The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-01-15
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thre ughout Europe. On the one band, It is
argued in England, that il win give stability
to the Ministry, and to the foreign interests OF
the nation, ia the present critical posture OF
affaiis on the Continent. Placed in the respon-
sible position of Secretary Of Foreign Affairs,
he had contrived to raise difficulties, as well
in the conduct of affairs abroad as in the trans-
action of business connected with the foreign
policy of the nation at home, which had shaken
his influence with his associates, TO the very
foundation. 1t has been said, by the Tory pa
pers, and it is now repeated by The Times, that
he had left England without an ally in Europe,
and to all appearances, apparently without a
friend. In the present critical juncture, it was
impossible for such a man, so situated, to re-
main at the head Of affairs, fqr there never was
a time when England needed friends mere, or,
apparently, was willing TO go farther in obtain
ing them. In the meantime, it is SAID that ami
cable relations, during his continuance in
office, were established everywhere, except at
the Foreign Office.
The resignation of Lord Palmerston, there
fore, may be regarded as q sacrifice to the ne
cessity of the times, and SO far as heard from
1t has been received with unmingled satisfac-
ton on the Continent. Thus it was received,
even in Paris, though his last act was to ex-
press his appreciation of Louis Napoleon's
usurpaton.
The Tory writers insist with great yehe-
mence, that the resignation Of the Foreign Sc
cretary, is premonitory symptom of the over
throw of Lord John Russel's administration.
We have little doubt that this opinion is cor
ect, for on at least one occasion, that Ministry
gave evident signs of weakness, which
seemed to be indicative of anything but
long life. The Times, however, which is
usually very keen-sighted with regard to
coming events, believes it hardly probable
that Lord John wonld have weakened himself
| by the loss of a colleague in the House of
| Commons, had he not had the prospect of other
support. Without attempting to argue the
probability Of the accession of the Tories, it
contents itself with saying, that under any cir
| cumstances, it was necessary TO get rid of Pal
merston, since his Ministry could not be rein
forced by new or vigorous elements, as long
as he was at the head of the Foreign Office.
| THE LANTERN.-This is q new periodical
| just issued in New York, and may be consid-
cred Punch in America. 1t contains a variety
Of caricature plates and some capital hits.
One plate represents Kossuth and Jonathan {;
the former, feeling the pulse Of the latter, ex-
| claims, "My dear friend, your pulse is very
full-you really don't know your own consti-
tution-you positively must lose a little
blood" To which Jonathan replies, cts
all very well, Mister, in your opinion, but my
old doctor thinks otherwise" In the back
ground is the figure of Washington pointing to
a scroll, on which appears "beware of foreign
influence" The publication has wit and
point.-BaH. Clipper.
| A Mammoth steamer for the British and
North American steamship line, has been
launched at Greenoch, Scotland. She is called
the ARABIA; and will be commanded by Capt
JUDKINs, now of the Asia. Her length is 80
feet; burden upwards of 2.i00 tons; and she
will be fitted up with engines OF 600 horse
power.
ADAMS & Goa correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun, writing from llavre de Grace, thus
speaks of the great energy of this Express
Company:
Nothing can exceed the diligence and perse-
verance OF Adams & Co, in transporting their
| immense amount OF fTeig hit across the Susque-
hanna, to enable them TO keep time with the
L. 5. mail. This company, whose motto is
Excelsior" keep constantly employed from
| fifty to one hundred men, and number of horses
| a,,,t .th tl,,
pished that believe there has never yet been
| any detention on their account.
! JOSEPH SToRY.-The Life and Letters of
MIR. Justice Story, edited by his son, w. w.
Story, Esq, have been published in two beau
tiful octave volumes, by Little a. Brown, of
Boston.
THE BRITISH SECRETARY OF FOREIGN Az
FAIRs.-A letter from an American citizen,
having ample opportunities of observation in
| high quatter in England, speaks of Earl Gran
vile, the newly appointed Secretary Of State
| for Foreign Affairs, in the following terms:
I'll have the pleasure to be acquainted with
| Earl Granville, who is a man Of high character
excellent abilities, and among the most courte-
Gus persons to be found 10 any country. Be-
| sides, Lord Granville entertains the kindest
| feeling towards our country, and has a strong
| desire 10 maintain the must intimate friendly
| relations with u.s.
SUPPOSED PIRArE.-NEw YORK, Jan. r.
The schr. Mary e. Ames arrived yesterday
hom Porto Rico, and reports that small brig
| belonging to Havana, having on board large
number of men, was captured off Cabo Rogue,
by the officers OF that place, under the suspi-
cion that she was intended for piracy. After
the capture, the captain was not tound and
the mate attempted to destroy himself by cut
ting his throat. The brig was taken into MAYA
| guez on the 18th of December. The crew
were put in prison. The government is inyes-
| tigating the matter.
LOLA Monies vs.. WILLIs.-Mr. E. P. Viii.
lis, the late agent of the Countess of Lanslelt,
turns out to be Il defauler to the fair Lola
A Dir. w. HI. Bobo, "ump pre- in a card in
The New York Herald promises some curious
developments, and in the meantime pronounces
Willis statement, "that every cent OF money
| ecpiyaI fropo Tnia haI baa,, l.