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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 15 (search)
ls on the outskirts of the city, whither some of us repair every afternoon. But the Provost Marshal's administration is abominable. Mr. Garnett, M. C., told me that in an interview with the President, the latter informed him that he had just received a letter from Gen. Johnston, stating that the enemy not only knew everything going on within our lines, but seemed absolutely to know what we intended doing in the future, as if the most secret counsels of the cabinet were divulged. Count Mercier, the French Minister residing at Washington, has been here on a mysterious errand. They said it referred to our recognition. He had prolonged interviews with Mr. Benjamin. I think it was concerning tobacco. There are $60,000,000 worth in Richmond, at French prices. For $1,000,000, Mr. Seward might afford to wink very hard; and, after distributing several other millions, there would be a grand total profit both to the owners and the French Emperor. I smile at their golden expectatio
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 6: the Army of the Potomac.--the Trent affair.--capture of Roanoke Island. (search)
ratified those powers who, like the United States, had been in vain endeavoring to persuade England to a righteous and unselfish course concerning the sacred rights French Minister for Foreign affairs, had expressed, in a confidential note to Count Mercier, the representative of France at Washington, a desire Count Mercier. that the captives might be delivered up, in accordance with the liberal principles of the Republic; and the Prussian and Austrian Governments, through their respective MinCount Mercier. that the captives might be delivered up, in accordance with the liberal principles of the Republic; and the Prussian and Austrian Governments, through their respective Ministers, had also given their views of the policy of releasing the prisoners, in deference to the principles to which the Americans were so firmly pledged. To their communications, which were read to Secretary Seward, that Minister made the most friendly responses; and from that time, during the entire war, there was never any serious danger of the recognition of the independence of the so-called Confederate States by France and England, however much their respective Governments may have wished
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 7. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Foreign recognition of the Confederacy — letter from Honorable James Lyons. (search)
which were accessible were destroyed or removed, with a view, of course, to destroy the titles to our property and make it almost impossible to recover it where an invader or other wrong-doer had possession of it — an outrage previously unheard of in any country. Still, I repeat, that this infamous war was waged from no sympathy with or humanity for the negro, and from no love of country. In proof of this, I will relate a conversation I had at my house, Laburnum, near Richmond, with Count Mercier, the French Minister, in the month of May or early part of June, 1862. He, it will be recollected, visited Richmond by permission of the Northern Government, but was interdicted from holding direct intercourse with President Davis or any of his Cabinet, and he spent nearly two days of his time at my house, in Henrico. In point of fact, as the sequel will disclose, he was sent here (by Mr. Seward) with a view to make peace — in Seward's slang, to save the life of the nation. In the cou
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 4 (search)
no telling what they will do or what we will have to do. Subjugation is very easy to talk about, but not quite so easy to execute. All we can do is to be patient and await coming events. camp opposite Fredericksburg, May 23, 1862. To-day we had a visit from the President and the Secretary of War, in anticipation of an immediate forward movement. This afternoon these gentlemen reviewed our division, and as the cortege passed my brigade, I joined it, and found among them my friend Mr. Mercier, the French Minister. I observed to him, in a joking way, that all Europe, as well as this country, were talking of his visit to Richmond. Yes, he replied, and both parties attaching an importance which it utterly wants, for it had no political object whatever. Previous to the review I had been at General McDowell's headquarters, and there saw the President. I took the liberty of saying to him that I believed the army was much gratified to see his recent proclamation in regard to Hunt
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 6 (search)
. They are very clever gentlemenindeed, the most gentlemanly Frenchmen I have ever met. I understand they belong to the haute noblesse. One is the Prince d'aremberg and the other the Comte de Choiseul. They have with them a young Englishman named Blount, who is an habitue of the Paris salons, and who came over with them. The two Frenchmen are officers of cavalry in the army, one on leave from his regiment in Paris, and the other going to Mexico. They brought me a very strong note from Mr. Mercier, the French Minister at Washington, who only refrained from accompanying them because he is about to return next week to Europe. They have in their company a Mr. Hutton, from New York, who used to be on Burnside's staff. Headquarters army of the Potomac, December 28, 1863. I was very sorry I could not be at home to spend Christmas with you and the children, but was glad to let George Son of General Meade. go. I spent a very quiet day in camp, attending to the business of re-enl
