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The Daily Dispatch: December 12, 1861., [Electronic resource]

Successors of Messrs. Mason and Slidell. --A Southern journal suggests the name of a distinguished Southern officer as one of the successors of Messrs. Mason and Slidell. It is by no means certain that it will be necessary to have any successor to those gentlemen. In the first place, it is within the limits of possibility that through a demand of the British Government, these gentlemen may yet be released from their confinement, and placed on a British deck under the British flag, fMessrs. Mason and Slidell. It is by no means certain that it will be necessary to have any successor to those gentlemen. In the first place, it is within the limits of possibility that through a demand of the British Government, these gentlemen may yet be released from their confinement, and placed on a British deck under the British flag, from the protection of which they were so violently and illegally taken. In that event, they can proceed on their voyage and execute their mission. It is not only possible, but, in the opinion of many competent judges, it is probable that the British Government will insist upon at least that degree of reparation to the insulted dignity of the British flag. If such a demand be made, we believe that the Yankee Government would accede to it at once, for, with all their prodigious boasting, they

Successors of Messrs. Mason and Slidell. --A Southern journal suggests the name of a distinguished Southern officer as one of the successors of Messrs. Mason and Slidell. It is by no means certain that it will be necessary to have any successor to those gentlemen. In the first place, it is within the limits of possibility that through a demand of the British Government, these gentlemen may yet be released from their confinement, and placed on a British deck under the British flag, fSlidell. It is by no means certain that it will be necessary to have any successor to those gentlemen. In the first place, it is within the limits of possibility that through a demand of the British Government, these gentlemen may yet be released from their confinement, and placed on a British deck under the British flag, from the protection of which they were so violently and illegally taken. In that event, they can proceed on their voyage and execute their mission. It is not only possible, but, in the opinion of many competent judges, it is probable that the British Government will insist upon at least that degree of reparation to the insulted dignity of the British flag. If such a demand be made, we believe that the Yankee Government would accede to it at once, for, with all their prodigious boasting, they

lently and illegally taken. In that event, they can proceed on their voyage and execute their mission. It is not only possible, but, in the opinion of many competent judges, it is probable that the British Government will insist upon at least that degree of reparation to the insulted dignity of the British flag. If such a demand be made, we believe that the Yankee Government would accede to it at once, for, with all their prodigious boasting, they will never dare to provoke a war with Great Britain. At all events, till that question is determined, it is at least due to our commissioned representatives to make no new appointments, a proceeding which, moreover, would expose us to the embarrassment of having, in the event of their release, two sets of Commissioners to England and France. But supposing it definitely determined that the British Government will not interfere in their behalf, it is questionable policy whether other gentlemen should be sent from this country to take thei

of the British flag. If such a demand be made, we believe that the Yankee Government would accede to it at once, for, with all their prodigious boasting, they will never dare to provoke a war with Great Britain. At all events, till that question is determined, it is at least due to our commissioned representatives to make no new appointments, a proceeding which, moreover, would expose us to the embarrassment of having, in the event of their release, two sets of Commissioners to England and France. But supposing it definitely determined that the British Government will not interfere in their behalf, it is questionable policy whether other gentlemen should be sent from this country to take their places. There are Southern gentlemen now in Europe, who could perform their duties, and this without the risk which attends a voyage across the ocean. At all events, the Confederate Government should carefully keep its own counsels as to any purpose it may form upon this subject. If it is i

e a large salary and a splendid suite, an executive palace, and a small standing army, If a provisional government does not provide for the Governor, what is it good for? As to the delusion that "a majority of the South are in favor of the Union," we know not how it is to be dispelled except by the sword. Tories and traitors there may be among us; men here and there in our most loyal districts, who are ready to act as spies and informers, and, small sections in Western Virginia and East Tennessee, where a traitorous minority are still strong enough to give us trouble, but, with these exceptions, a more united and loyal people than the people of the South cannot be found. The old Union men have been the foremost in every battle, and are at this moment as implacable enemies to a reconstruction of the United States Government as the most ardent original Secessionist. If the hopes of the North are based upon any imaginary fissure in the Southern rock it may as well give up its bloo

overnor ought to have a large salary and a splendid suite, an executive palace, and a small standing army, If a provisional government does not provide for the Governor, what is it good for? As to the delusion that "a majority of the South are in favor of the Union," we know not how it is to be dispelled except by the sword. Tories and traitors there may be among us; men here and there in our most loyal districts, who are ready to act as spies and informers, and, small sections in Western Virginia and East Tennessee, where a traitorous minority are still strong enough to give us trouble, but, with these exceptions, a more united and loyal people than the people of the South cannot be found. The old Union men have been the foremost in every battle, and are at this moment as implacable enemies to a reconstruction of the United States Government as the most ardent original Secessionist. If the hopes of the North are based upon any imaginary fissure in the Southern rock it may as w

