The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-13
Our Relations with England.


The London Times commenting upon Mr. Dali
las speech at the London banquet, seems to have
dismoznted for time from its war horse, and ex-,
pre<hes itself in . more rational and temperate
vein. The Times concludes that, if there is q
friendly disposition on both sides, no question at
issue between the two governments can produce .
war but where there is . wish to fall out the
subject matter is rather the occasion than the
cause This is most true. The Times says that
every one knows that the English people do not
desire war, and it might have added, every one
knows that the American people cannot-and one
good reason, among many, may be found in the fact
that we are not prepared for war, whilst England
is armed to the teeth. The Times draws the fol.
lowing picture of the result of an appeal to arms
Sew persons have, we think considered what con-
tetbetween the Ango-Saxons of the OLD and the New
World would be like. Probably no war of which the
tions 80 lasting in s duration and 80 disastrous in its
results. The sails of the two nations whiten every
ses; their traders to be found wherever there is
harbor or navisable river the globe. The whole
of this vast commerce would be- If not destroyed,
least imperilsd disordered and diminished. Itwould
be nrasns law IN ruins iii the ourshns cite
of the Atlantic coast while the homesteads of the Ca
madam frontier would be blazing far and wide from
the infoads of American free corps. Protectonists
NAV have their own notions Of the commercial results
hut we fancy the first consequence of rupture
would be the ruin OF hafthe properties In the South
Lancashire. But we need not speculate ON the de-
tails of conflict which every man must feel would
throw back the human race for century to come
Nor would the conflict be short. The twonations
distinguished beyond any or the globe for stubborn
pride and invincible obstlnacy; The first atrocity
ten and the struggle would continue because the
pride and luminosity of the two nations demanded it
II in such evils az that Mr. Dallas deprecates in
his speech and we that the sentiments he enun
cates will influence the negotiations with which he is
intrusted and lead to speedy settlement of matters
which only important because they are little
derstood."
There is no government on the face of the earth
which could by any possibility derive benefit
from war between England and the United
States save the government of Louis Napoleon
It is his evident interest to induce these two
free countries to cripple each other, and leave
France the undisputed mistress of the world -
Whether the Palmerston ministry is prepared to
be used by this subtle and sinister politician for
such purpose, remains to be seen.
CHnDRENs FAIR In MANCHEsTER.-The Dis.
patch is the devoted friend of the children. 1t
sympathises ardently with them in all that can
promote their good and happiness. It was there
fore with real satisfaction that 1t received yester.
day the following note, accompanying present
arranged by the glowing hands of the little Ones
The note fully explains itself and ought to induce
very many, besides the Dispatch, to cross the
bridge and take glass of ice cream" with "the
children" 81 s.
"The compliments of the children, connected
with the Manchester Baptist Sabbath School, to
the Dispatch. Please call over and take glass
Of ice cream. We are now holding Fair at the
Mason's Hall, the proceeds TO 60 to the purchase
of Library for the School" 8l ~ 81
~VALUABLE PROPERTY AT AUCTIoN-we
invite attention to the advertisement of valuable
Rockets property at auction to-day, including
most valuable wharf property. 1t is a fine oppor.
tunity for capitalists TO invest The day ID coming
and we hope not far distant when Rockets ground,
and especially wharves win be extremely valua.
bic, and every foot of it in the greatest demand.
STEAMSHIP JAMEsTowN.-This fine ship ar.
rived early yesterday morning from New York,
after pleasant and quick trip, having been only
8 twenty Ave hours from New York to Norfolk
She Leaves again for New York this afternoon, nm.
der summer arrangements, for which we refer to
our columns. ESQ.,
EXTRA TRAIN FOR PETERsBuRG.-Itw win be
seen by the advertisement Of the Petersburg Rail
road that an extra train will be run on that road
during the races e aete ea' tSil
BRITISH AID FRENCH SHIPS FOR NICARAGUA.
On the arrival Of the British mail steamer At IA.
.vana, on the 18th ult, with news from Nicaragua,
= French brig and British man-of.war set SAN for
Ban Juan. sxsssa8 ss88ssF ~
MARINE pIsAsrERs-0n the 9Th iust the schrs
BuenA Vista, Capt A. j. Turner with o cargo Of
dsh, consigned to Whidbee & Dickerson, BALI
more WAS run into by the u. 8. steamer Engineer,
and was soon aftsr left In . sinking eondit,on--
crew al saved --3- Z -
Yen. Priea, Democrat, has announced himsan q
~ mespanAeut candidate fsr Con6rass il the ST.