The New York herald., 1862-01-29

by the Northern press or the divisions among the
Southern people and the strong Union element which
II was said would soon rise and overthrow the new 60
vernment.
Fh-The influence Of the old national policy Of Eng
land especially encourage within her own boz ders an
Independence in the monopoly of manufacturing stas.
England has made herself the grand banking house o te
world by her mammoth manufacturing system part
OF this was the manipulation of cotton, upon whcn NV
millions Of her people and large portion Of her coer
Giai supremacy dependent Her utter depen o
America for this staple has long been terrible thofh
in her side. But for the happy conjunction OF sou,
climate and slave labor in the southern Sta.es
she felt that her colonies could oeiy an ma
tons in the cheap production or cotton ana .nat .uus
adding virtual monopoly OF cheap manuacture 10 a
monopoly of production she could have the entire cotton
trade OF the world in her hands IL was not sur
prsng therefore, that large and nnu"ntia portion OF
her people and press should hail the in America
the precursor OF ruin to slavery, al such leans
of putting this great Power exclusivt ner own
hands. While therefore this party ly encou-
rages the Southern revolution OF mutual de-
siructon Power they both hated and feared, they
very careful not to have the government committed
TO any policy which, by speedy ending Of the and
of prosperity to tho SOUTH would be totally
destructive Of their long cherished dreams of general
English monopoly, both In the production and manuiac
ture OF this most important article.
FVh-And the last, in this hurried letter Is the abol
tion element OF England and her people II is not TO be
disguised that abotonsm at the outsets0f tho was
the prevailing sentiment OF the British nation. have
just explained how looked upon direct foe TO
her ancient and most cherished policy But added to
ror q this institution. This sentiment. planted
by the iabors OF Wilberforce and CiaTkson, and
of late years by the active fanaticism Of many Of her
most powerful writer's preachers and politicians, stu
lated by the ar1l and insinuating ctons Of writers Of
Harriet Beecher Stowe order and In total ignorance Of
the mitigating features which have made American the
greatest boon the African had grown not only
the general but the active and determined sentiment OF
the people, II Is true that many Of the strongest abo
tOnss have boon pitching into the Lincoln government
but it from anything but friendly motive to the
South and constituted influence from which anything
advantageous TO her cause could be expected
eQd0ayOred n
perfect manner sketch OF the difficulties that
met our Commissioners on the very threshold of their
mission That they have addressed themselves to these
difficulties with zeal and efficiency will not be doubted
by the millions South, to whom their abilities and cha
rae as familiar as household words. During my
stay in London was frequently at the rooms Of Colonel
M and thus bear personal testimony to his zeal and
efficiency. He seemed to appreciate the necessity OF
educating Tie English mind to the proper ieo of the
pa,ious difficulties in the ,cay Of hts progress, oad
,cith b limited Of e5eeting his o5ets ,Orssd
@ ana have o asS %r.en s' aea%asa dsnS"shsG
member OF Congress is, believe, doing all that
talent energy and peculiar fitness TO, his position can
accomplish Without any other aid than his intimate
knowledge Of English character and that careful style OF
procedure which his thorough training dplonatst
Of OF the distinguished representatives of the
london press whose powerful batteries thus influenced
are brought to bear upon the American question This
Of course involves immense labor which he stands up
to unfnchingy. So much fer his zeal His efficiency,
with his colleague is manifested in the recognition Of our
rights as bsgerent. and in the wonderful revolution
in the tone OF the English press.
