Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-31


From the London Morning Post Lord Palmersion's
organ, 4thl
In their hour Of trial the Federal States have
no mans good VOID. There is not a member
among the naturalized citizens of the once
United States thousands, in some eases hundreds
Of thousands, of her own sons. Ties Of blood,
intertwined with those Of interest, might be ex-
pected to create a lively Sympathy between the
speculative democrat of the Old and the practical
republican of the new world; the European jeal-
0usy Of England would, it is only natural to
suppose, develop and strengthen every wish for
the prosperity, every regret at the ~misfortunes,
of the Transatlantic power, whose commercial
marine is only second, if indeed il be second, TO
that Of this country. This has not proved to be
the case. The cynical scon with which the
United States, Ia their past relations with other
countries, have tranpled, whenever it suited
theI convenience On the principles aud preca-
dents of International law, has brought with it
its Just aad appropriate r~etribution. Love, if
thou woUldst be loved was the sbrewd advice
given by the Latin poet TO the youthful wuoer.
1t is not otherwise with States. The country
which shows no respect TO the national dignity
Of another country, OF to the commOuest princi-
pies of law recognized in all civilized lands. has
only Itself TO blame if it is not, in its turn, re-
spected. Precisely because its power mas been,
not d guarantee of, but a menace TO, the common
interests of progress and civilization, the sudden
decay and overthrow ofthat power viii be hailed
as a blessing and g boon.
II SURRENDER OF mason AND sLIDELL no
REASON FOR NOT RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH
ERE C-OEFEDERACY.
From the London Morning Herald, 4th, Derbys organ.
Who can tell what a day may bring forth 2
We have now a days later news from America.
and the change which in tweuty-four hours has
been effected IN the strongly-expressed resolve Of
the people Of that country, Is something startling
70 us. Our courageous cousins there fall from
shouting to whining, and exchange theT big
words IJr very small talk indeed. Thinking
that we should mines That matter. they proclaimed
themselves ready % fight US. Hearing that we,
too, are barring cur arms and assuming the " pos
ture of defense they tuck down their sleeves
again, tell rs that it was all a mistake, and they
hope 70 otiense viii be taken. Never was such
q yfGSc0; we snail be foTgIvenif we hardly under
stand it. From lions they are becoming lambs
their mighty bell0wiugs, while they supposed
themselves safe from attack, have subsidized into
a roar like any sucking dove, as soon as they
have smelt gunPowder.
a pugilist advancing warily on a robust ad-
versary, when he sees his foe throw himself on
the ground, and hears him cry for mercy, Is not
more taken ab8ck than is the British people so
thoroughly dumbfoundel by those unexpected
demonstrations in the midst Of It's preparations
for war. We trust that our government will
profit by this gratifying lesson. Should g sim
liar difficulty arise again We shall know next
time how to deal with the American government.
We remember wei what were the sayings and
doings In America before news mad arrived Of
the warlike movements In England. We know
what was reported TO us as the i" general impress
sion on the question of surrendering the com
missioDeTs. Now the r-evulsion is complete. Il
is the " general impression - now, both in New
York and Washington, that Messrs Mason and
Sidell viii be given up.
II We are justified, as we believe we are, in
viewing tie resolve Of the American govern
ment in this mirror of popular opinion, we sup
pose that our Differences with America viii not
fGr the present lead TO war. But enough has
occurred to put Us on our guard for the future,
to teach Us TO be very watchful Of the temper Of
q people which seems to have two faces ike the
god Janus, to be as shifting as the sand of the
sea, and as changeiul in color as the chameleon.
This concession Of theirs must not be allowed to
fetser us in our future course. We have a more
immediate interest than before in the struggle
between North and South we have found that
it concerns ourselves and learned that its con
t]inuance Is fraught with danger to our peace.
Ii beho0ves both England and France 10 con-
slider whether the time has not arrived for recog-
nizing the Southern Confederacy, and whether
the inefficient blockade which is so great an in
Jury to their manufacturing and commercial in
t@erests, should any longer be cOudoned from any
false feeling Of tenderness for the amour pr0pre
Of the North. We sinai be acting in the inte-
rests Of humanity if ve do what in US lies to
discourage a struggle IN which the North is com
miiting q political suicide, and the South under
going a viEdictive and relentless persecutio on, IN
which the customary usages Of civilized war
are most wautonly and wickedly set at naught-