The New York herald., 1863-10-13


end do indeed bunty declare that tbis aud no cther
the cause Of the resolution at which hin Cabinet has a
rived 80 We must thee, give nD.s% ~ mn ~ =. NV ~
any pique angry feeling on the par. 'ne Oon
federate leaders. These politicians are not me men 70
show their vexation; II they were, they woo'o un00uo'
uaily uptenabe the notion that they think there 10
small a chance Of their successfully resis'ns @
dera invasion that II Is useless for Mr. mason W s
Certainly the Confederate government Is not key snos
blazoD its dependency 10 the world even ls auy ~
which, in spite OF the ate reverses, Is cons IN the
acts and by the testimony Of foreign observers ~ sn
SOUTH If even things were going badly u could 40 no
harm TO let Mr. Mason remain II moi received py .ne
Queen o. England Ne at any rat ks up ~ p,esd ssd
having accredited diplomatic agents In European
capitals He was the representative OF the con,
federacy, although not in official relations Win tno
British government. and TO yhdraW hts mast naturally
produce as has produced, unfdrordNe comments 70 .ne
doay. As this snpposition there could be no moave
e act but patry economy, II Is natural TO concuoo
that tho doubt Of ultimate independence is NOT the cause
Ts true reason T. we THINK to be found in the hopes
which Confederates have conceived Of the French En-
pS.1r sss e ~ n ss rso ds. .Ss "m asmo
,cih France may be formed on terms OF mutual advan'
tagemmely the recognition of The codraey By France
as iHayrs hereafter, and on the other hand, the
guarantee OF the Mexican territory BY tho confede-
racy }nd the acceptance OF the Austrian moCascny
neighbor-has, no doubt prompted the Confederate
ts address themselves at last wholly and ex
cusisey France. They probably think and u may be
with ruth that in sending pair or commssioners ana
thus nkpg for granted the uned action OF France and
England, they committed mstake-unavoidaole n the
time, but TO be remedied az soon a. ss reay sIa I'M
associated In mems minds and 80 also were the CABINETS
Of Paris and london, as regarded American amrs:
The south appealed to the two Powers and It could
not te q matter Of surprise that one OF them should
hesitate 70 decide the case without the otner. NOW
things have changed. One Of those foo1s has tassn
n ,patirn onths Americas continent which actually
enables this poor harassed, unrecognzed conederacy
10 cDafer faror The South has neghbor: the dis
ant neutral state which Mr. sdel was sent two years
AGO ia now q sort of natural ally with common antago
pism tho federal Power Can he wondered a. tnen
that the Confederate politicians desire TO Tree the frencn
Emperor from any shacke that repress his liberty
OF action The presence Of Mr. Mason in London, typiy
ing the unsuccessful appeal to the Anglo French alliance
has, doubt been considered oy the sach
shacke. "ss long AZ We ask both governments 70 re-
coQnze us they think "England will restrain France,
and we shall effect nothing" Another policy Is now in
action and the apa to France cte as the protector
of the Mexican NOR bold challenger OF fed
eral supremacy on the continent. 40
The Virginia state Bonds.
WHY rHR DIVIDENDS ARE NOT PAID IN ENGLAND
GOVERNOR LETCHER's STATEMENTS AT DISCOUNT.
[From the London Times (city artice), Sept. 90
The following relates to tho non payment OF the divi-
dends on bonds of the State OF Virginia II Is 70 DC
feared hat in the fats of the Lod statements Of Governor
Lecher apology be offered for The drfd although
by the federal government might perhaps be fair for
the creditors look for some contribution from tnat
source. The writer, however, s wholly wrong ID DIS
concluding assertion that no Northern State has yet
attempted 10 rob Its foreign creditors, or pay
only with big WORDS" Pennsylvania, several wears ago
conGsca,ed portion o. her bonds, and mas never
offered any redress Michigan, one OF the most prosper
Gus tho federal States has been repudator for more
than twenty years, during which period the annual mes
s hs1 na Ssss e. xRs ys S
be 80 ind,scree commit himself, and Indiana forced
her creditors 10 accept compromise by making oyor to
them certain canal rights which she cancelled A. soon as
she h.d effected her object addition these facts It
must be reiterated that the North previously 20 tho
var never took any material steps 70 protest against re-
pudation In the South but that the cnary she dp
prored The am ons of H. actesnet icto had @l'dhsed
Measeres BY advocacy Of t. 10 ne h Posts honor IN
ne country almost Invariably denounced AZ the efu
sion Of British malice every complaint uttered upon this
sde .rl =
ed stice, lot beg 10 call public attention 70 the
sdbect Of this note. "Thc Legislature of Virg na."
Extract from the Address Of Governor Letcher.l ~
." s IN as .n sed
been nndsr ns =, which spgna
been promptly met and satisfied onr revenue s
Such arc the assertions earlcss.y tcrward by the
Cove nor OF the chic OF the sveho!dng secession Sttes
In the very capie of the Com IN the face M the
virginan egsaors then three half yearly dividends Of
the FIVE cent loan contracted by that thru g ne
reply to inqui es at the agents OF the State bepg mo
funds" .'no efec,s." tH q flft..y}
AZ rst dkhopor Of their coupons you noticed the
fnct IN the Tipe win you be good enough N recall at
tenton the subject and let these nobe spirited poo
pie With superabundant treasury" know that there are
families IN England, which once placed conhdece IN
Southern honor, struggling with nconveniences
or less great from their forgetting 10 remit tue
dvdcnds on their public debt for eighteen months or
more = '~
Tho dsAiculty of RENTING money must be an excuse
when they arc buying shirs and arms bere and when
they declare tho blockade tsrce ard your southern
corresrordent confirms that opinion. No Northern state
has vet atc pied 10 rob its forczr creditors pay only
with big words Your obcdieni servant. A. Is.
Mr.. Ii ncoln ca the Abottti0ntst Nee n nics
or England.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE LoNpoN TIMES.
SR-Win yon Kindly publish the following and obiye,
behalf 81 tho trades Unloniss' Union and Emancipa-
W. r. CRrNER. Honorable Secretary.
No 81 GREAT Trr,pITIn sfrExr, W
LErArioS TIE gS1ED STATES. LoxroN.
SRl have tbe honor TO info you that the President
or the United States has received the resolutions % the
Trades Unonsts. adopted at their meeting held at
81. Jamos hall. London. On the 26:h Of March
the medium OF this Iesa'ion. 7 di
rected IN request you TO say 10 them his
behalf that he IL foundly Impressed by ths liberal
sentiments which they have expressed IN regard TO the
United states we'll by their good wishes for the
restoration OF their internal peace upn the ouy
foundation OF national integrity aud union Tho Presi
dent moreover appreciates the enrncst desire who
pcrvades tho address or the Trades Uninnts for the
scrvation OF peace aud and mutual affection be-
tween Grent Britain and the United States. That desire
Ia viewed by him as just natural wise and humane
the American ie nle. The President willingly beievcs
that IN these the Trades rnonst have spoken
the voice ~ the popc Of Great Prian and IN the
responds 10 on tie part ~ the ;eople o. the
United STATES with equal drectncss and less
have the honor he. STR your obedient servant
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.