Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-02-28
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the sessions.
The condition of affairs in isgard to our diff
Guilty with the British governments alarming, and
very considerable excitement is reported to have
arisen in England, in view of the probability Of
war between the countries. The threatening as
| pect which the matter has now assumed has been
| in great measure derived, doubtless, from the
acts of our Minister consequent upon the instruc-
tions lately sent to him by the Administration
Of the purport of these instructions our readers
| were informed, several weeks ago. At the inter-
view between Mr.. BUCHANAN and the British Min
lister, Lord CLARENDON, the latter is said to have
spoken in the most imperious and insulting man.
ner, which conduct Mr.. BUcHANANpromptlyc check
ed by choosing the interview. He has, it is said,
demanded his passports.
Another significant fact is, that in the Queens
speech on the opening of Parliament, no mention
Of any kind friendly or otherwise, was made Of
the United States. At present, this omission has
meaning. 1t called out severe structures by the
Earl of Derby, and, in reply, an explanation from
Lord CLARENDON, disclaiming, in behalf of the
Queen, all feeling of unkindness or hostility to-
wards the American Government. The disclaim-
er, however, seems to have had very little weight
as it is stated that the Derby party designs to
bring forward motion before Parliament in refer
ence to the omission. Should this be done, it
will speedily bring the matter to crisis.
"In the House of Commons, Lord Palmerston
announced that the correspondence on the Central
American question would be laid before parlia.
ment when completed. Baillie postponed mo-
ton relative to the enstments in the United States,
till the correspondence should be published. The
latest telegraphic despatch from London on Satur-
v--stAtes-thatnthe-- Times es-oensnrAa-"the-course
which has been taken by the American and English
Cabinet in regard to the existing difficulties. AZ
ter remarking that even humanity must have linn
its, the article concludes "We are as desirous as
Mr. Golden can be for peace; but wc know that
when o nation becomes too proud to listen to rea-
son, the only appeal is to arms"
Although the tone Of the Government Press is
thus insulting and imperious, the feeling of the
people is reported to be cordial and friendly, and
demonstrations have already been made by the
commercial and manufacturing classes, deprecating
the idea of war. 1t appears to be an issue be-
tween tho government and the people, which, we
doubt not, will result in the triumph of the lat
ter, the overthrow Of the present mad-cap minis
try, and the satisfactory adjustment Of the causes
of dispute. Inasmuch as the Queens speech is
to be made the topic we shall crafty laudable
curiosity by affordng sample of what sort Of O
thing her Majesty makes of the "Annual Mes
sage" Here it is:-
My Lords and Gentlemen:
Since the close of the last session of Parliament
the arms of the Allies have achieved signal and
important success.
Sebastopol, the great stronghold of Russia, in
the Black Sea, has yielded to the persevering con-
stancy and to the daring bravery of the Allied
forces.
The naval and military preparations for the en-
suing year, have necessarily occupied my serious
attention, but while determined to omit no effort
which could give vigor to interpretations of the war,
I have deemed it my duty not to decline any over
lures which might reasonably afford prospect of
safe and honorable peace-accordingly, when
the Emperor of Austria lately offered to myself
and to my august Ally, the Emperor of the French,
to employ his good Offices with the Emperor Of
Russia, with view to endeavor to bring about an
amicable adjustment Of the matters at issue be-
tween the contending powers, /, in concert with
nv Allies, agreed to accept the offer thus made,
and have the satisfaction to inform you, that GER
tain conditions have been agreed upon, which may
prove the foundation of general treaty of peace.
Negotiations for such treaty, will shortly be
opened in Paris. In conducting these negotiations,
shall be careful not to lose sight of the objects
for which the war was undertaken, and l shall
deem it right in no degree to relax my naval and
military preparations until satisfactory treaty of
peace shall have been concluded. Although the
war in which am engaged was brought on by
events in the south of Europe, my attention has
not been withdrawn from the state of things in the
north, and in conjunction with the Emperor Of the
French, Ihave concluded with the King of Sweden
and Norway treaty containing defensive engage
ments applicable to his dominions, and tending to
the preservation of the balance of power in that
part Of Europe.
have also concluded treaty of friendship,
commerce and navigation with the Republic of
Chill.
have given directions that these treaties shall
be laid before you.
Gentlemen of The House of Commons:
The estimates for the ensuing year will be laid
before you. You will find them framed in such o
manner to provide for the exigencies of the war;
if peace should unfortunately not be concluded.
My Lords and Gentlemen:
1t is gratifying to me to observe that, notwith-
standing the war, and the burthens and sacrifices
which it has unavoidably imposed upon my peo-
pie, the resources of my empire remain unimpair-
ed.
Irey with confidence on the manly spirit and
enlightened patriotism of my loyal subjects for n
continuance of that support which they have so
nobly afforded me, and they may be assured that
I shall not call upon them for e1ertions beyond
what may be required by due regard for the
great interests, the honor and the dignity of the
empire.
There are many subjects connected with intern
oil improvements which recommend to your at
tcntye consideration.
The difference which exists, in several import
ant particulars, between the commercial laws of
Scotland and those of the other parts of the Uni
ted Kingdom, has occasioned Inconvenience to
large portion of my subjects engaged in trade
Measures will be proposed to you for remedying
this evil.
Measures will also DO. proposed to you for i'm.