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the duty of the Government not to let such an oppor-
tunity pass by.—(Cheers.) Upon the general question,
and in regard to the conduct which it ought generally
to be the duty of this Government to pursue in its rela-
tions to foreign powers, I have heard with great satis-
faction much that has fallen from the gentlemen who
have taken part in this debate. I think the record of
the sentiments that have been expressed will be of great
utility.—(Hear, hear.) It is most desirable that foreign
nations should know that on the one hand England is
sincerely desirous to preserve and maintain peace—
(Hear, hear)—that we entertain no feelings of hostility
towards any nation in the world—(Cheers)—that we
wish to be on the most friendly footing with ill—that
we have a deep interest in the preservation of peace,
because we are desirous to carry on with advantage these
innocent end peaceful relations of commerce that we know
must be injured by the interruption of our friendly rela-
tions with other countries; but, on the other hand. , it is
also essential fur the attainment of that object, and even
essential for the protectien of that commerce to which wo
attach so much importance, that it should be known and
well understood by every nation on the face of the earth
that we are not disposed to submit to wrong—(Cheers)--
and that the mainteaasce of peace on our pals is subject
to the indispensable condition that all countries shall re-
spect our honour and our dignity, and shall not millet
any injury upon our in-crests. Sir, I do not
think that the preservation of peace is in any degree en-
dangered by the expression of opinions with regard to
the transactions in Hungary or other countries.—
(Hear, hear.) I agree with those who think—and I
know there are many in this country who entertain the
opinion—that there aro two objects which England
ought peculiarly to aim at. One is to maintain peace—
the other is to count for something in the transactions of
the world—that it is not fitting that a country occupying
such a proud position as England—that a country
haring such various and extensive interests, should lock
herself up in a simple regard to her own internal af-
faire and should be a passive and mute spectator of
everything that is going on around.— (Hear, hear.)
It is quite true that it may be said, " Your opinions
are, Luc opinions, and you express them against_ our
opinions, who have at our command large armies to
back them—what ore opinions against armies?" Sir, my
answer is, opinions are stronger than armies.—(Cheers.) •
Opinions, if they are founded in truth and justice, will
in the end prevail against the bayonets of 'the infantry,
the fire of artillery, and the charges of cavalry.—(Loud
cheers.) Therefore I say, that, armed by opinion, if
that opinion is pronounced with truth and justice, wo
are indeed strong, and in the end likely to make our
opinions prevail ; and I think that what is happening on
the whole surface of the continent of Europe is a proof
that this expression of mine is a truth.—(Hear, hear.)
Why, for a great many years the Governments of
Europe imagined they could keep down opinion by force
of arms, and that by obstructing progressive improve-
ment they would. prevent that extremity of revolution
which was the o'sject of their constant dread.—(Hear,
hear.) We gave an opinion to the contrary effect, and
we have been blamed fur it.—(Hear.) We have been
accused of meddling with matters that did not .concern
us, and of affronting nations and Governments by giving
our opinion as to what was likely to happen ; but the
result has proved that if our opinions had been acted
upon great calamities would have been avoided.—(Hear,
hear.) Those very Governments that used to say," The
man we hate, the man we have to fear, is the moderate
Reformer; we care not for your violent Radical, who
proposes such violent eat: ernes that nobody is likely to
join with him—the enemy we are most afraid of is the
moderate Reformer, because he is such a plausible
man that it is difficult to persuade people that his
counsels would lead to extreme consequences—there-
fore let us keep off, of all men, the moderate Reformer,
and let us prevent the first step of improvement, be-
cause that improvement might lead to extremities and
innovation."—(Hear, hear.) Those Governments, those
powers of Europe, have at last learned the truth of the
opinion expressed by Mr. Canning, " That those who
have checked improvements because it is innovation,
will one day or other be compelled to accept innovation
when it has ceased to be improvement."—(Loud cheers.)
I say, then, that it is our duty not to remain passive
spectators of events that in their immediate conse-
quences affect other countries, but which in their re-
mote and certain consequences aro sure to come back
with disastrous effect upon us ; that, co far as the
courtesies of international intercourse may permit us
to do so, it is our duty, especially when our opinion is
asked, as it has been on many occasions on
which we have been blamed for giving it, to
state our opinions, founded on the experience of this
country—an experience that might have been, and ought
to have been, an example to less fortunate countries.—
(Hear, hear.) At the same time I am quite ready to
admit that interference ought not to be carried to the ex-
tent of endangering our relations with other countries.
There are cases like that which is now the subject of our
discussion, of one power having, in the exercise of its
own sovereign rights, invited the assistance of another
power; and, however we may lament that circumstance,
however we may be apprehensive that therefrom conse-
quences of great danger and evil may flow, still we are
not entitled to interpose in any manner that will commit
this country to embark in those hostilities.—(Hear,
hear.)
.All we can justly do is to take advantage of any
opportunities that may present themselves in which the
counsels of friendship and peace may be offered to the
contending parties.—(Hear, hear.) We have on several
occasions that have happened of late in Europe been in-
vited to " intermeddle," as it is called, in the affairs of
other countries, although it has been said of this country,
that it stands so low in public opinion in Europe that
we are treated with contempt both by Governments
and by nations. Certainly the way in which that want
of respect has been shown is singular, when from the
north to the south, in cases of difficulty, not only
between nations but internally between Governments
and their own subjects, we have been asked
and invited to interpose our friendly mediation in their
affairs.—(Cheers.) We have on those occasions done
our best to accomplish the object which we were called
upon to fulfil; and, in one case at least, we have now
nearly succeeded.—(Hear, hear.) We have heard a
great deal, in the course of the session, of " sham media-
tions" in the contest between Denmark and Germany,
but that "sham mediation" has ended in a real pre•
liminary treaty—(hear, hear)--and I hope that pre-
liminary treaty will soon be followed by a permanent
pacification.--(Hear, hear.) Sir, to suppose that any
Government of England can wish to excite revolutionary
movements in any part of the world—to suppose that
any Government of England can have any other wish
or desire than to confirm and maintain peace between
nations and tranquillity and harmony between Govern-
ments and subjects, shows really a degree of ignorance
and folly which I never supposed any public man could
have been guilty of—(Hear, hear)—which may do very
well for a newspaper article, but which it astonishes me
to find is made the subject of a speech in Parliament.

FORTUNE AND LOVE.
Let me live without. Fortune, if Providence will it,
For Joy can be found where small treasure is shed;
Those who bear a full cup are most fearful to spill it,
And oftentimes walk with the narrowest tread.
I care not though Fate may deny me profusion,
If earth will but show me some rays from above;
Tell me not that God's light is a dreamy illusion—
I could live without Fortune, but not without Love!

Oh! 'tis pleasant to know there are beings about us
Who tune the most exquisite strings in our heart,
To feel that they would not be happy without us,
And that we, in our loneliness, sigh when we part.
Ohl there's something divine in the thought that we
cherish

A star•beam within us, that shines from above—
To know, that if all the world gives us should perish,
The greatest of Fortune still dwells in our Love!
Oh! 'tis glory to feel that we live for some others,
That self is not all we depend on below,
That affection yet links us to sisters and brothers,
Whose faith will be constant, come weal or come woe.
Though the vulture of trouble may harass our bosom,
Ne'er fear while our spirit is fed by the dove;
Let the desert of Life give Eternity's blossom,
And we'll live without Fortune, while favoured by Love!
Weekly Dispatch. ELIZA COOK.