Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-16

tor Of these errors is the PTess-that medium
which speaks to millions. There IS a very pop
ular error, too, in the suppOsitiOn that LOUIS Ma
pole0n is free from popular dictaton- II tlat
were so, why does he 50 frequently resort 70
ANONYMOUS pamphlets to bring the public mn
up TO his views and why, when No mus mS
suggestions so unpopular, are they so quickly
withdrawn
The influence Of this lever upOH public opin-
ION was manifest during my stay IN Paris.
When 1 FIRST went there, there was not a single
paper 10 speak out in our behalf. In a few days,
however, three brochures were issued which
seemed to take the Partisan press by storm
One of them was the able and important letter
Of the Hon. I. Butler King 70 the minister, anO-
ther "The American Revolution Unveiled" by
Judge Pequot formerly Of New 0rleans-whOse
charming and accomplished lady, by the way,
is a native Of RichmOnd-and a third, "The
American Question" by Ernest BellOt des Min
ieres, the agent Of the French purchasers Of the
Virginia canals. These works each IN turn
created a great deal Of attention, and their united
effect upon the French mine shows the effective
character of this appliance. Messrs. Bellot and
Pequet deserve well of the Confederacy tor their
powerful and voluntary advocacy | can, and
with great pleasure do, bear testimony to the
valuable and perseveung efforts Of Mr.. King,
both in Paris and London
Among the FIRST acquaintance | had the pleas
ure of making while in London, was Mr.
Gregory, NJ. P, 70 whom / carried letters Of in
PRODUCTION from a Virginia gentleman, long resi-
dent ia i.aris, who very kindly either introduced
or pointed cut 70 me the distinguished members
/ of parliament. He had been, / found, a traveller
10 Virginia, aud inquired after several, among
whom was Mr.. John G.. Rutherford, Of Go0eh-
land. Daring an hours walk upon the prone
made between the new parliament houses aud
the Thames, be piled me with questions as to
the " situation a" in the Confederscy, and seemed
greatly encouraged by my replies-more SO, ne
said, than al any other time since the revolution
commenced.
cannot close this letter without suggesting
10 our newspaper editors the importance Of keep
ing their temper, or, at least, if they will get
angry, 70 make as few rash and incorporate dec
l~aTati0ns as possible. II they would consider a
moment how harshly these words Of strife fail
upon the ears of cur friends in Europe, and how
promptly and strongly they are construed by
our enemies, as proof Of tho disruption in our
councils, which they have been predicting from
the start, I am sure they wouid not misunder-
stand the motive of this suggestion.
Among other distinguished Americans | left
in Europe, was the Hon. Mr. De Leon, late U. S.
eOnsu-general to Egypt, and brother Of Surgeon
General De Leon, OF the Confederate army. He
has been active IN the cause of the South for
mouths, and doing, l need not say to those who
know his brilliant talents, the most effective ser
vice. ] am glad 10 learn here Of the safe arrival
at homs Of the Hon. R. K. Meade, late United
States minister to Brazil, and have tsken great
pleasure in forwarding the gratifying intelligence
TO his many friends in Europe, to whom his brief
sojourn there was sufficient TO endear him most
effectively.
In tn haste Of composition, l forgot to say
that the farewell declarations Of Mr.. Yaneey
and Col. Nan to me, were expressive of the
strongest confidence not only of speedy recog-
milton, but Of the active interference OF England
and France.
One Of the last requests pressed upon me be-
fore leaving London. was to gather and forward
70 gentlemen OF the press, every species Of sta
tisfcal and other information bearing upon the
agricultural, mineral. manufacturing, CONNER
eial, monetary and other resources OF the South,
and especially upon the question Of slavery.
Would L be asking too much Of you, hessrs.
Editors. to request you TO receive documents
books, MSS or other forms of tbis information,
so that I can forward au installment Immediately
on my arrival. Our friends may be sure that
all the seeds Of true knowledge they thus send
forward viii fan on productive grounds.
Add perhaps I msy be excused in informing
the public through you. that I have secured
1900 square feet Of space in the agricultural de-
partment of the Graf Internal Exhibition in
1862, Ia London, and 400 square feet in the
Mineral and Geological Department, in which
the rare and almost unparalleled agricultural and
mineral resources Of the South can f q q rep
resentaion. In the absence ola national recog-
milton, [ was compelled to secure this space in
my ind vidual name, but it was done for and in
behalf Of the Conlederacy. Our commissioner
in London attach great importance to a fair ex-
libition il these special departments.
Ic0mmenced this letter, and have continued
Il with almost a momeDtary expectation Of the
announcement of IS the ships off" and regret
that this circumstance should have compelled
me to treat the subjects introduced in such a
hasty aud imperfect manner.
Voure frulv r.