The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-28
Singular Diplomatic Movements in Londo,
between the British Government aad Gen
James Watson Webb

La
bttween the British Government aad Gen.
James Watson Webb
Editorial Correspondence Of tbs Courier and Enquirer
LONDON, Tuesday, March 7, 1864.
You viii receive by the Pacific the impudent and bias
phemous proclamation Of the Emperor of Russia; md
annot doubt but it win call forth the same deep feeling
/ disgust in the United States shat II has excited
throughout Western Europe. And ! indulge the hope
Trough the medium Of great public meeting in the
ommercial metropolis Of our country. England and
acrfcng spirit they have for the preservation of
he peace Of Cisendom TO defend and protect the In
ured and to drive back and punish arrogant AID
scrupulous yrant who has violated treaties disregard
ed his pghted faith and disturbed She pubic peace for
the sole purpose OF conquest and sggrandfSsment In
man in France is banded together in what they feel TO be
righteous cause; and they ask fer and think enti
who love Justice and may safely claim to b. in the mass
the most intelligent nation in the world.
dote which Illustrates aiiAe the mosa i.aence Of our
country and the frank manner in vhicn that influence
upon public opinion in Europe Is conceded Twas dining
few days since with Lord Clarendon the Secretary of
Foreign Affairs, where many Of the foreign Ministers
were present also nsny members Of the English Cab
for the caus. peace and the triumph of sound
principles at this crisis that the voice Of country
should be heard in rcbuks Of Russia wheE Lord Pamers
ton entered the Lcrd Clarendon immediately
claimed Come here, my lord, and confirm WINS have
just been saying to General Webb have becniapress
ing upon him that at this age Of the world pubic non
more prompt than armes and that the expression of
public opinion Amsrca if against the cosdnot % Rus
STA would be worth to the pcae. of the wor than
her aeets or her armies Am not right ~ Lord Pal.
m nTnvs Promptly and most ,phos eve h
Invaluable auxiliary would mot be withheld Tn behalf
Of what unquestiooably the interest of the whole
This simple fact, gratifying alike to of jus
tice and to our pride of country needs
as do how universal 10 the pubic sentimensat hone
against Russia, cannot doubt but the people of The
and tbsr feelings of justice sels-respee wEnbuke
In no uneasured language the despot WHO has 70 rock
Europe all the horrors Of for the sole
gratifying his mad ambition. =
armies Of England and France are moving and neither
of the two great Powers hesitate 70 dec they
viii not only drive the Ncrhern Bs.s out of the Pns
and exa:t nateria for his future good be-
havior This DONE they win strip him Of his pretencs
del people, by becoming themselves the ectors Of the
Christian population in Turkey, and at raise the
Mussulraan Public oyinion-the publ c opinion Of
America well that OF Europesman Is this at their
his colleagues that IL countrydses raj herwoce in
cha Of peace, and in defence Of the ak against the
trong she Will il will be accompanied,
assurcdly should be- with demand os Profession and
Justice in behalf Of tie Christian subjects o. Turkey
whether in Europe or Asia.
1t would idle to attempt any desert ,tion aG the
husa,m which pervades all rsnss in support of this
From the Queen upon her throne TO ths-humbest
street sweeper in the city there exists hut feeling
nd there heard but sentiment. Wherever troops
forth the populace gather in tens of thousands
and amid prolonged CHEERS and the waving oS handker.
Chiefs the multitude rushing to tie fruit and
confectionery stands and lissrary buying everything
they have for sale upon the Of the
soldiers. Officers and soldsrs ahke-ssized by the
hand Of the beggar and tina barry either and God
beat feelings of our nature. And the 3rtiest street
sweeper has the hand Of tina guardsn OF the saloons
freely and frankly placed ia has brawny fist If it
extended to receive the gentle OF the belle the
drawing The Queen las sent fortkhcr Guards and
review and take of them One of battaoss left
at the early boar Of O'Clock few days since andwhen
they passed Buckingham Palace there the Qusen
the balcony to send them forth with M good wishes and
her parting adieu. She told them that she sent her
Guards foreign land this occasion not TO Sight the
battles of England of France behalf of civza
ton and in the Of justice, OF mercy and OF peace
and she cxhorted them not only ia the name OF England
but in behalf of the civilized world nobly to do their
duty. Never any measure popular in Eagland
is this war; and that tbs Chancellor Of the Elk
chequer has brought forth his budget all parties
pressing their establishment that there viii be small
increase of the income tax Be the long short
expenses will be borne by tax incomes; and have
never yet met the who perfectly willing
submit TO an income tax OF ten per OF all his
4 income
here; but there the war is exceedingly popular.
The world before witnessed such gigantic prepare
tons for being made here and in France;
and the fleets of these two great Powers in efficiency
and numbers viii exceed all previous ornaments of the
kind And when France and England after centuries Of
hostile feeling, found acting in concert the land
and on the water, there viii be aroused spirit of
lation and enthusiasm which viii render them absolutely
irresistible They have proved that they not actuated
by any selfish feelings and seek ACKNOWLEDGEMENT in
vaging this war against despotism They arm for the
preservation of the peace of the world against the
bilious and unprncpled despot who seeks to disturb
in the name Of Christianity but for the sole purpose OF
selfaggrandzement; and they will compel him who
nered necessary this appeal to to meet its expenses
is impossible TO live in the midst of an excitement
such as now all classes in this country and not
TO partake OF H. and almost afraid to write upon
the subject Of the approaching contest from conviction
that here in its midst becomes too much party
interested 10 look upon all that is passing with the cool
which such grave matters demand OF thing
however there can be no question Louis Napoleon ha.
conducted himself in to win the applause of all
Western Europe J. W. W.
Mr.. Clemens LefSer ieGsn Pierce.