The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-03


Our London Corresponde nee.
LONDON, Jan. 49, 1861
The China 7rertgCommere and Crist'onty-1he English
Vlc,o If the american Crisis-Specndttons upo Peace
or War-7he Cotton Ffi9M-ABaiB in Daly-The
Tenelian Question-7Re English Porii1mem-Tie Ice
CaYnirct-Dsress in England, dc
An important document has Just arrived from China.
II despatc from Chung Wang, tae Tac-Ping Emperor
OF China to Lord Egin asking to be recognized the
real Celestial Emperor, vice Hen Fung the Pesin EN-
peror fit TO rule lie also wants the glorious prvi
lego of propagang Christianity under the patronage and
guidance OF the and occidental N John Bull, and
sovereign Lady Victoria Alexandria, Defender OF the
Faith, &C. certain mouhpiece OF Mr.. Bull at home
to wit sheet called the 7me-is constrained, under
fear of not otherwise utering all the TRUTH to confess
that these made to the British Ambassador
under the promptngs OF American missionary, and
who figures in the rebel kings despatch under the
rous and Oriental OF 10 How chuen sing sang
AS this new candidate for the friendship Of the
Christian nations OF the West wishes important
things-propagate Christianity and receive British cot
tons and hardware at low duties-the organ OF
public opinion before mentioned has strong grounds
of objection to tie first, on account OF the quail
~ OF tho article" which would be dealt in but thinks
the market for shrtings and Brummagem notions
should be looked after That is, Of course all charac-
teristc of the nation Of shopkeepers Perhaps the Anne
rcans when they get ready TO attend 10 foreign affairs,
will he disposed to indulge Chung Wang in his aspirations
for Christian worship, well for clean shirt, and
permit Gospel and the almighty dollar to go together
Sord;d Mr. Bull seems to take about the same view
though not so comprehensive certainly-as a certain
Hbernan did who applied for the hand and heart OF the
daughter a Brazilian planter and whose dowry con
sisted respectable number of wooly heads aud stall
worth limbs and bodies. At the marriage ceremony
Pat was asked If he would take the lady for his
awful welded wfe-sYase and the nagcrs too,
yer reverence Mr. Bull, if the Times is exponent,
would be glad OF the "nagers heshpots OF Chinese
trade-but cares nothing for the spiritual and domestic
comforts OF Christianity. different aud less mercenary
view OF the will probably be taken by the nation at
large than paper that makes all principles subor
dinate to its gras ping for gain.
great deal Of space is now devoted in the English
journals to tho discussion Of American affairs As to the
ultimate results various conjectures are INDUCED In but
one opinion however is expressed to the course Of
President Buchanan. lie is universally condemned both
by the correspondents of the English press in America
aud the editors here The total want of decided stand
In his message his vnclating course his refusal TO
send seasonable aid TO Charleston his tame submis
sion TO the capture Of forts, custom houses, post
Offices and arscnals hs timd fears OF assassination,
and his total lack q decision all arrayed against him
Two three rined have been shipped from Liver
pool 70 Charleston that being probably the ost that the
credit and means Of the state could afford 10 buy
have taken pains to talk with good many prominent
men-pOslticlanb
learn which way public opinion IL setting both AZ to
sympathes and the probable results Of the struggle IL is
Inevitable and that nothing but cooler counse
passion and prccipancy among southern statesmen
the country from the dire effects Of civil war,
Of the most certain results being the absolute ruin Of the
South
On asking either American or English gentlemen as to
the that President Lincoln adopt no possible
course ~ suggested probable consistent bat the
promp. execution OF the laws at all hazards have
asked number what course would probably be taken by
Al NJ
States sending diplomatic agent 10 represent them aud
"Not one OF them would be accepted the unani
nous opinion. The southern people may rest assured
that there is very prevalent bearing-they can cali it
piease--in favor OF freedom, aud against slavery.
The Cotton supply Association are particularly &C
two and by discussion and public meetings endcavor
ing every possible way TO increase supplies IN other
parts Of tho world they be independent Of Amcri
ca You may be aware that the rate Of increase the
imports for several years much greater in the trade
from Brazil India, Africa and Australia than from the
United States As the French have stipulated in their
treaty with China, for unlimited supply Of coolies FOR
Algeria that will doubt soon be large cotton pro
ducng country. All these indie atoms show which way
Italian affairs are much disturbed. The King Of Italy
has consented TO nrmstice at Gset and the Emperor
has given orders 10 withdraw his feet In Sicily and all
Southern Italy the state OF affairs Is represented by
fusion dissecton revolt, and in short perfect anarchy
louis Napoleon is determined that Victor Emanuel shall
not reign over a united Italy, and fear he will continue
10 fcment rebellion, and 10 some way carry out his ins
Austria goes on her old way but is making some pro-
misses for the future. Hungary Is to have her own Diet,
or legislative body, the constitution OF lSss, and no sol
diers but Hungarians qu,rtfred in the country The
Austrian Cabinet has declared that the FIRST attack or
menace ON Neneta from the South will BIO looked upon as
tantamount TO declaration Of war by Piedmont.
Great excitement lately created In Holland by the
surreptons publication 0r the fact that forty mil.
lions sterling 600 600 000D Of Austrian bonds
held on the Amstcfdafn B0urse The public debt of
tria 81 500 900 oOor three hundred milton sterling
nnd OF this the Dutch capitalists are tot IN for about 40
eighth part ! fear the stockings % many Of the
old burgosastcrs will remain state OF eunti Mesa for
many long years 70 come.
Parliament som TO assemble. There have been an IN
usual number Of changes during the last ear amounting
70 no Ices than thirty six in number Thirteen deaths have
OCCURRED Eve resigned their seats, i've unseated
for iicgsity ia elections four accepted office eight
veve adyano cd TO the pearage The conservative party
claim a clear gain OF two membcrs-fonr gains and
Ioss OF two. The next House will probably stand
foliowF-
Conservative. ~
wings (Sinon Pure) 239
peeitce. ~
Liberals, .s'st't'''' VI
These figures show that Disrael ana he
friends have the largest single party u Tue
House while II Is only by what the Standard AIS The
unnatural junc ion' Of lord Pamers,on and hs ~
whlss with the democrati, party Of e3 that nc
continues 10 hold the reins Of government u may D.
30; but Pam knows where his strength lies, Dol
withsiandng poor Hcraman the renegade liberal, aui