Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-24

EnEllzhIFeeEIng on me American War,
corsspopasnce Of tie New York Tines.
I.ONDOS, Wednesday. Oct. 90 lseL-Wm yen
permit me to say q word or two Of English feeling
about America
You read the English papers as web as I, but you
know that the papers are not always an accurate
reflection Of public opinion. Allow me, thea, to
report the popular tepinien as I find if EXPRESSED
among the common people.
Il is an almost universal feeling Of sorrow, and
almost Of indignation, at the war. Everything
was going on so well, they say " ana now you
spoil it all and put hack America hundred years
We cannot sell our go0ds-We cannot get your COZ,
ton. Everybody suffers and NOBODY q 1enenlleo.
The 1boItioulsts are disguised because the Govern
inent must be bound by the Constitution But the
great majority Of Euglishmen prefer cotton, manu-
features and commerce to philanthropy.
And, strange as it may seem TO you, there Is NO
doubt OF tie fact that threefourths of the people
here have more sympathy with the South than with
the North Why, it Is hard to tell. Perhaps it is
generous feeling toward the weaker party. Free
trade and cotton may have their share in it. The
fact is unmistakable, And there IS strong and
increasing demand for some action on the part of
the Government, which viii open the Southern
ports or end the war.
The papers, sitI few exceptions, declare that
England is SO pledged to nonSinterYention that it
cannot be done, England is too moral-too laws
abiding. But they have great hopes of their 'n0ble
ally . the Emperor of the French. He is not 90
serupulous. They hope he may be the catspaw to
pulium of thase cotton-bags out of the freof Uncle
Sanls batteries. He has cotton factories which
must stop, populations which must be fed, com
merce which must be ruined for a theory. All En-
giish eyes are turned on the Emperor. Let him
but open the door, and John Bull will very
gladly walk in.
The factsries.are working two thirds time. In
month more it will be half time. In another month";
one third, or close altogether. And winter is al
most here, with famine prospect in Ireland Cot
ton Is promised from India, China, Egypt, &e., and
it may come in time, sach as they can send; but it
will take five, perhaps ten years. TO supply the
listing, to say nothing of the increasing demand
Meantime, it is question of bread to five millions
of Englshmen, and nearly as many on the CONT
nent. There must be stronger scruples than are
common to politicians that will keep England
and France from some interference in the war in
America.
The first step, 1 predict, will be formal recog-
milton of the Confederate States. In that France
will take the lead, or the two Governments will act
in conjunction. This may come any day. powA
erful feet English French and Spanish, is nearly
ready to sail for the Gulf of Mexico. Its ostensible
destination is Vera Cruz, but it will be equally con-
venient to New Orleans, Mobile any of the South
ern seaports.
If remember Mr. Seward, in his letter to Mr..
Dayton said that any recognition of Southern indie
pendenee on the part of any European Power would
be considerable cause of war by the u. S Governs
ment. There is no scruple here about such re-
cognition. 1t would not be considered an act of
Intervention. 1t is mare question Of time and
policy.
But such q recognition would be of no use in
opening the cotton ports, unless followed by break
ing Of the blockade; and it will therefore be only
preliminary proceeding. Some pretext will then be
found for breaking the blockade. / have had no
conversation with Pslmerston or Russell on this
subject, but can feel q growing Indignation here
against this war. see Bull Run earricatured as
the frontispIece of Yankee Gsllope in music
store window. An honorable and reverend Clergy
man, who has the least possible interest in politics.
told that he and all his seQuaintances were per-
fectly delighted with the repulse of the Northern
troops on that occasion. The Government would
be SUSTAINED, am confident in any action hostile to
the North and necessary TO the interests Of British
commerce.
The English people do not like slavery. They
have, in tact, sentimental adherence Of it-bUt
they do the less desire such products of slave
labor are necessary to their commercial prosperi
ty. And they fully persuaded that the restora-
ton of the Union and the Constitution would
strengthen slavery. They think it foolish 70 divide
the Union, and more foolish to fight about it. As
to two Republics or ConfederatioBs in place of one
they have no objections, particularly as they hope
of them will favor free trade, half loaf is
better than no bread Such is my faithful report
of British feeling exhibited in all sorts of places
and by all sorts of people.
Every body is interested about America. The
omnibus driver inquiries about the war the grocer
gives you his opinion l have not asked the muffin
man, but have no doubt that his mind IS made up
On the question
And when John Bull has made up his mind, it is
no use talking. The street boys sing and whistle
Dixie John knew it would never last, bless ye
He always said it would blow up somehow. He is
very sorry, but not bit disappointed-but then
they mustn't interfere with the business and bread
of whole nations bless ye So John drinks his
ale and has entire faith that his Government will
do what is right about it.