The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-29

ours here IN England The English journals aud the Eng
sh public are vastly Interested In the China war
ohers an unlimited outlet FOR the woolen and cotton
fabrics That form so large staple Of our manufactures
and commerce. Your Southern Satss-fsderal republic
lone star monarchy what notnesd never fear that
their great staple viii have other than an unceasng de
mand for it, nniess should unfortunately happen that
mankind should make up their minds to do wlthou!
clothing
The English prisoners barbarously treated. Two
returned safely TIVE after terrible suffering died Of
cruel treatment, and two still missing-one Of them
being.Nr. Bowlby, correspondent of the london TINES
thezother Captain Brabazon. II Mr.. Bowlby does
come back. we may look for the best book on China
ever written, even surprising Mr.. wingrove Cooks
The political and public sentiment here at homo
is. forcsfhe Allied armies to keep possession of
Pekin, restore the rebel Emperor-the real Chi
nese-to the throne, and let the Tartar
Emperor, with his thirteen wives, slide Then there
will be another potentate and that not petty Creek,
Portuguese Belgian, Mosquito King Mecklenburg sire
z but ruling half the human race under the
special protection of Mr. John Bull Do you not think
your country, the whole country and nothing but the
country, had better keep up close and friendly alliance
and broherh hood with u.s. who are as you see daily get
ting nearer and nearer to the rising san sos when
you get fairly settled in aaiiiornm; ana IN .ane
best and most intimate relations with Japan, your
the globe as well across the Atlantic.
You may make up your minds TO long military occu-
patton of the British IN China.
Affairs in Italy are steadily progressing. Victor Ema-
nue has returned from Sicily where he was received
with perfect Juror OF enthusiasm.
Gaea stl holds out but il is rumored that the King
has given up his cause as loet and is ready make
terms" The worst part Of these rumors u the one
that consigns tho poor pretender to Rome where of
course he can still pretend to be opposed 10 King
Victor Emanuel. Your proposition il correct, that
place in Italy the NJ and proper for the capital OF
the entire country except Rome taef The only chico
tion that can be urged will be the climate bun with pro
per appliances any country can be made habable that
possesses the elements and basis Of culture aud fertility
nWh Francis H. at Rome and the inexpcabIe conduct
OF the French Emperor no sort Of hope for Italian unity
and stability can be INDUCED in. With ali his good
qualities he will soon get the name OF regular
Narpot, and nothing else. They now in
little bit Of revolution in France respecting certain
steps towards free press, butt they with little
but cold criticism here II Is said that Louis Napoleon
sirabc contamination but that his ministers are greatly
opposed 10 it, The fact IS many Of the great
him very small men, and small men are always
afraid OF the light Of public opinion Give Louis Napoleon
fifteen years moro life, and France and the Napoleon dy-
nasty either made marred for centuries come
win take that length of time TO consoiae all his plans
and schemes
One Of our great men OF the past two generations
"Athenan Aberdeen'-has just departed this life. Born
Buren, he has and assisted at political changes
than fan to the lot Of most morals Commencing blc
life more than fifty years ago. he has filled every grade
Of Office under the Crown up 10 the highest, being the
First Lord of the Treasury at that important period
the war III the CTlmeh n eaulng journal sums up ms
by contrasting him with Peel-sThe states
continually Inconsistent, and always successful
the other statesman always consistent, but in i'm
portant crises identified with misfortune and failure
of great good sense, highly learned and loving
learning earnngs sake he has done great good in
eminent positions that only be filled in this country
by high up in the political, moral social and intel
lectual scale More solid than brilliant always
tive Of many friends and few enemies he leaves
the entire country to for him. had the honor of his
acquaintance and can say personally that never knew
kinder or more courteous man. Always ready to obge
befrend others he seemed to think II incumbent on
man born to power, title and wealth TO work more
and do for the good Of his fellows than persons
more humble position. have heard him say Ambas-
saor totbis Court from America during the
last forty years who did not live Of intimacy
and friendship with him. have known him, while chair
ri large public dinner, stop short in the middle
Of long list Of regular toasts TO give the Omitted States
OF America because he accidentally heard there an
American al the table-whom he did not know-meroly
for the purpose Of showing his friendship for
atlantic cousins" lie loved America and Americans and
belonged TO far different school Of nobemen from the
late Duke OF Norfolk the late Earl Grey and many more
who imagine the world made on purpoee for them, and
that could not possibly move Oh without them, and in
TACT thaS without them need not exist NJ all. az II
wo be quite useless Such was not the late Earl
OF Aberdeen. Ills successor Is principally known gs
young gentleman OF good parts and highly con
sefvatye, Ike his father