New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-26

en.. his lead il necessity to their party, their
following to bis ambition. just nov this party
have no principles, but have sent their clever
leader out in search of some. At one time he
inclined to exclusive religion" ls.terly be has
leaned toward " cheap beer" Until he succeeds
in his search, his brief IL like that delivered IN
great suit 10 Lord Brougtsm, "sbuss the other
side" OF all Peels lieutenants, strange to say
Notwithstanding the temptation heldout TO sn'ition
In shost Of soldiers ,lDg for and ready to embrace
leader, not one, except Lord Derby, deserted
and this fact speaks strongly for either his ability
and art of seduction or for their honorable sense OF
duty and devotion. They have since constituted
themselves into that party called "Peelltes, and
though numbering not more than fifty, they carry
more influence than any other party in the
House, from their high personal character, dis
tipeuished requirements and great ability ad-
ministrstve and in debate. Upon the death OF
Peel, they pursued the course bequesihed BY his
example for the two years which intervened
between his rejection from office, on the triumph
Of Free trade, and his death, aud occupied posi-
ton of neutrality between the DerbJites and
WHY'S, confning themselves 10 protecting aud
extending their principles Of Free trade. When,
upon the arrival of the Wiseman bull England
rose agaiBs. what they deemed an invasion,
the Ecclesiastical Titles bill was introduced The
Peelites at the risk Of popularity, and almost of
ever being permitted TO resume Office in Fog and,
CALAMITY breasted the fanatcsl fury Of the hour,
and refused to allow an aversion to religious be-
lief to grow into persecution Of those who
honestly profs ssed il. Notwithstanding the
cloud of popular displeasure which this
course imposed upon them, when in 1853,
was formed that celebrated coalition which
has recently seen so unhappy close, the Peelites
constituted, notwithstanding their small nuneri-
cal strength cthe prepondersting element. 1t was
not until within day or two Of Lord Deroy's
defeat that few distinguished wire pulers, un-
der plea Of shooting pheasants, at Woburn Alb
hey, the seat of the Duke of Bedford, Lord John
Russells brother constructed that love.match
between Whiggery and Peelism which has just
terminated in q divorce. Although the animals
brought together in the sane cage resemoled the
Happy Family" in their different varieties and
dislikes. it was thought their Manager, Lord
Aberdeen was himselfa sufficient soporifc to man
tain them, in dull, drowsy harmony. War how
ever. came, and called for iercer action, and the
Peelites, supposed to be too peaceful are driven
to their cid position. This time they have taken
II cir seats upon the same benches as Golden and
Bright with Whole principles Of commercial and
fore 90 policy they are in close ac,ord On que'-
tions of extension of popular rights, the Man
chester party are far in advance, but we should
not feel at all surprised to see such an advance
on the one side and such concession on the other,
as would enable these parties to unite. Under
any circumstances, a party who have principles
whether Just or not, in which they have faith,
and for which they have made sacrifice, aud who
rank in their number Mr.. Gladstone, the ablest
debater in the House, supported BY such men a.
Sir j. Graham, Cardwell, and nearly all the ad-
nipistratiye ability, must coon emerge from the
Temporary cloud under which they are nov rest
ing.
The Manchester party number some sixty or
,eyenty. They ait on the Liberal benches belo"
the Wings and their immediate adherents, and
Mr.. Golden now occupies the seat so long held
by Joseph Hume. In commercial and home
politics they are united. but the great mijority
do not share the peace princpes'of their leaders,
Mr. Golden and Mr.. Bright. The latter is re-
garded as second only to Mr.. Gladstone as
debater, and possesses great vigor, strength, and
courage. a
Sitting upon the Tory benches, and voting on
all party questions with them, is small body of
Irish Roman Catholic members, who under the
lead of Mr.. Lucas, an Enekshman and convert to
| the Roman Catholic Church, have banded TO-
eether under avow TO vote against every meas
ure, however liberal, Of any Government which
does lot sc,eps their terms; aud while battling
sgsins. Protestan, exclusiveuess at home, to up.
hold Roman Catholic de,po lam abroad. The hor-
ror Of Popery in England usually makes their
friendship more fatal than their ennity, and their
favOrite occupation is that too unhappily common
among Irshmen, of viruIsntly assailng all of
their own countgmen who differ from them
They number about sixteen, force which,
though small, In the game of party often
tells; and are remarkable for the coarse vigor
Of their leader, Mr.. Lucas, and for number
ing in their ranks Mr.. Duffy, who has, how
ever, sadly departed from many Of those
noble principles which animated the truly ns-
tonal, gallant and generous little band to which
he belonged in AS. TIE voice of Ireland, once
20 powerful, is now almost still. Rossries have
taken the place of Iibbon-men and pety Of pixies,
and that Ere which has for generations run from
sire to hon, threatens to find its last resting
place in the patriot heart Of the often rash aud
wrong, but always fearless and true John Mitchell.
The Wing party now occupying the Treasury