The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-24
From the Richmond Enquirer.
THE NEWS FROM ENGLAND.

for it happens very frequently, that more com
plctc information instead of confirming our
impressions only convcts us of rash and false
conclusions. If for instance, we had taken the
statements Of the telegraph for absolute TRUTH
we could not entertain doubt but that the
British Government has rctrcated from its
position Oh the Central American dispute and
has refused to conccdc our demands in the en-
lstment difficulty. Instructed by past mis-
takes, we chose to say nothing on this impor-
tant rumor until we had examined our budget
of foreign papers. The result is that this very
interesting announcement proves to be the
vaguest and most unsubstantal of startling
storics-probably vcritable tanard. 1t
originated with the London Morning Star
an obscure penny paper and is not even men,
toned much less confirmed by the more re-
spectacle and authoritative British Journals.
We do not mean the story is not true; we only
affirm that it is not proved, and is not proba-
BILE. 1t is hardly credible that the British
Government has backed out of difficulty in
and has taken an obstinate stand on point
which is clearly and indisputably mtenable
The demand of the American Government,
that Champion and his accompliccs in the enlist
ment business shall be recalled, is so obviously
and incontestably rcasonblc that the British
Ministry will scarcely dare reject it. At least
if they are anxious for q rupture, they would
more likely abandon the weaker position, and
intrench themselves on the higher and stronger
ground. Our impression is however, that the
British Ministry have conceded neither of the
questions in controversy with this country, but
have simply proposed to compromise some col
lateral and insignificant issue.
Our prediction of the defeat of the Palmer
ston Ministry has been justified by the two
rcpulses which they sustained successfully Oh
Mr.. Spooner's Maynooth motion and the new
Church Discipline Bill. The ministerial party
are in hopeless minority in Parliament Pal
mcrston's tenure of power is very insecure.
Beaten rs he soon will be, on some important
question, he will have no alternative but to
abandon Office. 1t is our firm conviction that
he cannot sustain himse If for a moment in the
position which he has assumed towards this
government. And hereupon rests our hope of
a pacific solution of the difficulties between the
British and American governments.
In any event, we trust the President will
not longer submit to Champions presence in
the country If he is not recalled, he should
be dismissed, promptly and peremptorily 1t is
a great occasion for display of pluck and
vigor-a display that will contribute more
than any appearance of hesitancy or timidity
to an amicable adjustment of the controversy
with England
All England is in ecstasy over the great ma
I. val reviews at Spithead. In this harmless ex
hibiton of prodigous power, British pride
consoles itself for the defeats and humiliation
i. of the recent war. Turning from the blanl
and blotted page of the past, the British PEG
pie see in this grand muster-roll of ships (
; bright assurance of glorious exploits in TIN
future. This demonstration at Spithead is
menace to the world. England accumulate
all her dispersed energies in a single splendi'
display of theatrical pomp and power, tina
= Europe may not suspect her Of decay and tina
America may tremblc and cover under he
:. uplfted arm. It is q vain boast, an idle am
impotent threat, which reveals proud suscer
tibility, but fails to restore a furnished repr
r tation.
THE CAMELs.-The Galveston Confederat
! learns that the camels designed for the frontie
y service, have been landed at Indianola. TIL
0 description of the scene and their appearance
is highly interesting. Their immense heigl
D rendering their debarkation in standing p'
+ sition impossible, they were made to lie dow
n upon u platform, and were thus taken from til
Q vessel Great demonstrations of delight wei
T. shown by them on reaching land once more a
!, ter long voyage. Their antics were such
T. to fill with terror the horses, mules and Gait
y in the vicinity, and to cause general star
e pede. The pack saddles are represented
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