The New York herald., 1862-04-08
THE AMERICAN QUESTION.

Capture Of the British Steamer Lsbuan-
An English War ship Ordered to Hfata-
moras-The London Journals On McClel-
lan's Advance From the Potomac-ssBan
RAM Russell Admires the Army but
CaAnot Prophecy the Battle Field
Treaeherous Advice Of the London Times
70 the Rebels for the Permanent Injury
Both OF North and south-The Union
Fleet In the Mediterranean, SC.
In the House OF Commons Mr.. Gregory asked II the
attention had been called TO the capture OF
the British steamer Labuan, IN Mexican waters BY n
federal cruissrs
Mr Layard said the governments attention had been
called the matter Lord Lyons had boon instructed
70 communicate with Mr.. Seward on the subject He
unable state yet what would be adopted;
but the government had thought right to order
ssloe war 70 Matamoras the protection Of British
tsrests in American waters.
The English journals crtciss Of the
campaign in virsaia.
The London Ne~s sulosizes General McCleans tactics,
thinks the crisis approaching and believes the Confede
rates, although rsreatins hare prepared he field fore
great batte.
The same Journal rsOicss the adoption BY the House
ef President Lncolns emancipation project ss an
mediate step In favor Of human rights
The London Times reiteratss ts belief that nothing
will be made Of Mr.. Lincolns proposition, but regards
as important in admitting the principle Of accommo
dalton between the North and South.
The don Times believes the real defence OF the
Confedsrates will be found IN The vare and desoldton
Of AsY cosrtry. and argues that they really in
tho North look for bootsss victories and
eKhausting conquests.
The london Herald thinks peace may possibly be con-
ausrsd by one side the other around Richmond.
The London 7imes has letter from Mr.. RUSSELL dated
yV Asrch \ hat tha -
the federal army the Long Bridge magnificent
spectacle and a most imposing display Of military
power. special eulogy passed the Ninth Massa.
chussts regiment OF the finest in the army Mr..
Russell says that whatever may happen General AcClel
tsn ose the credit Of having formed dsordsry
Of into army and Of having nstlsd into
tbem the principles Of solderke discipline. The battle
many looking forward 10 indefneiy poaronsd
and there Is no telling whore il may be fought Mr..
Russell shows the difficulty OF any considerable advance
OF the fsderas owing to the barrsnnsss Of the country
The London Time in editorial says, that the time
cannot far when the South either surrender
cotton and tobacco burn them. If they give up
their crops TO the invaders may consider they in
tend 70 succumb. II they give them 70 the 1smes all the
worst that happen 10 them will have been endured
snd that task Of conquest phieh Be performed
rH have commenced
The London Ne'os, 10 rsmarsng the abandonment
or the important arsenal OF Pensacola observes that
they gain much immediate efficiency BY the contrac-
ton Of their Of defence and will probably make
desperate stand either at Richmond Norfolk where
very likely great battle may decide tho fate OF the
The United States sloop -ofwar Constellation, from
Portsmouth, n. H.. had arrived at Cadiz.
Tho steamers Sumter and Tuscarora still at Glib.
rstar March 81.