"It is now apparent that we are at the beginning of the end of the attempted revolution. Cities, districts, and States are coming back under Federal authority." * * * * * ADAMS TO SEWARD. _March 6, 1862._ "We are anxiously awaiting the news by every steamer, but not for the same reasons as before; the pressure for interference here has disappeared." * * * * * DAYTON TO SEWARD. _March 25, 1862._ "The Emperor said that he must frankly say that when the insurrection broke out and this concession of belligerent rights was made he did not suppose the North would succeed; that it was the general belief of the statesmen of Europe that the two sections would never come together again." * * * * * DAYTON TO SEWARD. _March 31, 1862._ "I again called the Emperor's attention to the propriety of his Government retracing its steps in regard to its concession to the insurrectionists of belligerent rights, referring him to the consideration in regard thereto contained in your former dispatches. He said, 'It would scarcely be worthy of a great power, now that the South was beaten, to withdraw a concession made to them in the day of their strength.'" * * * * * PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S PROCLAMATION. _April 10, 1862._ "It has pleased Almighty God to vouchsafe signal victories to the land and naval forces engaged in suppressing an internal rebellion, and at the same time to avert from our country the danger of foreign intervention and invasion." * * * * * SEWARD TO DAYTON. _May 7, 1862._ "The proclamation of commerce which is made may be regarded by the maritime powers as an announcement that the Republic has passed the danger of disunion." * * * * * Great enthusiasm is felt at Washington and throughout the country, as it becomes evident that a brilliant and successful plan has been adopted, and great anxiety is evinced to find out and reward the author. For this purpose a lively debate takes place in the House of Representatives for the avowed purpose of finding out whether "these victories were arranged or won by men sitting at a distance, engaged in organizing victory," or whether "they have been achieved by bold and resolute men left free to act and to conquer." No one knows. Mr. Conkling proposes to "thank Halleck and Grant." Mr. Washburne thinks "General McClernand and General Logan should be included." Mr. Cox thinks "General Smith is entitled to an equal degree of the glory." Mr. Holman thinks "General Wallace should have a fair share." Mr. Mallory thinks "General Buell should not be forgotten."