The Sun.
London, England, 1862-04-02 00:00:00

AMBILICA.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE SITN.
New York, March 18, 18G2.
SlR,—Having often read with great interest in
your editorials, observations relating to the affairs
and state of feeling in this country as connected
with their importance to Great Britain and Canada,

I wish, in the first instance, to express my entire
accordance with the substance of those remarks re-
ferred to. And although my opinion—l state un-
affectedly—might, under ordinary circumstances,
be of little moment, yet, as it happens that my
travels and residence have been for more than
fifteen months in the Northern States and this
city, and having of course seen, heard, and read
much of what may be called the sentiments of these
Northern portions of the American Republic
towards our country, I ask you to allow me to state
(it will be in an informal and brief manner, how-
ever) some practical matters which it appears to
me, at least, it is desirable for my countrymen to
know and consider. It would be my wish to con-
dense any prefatory remarks, but I must observe

that, considering all that has been said in the edi-
torials and correspondence of the British press in
general—of course I do not allude to that small
portion of it which seeks to disguise its real and
rabidly un-British objects by peaceful and "liberal''
affectations—it is really wonderful to behold, i.e.,
to any one who has been enabled to judge fairly of
the realities in this country, the reported speeches
of some respectable American citizens and friends,
proclaiming at dinners and meetings in London that
there "is an active feeling of goodwill to the old
country generally existing in the Northern States"
—and more to that effect. It is very possible that
those gentlemen—bishops and laity—wish to be-
lieve in all this " good feeling" they ascribe to
their countrymen, and that, " wishing they'
believe," and indeed so far as they could be looked
upon as " matters of opinion," I, for one, would
not dispute what after all might be assumed to be
an amiable weakness ; but really, when one per-
ceives " Britishers" declaring much of the same sort
—even in Parliament—it is, to use a homely phrase,
" rather too much." No doubt we all wish, as
British generally wish, well to Americans—and for
the material interest of both countries, especially'
for those of the United States, know peace and
amity to be the best policy—we all, I say, would
wish that amongst every class, at least amongst
those who are called and call themselves the " pro-
minent" of all classes in the Northern States, an
indignant, persevering, unexplained antipathy did
not exist, but all our wishes, so far as I am aware?
do not alter the fact that so it is.
Why this antipathy, as a general feeling, Pre:
dominates it would be difficult to answer or attempt
to explain partially, even by a long disputation
which probably your readers will excuse my inflict
ing on them. lam myself inclined to agme wit
a solution suggested in one of your weekly con-
temporaries, to the effect that it was inherent, S°
far as related to the descendants of the Pilgriel
Fathers. And allow me to remark, en passant'
that whereas these "emigrants" displayed theli
own notions of religious tolerance, by hanging se
whipping Quakers, etc., and torturing and burnt„
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" witches and wizzards," probably England 11;
reason to congratulate itself that they did les°
their country for their own as well as their cone'
try's good. The dregs of the Celtic element
reference is only thereto in its political meaning--;
which for a long time have spread themselves
through the land, may be taken into the acentillt;
as well or as bad as the many of the discontented
and ill-conducted of large European cities, "ial:
tent in one thing, and that is hatred to well refgha;
lated constitutional authority in general and
of Great Britain in particular. This 4.111-
gration in the aggregate will account jor
much, but not for all. However, as renlarite
ss iL;
dissertations will be eschewed by me, and
is thought the progress of real education and
progressive increase of social intercourse, olan
jadi
quent on the improved means of ocean and
locomotion, will enable Arna-,-,aanp to judge,,'
Lae Rate of reeling in 1,1 A.-• r.,
country,' and tend sooner or later to general inter
national amenity, we may hope that future genera;
tions will find that the truth of those theoretics
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anticipations will be developed.
As to the present and next generation, it wo.la.
be utterly false if I asserted to my countrymen that
the earnest consideration which, to the best of n 390
means and capabilities, has been bestowed upon tb
subject, has led me to form any other opinion tbs:
that the " politicians " of all sorts and kinds 1
the Northern States are inclined to be systematical'?
pertinaciously, and aggressively hostile, by 6/el
means in their power, to Great Britain as a nation'
In using the term " politicians" I use it in the
American sense, which means all those Pere°lls
(including an elective judiciary) who, in Sta',,
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Legislatures as well as in the Federal Congress el;3 a
Senate, assume to have the directing of the offa;rl,-
of this country. Whether the people of America
are represented fairly and properly by these " Pell;
ticians" is a matter of vast direct import of eelnr.!,
to them, and certainly is indirectly a matter of 11:e
teresting consideration to us. Especially in these
times the domestic politics of the United States
America are not edifying, in any sense, for a Br
tish subject to discuss in an informal letter; and /
must take (and refer to) these politicians "as that
are," and as they are, I would earnestly hope that
the people of Great Britain and their Government
will see that the best and the most friendly coal,
to pursue politically towards the," Great Itepublie
is to be " civil and strange." This is 11°t
meant by me in a sneering or in a desPir
ing way toute au contraire—but sure!!
ordinary life, when one finds a man plotting an,
planning evil—helping enemies and threatening
worse—it behoves one not to be led away by ale:
friends of that man—no doubt with the best rantivr,
—coming over to where you are in your le
"pace," and telling you, " Oh, so-and-so has t
best feeling towards you, it is only sensation
„rtaile,
for
a temporary excited feeling,!' and so forth. I
one would be inclined to tell those " friends," " W
hp
did you not raise up your voice in
your and that
man's country against the acts and deeds and threat
he committed and made?"
However, my intention is to be practical, an
d i
shall in a future letter, with your leave, describe
some of the acts and deeds referred to—not in an
accusatory nor antagonistic, but in an explanatory_
spirit ; and as explaining why threats such as thnff,
about " annexation of Canada," and " seizure
property of British subjects" within the power (11
the States, in case of any future war between the
two countries, ought to be regarded, not with fear?
but with stern determination of preparation.-4
sir, your obedient servant,

A BRITISH TRAVELLEIL

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE. •
There was very little fresh English wheat on sale ill .11
day's market ; nevertheless all descriptions were a dull
inquiry, yet no quotable change took place in prices 0;
pared with Monday. The condition of the samples '"
very inferior, owing to the dampness of the weather.
For good and fine foreign wheats there was a moderato
inquiry at full quotations; otherwise the trade ruled ilea/r1
on former terms. The show of samples was tolerably ex-
tensive.
Floating cargoes of grain were in only moderate request'
yet prices were supported.
Malting barley was firm at full currencies; but grindiug
and distilling sorts ruled heavy, at barely late rates.
In malt a moderate business was transacted, at full prices
•
Good and fine oats supported former rates ; but in soul°
instances, inferior parcels were rather cheaper.
Beans and peas were in slow request, yet no change tu°
place in their value.
The flour trade was dull at Monday's currency.