The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-01

were written in vain for the instruction OF
future ages. By their anti-siavery crusade the
fanatics of New England have struck a fatal blow
at their own manufacturing interest from which
it will lsngush to its final decay, aud they have
laid tho sure foundation OF vast and thriving
manufactures in the valley of the Mississippi
The counses of the wise men Of the East are
turned into fcslishness, and westward the star
Of Manufacture takes m way.
How EsaLis,E.. SHIpBUlLDfNa YAaDs-AaE An
no THE AMtKlcAx REBEIILON.We have fire.
quently adverted to the numerous steamers be-
ing built in the shipyards Of England for the
service Of the Confederates. and under the
very eye of The government From state
ment made by the evidently we'll informed
writer of a letter to Lord Palmerston. under
date of February II, it seems chat those yards
are particularly active at the present moment.
and that it is pretended the vessels are being
built for "the Emperor Of China" and for "the
Chincse"--the designations by which JET. Da-
Wis and the C0nfcderates are known by the
workmen. The writer Of the letter AYERS that
nobody outside Of lunattc asylum believes
that the Emperor OF China is in immediate
want Of feet Of war steamers. Yet the fol-
lowing is the formidable list with which his
name is Connected
ve.se,s iShipva,us
l. steam ram, 200 feet long,
1900 tons burthcn .iairds, Liverpool,
g Steam ram. 200 feet long.
1900 tons burthen .Laird's, Liverpool
8 Steam ram. $50 leet long iajrd's, Liverpool
a. Screw steamer, large. .fawreuce's. Liverpool
6. Arm0r clad steam ram.
$50 feet long :. ....... .ThOmpsonis. Liverpool
8. Zine steamer 1.-THE
virgnia) ............ Denny, DGubarton.
7. Fine screw steamer. Denny, Dunbarton.
8. Fine iron screw steamer. Scott Greenock.
q. Superior steamer. Backwood. Port Glasgow.
10. Fast screw steamer, fiat
bottomed. 500 tons Thompson, GU the Clyde.
II. Steamer, 3, 900 tons. ..---, Stockton.
Most Of these vessels are reported to be for
his Imperial Majesty Of China; and we are aware
that Mr.. Lindsay long since came out with
card to deny that he had anything to do with
building vessels for the confederacy when.
shortly after the capture Of the Princess Royal it
was shown by the bill Of lading that he was her
owner. There can. be little doubt therefore,
that the vessels in the foregoing list are des-
tined for Dixie, IS some One day, perhaps, their
capture will prove Indeed, the writer Of
the letter to Lord Palmerston asserts that
fifty steam vessels of various descriptions. in
different stages Of completion. might be enume-
rated in this .'Cbinese'' category, but that II is
very we'll known they are intended either to
run the blockade or Tor the Confederate navy.
The first two in the list are being built IN
covered shed annexed TO the yard, and are
described as ''poweriulu and partially iron
plated. Their powerful engines are expected
to work up to one thousand horse power. The
these three are expected to be ready for sea in
two months Their construction is being con-
stantly superintendent by Captain Bullock, who
commanded the 290-now Alabama-before
she was handed over to Semmes. For the last
vesss! in the list Messrs. Fraser, Trenholm 4
Co.. of Liyerpooi-"the deposiiaries'' CT the
Confederate government the contractors.
There can be little doubt for what purpose
she is Intended The builder of the Virginia
and her mate (sx and seven in The list is the
builder Of the Memphis whose destination is
now matter OF history
The powerful steam ram (No. s. built by
Thompson has armor plates five iuches thick.
each TO be ready April g. The dat bottomed
screw steamer. of five hundred tons, is expected
to run fifteen knots an hour. and will lie ready
for sea Immediately.
In addition TO these arrangements others are
now in progress to induce parties in England
to ut up fast steamers TO run the blockade
laden with munitions Of war for which car.
goes Of cotton in exchange are guaranteed a.
seven cents per pourd, besides Confederate
bonds to cover the amount. These vessels are
insured as high as forty, fifty and sixty at
Lloyds. If they succeed in running the block
AIDE out, the option is given to tue owners to
sell them 10 the confederacy for its navy
1t remains to be seen what the British gov
eminent will do in the case Of the war steamers
in the foregoing list. II they escape to sea lei.
us hear no more of British neutrality Mean.
time let the Rip Van Winklc OF our Navy De-
partment wake up to the dangers ahead.
Personal Intelligence.
Hon j. :. simmons o Rhode Island col II. = ra!rchJId
Eighty ninth regiment New York Volunteers John O.
HAYS. OF Wisconsin; W. H. Beck, United States Army:
D. Bonesteid, Of FOND du lac james :. Ames and
my. OF thicopee: Major SchoEeld. of Providence: g
Huntington, Of sacramento, stopping tue Astor
House.
Porter, United states Army u Lee, of scranton Conn
W. a. Wilder, OF New York; Major Geo A. Brss,ow Ma
J. O. Mason, fapt J. n. could Ma. l. t. Padding and
C. n. Forbes, tnited states Army Oh T. n Williams
J. o. Paulding and j. H. Norris Port Royal arc step
ping At the Metropolitan Hotel
E. A. Chaplin, Of Vermont; Professor rhelps. Of New
Jersey Hon. H. Macpherson, OF Toronto j. Cochrene Of
Halifax Governor Hammond Or Ind Judge Hoyt or
Bnnaio Dr. Halstead, Of Nassschisettsi r. waterman