The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-21

WIND many gibe whlcn Snail nv repeat the
nagnilOqus Mt boasts and meneces.
Great destruction, indeed, has thcre been among
The fishing smacks of the Baltic, but Cronstsdt still
remains even unsssailed. The museum Of Kertch
is sacked, and countless hayrcks are burnt 90 the
shores of the Sea Of Azoff Such are the trophies
won by the mighty navy of Br tain in the Euxine
and the Baltic while in the Tar + 81 disappointment
not to say reverses have contrib ted to darken the
lustre of It's ancient fame. He sees q noble army
perishipg for lack OF the common necessaries of le
he sees the richest government in the world asking
aims and auxiliary succor from private patriotism in
aid of gallant soldiers, whose bravery and fortitude
deserved more glorious end than that found in hos
pitfalls to which they had been consigned not by the
accidents of war, hut by sheer neglect and improv
dence. Is it wonderful that, seeing these things, he
should have lost all respect for the capacity of the
public unctionares of Great Britain? The repulse at
Balsklaya-the surprise Of lnkermann, which but
or the prompt succor OF French division would
ave been disastrous rout-the ignOminiOus issue
f the British assault upon the Redan, consrasted
with fhe glorious capture OF the halakOff by the
French and lastly the loss Of kars have also brought
isgrace not umerited upon British generalship, if
OF upon British vaOr.
All the accessory circumstances Of the struggle
ave tended TO confirm these impressions. A hun
dred defeats would not have so much lowered public
esteem for British character IL lowered by the
adulation bestowed by the Queen, the authorities,
and the people OF England upon the man who three
years previously had been designated by thenearly
III animous voice OF the British public as destes.a-
lie and unprincipled usurper and there is not po-
litician III Europe who does not believe that the
peace of Paris was imposed upon the people and
government of England by the will and dictation Of
this much Enthusiastically, rather than by their own
national feeling.
Were an Englishmau, I should he little encour-
aged by this retrospect to consent to a continu-
ance of the income tax but an Irishman has still
less reason to assent TO it longer endurance. With
characteristic generosity Ireland forget all her past
wrongs and sutlerings when appealed TO by the ma
lion which had caused these wrongs and sufferings
for aid in this struggle, and avished he boed and
treasure in contendlDg against people who never
inflicted upon her the slightest injury. In
this struggle risbmen displayed their &C
sgstSm ned y sS But If not to % belong the
graceful act be perperated by an lrshman his coun
try bears allhe opprObrium of the deed II, on the
contrary he perform an honorable achiey ement, his
exploits are heralded as the performance Of Anglo
So xon energy. An amusing illustration Of this ten
dency specially attracted my attention in the case of
one OF those Irish patriots bearing Mesan name
who in lsis, were most eager to join in instruction
against England, and who was actually forced to fly
from his native country and enter foreign service.
While he was simply an Irish rebel no terms Of re-
rroach was spared towards him, bnt when in TO-
reign lands he had by his valor and conduct won the
highest admiration he was eXtolled by the British
journals and statesmen as distinguished English
Off err.
Perhaps it will be thought that as / write in my
own study, under the operation of an amnesty H. g,
Of an act of obvion,) ought to forget every cir
cumstaDce that Is Illuminating to my country. It'll
not, believe me, a Gesire to utter sarcasms, which
will be acceptable to but few readers, that induces me
to write this letter. Sill less is it desire to cast re-
proach upon any particular statesman, or to serve
the interests OF any particular party. To me all
British statesmen and all Brit sh parties equally
Indifferent. Regard for the interests of Ireland and
for these OF humanity at large is the only motive
which induces me now 70 address YOU but would
seriously ask you'll would ask even the British
people-wheiher il is desirable, by consenting to q
continuance Of the war income tax, to encourage
the minister, whoever be may be, to involve Ire
land, to involve the empire in new collisions which
may be infinitely more disastrous and more ign0.
minious in their results than that which has been
recently terminated!
Within the last three months the groundwork for
at least two new wars has been laid by British im-
policy. ! aliude to the case of Naples and Of Per-
STA. IL the British Ministry had been allowed to
proceed in its career unchecked by the continental
Powers, among whom Russia was the most promi
bombarded before now. Far be it IRON me to
undertake the vndication Of the Neapolitan
government. | believe it 10 be one Of the worst
in Europe--thOugh c3ndor oblges me to con-
fess that in travelling through the Neapolitan
territories including Sicily | observed a greater
appearance of material prosperity than have found
in my country in what is called its m )st pros
porous era. But, admitting that tue government OF
Naples Is bad az il IL represented 10y It's enemies
TO be, is thisa sufficient ground for intervention on
the part of England in regard OF its internal admins
tration Ii is not alleged that any British subject
has suffered wrong from the Neapolitan authorities
it is not alleged that any foreign power menaces
an armed Intervention such as that Of Russia in re-
gard Of Hnneary-Of Austria In regard OF Tuscany
of France in regard Of Rome all of whi:h ques.
tionablc proceedings were calmly witnessed, almost
without rmonstance by England. 1t Is simply
urged that the monarch OF Naples does not conduct
the government Of his country in manner suited to
English ideas; and accordingly demonstration is
made by the withdIa val Of the British AMBASSADOR
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hos,ties. That the Emperor of the French should
concur in such proceeding Is scarcely surprising,
because his dynas,ic ambition would very naturally
render him dssrous t, substitute Murat for Bour-
bon on the throne Of Naples, but no such motive
can operate in the case OF England II England
to occupy Sicily Europe All war would infalliby te
the cor sequence and il this demonstration be solely
INTENDED an encouragement TO the constitutional
lists Of the Two Scies 10 revolt against their govern
ment, more fatal lure could scarcely he presented
to them; for, rs in the case OF The demons'ra-
ton made In Italy by Lord Mimic, 1t will assurealy
be found too late that England will decline to give
effective support TO those Italians whom her policy
shall have melted rebellion. Not only therefore,
Irish tax pay but also IA friends to the consttu
onal liberties Of Italy, we ought 70 withhold all
announcement from this sort Of trng with the pas
sions OF an exctsbe people may be thought indeed
by patriotic rishmen that this precedent will
be useful at some future time, and thai If ever Ire
land lie again treated shc was treated In 1s4S, the
governments q America and OF France will find in
the present conduct of England in regard OF Naples
excellent precedent ~ Justify Intervention in be-
half Of The suffering people Of Ireland. 10 this ar
gument ] find so~e difficulty in offering an ans ver
Let US now turn 70 the East How many OF you
know what are the cir 'umstances actual or antece
dent Of town called Heratg Can any Of you tell
NE what possible interest Ireland has in determining
whether This town shall belong TO Persia or TO All
gbanistan whether u shall be maintained by the
rulers Of tho Eastern empire OF Great Britain as an
independent state, In that sort Of independence
which was recently enjoyed by the kingdom of
Oudey For my owp part ] profess that am una
BILE TO discover what moral right the British govern
ment possesses 10 interfere in regard 70 cJntentons
respecting country which IL situated at distance
Of n any hundred miles from Its frontier; or what
legitimate int erest Great Britain have in giving
armed effect 10 such interference. | profess my.
self also incapable OF understanding the manifesto
which has been issued by the Indian govern
mcnt in justfica of this proceeding. can in
decd conceive that British rapacity may desire TO
plumber the rich cities of Persia rs It has already
plunder red half the cities Of Asia j can conceive