The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

London imes-In1po'tant Details of the Pro-
 ductive Forces cf Russia-Religious Feeling
 cf tue PeQple-The Successes cf tue Allie,
 Reuiewed-Bar6arity of the English Army
 fn Russia, America, etc.--lmnense Prepara-
 taons of tue Russians Jtor tue War METROPOLITAN HOTEL, Neao York, Jan. 25, 1856.
 10 the E.litor of the Herald:
 have read the editorial of the London Times relative to the impressions expressed by me up- on the prospects of Russia, in being able to de- fend herself against the attack of the western powers.
 have sought in vain for point in that edi- torial which would give me basis upon which I could write an answer. The editor certainly succeeded in writing very funny article, and no one can fail to be edfed in its perusa But why did the editor deem it expedient to notice the article of the Herald? Did it contain so many truths that they could not be denied, and was the force of ridicule the only means by which the influence of those truths could be dispelled?
 For the past few years my energies have been directed to the pursuit of lightning. The little flash which put forth on Russia is fol- lowed by the Times thunder. As in electri- city, the former is potent-the latter is harm- less.
 In the Herad's article there was not word disrespectful to the allies. Any comparison of bravery or management of the respective ar mics was carefully avoided. My object was to speak about Russia only. There was no ne- cessity for me to crticise the conduct of the al- lies. The whole world has done that, and such a task on my part would have been super tluous
 On reading over the Herald article I find nothing to correct go far as it gives a reprasen- tation of the state of things in Russia In that article, and while it was in type, marked to be taken out all parts relative to my having been received in Russia with anything more than ordinary attention, and, also, those having reference to my visits to Constadt Nickolaietf, and Sweaborg. This full correction escaped at tention. 1 visited five of the prominent for tresses, but the details of what observed there l cannot make any reference to in any manner whatever. All the representations which 1 made then, Or now, are based upon actual ob- servation, official information, or are taken from sources of unquestionable veracity and correct | ness. l reiterate every thing stated in the Herald article, with the above notifications which are not material in the premises-and now defy the Times or any other paper to dis prove the assertions therein mode. It was not, nor is 1t now possible for me to tell all that 1 have witne ssed, nor tenth of what 1 have heard in Russia. My impressions in some re- spects may have been erroneous. That which l heard, in many cases may not have been strict ly correct. A traveller in strange country and surrounded by people speaking strange Ian guage, must rely very much upon his own ob- Servaton.
 have nothing to gain by the war. No one has anything to gain by it. The sad result of the bloody conflict is plainly to be seen all over Europe. Its dire effects, fear, are not yet full ly felt, nor do believe its end to be near. have been cautious not to take any part what ever in war affairs. Some have supposed that have been in the Russian service. There was actually found an American in London, who, for the hope of gold, was base enough to swear that l was in the employment of Russia, and had received large remuneration therefor.- These fabrcations, however, have been dis proved, and avail myself of the present occa- sion to say that never have been in the Rus sian service, nor have 1 ever received any pay from the Russian government, nor do 1 know of having ever done anything to merit compen- satlon, nor have any expectation of embark Ing Tn any enterprise Tn war matters, either di- rectly or indirectly. All that 1 have done has been confined to the assistance of Americans in the presentation of inventions 1 have done the same for Englishmen. speak thus plainly to correct any suspicion upon this ques- ton. The object of my visits to Russia, both ln 1854-5, was connected with telegraphs and railroads. My ultimate success depends upon peace.
 While in Russia during the past two years, l have read hundreds of misrep presentations in the English papers about the war and that country. Many of them doubtless have been made with a knowledge of the facts to the contrary, and many through ignorance. It is difficult to get an Englishman to believe that there is truth or power in any other people but their own. This ignorance and meanness is readily seen by the foreigner when he enters that country. Intel ligent people have often asked me, in England, if we had railroads, telegraphs, etc., in Ameri- ca. These insults are not always the result of ignorance. They are put forth to make the American feel that his country is unknown to fame. Courtesy, particularly among officials, is a rare quality. In this respect the English will doubtless be greatly benefited by the example of their nearest ally. The want of respect and decency towards Americans is the cause of their humying out of England into France, where they are always treated with the most gratify- ing consideration.
 have travelled several thousand miles in Russia, and have devoted much labor to the study of the government, the people and the country. The government believe to be the best and the only one suited to the people, I | ha taI h D,,, sia express different opinion Even English men there concur in this. The English press seems to wonder why "out and out republican Yankees are so fond of despotic governments.' D Americans are sensible enough to scan the re- lative necessities of nations A republican go- vernment in Russia would be disgusting farce The masses are not prepared for 1t. Centuries hence they may be better fitted for it. France tried it, and fortunately for herself has since dritted into the present imperial system. Even England is not prepared for such high state of government as we have in America. With the government of Russia, as Americans we have nothing to do, except to be obedient to the laws when we are there. As neutrals we certainly have right to form an opinion as to the justness of the war, and in doing so we cannot see how England can expect the favor Ol heaven III the enu. It IS rom merCenary motives and from apprehensions for the safety of her Indian possessions that she enters this mighty conflict. An imaginary Russian inva. sion of India makes England tremble. Her churches are filled with prayers for the cause of Christ and the success of her army in the sus- tentaton of Mahomedanism! Was hypocrisy ever so apparent? She cannot serve two mas ters. She must be for God or the devil The latter seems to be her choice As christian nation, how is it possible for us to sympathize with such hypocrisy? We have no intrinsic in- terest in the success of Russia Our trade with England is, perhaps fully $4OOOOOOOO per annum. With Russia it has but slightly ex- ceeded $2,OOO,OOO. Our commerce with the latter is so very small that any one can see that the American people. in their almost unanimous sympathy with Russia are not in. fuenced by pecuniary or political considera- tons.
 Throughout Russia there is but one opinion, and tbat is everything for defense. There are