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Index. (search)
240, 242, 255, 260, 261, 263-265. Meade, Margaret, I, 20, 346; II, 166. Meade, Richard Worsam, I, 3-5, 8-10. Meade, Robert, I, 1. Meade, Robert, II, 235. Meade, Mrs., Robert, I, 141. Meade, Salvadora, I, 20, 21. Meade, Sarah, I, 251; II, 144. Meade, Spencer, II, 183, 185, 186, 192. Meade, Wm., I, 251; II, 144. Meagher, T. F., I, 282, 295, 296. Mechanicsville, battle of, June 26, 1862, I, 280; II, 314. Meigs, Montgomery C., I, 326, 327, 335; II, 146. Mercier, Mr., I, 267; II, 163. Mercer, Chas. F., I, 387. Meredith, Owen, II, 243. Meredith, Solomon, II, 46, 47, 49, 52, 60. Merritt, Wesley, II, 65, 95, 281, 383. Mexico, City of, battle of, 1847, I, 196. Middletons, I, 9. Milhau, John J., II, 285. Mill Springs, battle of, Jan. 19, 1862, I, 243. Mine Run campaign, Nov., 1863, II, 156-159, 201, 373-377. Mitchell, Wm. G., II, 38. Monk, Lord, II, 289. Monroe, James, I, 387, 389. Monterey, battle of, Sept. 20-24, 18
The Daily Dispatch: May 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Obstructions to commerce. (search)
Corps Diplomatique. The Washington correspondent of the Charleston Mercury has the following in regard to the Foreign Ambassadors at Washington: "They will, it is said on good authority, declare a blockade of the Southern ports — whereupon Seward and Lyons had a very sharp talk. The latter told the former: 'Well, air, England wants the cotton of the South, and will have it.'Mercier (Envoy from France,) also had quite a quarrel with the Secretary of State, and it was supposed that the Cabinet of Washington would dismiss him for his course. "So far as I can judge, the Corps Diplomatic are with us, and laugh at the weakness of the vulgar, disconcerted Cabinet, who are holding on to their places in daily expectation of being driven away"
The Daily Dispatch: December 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], Federal relations with foreign Powers. (search)
y case, not only shall we allow no privateer or national vessel to violate the rights of friendly nations as I have thus described them, but we shall also employ all our naval force to prevent the insurgents from violating them, just as much as we do to prevent them from violating the laws of our own country. What, then, does France claim of us that we do not accord to her? Nothing. What do we refuse to France by declining to receive the communication sent to us through the hands of Mr. Mercier? Nothing but the privilege of telling us that we are at war when we maintain we are at peace, and that she is neutral when we prefer to recognize her as a friend. Of course, it is understood that on this occasion we reserve, as on all others, our right to suppress the insurrection by naval as well as by military power, and for that purpose to close such of our ports as have fallen or may fall into the hands of the insurgents, either directly or in the more lenient and equitable form
The Daily Dispatch: March 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the North. (search)
proposed in the Tax bill. The petitioners give as a reason the great increase of revenue which such a tax would produce. Carl Schurs, United States Minister to Madrid, left here this afternoon to make a speech to the German element in New York in favor of the abolition faction. This "rule or ruin" clique dies hard, but the inexorable logic of events is fast crushing cut these opponents of the Union policy of the Administration. About two o'clock this morning the residence of Count Mercier, French Minister, at Georgetown Heights, took fire from a defective flue, and was entirely consumed. The papers and valuables were saved, but the elegant furniture was much damaged. The Fire Department was on hand, and prompt assistance was rendered by the soldiers. The house was formerly occupied by the Count Sartiges. United States Marshal Keyes, of Boston, who received the rebels Buckner and Tilghman on Monday, and consigned them to Fort Warren, is here, and reports that these
The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], Miscellaneous items. (search)
since three French officers, named Capt. Alfred Cipriani, Lieut. Victor Vrfquerin, and Lieut. Maurice do Beaument, aux Chasseurs d'a ssigne, (casal,) presented themselves to two of our pickets on the Alexandria road, and requested to be conducted to the headquarters of the Commanding-General of the army of the Potomac. The spokesman, Lieut Vliquerin, the only one who could speak English intelligibly of the three, made known the desire of the party to enter the Southern army. if their services were accepted, and their wish, whether or no, to surrender themselves. They were elegantly mounted on fine horses, had good swords and pistols, and in all respects conducted themselves as gentlemen. They were carried to Fredericksburg, and thence on Tuesday night were brought to this city and delivered to the Provost Marshal until the decision of the Secretary of War in their case should be made known. One of the above officers is cousin to Count Mercier, the French Minister at Washington.
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