The Sun.
London, England, 1861-06-08 00:00:00

AMERICAN PRIVATEERS.

Mr. LIDD FaLL asked the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs whether the proposal made by her Majesty's Go-
vernment to the United States, and the so styled Confede-
rate States of America, to interdict the armed ships and
also the privateers of both parties from carrying prizes
made by them into the ports of the United Kingdom, or of
any of her Majesty's colonies or p)ssessions abroad, was or
was not at variance with former practice ?
Lord J. RUSSELL said that what the Government had
dor.e was, as he had previously stated, to give instruc-
tion to their authorities in the colonies to interdict privateers
coming into the ports under their jurisdiction. It was diffi-
cult to say what was the usage of Great Britain in reference
to the matter, because there were few maritime wars in
which this country had not been concerned ; but it was the
opinion of the Queen's Advocate that according to the law
of nations it was competent for any country to make such
regulations as might appear to them necessary under the
circumstances.
WITHDRAWAL OF MR. GRAHAM DUNLOP.

Mr. DUNLOP asked-the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, whether it was the case that the Austrian Govern-
ment had demanded the withdrawal of Mr. G. Dunlop
from Pesth, and whether he had been, in consequence, re-
called to Vienna ; also, whether his conduct while at Pesth
had given any occasion of dissatisfaction to her Majesty's
Government, or any just cause of complaint to that of
Austria?
Lord J. RUSSELL said that it was according to his
desire and the wish of the English Ambassador, that Mr.
Graham Dunlop had been sent t', Pesth. It was remarked
soon after his appointment, that his presence might
give countenance to the discontent in Hungary, and he
(Lord J. Russell) stated that he would be ready to with.
draw Mr. Graham Dunlop if that was the wish of the
Austrian Government. Ho did accordingly withdraw him,
but that was not in consequence of any complaint against
him, and the Government were perfectly satisfied with his
conduct. . _

--ii;.-bUNCOMBE inquired if there would be any ob-
jection to lay the despatches on this subject on the table of
the house ?
Lord J. RUSSELL said there were no despatches on
the question, and it was merely mentioned in private con-
versation.

THE LATE VICE-CONSUL AT XERES.
Lord J. RUSSELL wished to make an explanation on
the subject of the withdrawal of Mr. Gordon, the Vice-
Consul at Xeres in Spain. This gentleman was acccused
of improper conduct in reference to interference in the free
exercise of their religious duties by British Protestants at
Xeres. On the 23th of May he gave orders that Mr. Gor-
don should be transferred to another post.
THE CONFEDERATED STATES OF AMERICA.
Colonel PATTEN appealed to the hon. member opposite
(Mr. Gregory) not to press the motion which he had on
the paper tuffs evening on going into committee of supply,
as to the expediency of the prompt recognition by this
country of the Confederation of the Southern States of
America.

Mr. GREGORY said that he could assure the house he
had no desire to adopt a course that might be objectionable
in reference to this subject. His only object was to bring
before the house an impartial statement of the real nature
of the differences between the States of America.
The public had cnly heard of these differences
thyough the medium of the Northern press of America
However, as there was such a strong feeling in the house
on the subject, he should not place himself in op2osition
to the wish of hon. members. Therefore he would not
withdraw his motion, but would postpone it sine die, with
the hope that, before the'close of the session, he would be
able to bring forward a statement on the subject.
Mr. M. MILNES hoped that Mr. W. Foster would also
withdraw his motion, which was as follows :—" To call
the attention of the house to the inexpediency of iffOrfering
in behalf of those citizens of the United States who are
now in insurrection against their Government, by a recog-
nition of the Confederacy which they have formed."
Mr. FOR'-TER, considering that itjwould be undesirable
to enter into a discussion on thil subject, would consent to
withdraw his motion.
DAY SITTING.
Lord PALMERSTON said it might be convenient if he
then stated that it was proposed to have a day sitting on
Tuesday next to consider the bill relative to criminal law.
APPOINTMENT OF MAJOR-GENERAL EDEN.

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On the motion for going into committee of supply,
Mr. CONINGHAM called attention to the appointment
of Major-General Morton Eden to the Colonelcy of the
50th Foot, and availed himself of that opportunity to criti-
cise the conduct of the Horse Guards in various appoint-
ments to the highest commissions.
A discussion ensued, and the matter dropped.
COUNT CAVOUR.
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Sir R. PEEL—Sir, I rise at this early period to call the
attention of this house to a subject which has already been
alluded to in the other house—l mean the recent death of
Count Cavour. It does appear to me that this is a fitting
occasion for the House of Commons to take an opportunity
of expressing its deep feeling of regret and sympathy at the
loss which Italy has sustained in the premature death of
that statesman, certainly the most conspicuous that ever
directed the destinies of any nation on the continent of
Europe in the path of constitutional liberty. (Cheers.) It
is not for us to scrutinise the decrees of Providence in the
dispensation of human affairs, but I do think that the cala-
mity which has befallen Italy, and which appears at this
moment to threaten the peace of Europe, is a subject which
might properly engage the attention of this house, as re-
presenting-the public opinion of this country. I think it
would be right for us not only to express our own feelings,
but to put the condolence of the public into somewhat of an
official form. It may not be within the knowledge of the
house that in 1850 the French Assembly entered in the
procos verbal of their sittings on the sth of July their
regret at the loss which this country had sustained, and
was then sustaining. (Hear, hear.) Now, I believe that
on the present occasion it would be befitting our dignity
to take some such course, and perhaps the noble lord at
the head of the Government might suggest some mode of
entering on our journals an expression of sympathy at the
loss which Italy and Europe have sustained in Count Cavour
(Cheers.) Many of us have conscientiously differed from
his policy, perhaps from an inadequate knowledge of the 11
difficulties and dangers which encircled his course. But he
is gone, He lies in the grasp of death; and when we ago