The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-19
TIE AMERICAN REBELLION.

E6ect Of the Retreat OF the Union Army
from Bull Run-Sarcasms OF the English
Press ON Our Temporary Defeat-The
Bl0cka Declared as In Reality at nm
End-Rigid Reading OF the Law by
Lord PaImerston-A Cloud OF War with
England may Overshndow the Diplo-
matte and Political Horlzon-RecOm-
mend ation for a Testimonial to General
Bcauregard-Mr. Russell's Opinion of
tho Military Panic and Flight. &c.
News Of the battle Of Bull run received in England
n Sunday, 4th Of August
Ncaused profound sensation.
Northern Americans were much depressed, and the
,outhcrners correspondngly elaed. There almost
collision in the Liverpool News Room.
MIR. Russes letter to the London Times confined to
srapic details of the rout of the Northern army. He
sis it cowardy rout, miserable, causeless panic,
nd disgracefu to men in uniform not soldiers.
The London Times editorially says the victory
lce one The Union army lost all, their military
senm and wishes 1t could end something in it to
ratulate either vicors vanqushed, but sees nothing
,ut what must stimulate the evil passions Of both
Satants.
\ The London Nos denounces the Times criticism, but
avs nothing has happened which not anticipated
possible.
AL Journals think the event has closed the door of
PROMISE and must embtter and prolong the struggle
II Paris letter says the Of the Southerners
powerfully operated Partisan opinion in favor Of the
t,eccssionists.
The London Times has another "a second article, Bit
crly sarcastic, the battle at Bull It says there
hust rise gathering doubt that the southern
aard TO crack and that the military ne matter o.
BUSINESS, does not answer.
The same article rdcues and laughs at the threats of
prominent New York journal against England's going
nto the ports.
fears the question Of the blockade in America may
Involve England IN difficult complication.
The London Times remarks that there is little cloud
which, although only large mans hand, may come
orershadosc the whole sky.
On the last day Of the session Lord Palmerston stat
liz views the question of blockade. He said in effect
the blockading force should allow any vessel
bocladsd port by the payment Of duties he blockade from
| Nat moment is raised belgerent may seal up port
hit II he lets vessel in his right is gone. 1t follows
herefore, that when federal willingly allows
hip to rsss bocksded port upon payment Of customs
ho blockade will Be at an end.
An Anonymous advertisement appears in the Liverpool
Post inviting o shilling subscription for testimonial &c
General Beauregard in admiration Of HE skilfu gene
alship.
The London Heu1d says a report had been received
hat Napoleon, receipt Of tho intelligence Of the defeat
the Northern army decided to recognise the Southern
onfederacy. Tho statement lacks confirmation, and is
believed TO be unfounded.
Queen Victoria 10 her sreech at the propagation Of Par
lament said the dssensons which arose some month";
go In the United States, have unfortunately assumed thu
haracter Of open war; Her Majesty deeply amentng th
esult has determined in with the other Powers
Europe to observe strict neutrality between the con
ending parties.
Lord Palmerston said the government is not aware o
be American having resolved to station YES
E els OF ports TO levy dues.