Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-25


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| I. Foreigners ON the American War. ~
| .r.-s Correspondence Of The New York News.
! LosnoN May 2s, ls6l.-Since last wrote to YOU,
/ on the 25th the whole British people have grown
more and more excited in reference TO the terrible
aspect of American affairs, which, in their eompl
cations, may Involve the peace, as wei as the
prosperity of these Islands, and even Of Continental
| Europe. -a-.-..i. = ~ ii -'-- -.--ft1
| Already from the manufacturing districts the
thre atening growl begins to be heard, and John
Bull Who since the thorough lesson he received in
the American War of Independence, has, with &C.
casional variations where mis- interests would not
be altogether subserFed by such course, spenr so
much blood and treasure in really or apparently
aiding the struggles of seeding Princpalites and
States is heartily indignant ct the idea of his com
posure. and that of his allies, being disturbed By
efforts to overthrow the Constitution Of the United
States, and establish a huge, oyershadowiDg, cen
traized military despotism upon continent where
! he has so much al stake. go -n
The working classes and their representatives are
thoroughly armed in every corner Of the empire,
ga even from the West Indes the note Of distress.
louder The cotton spinners are at their wits end,
and, as you see by the newspaper Parliamentary
reports, the question how toturnish or procure an
adequate supply of the raw material is to be the
most prominent and most perplexing theme of the
session., iiE- III -7E- = -5-1-,t 80
IN ireland, in those regions which have, hitherto,
been so largely connected with America by indirect
trade, thersis already very great suffering, and
some of the leading popular spokesman predict
period of distress and ruin only surpassed If at
hx,4l 0f Iris
ing to their homes, in considerable numbers, give
doeful accounts of the state of things N prospect
in America, and, among others who deprecate the
idea of Ireands people hoeklng 20 your country at
this time, is the Rev. Mr.. Cullen, who as clergy
man and schoar,was so warmly received there Yet,
it must be eonfesst tina. emigration continues o.
scale absolutely surprising under the circumstances
The only way in which we can account for this, Is
by suPposing that the vague chances OF the new
land are regarded by these poor exIes as prefera-
bic to the absolute certainty of restitution st home
and that again. enlistment ia the armies Of the
United States offers ready resource to large pro-
portion of the males who go out to you.
Then, on the other hand, some Of the mostyehe-
ment and ardent, as well ruest of the Irish pa
triots scout at the very thought Of their country
men engaging in 4 crusade to make of the seeding
States Southern Ireland, and profess themselves
lost in amazemen when they are told that some who
were once dear to Irish heart have eagerly enlisted
in a war they so strenously deprecate. From the
fact that some Irish regiments have really advanced
against q portion Of the American States, they
augur badly for the condition Of labor IN the North
at the present time. Among those who talk thus
are some eminent in name and patriotic services,
that to mention them would convince you of the SEN
timent of Old ireland. Her children, however, in
a new fresh region, may have forgotten how they
once sighed and prayed for liberty and independence
themselves, although never yet have they be- n
known as people IN this worlds history TO barter
freedom for mess of pottage.
American citizens Of various nationalities here
are no little perPleXed at the idea of a military
power superseding your oncefree Republican 6oV-
ernment and that power sustained by the bayonets
of men who flying from Europe 90 seek freedom,
have at the first opportunity, been converted with
out narrnur into the Instruments of tyranny In
a well known coffee house and club room Of this
CITY. where men of liberal Eiewsirom the Continent
assemble nightly have seen Swiss and Italians &C.
tuslly weep with indignation at the reported ae-
counts OF large enliStments of their countrymen
under reyered Italian Names to make war upon that
portion of America where their brethren have
| found happy homes. They utterly denounce the
idea that those who have protected the indePend-
enee of Sicily and LOmbardy and preached "hOly
war, against the invading ''straniero" can now
stultify the whole history of ltalys resurrection
and selfassertion, and they predict for them sad
awakening from their suicidal dream.
Again, in another wing of the same camp, an
acute reasoner said emphetically that he regarded
the question !of the Autonomy Of the Holy See I'M
der constitution which Is, in one FORM elective,
as bound up in the very struggle the Southern
States are now sustaining on their own soil.
Hungarians loudly exclaim, that all that the
South asks now and more, they asked and
TONIGHT for to the last in 1S4S, and Swiss
gentleman 20 whom for the sake OF eiiciting
his opinion, Isssuggested a comparison between
the American and the Swiss COnfederacies, almost
laughed denial in my face, as he reminded me
that the Sonderbund war was of religious origin,
and that the Canton Of NeuchStelis, partially, an
| appanage Of the Prussian Crown. Greeks applaud
Pslmerstons alusOn to their country in its struggle
with Turkey, and Netherianders glorlfy their re-
peated secessions from irksoH1e yassalage Even
SchleswiV HOstpners enphatically express similar
views ana am told that not only FreHch Aeadians,
but British Canadians and Australians have an odd
way of speaking in under tones when they treat the
subject
talk runs in places where men from all parts OF the
world are thrown together in this wOndrous hive.
Nv next door neghbor is canny Scot" who is
great adnirer of the American system, and an ear
nest advocate of our future dominion as race he
is cautious in his expressions concerning your elvl
war but have not found it difficult to understand
him. Yesterday, when had plainly asked him his
views he retired to his library for q moment, and
returned with volume Of Scottish history, winch
he quietly handed to me, requesting me to look
| through it. Upon Inspection, found that he had
marked for me the narratives of Sir William Wal
| lace and the Bruce Of BannOckburn
In fine vcu may rely upon it that for the reasons
first given the thinking people of all nations here,
looking from their different points of observation,
decidedly-aye, emphaticaly deplore your war; or,
if it is to be cont d. regard thu South as deeply
| wrouped unless hers should be war of Invasion,
which the last accounts we have from your side of
| the " ater render improbable.
| Mr.. Stewards very lofty and domineering Ian
Suage has b.en received by every Cabinet in Europe
win grim smile of derision. 1t is hkened to the
pomeous words of Spain in her decline, or Mexico
| discovered The replies coming thick and last.
The first of these is from Austrla-a direct slap in
the face in the rejection of DIR. Burngame, which.
in the manner of its accomplishment would afford
almost caSls BELL to our proud Courts.
The German named as your Minister near Her
Most Catholic Majesty at Madrid is represented to
be of the political complexion of his countrymen,
| who some years ago, heapea contumely npon Pa
pal legate who quietly visiting the United States
OF course it cannot be expected that so gross dis
regard of diplomatic eonrsnanceS as this appoint
ment il facts be as stated would imply, whl go I'M
marked by most stern rebuke. .-s-z;.s f.s.s.
SPAIN who has already had her kick at the "sick
man. of America, in the Dominican affair, VIII not
| probably scruple 10 remember that she has hne
army flushed with victory in Morocco, neet al
ready equal to your own in every respect and soon
to be superior by the addition of al fine steam
frigates, some of them steel plated, which she is
now building with all speed-a policy secretly
backed By France and party in every State Of
Central and South America.
...rs-.
Tha Position or France on Cur war for
| Independence. ~ - se--.
lgorrespsndsBcs Of the New York News.
Paris. May 81, Is61.ZThe position Of England in
/ your American quarrel which is now the theme of
| all tongues, is fully Endorsed. At first the Impe-