Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-29

ton of the SOUTH" In a public letter MIR.
Gladstone explains that this remark instead of
indicating the intention of the government
was merely an expression of his private opln-
ion that the north never could subiugate the
SOUTH This declaration had the effect of re-
assuring the business community. But leaving
the government and coming to the people, who
are the real sufferers; what do we see? Have
we sublimer spectacle in history? -Four
millions of people are reduced to starvation,
and made dependent upon the public for their
actual existence. These suffering millions
bear their burdens without murmur, noa
have they in a sing lie instance, we believe, pc
titioned the government to interfere, with
view to put an end to the struggle Their
fellow subjects, too, have come to their rescue
with unparalleled generosity, through the me-
dunn of subscriptions-manyi individual sub
scriptions reaching as high as five thousand
dollars.
There is no doubt that, aside from slavery,
their sympathy is entirely with the south but
they cannot endure any direct completely with
slavery. 1t is true that as a general thing
they know little of the American question and
cannot therefore form correct opinions. Con-
sidering the influences brought to bear upon
them Especially the influence of distorted
facts reported by the daily journals, against
the northern government, and the point of
view from which they witness the struggle, it
is not wonderful that they lean in their SYM
pathles towards the south. Besides, then be-
heUe 1t to be purposeless, continued massa-
ere, and in the interest of humanity desire to
see the end Of it. They believe the north re-
sponsible for its continuation, and think the
north ought to see the hopelessness of the case
they have undertaken, before more suffering
is inflicted on the human race.
Moreover they regard the southerners as
heroes of courage and endurance, fighting
without pay for liberty and their country,
their homes, and their firesideS, while they look
upon the northern forces as an invading army
Of mercenaries, hired TO subjugate the south
Such considerations cannot but influence their
sympathy, and we ought to have charity for
them in their belief, which leads them into
errors of opinion. We ought also to expect
some charity from them; but as the world is
uncharitable we cannot expect it. There is
no doubt that the address of Garibaldi to the
English people has had some effect on them
After he was wounded the English people sub
scribed a sum of money for him, 5000 ($300O)
of which was paid to DR.. Partridge (be it said
to his shame,) for going to Spezzia and at
tending upon him for a short time In his
address of thanks, he took occasion to incor-
porate an address of sympathy with the north.
L MS was bitter pill tor the people, but Carl
baldl occupies too high place in their
affections to allow his motives to be chal-
lenged, and it required great moral cour-
age in him to thus expose himself to their
disapprobation. The press generally passed
that portion of his address in silence, but
as every man in England who can read
has read it, it must have had its influence far
and wide. But poor Garibad will not live to
crafty the desire he eXpressed-"The desire
to serve the great American republic, of
which | am citizen" Overwhelmed with
grief and modification at his failure in re-
uniting his native land, he looks for refuge to
the land of his adoption, which fear he new
err Will see. His case seems now too serious
to admit of much hope of his recovery. With
such general MS he at the head of our ar
mics who could doubt the result?
,5sThe International exhibition closes to-day,
after season of only partial SUGGESTIVE
loss to the guarantors being $25O,OOO. The
building remains open two weeks longer, with
an admission of half a crown (62 1-2 cents),
for the sale of articles on exhibition. The
, United States unfortunately have not been
numerously represented, though in useful
machinery and articles of utility the Ameri-
can department has, without dispute, chaI-
lenged competition.
Itwould be well for inventors and others to
have in mind the opening of the exhibition in
Paris next summer, Of which l will speak in
detail in future letter. A.s.D.