Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-20
Tnn NEWS FRom rNoLANp,

All manner of speculations are rife as to the
probable course England will take in reference
to the Trent aifair. Doubtless the question will
somewhat embarrass the Administration, but
that it will result in war between the two gov
ernments we do not believe. England it is true,
wants cotton to keep her manufactures in ope-
ration, but she wants bread also, and war to
obtain the one article, will assuredly be war to
cut off the supplies of the other; and hence if
the suffering is to be changed from the pockets
OF spectators TO the homes and families Of the
people, the British Government will hesitate q
long while before it will consent to make the
change, upon no stronger plea of necessity than
that which the Mason-Sidel affair presents
We incline very much to the opinion that the
news has been manufactured to infect the stock
market more Immediately than the peaceful
relations now existing between the two countries.
Since our last issue, we have another arrival,
that of the steamer Jura-at Portland, with
later dates. The tone of the English press is
somewhat modified, and the ineyitability of war
is not so savagely demonstrated in either the
London Times, or other papers whose hostility to
here give the most important news received by
tue Jura.
The United States consul at Paris had COM
municated to the French papers letter from
Gen, Scott, in which he declares that there is 10
truth in the report that the Washington Cabinet
had ordered the seizure of the Southern Com.
missioners, even under the protection of neu
tral nag. Gen. Scott expresses his conviction
that war between England and America cannot
take place without more serious proyocaticn
than is at present given
The London Star thinks that Gen. scott's
letter will receive henrty response in England
as message Of peace.
The London Times says that Gen. Scott, like
bis countrymeD, is rather inclined to disnvow the
conception of the outrage, than to repudiate II
now that it has been done.
The strength of the American navy is being
canvassed in England. The London Times saws
that although the whole United States navy
scarcely presents dozeu worthy antagonists.
yet it would be imprudent in tine extreme to
despise the power of the Americans at sea. W,
have done this once and paid the cost of oui
thOughtlessness. The Americans will do little,
but that little will be done we'll They will give
our heavy squadrons a wide berth and concen-
trate their efforts on single vessels.
The Paris Temps is also informed that, in case
the American Government refuses to give satis,
faction, the English Cabinet has resolved tc
recall Lord Lyons from Washington, recognia,
the Southern Confederaey, and raise the block
ade OF the Southern ports. England would no
States to do as they please.
AT banquet given to Mr.. Bright, at Roch
dale, a letter was read from Mr.. Cobden, il
which he urged suspension Of judgment in thu
sldell and Mason affair until it was know
whether the American Government authorized
the act, AMI if so, on what grounds they justfet
it. The letter adds, the matter in dispute mus
be decided now by British international law |
the American Government should assume III,
responsibility of the net we should claim fo
the reasoning Of their legal advisers some con
alterations which they are bound to give to tb
arguments of the British law officers
A Manchester letter in the London Dailv Nav
under date Of November %, says, "there are
great many reckless men who would at ono
urge on war to redress the alleged insult to tb
British aag, but this is by no means the genera
feeling and amongst some Of the leading mer
chants the first ebullition of anger is givin
place to anxiety, lest The government should to
precipitately be disposed in favor of resort t
arms"