The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-25
THE AMERICAN REBELLION.
Eneet Of the Bull Run Battle and Rstreas In
Paris-Nap oIeon's Idea Of Recsgnltlsn Of
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Our Paris Correspondence.


LOYAL Americans Shocked at the Union DeeasJoy of the
Dsunio,,ists and the European Sympathisers-A Whole
some Dread Of the MgM # the Norh-Optnion Of
French Officer on Military Policidnciosition Of tho
London and Dtdli, Necspdpsrs--The Increase Of the
French Navy and Imperial Mope at Hdnd--Prince
Napoleoa's Fit to America Of Great Importance, dc.
All Americans here grieved and shocked beyond
expression upon receiving the Of the disastrous bat
tie of Bull They but feel grief and annoyance,
for the enemies Of the Union here in England
conceal their exuation The ministerial journals OF both
countries herald the Of the defeat with osentaton
The london Post heads its column Signal Defeat of the
Northern Troops while the other London journals that
are given up to the of the rebels in like
display the news.
1t is to be feared that imnediae attempt .'1 be made
10 bring about the recottiox Of the Southern confederGy
Nothing but the greatest the part Of ambas
sailors here and at London will prevent such misfortune
To the grief felt by all Americans here Is added feel
ngo deep and hatred of those accursed jour
mails that drove and bounded veteran and wise
COMMANDMENT Chief, General Scott, to forward
movement he ready. Those pcttfogging
journalists who, by their I'LL lined cries of On to Rich
moud," forced the minds of the public rs well
the administration, should be tarred and featherea
as traitors. What in the Of heaven could possess
our military leaders to go bolt against batteries and I'm
army, of rank and distinction, with whom have con
versed upon the subject of the defeat, say that
generals mad to attack when they did, that hay
ing the command Of the being able to land troops
wherever they chose they should have kept large force
in from, Of the rebels until still larger might have
been conveyed to portion of the rebel States
whence it could have marched the enemy thus placed
between two fires The officers l speak OF say that
where the moral effect Of defeat be So great on
either side this should have been done, months
had passed nacvely by for that army which by its
prudent advance, defeated. But, said l. you must
take into consideration that large portion of the press
urging the administration, and that loud
cries were made for the roNoval of Genera
Scott because his policy such you describe THAT
treason the reply of the brave experienced
military man with whom was conversing, "you should
have at once stopped such publication Acommander in
chief should be at liberty 10 act according his Judgment
and when journalists differ with him. they should bear in
mind that editing newspapers and commanding armies
different things. The lesson is cruel one He will
now no doubt employ officers military men, and not
lawyers and merchants
must refer again TO Major Kearnoy whose name see
nowhere your lists of officers Why in the name OF
common sense, of ordinary prudence are such out
and out soldiers, such experienced military men,
looked The example Of dashing, brave man. through
ont soldier like Major Kearney, calculable upon the
men, There is here in Paris, at this moment, General G.
". Morgan, late Ambassador at Lisbon, experienced
officer, who fought, as will be remembered,
with great distinction in Mexico; like Major
Kearney, he specially mentioned in the
Commander in Chiefs dispatches government for dis
tngushcd services. He is here, not well in health
ii is true but all who are acquainted with General Nor
gan are aware that he would accept an important CON
mand were II offered him. without consideration health
One such officer Is worth hundred untried, unskul
men-who may be brave and devoted, but who cannot
sway the soldier az does general that has gained his
perience where he had braved death his country The
soders soon learn to appreciate such commanders and
stick by them to the last.
It is evident that spite Of the exaltaon felt by your
enemies here, feeling Of dstrust Of the power OF
North is gaining ground. The energy displayed after
defeat shows that the people of the North are now
fairly reused and in earnest and wholesome dread of
their power is still lingering in the minds of the English
government especially. 1t is expected most
meAdous effort will be made TO redeem the lost battle
and those who sneerng at the boodess sknisbes
between the Northern and rebel forces hushed They
feel that dreadful blow has been struck, and that
mighty nation Is IA arms-one that to harass or annoy
were dangerous. II is understood that all hopes of ad
justmen at end and that until the defeat Bull
run has been avenged, the North will listen to naught
save desire 10 punish those traitors who have brought
80 great misfortune upon them.
is evident that the Northern troops fight admirably
as they successful for many hours against
wheming odds.
You will fluid by the pcrusa of the London Times spe
ca correspondent letters his journal he did more
TO stop the rout at Bull than any person present;
none were so cool or collected and 'twas he t,at rs
suggested that of the officers should attempt stop
the runaways. He shot at threatened and ran all
sorts of risks, but through all he hero. This we
are bound to believe, he insists upon 10 himself.
suppose that he lost his trumpeter the melee and SO
was forced to blow the blast of seprasc, which fills
column of the Times
49, Il is remarkable circumstance that some days past
have heard more upon tho subject Of sccessn.
from the Paris scmoica oigas fhay had received the
mot dosfe 10 write upon the subject OF the undoubtcd
right that the Southerners had to leave tho Unon and
suppose received orders 10 discontinue But fear that
is but the hui before the er. All the harm thai could
has hy thDee r nd
JUDGED articles you may rest assured that many mind
here that disposed to look upon the OF the
South in its true iight-nameiy, that Of rebeion-now
think otherwise and claim that the soutbeYners did fright
The public mind here is prepared 10 France recognise
walton and from intercourse with all the leading Jour
naiss Of Paris. Any who asserts the contrary is
ignorant Of the real state OF the minds of the people
me journals oil Paris are all against the North,
with the exception Of the Opiticne Natio',cte and
the Steele The latter, being the republican organ,
journal is unusually well informed as regards
American matters II asserts that the battle of Bull
was not decisive one that, the contrary IL will
but stimulate the North TO such mighty military efforts
will surely crush the Southern forces and expresses
hope Of experience may now be chosen to head
the brave troops Of the North The following
from the Freemans journal OF Dublin, will prove that in
Ireland the nature OF the Of the North we'll
The terrible disasters that befe the Presidential army
OF America puts an end to all hope Of adjustment of
the quarrel between the Northern aad Southern States
until some almost annhi'ntng slaughter VIII have aveng
ed party and put end to all hopes Of reergan
by the other Prestige and military honor have been lost
together in the disastrous flight from Bull This is
keeny felt IN the Northern States and sensitivcly vain
people like the Americans will not be content until they
shalihave redeemed both They will swarm like bees the
scene OF conflict and by their numbers and reck
essness, blot out the memory Of the shameful flight
Of armed men recorded the Of warfare We are
grathcd to find tho doubts expressed TO the rumor
ed death OF Thomas Francis Meagher confirmed. He
is not among the slain, hut We fear that very large
number Of the Irish brigade in which he served have
fallen and possibly If not probably beneath the fire Of
brother Irishmen; for among the regiments of the
South there Is an Irish brigade ako and the son and
namesake OF John Mitchell IL ranked amongst the most
daring young officers In the Southern army"
1t will not surprise you to find that the great spu,.
teror, the London Times which had remained silent
under your plain remarks regards the coUntenance
SHOWN 10 the rebels by the QeeeHs government should
nave seized the moment Of defeat experienced by the
Union army to vapor against the American government
people and press That hero Russell has done the same
as you will perceive by his las, letters Having to an.
nounce defeat he eagerly seized upon the occasion 10
nave a bitter ling at the Union. This is n matter of