Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-18
Yantee Aims 10 ENGLAND.

The last dodge of the Yankees keep England quiet
is the sending shpOad Of provisions to the starving
operatives of lancashire The Tribune Of the 9Th con-
tains the proceedings of meeting of merchants and
others held in tie rooms Of the Chamber of Commerce,
where characteristics speeches we're made, clarifying
themselves, their country, their iberaty-and fhar'-
ssca sentiments and ostenatou subscriptions were the
order of the ay One perverse fellow whose name Is
given as Roys Phelps refused to unite in the hypocrca
business aud gave expression to his feelings in the FOL
lowing blunt terms
Ibsve come to the conclusion that any small amount
which have 20 give 10 charity shall give TO the suffer
inc of nv own country. l feel no sympathy ior the
cotton operatives of England aud feel no sympathy ioF
them on account Of their sympathy for US In our hour
of trial and distress but in installing movement under
the head of charity and benevoence we should be very
careful aat we do not lay ourselves open TO criticism
We kno,y what may expect from the BRUSH rress
what expect from the governing classes OF ENG
land and although should look upon them Win per
feet contempt II perfectly sure that we were
right am sorry to say that am not quite sure tha'
this uoyement originates in pure, ds!nerested Chart!
think there Is something Of national vanity IN thi
something Of feeling against course which treat britain
has pursued during the war. Another reason !, 'ua
these Door operatives with whom sympsthlzs so deeply
are in a land of milk and honey surely the wealthy
of the land vii Ake Of them, and as the last resof
they have the Government 10 look to-
But Pheips was 10 minority of one. The general
tone Of remark was as follows
This uovemeu, should be placed on nothing but the
HIGH grounds OF Christian charity cheers always keep
ing in view the golden precep that those to Whom mueh
has been given much mast he expected"
81 would not beitte this great cause by placing i
upon anv insignificant motive of party advantage
would know no nation. / would know no country.
would know mankind whole, and Que prosperous ma
ton giving to a suffering nation
For nv part when see 4 man starving Tor bread,
shall not ask from what country he comes. He IS iia
mortal like myself and if have the power viii re-
eve hi, wants would supply -four aud provisions oil
every kind"
Now, the Christianity and the true charity involved in
this busueS, is Illustrated by the fact that the men who
utter these sentiments trying, by every possible
means OF blockade and plumber to reduce the people OF
the Confederate States to state Of starvation, and
would goat like demons their work if they could
accomplish IL.
They will not affect anything by their bride to
john Bull. II be had not the sagscity to understand
the motive he has the pride to receive an aront Tie
prefer OF charity The idea that be- with his plethorc
money bags, cannot take care of bis own poor, and
must receive aid from he upstart Yankee, will excite
rual astouishmcnt and indignation. The hyeadLhat Is
cst upen the waters of Engsh self-suhcency will moi
brinC forth the iruit that Jonathan expects.