presence Of the apparent overthrow Of
their influence in Mexico; but 1t is the same
RRdness St fat fasti9n n WHICH led ms into the civil
these we may we'll believe are doing their
work. No appeal to the reason or to the patriot
ism OF the insurgents is heard so long as they
entertain hopes of success in their desperate
enterprise. The loyal people Of the United
States seem to have NO need for new or in
creased devotion to the national cause. At all
events, considerations of foreign and remote
dangers can scarcely be expected to gain ser-
ons attention, when the immediate domestic
perils OF the conflict absorb the popular mind.
/ know 10 other way for US than 10 contem-
plate the situation calmly, do CUR whole duty
faIthfuily, meet every emergency as 1t rises,
" it'll prudence, frmness, and force, il neces.
sary, and trust in God for our safe iss ne OF the
contest.
am your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H.SRwARD.