New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-03-03
From tn, Lond,, T;me,of FEB. 2.

few nights since Lord Pamerston addressed the
House on the differences that have arisen with Amer
lea. In answer to Mr.. CObdens arguments he gave
Ia the world statement of the rise and present state
of the dispute and appealed TO his hearers for a
justification which will barely be withheld. Win
respect TO the affairs of Central America he stated
what is well known to be the fact, that the spirit OF
the treaty concluded was to prevent further acquls
tons of TERRITORY by either of the contracting powers
A. England has long possessed a colony OF more or
less importance this coast her Ministers UNDERSTOOD
the treaty TO refer tO further settlements anu not 70
those area made. The United States took different
view aud demanded the immediate evacuation Of
tie torriorty We had fanced secured to u. Here
wasl difficulty somewhat hard to be overcome:
but" saws Lori Palmerston, "we have offered
to refer the matter 10 arbitration. hateyer
NAV be the general opinion a. TO the merits of this
mode of decision il at least shows good faith IN the
party that PROPOSES It, and the declaration Oh Lod
lalmerstOn received with applause by an assem-
hly which while Jealous for ts own country dignity,
is not unmindful of what is due to the pn of peace.
With equal frankness did the British Premier point out
The incidents of the second dispute We are threat
ened with suspension of international relations Inc
two branches of the ADgO-SaXon race will only corre-
spOnd officially by means OF a Consul, or ut most n
Secretary. Possibly no great harm may arise from
short cessation of diplomatic actvty but the cause OF
this mutual nterdic and not the thing ITSELF Is OF
crave importance. Such an interruption Is generally
looked upon approaching nearly to state OF hos
tiity. In fact in such case everything has been done
which usually precedes the inst lTreNOcaDle DiOW-the
listened with attention TO the words Of the First Minis
ter He stated that in the directions for the enlistment
in Canada strict orders were given that nothing should
be done TO infringe the municipal regulations OF
the States or violate the laws of the Union. lie
added moreover that when il found this enlist
mcnt might cause utfense 10 the American Govern
Inent and people orders given Tor ts Cessation,
and this before any remonstrance was received.
when offCia representations were made complaining
Of an alleged infringement Of American law, the Brit
sh Government expressed it, regret AT once and with
out reserve Lord Palmer-ton thus explicitly stated
that his Government first did all that II could 10 AVOID
giving olfense and when charged with discOurtesy
promptly spologiZcd. This declaration was received
with cheers by the British House of Commons The
temper the Government and the national represent
aivcs WIS fully evnced at this sitting. The feeling
If the public We believe have expressed and 1t
fully coincide, with that of the Ministry and the Com
mons sincere desire for peace, wish To make any
honorable ssiOn regret that any alleged act of
ouIs should have caused difficulty between the Two
countries annatcs all classes and viii determine their
future conduct
Turn now TO America. From the Five Lakes to the
Gull Of Mexico we believe no thinking American fails
70 perceive that if bis country be brought into hotli
ties with our own the Central. American affair and the
Recruiting. Office not motives, but pretexts. 10
the GEOGRAPHICALLY immigrants the children of inn
migrants-who detest England, and look forward to
struggle with satisfaction, shall not speak; but OF
the mass of Americans would ask, whether their
Government can disturb the peace Of the world in
these disputes without mourning the Just reprobaon
matters m chit be settled il il the wish of
one or two men al Washington To settle them! Can
j: be denied that, even IN the President cabinet,
some moderate politicians are OVERCOME by the reck-
lersness Of colleagues who wish To gain popularity at
the expense of the natiOn'- peace We believe that
the Ministers of President Pierce divided in their
convictions and their motives Of action. The following
said to be the state ofparties The Attorney General
Nh Caleb Cushing has been the leading spirit in these
differences. lie il laid TO to at least TO
such approach 0it as may give him popularity and
reputation for high spirit throughout the State, ~
law ffcer Of the Government, his language should
have been cautions and hi, conduct moderate. How
far both have fallen short OF such ideal We may
Judge from the Letters bearing his signature that have
appeared in print. Mr.. Cushing has much influence
with the President, and they are probably bound to.
aeher by IN identity Of political objects II i stated
that Mr. Marcy the Secretary NJ State il opposed "a
the war Ike demonstrations of hi colleague and hls
chief Ii the settlement ~ thc-e dispute, depended
on bin and the Briti-n Minister, matter, would not
long remain unarranged. The prolonged stay Of Ar.
Cramptos in Washington !. laid - be- due 20 his mod
Grafton. Now the present state Of affairs seems IA
be- that NJ. Marcy has - far yielded a. TO JON II the
dispatch of positive demand for Mr. Cramptons re-
call. The President and Attorney General wished the
demand t. be categorical aud - to ueces,itate rup
turc. bu, Nr. Marcy j. ,ai 10 have prevailed - far
70 frame il in a which Will allow OF further
c,respo ndence. We have thu, proof of the temper
which rules the on whom the destlnes OF the TWO
nation, for the time depend.
be correct i is impossible not 10 draw conclusion
in fay OF OF our Government We are the .ess re-
served in dong 90 because the worst that b. said
agsins; their politicians always comes from the
ips Of Americans. II IS invention of the British
pes that ScnatOrs and Secretaries Of state are ready
10 bline their nation to the'bnnk Of in order 10
pro.Oug their own power embaua>s their success
u. Even the phrase political capital which 20
vel expresses what is gained by such courses, i not
oI English origin. The debate in the Senate, which
was in progress when the last steamer eft viii prob
ably be fu Of the usual nvectives against England.
Tie antpathes Of the Old and the enthusiasm of the
your rer peakers Will both ind vent in defiance to this
country The American public, We learn, sprctty well
aware Of what each speaker VIII say, and We are
happy 10 believe that some OF the most acrimonious
vii have but little weight. Yet It cannot be
doubted that the accusations viii be many and
the apologies few. We cannot, however, but think
that such an exhibition viii lessen the character Of the
American Senate by its strong contrast 70 the modern
ion ana good sense OF representatives. Even
in the op mon OF American, those must sink who
Ia Of war only through belief that their words will
be- without effect and who, perhaps only suffered
80 10 oecaim By the Indifference Of their c0unrymen
for that such paty dispute should involve two such
Batous in a struggle which would b. fought out on
eyery sea we cannot believe. Although it does not
essen the demeI Of those who tamper with interna
tional goodwill yet we, in with almost al
EnglsLmeD, think that the bonds of a common Ian
and civilization too strong TO be broken by
disseEsiOn to which nine tenths both sides of the
Atlantic are totally Indifferent. Not through any fear
Of WARRIOR England 80 strong or 20 well |
uIepaTed "a nOw-but from sincere love OF peace and
,ts lnestmate benefits, we Trust that American state
men VIII be- actuated by n" same sprt which or |