Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-20
R,rlrp CANNON AND 4 UNITED STATES LOAN AS
~coSrRAsAND OF WAR.

RlrLCp CANNON AND 4 UNITED STATES LOAN AS
c~oNTRARAND OF WAR.
In the House of Commons, on tho Goth Of
July, Mr., Gregory asked whether the First
Lord Of tue Treasury had received any infor-
nation that goods contraband Of war, among
other things q battery Of artillery, had been
conveyed from this country to. New York in
tho steamship kangaroo, and that a loan for
ths United States Government had been placed
upon the Stock ExchangeP If so, was this in
accordance with our principles Of non.interyen.
ton?
Lord Palnerston replied that he was not
personally cognizant Of the matters to which
the honorable member referred, but that, should
they arise, they would, Of course, be dealt with
by the government
REPORT Of London Telegraph
Mr.. Gregory asked if the noble lord at the
mead OF the government vas aware that goods
contra6and OF war, in the shape Of a battery
ana rllie cannon, was reported to have arrived
at New York by the Kangaroo, one Of Inman's
line OF Liverpool steamers, and that the loan
OF the United States Government was to be
opened on tho Stock Exchange: and if so,
whether such proceedings were in accordance
with tho neutrality which had been proclaimed
by this countryY
Lord Palmerston.-l am not personally coz.
infant Of the matters to which the question re.
lates. They will be dealt with according to
the law, Of course.
Report Of London s~tandard.l
Mr.. Gregory wished to ask the noble lord if
he was aware that articles contraband of war
namely, o battery Of relied cannon-had been
received in New York by the steamship Kanea-
roo, one Of the Liverpool line; and also whether
a loan OF the United States Government vas
about to be introduced on the Stock Exchange
Of this country and it, SO, whether that was
in accordance with the proclaimed neutrality
Of this country?
Lord Palmerston said he was not personally
cognizant Of either matter.
ENGLAND BELIEVES THE WORK OF WAR
ED IN REALITY-uow SHE FEELS TOWARDS TIE
BELLIGERENTS.
From the London Times, August IL
Work, and not display, is now the order Of
things in the United States. The real business
Of war has begun, and men have already for
gotten the phase of speech making and flag
waving, Of calls for universal sympathy, and
anger at not obtaining it. 1t is a relief to find
| that the captiousncss and irritability with re-
gard to this country which marked the first
weeks Of the war have almost passed away
The course taken by the British government is
now recognized as most just and fitting, and
even the comments Of British society are taken
in good part. The Northerners seem at last
to understand that when two adverse commn-
mites are in arms, sympathy with the one in
wolves a~ntipathy to the other. When an army
enters a hostile territory to conquerit its defend
ers and coerce its inhabitants, it is impossible
to desire the success Of the inTaders without
desiring the defeat of the invaded. Nov, VIC
having no quarrel with the people Of the Con-
tederate States, did rot think it our duty to
cheer on their enemies. In any misfortune
caused by famine, or pestilence, or fire, or
even barbar0us foes like the Indians Of the
frontier, any American community would have
the sympathy Of Englishmen; but, as the
North now tacitly acknowledges any display Of
partisanship on our part against the South
would have been most ungenerous and often.
sivc. The change in feeling, however,, which
has evidently taken place is due less to refec-
ton on the matter itself than to the ABSORB
ton Of mems thoughts by more earnest bust
ness. In the first days of the war, az in the
first days of all wars, there was nothing but
excitement aud speculation, enthusiasm and
apprehension. IL was 4 time Of vague
passion, which had not yet been concen.
trated-
The North has now its army, and feels the
greatness and responsibility which an ar
my brings with it. Embarked in earnest on
n great war, it has no time to trouble itself
about the opinions Of its neighbors, which, as
in private life, arc usually the study Of idle
ness. Since the meeting Of Congress the bills
for the financial support Of the war have been
the chief subject of discussion. The libcrali-
ty Of Congress has been as unprecedented as its
unanimity. Indeed, so have been
the ornaments and the supplies voted in few
days, that one IS almost disposed to fancy Con-
gross has determined on a sensation" budget,
in order TO strike terror into the secessionists
By a display Of endless dollars. The Northern
legislators plainly feel that the whole power
of their States must be used, and all their
credit pledged, if the rebellion is to be crushed.
The expenditure Of a vast SUN may be q good
investment, while 4 smaller outlay will only be
money thrown away. Accordingly millions Of
dollars are voted with an alacrity to which
even the British Parliament has hardly attain,
&c.
But if Congress votes large sums, and the
executive spends them, the Northerners will
certainly want something for their money
President Lincoln and General Scott will be
expected to prosecute the war vigorously, and,
if report is to be believed, tine hour Of action
was approaching. The march and victories Of
General Mcclellan have filed the Unionists
with joy, and the ill.lorlune Of one or two for.
mer encounters is quite forgotten in the hopes
which this brilliant opening Of the campaign
inspires. Whether the advance be made from
the Potomac, or the campaign begin from the
direction of Fortress Monroe, it cannot be
doubted that the fighting will be desperate on
both sides. The secessionist chiefS-mostly
officers Of the regular army-may be sid to
fight with halters round their necks, and all
that their vigor, their ascendancy over the
multitude and their undoubted military skill
can 90 will be done to carry on the war with
success. The chief obstacle to efficiency on
the Southern side seems to be the laxity Of
discipline, the men who have been reared in
a slave country having a kind ofincapacity for
that ready and mechanical obedience which is
necessary to keep a regiment from degenerat-
ing into 4 band Of free companions. On this
gypsy like independence the government at
Washington relies much for the ruin Of the
secessionist cause.
EFFECT OF THE WAR ON TIE TRADE OF FRANCE.
Iparis (July 9) correspondence Of London Times
Trade is dull. There is no demand and
much uneasiness prevailing among tho manu-
facturers. This state of things is attributable
to the cessation of orders from America.
The official returns from the General Direc-
tory Of France give the following facts as the
result Of the civil war on the American CONT
nent:-In the first half year of 1661-Winc
eXOOrtn1 70 America $50 600 gallons.
against from $500, 600 to 2,5Go,O 900 in former
years. Alcohol, 925, 900 gallons, against
o66, 60 in 1860, and l,13o,450 in 1859. The
other articles of export present the same. and
crease. During last month duly business
with the United States seemed to have come