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The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], Federal Congress. (search)
M. Mercier. The Examiner, of yesterday, says: "the objects of the French Minister's visit have not definitely transpired; but it is said that outside of his official communications, he has expressed great interest to ascertain what commercial treaties the Confederate Government was disposed to make with France." Now, we know not what treaties the Government may be disposed to make; but we do know what the people would applaud to the very echo — namely. A treaty securing to France for a given number of years an equal right to our enormous carrying trade with our own vessels, provided she will raise this blockade, and give us the same access to her arsenals and foundries that our enemies enjoy. We want arms and we want ammunition. Had we possessed a sufficient supply of these two indispensable requisites to the successful prosecution of modern warfare, in the beginning of the war, we should have put an end to it long ago. Let France raise the blockade, and we will soon do
The Daily Dispatch: April 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 14 (search)
[for the Richmond Dispatch.]Count Mercier Has opened negotiations with the Secretary of State, and Congress have determined to remain at their post during the important mission of the Minister of the Emperor. Any kind of arrangement will be made with the President of the Confederacy, and this is a perfect acknowledgment by France of our independence from the old United States. I am happy that my article in the Enquirer of yesterday has produced the desired effect to prolong the Congresswith the Secretary of State, and Congress have determined to remain at their post during the important mission of the Minister of the Emperor. Any kind of arrangement will be made with the President of the Confederacy, and this is a perfect acknowledgment by France of our independence from the old United States. I am happy that my article in the Enquirer of yesterday has produced the desired effect to prolong the Congress while negotiations with Count Mercier are going on. Dr. Lemoine.