And this matter is one Of the very utmost Importance
There is government in the world thoroughly re-
pressntativenot one that is so entirely, absolutely
dependent upon popular whm. The government Of Eng
land dare not take step in reference to matters until
!" =! and osr ora;ys and has oue .rmixasabk ;,dca
tion of It's uiH in 6eha have endeavored TO point
out the main errors OF thu English sentiment Tho only
available educator Of these errors Is the pressthat me-
dum which speaks TO millions. There 10 very popular
error too the supposton that Louis Napoleon is free
from popular dictation. If that So why does he
o
public mind up to his views; and why when he finds his
suggestions unpopular they quickly withdrawn
The influence OF this lever upon public opinion was
manifest during my stay in Paris. When FIRST went
there there not single paper to speak out in our be-
sued which seemed TO take the Partisan press by storm
One Of them the abls and important letter Of the
Hon. T. Butler King to the Minister another "The Ame
rican Revolution Unveled" BY Judge Pequet, formerly
Of New Oreans-whose charming and accomplished lady,
by the way, native Of Richmond-anda third .The
agent Of the French purchasers Of the virginia canals
These works each in turn created great deal Of aten
tion, and their united eject upon the FrsncA mind
shows the effective character OF this appliance Messrs.
Bsot and Pequet deserve well Of the conederacy for
their powerful and voluntary advocacy can and with
perseverng efforts Of Mr.. King both In Paris and Lon
DON
m akinG while in London Mr.. Gregory. n. p, TO
when carried letters Of introduction from Virginia
gentleman, long resident Paris, who very kindly
either introduced pointed out the distinguished
Members of Parliament He had been, I found ira
weller in Virginia, and inquired after several among
whom was Mr.. John C. Rutherford, Of Goochland.
During hours walk upon the promenade between the
new parliament houses and the Thames, he piled me
with questions 70 the situation" in the confede-
racy, and seemed greatly encouraged by my replies,
So ho said, than 1T any time since the revolution
commenced
cannot close this letter without suggesting to our
newspaper editors the importance Of keeping their tenn
per- or least, II they will get angry TO make few
rash and Incorporate declarations possible II tkey
trouid consider moment hone horAy ese ords of ssrc
fall fbs 0f 0ur Rhd hnv
promptly and strongly they are construed by
mics, proof Of the disruption in councils, which
they have bsen predicting from the start, sure
they would not misunderstood the motive Of this sug
gestion.
Among other distinguished Americans left in Europe
was the Hon. Mr. De Leon, late United States Consul
General TO Egypt and brother Of Surgeon General Do
Leon the Confederate army He has been active
Of the South for months and doing need not say
those who know his brilliant talents, the effective
service. am glad u learn here OF the safe arrival
home of the Hon r. K Meade late United States Minis
Brazil and have taken great pleasure forward
ing the gratifying intelligence to his many friends in
Europe to whom his brief seourn there was sufficient to
sndear him most effectively.
In the haste composition forgot to gay that the
farewell declaration Of Mr. Yancey and Colonel Mann to
erpreSire Of the strongest confidence no. oy of
speedy recognition, tta q the aclirc tleecs Of England
and Ffunce.
One OF ths requests pressed upon before leaving
London to gather and forward to gentlemen Of the
press every species Of statistical and other information
bearing upon the agricultural mineral manufacturing
commercial monetary and other resources Of the South
asking too much OF you Messrs. Editors, to re-
quest you receive documents books manuscripts or
other OF this information, so that forward
instalment Immediately my ARRIVAL Our friends
may be that all the seeds OF true knowledge they
thus send forward will fall on productive grounds
And perhaps may be excused in informing the public
through you that Thdre secured 600 square t Of space
the dorc,rai department. of the Great Internal EEhibi-
tioa 1867 ia London and 400 sudre 10 As knerdl
and Geological department. ,chich the and almost
unparalleled agricultural and mineral South
can, find representation In the absence Of national
recognition. compelled to this space my
individual name, Dat done for and in behalf Of tie
confeidcy. Our Commissioners in London attach great
Importance fair exhibition in these special depart
mers.
commenced this letter and have continued IL with
almost momentary expectation Of the Of
the ships OF and regret that this circumstance should
have compelled 10 treat the subjects introduced in
such has,y and imperfect manner
THE SPRING CAMPAIGN OF THE REBELS.
RE-ENLIsTWENTs.
tFrom the Memphis Appeal, Jan. 1871
As we have before intimated one battle may
possibly be fought northern frontier when the
contsnding forces will be compelled, within cannon
sound OF each other, 10 retire until spring winter