Year: 1865

The tone of the extracts from rebel papers, which wo
gave yesterday in regard to the Peace Commissioners
which Davis has sent to Washington, indicates very
clearly that the rebels have last abandoned all hope
of European recognition, and anxious to naugu
rate other to end the which rapidly
destroying them. Their only hope they begin to per-
ceve is in the magnanmty Of the United States govern
ment and they now endeavorng to excite the sym
pathy of their former fellow counrymen.


The evidence which has satisfied the rebels Of the aacy
Of their hope OF foreign recognition embraced in the
plies Of the European Powers to the manifesto and resou
ions Of the rebel Congress- lately addressed the Euro
pean sovercgns through Mason Sdel and Dudley Mann
We have already published the letter Of the rebel
mssioners and the replies thereto by several Of the
European ministers. We republish them this morning
In regular FORM in order to show the correctness Of tho
deductions Of tho rebels in regard to the facy Of tho
hopes hitherto entertained


Their main hope Of recognition has depended hitherto
upon France, who, 1t has been supposed would,
through the complications arising and likely to arise
from the invasion of Mexico by Maximilan bo moro
likely to hasten recognition than any of the other Pow
Of Europe The reply Of the French Minister to the
rebel manifesto has been publshed but the tone
of the Paris Temps and journal DIES Dsba supposed to
reflect the policy Of the French Emperor indicated that
recognition need be expected Of France and rejoced
editorial published about the time of the presenta
ton ofthe manifesto at tho prospect Of carly reesab
ment Of the Union and the extinction Of slavery.


The following is the letter of Messrs Sde Mason,
and tho several replies which have been made public


The Rebel Manifesto.


THE REBELS ENDEAvoRING TO PUT THEMSELVES


RIGHT BEFORE THE EUROPEAN NATIONS.


sm-The undersigned, Commissioners OF tho Coincide
States OF America In pursuance Of the instructions
OF their government have the honor To present your
Excecncy copy of manifesto issued by the Congress
Of States with the approval OF the President of
which President requested copies be
transmitted TO Their commissioners abroad the end
that the might be by them laid before foreign gov
ernments They at the time communicate copy
Of the preamble and resolutions Of Congress accom-
ing said manifesto.


The dispositions principles and purposes by which tho
Conedoratc states have been and still animated
SGT forth in this paper with all the authority due to the
solemn declaration OF Che legislative and executive
branches OF their government and with cearness which
leaves no room Tor comment or explanation. In few
sentences II pointed out that a they ask s immunity
from interference with their internal peacs and pros
pey and TO be left In the undisturbcd enjoyment Of
their na enable rights OF life liberty and the pursuit
Of happiness which their common ancestry declared to
be the equal heritage OF all parties to the social compact
Let them forboar aggressons upon and the ut
end If there be questions which require adjust
mont by negotiation they have ever been willing aud
still willing to enter into communication with their
adversaries in spirit Of equity and manly frankness and
commit their the ghtencd Judgment OF the
world the sober reflection OF their advesaes them
selves and 70 the solemn and righteous arbrament Of
Heaven"


The undersigned beg leave most respectfully TO invite
the attention Of the government OF his imperial Majesty
TO this frank and full explanation OF the attitude and pur
poses Of the Confederate States and will merely remark
In addition that since the issuing of that manifesto, the
war has continued to bc wagcd by enemies with even
increased ferociy-a more signal disregard Of all the
rules OF civilized warfare and wanion violation OF
the obligation of international law


Tho undersigned, having thus complied with the
instructions of their government beg TO assure your
Excellency OF the distinguished Consideration with
which thcy have the honor to be- your Exceenoys most
obcdient servants JOHN SLlDELIA


j. NJ. MASON.


A. DUDLEY MANN.