The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-27
INTERESTING FROM EUROPE.
Our London, Paris and Berlin Cor
respOndence.
The Crleanist Commissions in the
Union Army.
DC, &c.. DO.
Our London Correspondence.

Our London Correspondence.
LONDON, Oct. 12, 1861.
Special Report Of the State Of British Feeling the War
Suject-4ae Millions ,ci,h the UnionThe Disunion Hen
and Thar Hopes-Aoau the London Journals Stand and
Rank, de-
have been several days in this great city OF London
and many persons Of position and influence; and
some of them have good opportunities Of knowing the
opinions and intentions Of the government and others OF
knowing what the feelings Of the influential portion
of the in regard our American affairs, win
briefly state TO you things which you may de-
pend whatever the Times, Herald, Standard, Saturday
Rcieo and other papers Of that cass may say to the
contrary.
First Of ALL then, let tell your readers that they
need not for moment be dsqueted by the reports made
from tmo to time, In certain quarters and for purposes
sufficiently obvious, that the British government the
British people sympathizc with the rebel government.
know full well that the diplomatic agents of JEFF Davis
government striving by all possible means to nnu
ence the PRESS and through tho press TO influence tho
government and people of England in behalf Of tho
ederacy which they represent. They will fail England
will respect the blockade of the Southern ports provided
IL prove to be worthy of the namewhich trust u
will become, 1t not already Let there be energy
the Navy lapa tment as well MS in the War; and Mr..
Gideon Weies be not the right man for the Secretyshp,
in the nom u honest patr otism lot him resign and let
competent man take his place. The times demand strong
Nor is there any danger that either England or France
will "roongniso' the confederate Staes indie
pendent Power unit, they have demonstrated that they
have totally established their independence ami proved
that they cannot DO subdued That they will not be able
TO do very
AS 10 the intelligent and substantial portion Of the
massls, especially he religious people, have doubt
Whatever that they do most heartily wish that tho
North may be successful. Many honestly have thor
fears that The government will not be able 10 bring back
tbs &c eaed states. Nevertheless they wish that they may
The a lew wei informed and conscientious III
Eng and that do approve Of the rebellion in the
SoYih, whether the The ends objects Of il
be considered No who knows the facts Of the case
can say dat tie South has bad sufficient for
making this rebellion; and Christian in England
can approve OF the purpose TO found State in tho south
whose chiel corner stone shall be slavery
have dwelt hrs much on this point because am
thatsthere MISTAKE in the minds Of many of peo-
pie That certain politicians and editors in this country,
and correspondents OF certain papers DESTROYS Of
ing our country divided INTO TWO OF more states, ~ clear
enough; nor Is there any difficulty whatever In d.
vining the reasons which influence them. Our
great republic, with 81 900 900 inhabitants looks
imposing What will IL be when IT has twice thrice
that population. Envy influences some, jealousy others;
nor is fear entirely absent especially in the minds If
those statesmen who think much about Canada Tho
bulk OF people, however, England and Europe entire
have 81 much respect for our and confidence
n its good faith that they do not believe Europe any
European nation has any ground for apprehension.
The cous s. which the London Times pursus is simply
Infamous The Standard Is no better Its New York
esondent has but great qualification for his post
thas unmtigatcd hatred Of America and Americans
] am OF opinion however, that attach too much i'm
portahee u the 5rilis Journals just alluded to. The
Ddiy Ners is not whit inferior IN ability the Times
and infinitely honest II has fairly won its way to
legitimate position in the first rank Of English papers
Tho Star and Dial s fully equal the Herald or the
Saadd d. These two papers thc Daily NcDs and Star
and DiaDJ 10 justice to tho United States and stand up
well for tile North. Among the religious parers NAV
mention the Patriot, tho British Standard and the Watch.
being II disposed towards u.s. The editorials of
some Of them on American affairs display much more
Knowledge of country and its institutions and far
mpartalty than do those of the Times or Herald
do not say this without having examined into the
and yet these papers but little known among us