The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-17

like England only could sustain
These are the main features Of the report. They
exhibit remarkable instance OF national progress,
and point to q time when the Union shall have
realized that elimination in power which had been
so long enjoyed by the fruitful mother of States
but from which she gradually declines in the same
proportion as the younger and more elastic daughter
ascends
The New English Premier.
From the London sun Dec. 20
George Hamilton Gordon, Earl OF Aberdeen, VS.
count Formantne, Lord Haddo, Methlie, Tarves
and Kelie in the peerage of Scotland, and Niscount
Gordon in that of the United Kingdom, has, as he
truly remarked in his statement to the House OF
Lords on Monday evening, arrived at the very verge
Of the period assigned to human lie. Inc nope
Earl was born ON the 2sth OF January, !is4. he
has, consequently nearly completed his sixty ninth
year He entered into possession of the family es-
tates and honors the death OF his grandfather on
the 18th of August 1901, when only seventeen years
of age shortly after attaining his majority, in July
1906 he married Catherine Elizabeth, eldest surviv-
ing daughter of John James, first Marquis OF Aber-
corn. BY this lady, who died in 1872, he had only
one child, q daughter who attained maturity In
June 1884, he received the English Viscountcy
(Gorlon under which he takes his seat in the House
of Lords. The following year lin July, 1850 he en-
tered into second matrimonial connection with Har-
ret granddaughter OF James, fourth Earl of Nor
ton, (by his second marriage with Bridget, daughter
of Sir John Heathcote, Baronet, of NOrmanton, in
the county of Rutland) and widow Of James, Wis
count Hamilton, the father OF the present Mar
had several children,) was thus sister-in-law
to his first wife, being the widow of her bro
ther. Every argument that has been used in oppo-
sition to the Marriages Affinity bill equally applies TO
such connexon. The noble Earl will then, it is to
be hoped every eXertion to obtain the repeal OF
the law which has led to SO many wellfounded COM
plants, and which has subjected many men OF rel-
gious and moral character to the deepest annoyance
The House of Commons has repeatedly decided by
large majorithes that the enactment was unjust and
impolitic-that law unduly restricting individuals
in their dearest and most sacred relatlonswhlch az
fects to bind the consciences of men in matters re-
garding which there is neither any scriptural nor
moral precept-and which is therefore habltualy dis
regarded-cannot possibly be maintained. The &C
cession to power Of Lord Aberdeen leads to the rca
sonabe anticipation that the matter Will now be
vigorously pushed forward in the hereditary branch
of the Legislature where the strongest opposition was
offered to its progress. This hope is strengthened
and confirmed by the appointment OF the Earl OF ST.
. Germans-the consistent talented, and energetic adj
vocate for the removal Of the unjust law to The Lord
Leutenancy of Ireland We cannot doubt, there
fore that, with such persons in Office the uerato
qnestiG will be finally and satisfactorily disposed Of
and that ere many months have elapsed
To return to the subject OF our notlce--the new
Premier. His Lor,lship has three times held office as
a cabinet minister, twice as Secretary OF Foreign
Affairs. and Cnce for the colonies. He first came III
as Foreign Secretary under the Duke of Wellington
in 1873, and continued until the defeat OF that adj
mnistration the civil list, in 1880. When Sir
Robert Peel became Premier, in 1884, Lord Aber-
deem took Office Colonial Secretary, from which he
was speedily removed that ministry holding together
only four months. On the resumption of power by
the Peel party in lS4l, he was again appointed
Secretary OF State for Foreign Affairs, in which
Office lie continued until the formation OF the Russell
administration in 1916. II is almost unnecessary
to observe that his foreign policy during his seven
years OF Office was very different from that OF his
colleague. the brilliant and energetic Lord Pal
merston; and that when in opposition he repeatedly
complained Of matters i'll the department over which
he had twice presided. In the Don Pacilco debate
he both spoke and voted in condemnation OF the
policy OF his successor in Office. On that OCCASION
at least, he worked hand and heart with his prede
cessor, Lord Derby from whom, indeed, he rarely
differed except the question that has finally been
disposed of e., of free trade" or unrestricted
competition 1t is almost unnecessary to add that
the censure which was then carried in the Lords
shortly afterwards triumphantly reversed in the
House OF Commons, where glorious victory was
achieved on Mr.. Roebuck's motion. The barbed ar.
row. therefore, fell pointess from the broad shield
against which it was hurled.
The noble earl adopted the policy Of the Peelite
party on the Ecclesiastical Titles b-a policy which
has enabled section, consisting of thrtythree per-
sons, to obtain full moety of the loaves and fishes
available at the Inauguration of administra-
ton He will this point, therefore, have peculiar
advantages in dealing with the Irish party and will
unquestonaby receive fair play at their hands The
appointment OF Mr.. keogh az Solicitor General for
Ireland, will also, no doubt, have very beneficial
effect in securing the cooperation OF that party 1t
was as we pointed out at the time Il great error on
the part Of Lord John Russell's government that
they disregarded the claims OF that learned gentle
man to the situation to which he has at length been
appointed On the other hand, Lord Aberdeen sup
ported the amendment of the Earl OF Egnton on the
Diplomatic Relations with Rome bill, the success OF
which neutralized the advantages anticipated from
that measure.
The noble earl long filed the Office of President of
the Society OF Antiquaries-he was also Chancellor
of the University Of Aberdeen, and Ranger OF Green
witch park. II remains to be seen whether he will
have strength to keep together the party whom he
has contriyed for the time being, to unite under his
presidency
England.
In addition to the names already published, the
following have accepted Office under the new adm
nistraton -
Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. Haytcr
Solicitor General. ........ Richard Bethel, q. G.
One Of Vice -Chancelors Sir Vim. Page Wood.
One Of Lord OF Admiralty Rear Admiral f. Berkeley.
Lord Advocate OF Scotland James Moncried.
Compt Queen Household Lord nrumanrig
One Of Lords Of Treasury Lord Alfred Harvey.
Ditto Ditto John Sadlcr.
Clerk of Ordnance. ........ William Morfa.
New writs have been moved for election TO the
seats in parliament vacated by members accepting
Office.
On Wednesday the new Ministers took possession
of their official quarters Lord John Russell, at the
Foreign Office, held diplomatic levce, at which,
among other ambassadors, Mr.. ngersoll was present
The London Times acknowledges the receipt of
IS, intended as a contribution to any testimonial
which may be presented to Captain Nye, OF the
United States mail steamship Pacific, for his humane
conduct III rescuing the crew of o waterogged ship
in the Atlantic. We do not learn that any test-
monial is in preparation.
The Times has also the interesting information
that an event will take place. about April next that
will add a new member TO the royal family
paragraph in the Madras Gazette of Nov. 26,
mentions that the Marquis de Lsboa, young Por
tuguese nobeman, serving az midshpman on board
the British ship OF war Hastings, was accidentally
shot dead by Prince Ernest Of SAKE Leinngen, also
serving as midshpmen in the same ship. The young
men had been hunting, and the Prince, iu sport
snapped a gun at his friend believing it to be I'M
loaded.
The Canada Land Company have declared d
vdend Of six per cent on the half year.
A collection Of pictures, made by the late Duke OF
Orleans is to be sold in London, the 18th January
for the benefit Of the Duchess d'0rleans and her
An extract from letter, dated Lisbon, December
20th Gays that Mr.. Head, 0.ola Monies husband)
went out in one Of the vessels Of the ROYAL Yacht