The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-18

NATION 80 deyoutly TO be hoped for dc KisEey the
Russian Ambassador has had several interviews with the
doubt. that Napoleon III IS moro ihan match f.r
bim. I explained in my last letter how the
Nonae~ came 10 publish tho note warning the
Poles that they must help from France II
xnuoh noticed here and mmented upon that the semi
official journals did not reproduce the note in the Mont
eeuv This gave rise 10 conjecture thai all not right
between the Russian and freLeh governments; but in
fact proceeded from that fully explained In
my last letter France Is playing double yol. az regards
Poland and hence, although the in the Nons7w was
calculated to dshearen the Poles the fact that the semi
official organs remained silent TO counteracs the effect
produced II was wheel within wheel
You may rest assured that should American affairs take
peaceful turn Turkey win have to regret the fact
as then France and Russia VIII act together IN the East
Ehoud the Southern confederacy the contrary drive
ahe United States into war, then France VIII nnu some
way TO sppase Russia while she prosecues her schemes
The South win meet, both here and in England, with
overt sympathy. But do not place 700 much reliance
be guarded In what be Gays and does regards the
american people, for he understands their power, and
FEELS, they to become reconced by the too great
Pressure European Powers that their might would be
Irresistible He viii only act when he sees his way clear
before BIN. Remember that even now, although she
spent her and the lives Of her subjects Italy
France has not ~ yet officially recognized the new king
don Of Italy Napoleon Ill IS deep thinker, has seen
much OF the world, knows its ups and downs, and vii
never act hastily He is too wise for that
We now hear that Turkey has proposed 70 France that
along said Frsnoe viii keep her forces IN syria At ali
.
pMtcpaton e Napoleons views for axrandizement IN
1he New World. fsss. $780,
pINANciAI rRosrscrs OF THE sourHgsN coSFEpE-
RACY IN ENGLAND.
From the london Telegraph democratic organ) May
II must not however, be forgotten that tho initiative
N this seandsious movement pryateeringl has been
every kind would seem germane to the very existence Of
serve Institutions and the sanction Of prvateerng
quite In with the character OF Southern po
and the antecedenis Of President Jefferson Davis
The fame Of this gentleman has been bruted abroad the
commander Of the volunteers In the Mexican war but in
1he commercial world he enjoys a extended al
Enough less envabie notoriety the statesman who,
cia Population IN the State y MIS- It quite
bad enough 10 be ed with the existence Of republic
pf hbustefs but even worse TO be threatened with
addition to the group OF conederaccs that resoutey
refuse "a pay their debs. The South as is we'll known
wants money badly They have neither the hard cash
abe credit which the North possess Abundant may
their srsenss, and enthusiastic their ho headed popu-
sation. they stand in imminent need of munitions Of
war, of a well organized commssariat and a well alei
military chest The great rebellion carried
by means OF the notes Of broken banks Familiarity known
as sshinpiasters" We are not therefore, at al sur
prsed TO learn that the Southern States eagerly
eavong TO raise loans and that agent has been
despatched to this country Ia the hopes Of borrowing
abe noedfui supplies The American States united and
isunited have best wishes but would rather not
encourage fratricide. We lent money and lost it,
the South American repubcs emancpstins the nseIses
from the tbraldom Of old Spain But we have had quite
enough to do with American securities even in peaceful
times, and 1t would be the height OF inconsistency after
we have formally repudaed the cruel and barbarous doc
trine OF prvateering afford financial fdcRiss peo
4t 'cho Wiu ieaely devot heir borrowed dollars to the
Fupose of tqiyping semi pltical craft which may
INIT every kind Of plumber devastation under the
venent screen Of letters OF marque.
Opinfons or the French Press.
From the Paris Steele, May g.
