Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-09

The following extract from letter to England writ
ten at the commencement Of hosities shows US that
sone of our English friends not SLOW in recognizing
the difference between North and South
Extract from the letter of an English resident in Vr.
giHid 10 friends in England, April, 1851.
TIE PEOPLES WAR.
It is impossible to be politician in America So
many meetings speeches, committees aud conventions
under the control Of the people brought home in fire.
side discussions to the hearts Of their families that one
cannot remain an unnterested listener.
For the past sir months have watched this growth Of
strife fed and nourshed by rival ambition eaouses and
abuses the Northern aud Southern editors veipg with
each other in fiery words, misrepresentation and threats
until the paper warfare transformed into terrible real
~ IS followed by the of every side and
each man. taking to himself insult TO his State, is
ready tcresent it with his sword or his life For
VEGAS We have been cit of from all communication with
he North bridges destroyed railroads torn up mails in
rcepted and the gathering of troops alone surrounds
Us so that can only give you account Of what is
going on in Virginia if indeed, this letter fad its
way England which is doubtful And hrst in justice
10 this noble State you ought to know the condition Of
the "savesn You are that during my FIVE years
residence in the Northern States did not assma:e very
readily with the Yankee character generally, but was
withheld from visiting the South entirely from the dread
of Witnessing the "horrors of slavery portrayed by
some of the sensation writer's Of the day. have been
than wear IN flrEula, dslaNc iuHJ
convinced that the OF slavery is it, greatest obec
ton and l. a true born Brton, who will neither be
slave nor the owner Of slave who would wish every
slave his freedom this moment 1t Il would Increase bis
happiness do sincerely believe that In no country OF the
world i, the aborng class well cared for 30 void OF
care themselves eontented happy and hghhear.sd
A. the sO-caled slaves OF America. have observed
free negroes Of the North summed despsed, often i'm
posed upon half pail aud half starving who would re-
urn 20 slavery and plenty, had they but the means to
travel With .
Here are We living on an estate Of 1850 acres half
dozen white people including children, miles away from
town or village, surrounded by about hundred ne
groe all ready to take up arms and fight for their mas
Ter not AGAINST him. We entirely at their mercy
retiring with unlocked doors at night dependent on
them for safety-but rely on their protection and have
fun conf ience 10 their devotion The mutual depend
cpee the life interest existing between the mister AID
servant he "opns be witnessed 70 be comprehend
ed by English sepple During the p,nc Of the last few
months business has been suspended factories sopped
firms falling grz dismissed schools broken up, every
individual 10 hs remotes branch OF the community, sui
fring losses and pryations, creeping he slaves. They
alone have not sqerSi-their cabins unmoested, fooc
clothing, all their wants suPpied-Whie thousands o;
white Deoule have been supported by charitable sub
asrptous in sl the Southern towns ths last winter
Right or wrong savely one OF the lawful institutions
az America Negroes in her present condition are in
cApabe Of managing for themselves and though an En-
glshna shrnks the idea OF possessing human being
Ike morse OF tneSp, IL DC
that Ia. must be rospeSte1 aud il is no less theft to
steal the human being than TO ste the horse orsheep
And il has been this constant stealing ava OF negroes
and the Interference Of Northern fanatics in breeding
d,,content and rebellion amonst the slaves, that has
Brought this beautiful Sai promising country TO such
fesrfl crisis and terminated this gourishing Union.
Toe character and disposition o! tho sorthern and
Southern people dAer essentially. These latter being
descended from the brave and dsuness chevsiers pre-
serve much Of the hyhminded and daring spirit that dis
Nj. k.s - els oAv IN
admit thai the AstocrAcy Of the Union 10 the South
Honorable and liberal in their dealings, hosptable
ana courteous An En-lshmsn can respect them,
aud feel At home amongst .hem, and 10 aso
sure to b. received with cordial wcleeme, en-
tainted by the petty and envons ealousies Often 'eIs
towards the English BY the Yankee proper IL Is the
loss Of the best States OF the cdeyant Union, tie uxu'
rant and sunny South that IS CALLING and gosdng on the
North TO this fearful war; while the SOutherner only de-
mands to be let alone. to be free from an obnoxious
government and retire with bis own share OF the PaoNo
urcDsrty Justly proud o. and devoted to- their oeau
fu coun,Fy the Southerrers fired with arior
and determination TO sght for it with their lives Total
determination only eau sebdgs them. Even the women
iaher, the sefsscrhciDg bravery Of ts eestors who
ssted their husbands shield their homes and chdrt
or the savage Indian Though long anticipated, actual
hosta es have 90 suddenly appeared on our borders,
that every hand is busy With the warke preparanona
Societies Of ladies arc preparing clothing lint bandages
tent even cartridges and bullets with hereisn incred-
ible while throughout society, cheerful noPelut
ness preyais Q courage aud iortitude that compel
your adm ration, while you WONDER in silent sym
pathy. 10 fact the whole country i II arms
Troops are G:ekng from al the sister States Of the
new Coniederacy and preparing 10 shield their MONIES
aad 6resides from the Northern asants. Such gross
isr, are promulgated through the North
ern newspapers that unless you read both sides OF the
question you will but poorly comprehend the state OF
tniDKs existing bera As soon as Southern mail Is es
tabshed with Europe, people will be better able TO
Judge aud trust the time ia not far distant when the
Southern Confedesaey represented in the European
Courts will be bound TO k1gispd by an alliance which
will build up two Of the strongest sa9 gealthes coun'
tries in the Eorld The Southeruers are mostly OF III
allowed British descent, and look to England with re,
spsct and Affection ready 70 enter into friendly relations
Immediately aud exchange the ncGss and productions
Of their luIurant country with the Daarsctures OF
Great Britain Aud In the hope that such an understand
ing may speedily take place for the mutual benefit oil
two great and noble nations close my letter. trusting
that the blockade around (being eh ay paper one)
will prove too strong barrier to its safe arrival IN
due course Of time.