Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-06-12


Having convinced Ssrspli, whether With gOod reason
or by vrocess Of absurd self deceptions matters not
that abe could create supply of cotton from other
sources TIE next step 20 break Gown American sa-
verv Wbet existed the superior climate and soil OF
hs soh under that Efficient system of labor, must con.
ous 70 prosucs in quality and abundance supply Of
cation that would defy competition. To remove this ri'
vsrv came the organization in Great Britain Of aboli-
ton societies, and the sending out Of emssares to
this country, TO begin the work Of agitation.
The R,pu51ioan proceeds with It's demonstration
through course Of reasoning and series of facts, with
which our readers are familiar aud having arrived at
the conclusion, Tin which We do not entirely concur,
and as bearing upOn which We refer the reader to
striking article from the London Tines, which We copy
this mornDg) thas shave nothing to hope for from
England but, on the contrary, everything to fear, 1t
turns to consideration of the which render
the prospect Of friendly interpOs,iOn by France much
more encouraging, and he inducements for CONNER
cial alliance with that country much more attractive
We msks room for an extract touching this view:
France. from TIE time Of William Pitt, bss had q
papuconsciousuess Of the advantages which the policy
developed By that eminent statesman has given Ler
hereditary foe in and rival in peace Napoleon the
IL
distinguishing him from bis almost equally great success
sor il Imperial poWer-fuly comprehended the adysn'
abe this policy gave Engsnd, and made every effort
70 eheckmats her by counter policy The keen ssgeeiy
Of The present Emperor enabled him to perceive, from
tSe commencement Of his political career, the advan-
ages that more extended manufacturing and through
hat more expanded and independent commercial and
financial policy would give 20 lis countrJ-drecty ID
building up her own fortunes and indirectly in Gripping
hose of her riyal-and he has been untring IN his
eEertions 70 push them forward la this view ne mas
eorouered and anne 1sd Algeria established Italy as an
udspendent nation last year made the celebrated Reci-
prccity Treaty. wish EogsDd, and is now planting
| ind FENCES in Mexico, which will end IN opening
the markets Of that country 20 French productions In
this view too he Is believed to have been cognzalt Of,
and TO have encouraged the sale OF the Virginia water
Cine to the grea. Frehch House OF Beot des hineres
Boa Company, of Paris and Bordeaux. not 'nly to
establish moral advantage in favor Of French manuiec
urts throughout the immense trading section 10 be drain
I'd By that line, II compe'ed, but TO supply The
mechanics and operatives OF his country with cheap
aud abundant supply Of bread. Does it need any ek
tended argument ther 20 show that VIC most ehec-
uly checkma,e Englan schemes for independence IN,
monopoly Of, cotton, by striking hands -ith Napo-
leon and thai the growers OF cotton, sno rance
- is merchant aud manufacturer can divide between
IS all toe wealth and oser of that important article
Negotiations between private parties, we learn, are 80
r arranged that nesOs but intelligent dscrmina-
ion on the part Of cur rulers TO dispace England
whose aims and Interests opposed to ous-b! France
who has no such antagonists views and who would be
amply compensated by The transfer Of ths tactorsge Of
cotton from Liverpool 20 Bordeaux HAVre, its msLu
aclure from Manchester ard Birmingham to Lyons, snd
he settling house Of Is bills from London TO Paris
France we repeat in the abserce of any Of E,glsnd's
snbtoa for colonial cotton in every way as ready 10
foster our interests England IS to cripple and destroy
| them.
IL needs but gance.to discover how advantageous
such an arrangement would De to bath countries Wrh
our independence established, aud peace secured and
~ith cur unparalleled facilities for grOEilg cotton nnm.
CARED We could sgaia adj 50 monopoy IN culture
Mhiie France with our better ibre and at cheap
cost could establish equal onopoy in It's msnuiac-
lu.e aud this not only the Of the present DE-
m,uds but Via, it will be when its unparalleled cheap
ness aud PGOy5en;A adaPisbiisy 10 so many uses Of
humanity shall introduce IL 10 all nstions ard tribes.
Pactieal difficulties have heretofore been supposed to
intervene against this proud eonsummaion. France
could not spin cotton which lad been compressed, oSOg
% the drynsas Of her climate Blu there few OF Va
ignorant that our cotton be spun here, while fresh
fon the giu with the natural oil yet upol Il, producing
finer smoother stronger, and more glossy thread, and
AZ considerably less cost, than England can produce
from the same coon after the compression required TO
transport IL Europe. We have then only TO use our
abundant water poSer and climatic advantages IN spin
ding cotton as well growing it, place in the haues
OF France in such shape Gs TO DEFY composition from
! any quarter.
Sr hope the intelligent, and tie Influential in this
COlsedGrecy gill give proper consideration 10 TIE facts
and suggestions we have presented. With US cotton,
and, a degree, the cotton monopoly, are everything
Il maintain il, VIC become, IN comparatively few
years one Of the richest aud most powerful Of nations
II lose it, one of the weakest and poorest and if
Es correct in the views herein presented decision
upon the very matter psopCs d may alone settle that
question with all its tremendous length and breadth Of
consequences
Our conclusion. therefore, from the arguments ad-
r. =. ~. IL.
Of the Confederate States consists In cutting loose In
every practicable way, from Britsh trade British mo
uopoly, AID B.iish bondsge; that 10 the regua.
lion Of our commercial treaties with natioss
abroad We should discriminate against enemies
and 10 favor OF friends; that should Geek BY all
lEful means in our power, to thSsrt those Who
would weaken and destroy "a, aud 70 encourage aud
sIeDghn those who have ever been willing to accord
ict justice and see us prosper, aud even aid in the
growth Of our greatness. This IL just and right But in
the prosecution Of such policy should exercise wise
canton and act upon Assurances and no; upon appear
lncss alons We hold mighty power in our hands,
and We trust cur rulers will be found competent to the
lssk Of exercising 1, safely and jadiciOusly
L i hlrdl' nCc'sGy or Us 20 say especially to the in
EEL CsdeF that reference in these articles is 70
md and Fcance ss g1versmens aud no; to the PEG
De We have discussed and brought Into contrast Brit
IN and Fre1ch policy and have had iile to do with the
'eeu g snd sentiments Of toe inhabitants SUI Of
a1osc countries We know ard deal with a nation only
JAiuush the acts Of its public authorities.
Ehs President. Gen. Toombs And the Cotton
question.
A the following statements circulating, TO some
extent in the Southern newspapers to the iuTy NC
of the Cause a. Of the gentlemen named transfes
them to the WgSith the hope that they may fall under
e eyes and receive the contradiction OF the distinguish
ei percentages 20 whom they relate
Iron The HnJs CoaEty mis-. Gazette
"Is IT soP-Ws learn that i, is positively asserted at
Vlckshueg that not pound Of cotton has becu burned
On the plantations Of +. esient Davis aud his bro
ther C0oue joe. E. Davis. situated few miles below
that city. Ali Of las years crop g said to he sill on