The calmness shown by the Northern States is proof
OF the confidence which they feel in the justice Of their
cause We cannot but regret the deporable struggle
which has commenced; but we have firm hope that the
principles Of justice and of liberty which prevail in the
North viii come triumphantly out OF the crisis into
which the violence Of the partisans of slavery has thrown
fhe Union Our wishes and our sympathies are In favor
Of those who do not admit in any a right of pro-
perty over his fellow creature and who do not measure
liberty by the color Of the skin.
POLICY OF SPAIN IN ST. poMINGO-sLAvERY SHALL
NEVER RE.EsTABLIsHED THERE.
From the Paris Constitutional, May17l
day Spain II is TO be remarked 70 Ike honor OF the
Statesmen Of the Peninsula, that they examine with
great the advantages and inconvenience
placed by Santanas proposals The Madrid journals
also far from being unanimous ia favor Of accepting them
They carefully abstain from expressing any positive OPT
nion the principle of the Dominican annexation,
and seem to be waiting to learn what Is thought OF it
in France, England and America If they wished to
ascertain the opinion of Europe before committing
themselves to any decision the matter Every one
knows the calm attitude assumed by the French press
In England there more excitement the subject the
predominant feeling there would seem TO be that there B
e bs re on ns
themselves to aay all arprehensons that head
and one Of them has even called upon the govern
that Spain aeiu establish slavery at 81. Domingo
any oer tsritory which she may acquire. In America,
public opinion occupied with the slavery ques
lion than with the apprehension tina. possession will be
by The Madrid press in order to aay these
ss @ s q the W
not 70 impose the Law Of the conqueror cognate
people, who glory in bearing the name OF spaniards"
This discussion Ia at least instructive; proves the ex
istepce OF political conscience for which we would not
nrduly extol the Spanish baon though II is certainly de-
serving OF notice. Il would be difficult for the
Spanish government not to adhere TO the sentiments
snfested by the prees aud pleased to sec the
respondancia renew the assurance that the Cabinet Of
Madrid will consent the rencorporatton Of the Do
mincans until shall know the unanimous wish OF the
country The occupation Of St. Domingo By the Spanish
authorities the 18th OF March must therefore, be con-
sdeycd as provisional only.
Eject or the American War on the Irish
Linen Trade.
letter from Belfast Ireland Of May the 3D. published
marIs on the above suh@ct effects Of The untortY
nate outbreak Of hostes in the United States are be-
ginning to be felt in earnest n Belfast the seat OF the
Irish luen trade and capital OF Ulster. Already the
hand loom weavers Of Baly macaTrctt Lilburn. New
townads Belfast, &c in state Of positive starva
ton rivang in intensity the terrible visitation Of 1s47
Local committees, though OF very limited influence, in
abe several afflicted localities uncessiDg in their
efforts TO collect the means OF aording temporary relief
but their exerons labor Under the disadvantage Of not
being fashionable" and but tifDg assistance Is af
forded The United States have been large importers OF
3rieh linens which the recent Northern tariff VIII now
almost Entirely exclude. In yarns, owing to the very
unfavcrabie intelligence from America and other causes
decidedly inactive. somewhat increased business has
been doing with Scotland and have heard OF large
orders for the Continent conditional concession in
prices having been declined This all tells directly
Abe operatives may up the present condition Of
the Ulster linen trade with the remark that IN hand
loom linens with manufacturers, power loom linens
<bown) aud white linens with bleachers great depres
sion exists and that transactions, though small keep
pace with the present decreased production
MOVEMENTS Mrs. LINCOLN Mrs. Lincoln and party
teft this city last evening by the Fall River route for
Boston. oday Mrs. Lincoln viii proceed TO Cambridge,
MASS and remain in that city until Monday, in company
with her son Robert, who is at present pursuing his
studies in Harvard University. On Monday Mrs. Lincoln
will return direct TO Washington and her position
mistress OF the White House, position which she is
evidently qualified to al, not only with grace but dig
nifty, as, during her staV in New York, abe has
golden opinions from all who have been introduced TO
her. Among the large number Of vsters who called
Mira L. During her stay al the Metropolitan Hotel was