Grand Lodge of Virginia. --The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons met in this city on Monday night, Grand Master McDaniel presiding. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Lewis B. Williams, of Orange, Grand Master. Wm. H. Harman, of Staunton, D. Grand Master. E. H. Lane, of Louisa, Grand Senior Warden. Wm. Terry, of Wytheville, Grand Junior Warden. Thomas U. Dudley, of Richmond, Grand Treasurer. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand Secretary. T. F. Owens, of Norfolk, Grand Senior Deacon. Wm. L. Maule, of Richmond, Grand Junior Deacon. Francis J. Boggs, of Richmond, Grand Chaplain. John Lester, of Richmond, Grand Pursuivant. Emanuel Semon, of Richmond, Grand Steward. Richard D. Sanxay, of Richmond, Grand Tiler. The proceedings, so far as heard from, were entirely harmonious and agreeable. The Lodge expected to terminate its session last night.

Grand Lodge of Virginia. --The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons met in this city on Monday night, Grand Master McDaniel presiding. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Lewis B. Williams, of Orange, Grand Master. Wm. H. Harman, of Staunton, D. Grand Master. E. H. Lane, of Louisa, Grand Senior Warden. Wm. Terry, of Wytheville, Grand Junior Warden. Thomas U. Dudley, of Richmond, Grand Treasurer. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand Secretary. T. F. Owens, of Norfolk, Grand Senior Deacon. Wm. L. Maule, of Richmond, Grand Junior Deacon. Francis J. Boggs, of Richmond, Grand Chaplain. John Lester, of Richmond, Grand Pursuivant. Emanuel Semon, of Richmond, Grand Steward. Richard D. Sanxay, of Richmond, Grand Tiler. The proceedings, so far as heard from, were entirely harmonious and agreeable. The Lodge expected to terminate its session last night.

Grand Lodge of Virginia. --The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons met in this city on Monday night, Grand Master McDaniel presiding. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Lewis B. Williams, of Orange, Grand Master. Wm. H. Harman, of Staunton, D. Grand Master. E. H. Lane, of Louisa, Grand Senior Warden. Wm. Terry, of Wytheville, Grand Junior Warden. Thomas U. Dudley, of Richmond, Grand Treasurer. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand Secretary. T. F. Owens, of Norfolk, Grand Senior Deacon. Wm. L. Maule, of Richmond, Grand Junior Deacon. Francis J. Boggs, of Richmond, Grand Chaplain. John Lester, of Richmond, Grand Pursuivant. Emanuel Semon, of Richmond, Grand Steward. Richard D. Sanxay, of Richmond, Grand Tiler. The proceedings, so far as heard from, were entirely harmonious and agreeable. The Lodge expected to terminate its session last night.

Grand Lodge of Virginia. --The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons met in this city on Monday night, Grand Master McDaniel presiding. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Lewis B. Williams, of Orange, Grand Master. Wm. H. Harman, of Staunton, D. Grand Master. E. H. Lane, of Louisa, Grand Senior Warden. Wm. Terry, of Wytheville, Grand Junior Warden. Thomas U. Dudley, of Richmond, Grand Treasurer. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand Secretary. T. F. Owens, of Norfolk, Grand Senior Deacon. Wm. L. Maule, of Richmond, Grand Junior Deacon. Francis J. Boggs, of Richmond, Grand Chaplain. John Lester, of Richmond, Grand Pursuivant. Emanuel Semon, of Richmond, Grand Steward. Richard D. Sanxay, of Richmond, Grand Tiler. The proceedings, so far as heard from, were entirely harmonious and agreeable. The Lodge expected to terminate its session last night.