Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-13
THE NEWS FROM ENGLAND.

The public cannot be too cautious in accepting
telegraphc report of foreign iutegencei for 1t hap
pen very frequently, that more complete iniorma-
ton instead of confirming our impressions only con-
ycts us of rash and false conclusions If for instance
We had taken the statements Of the telegraph for alb.
soute truth, we could not entertain doubt but that
the British Government has retreated from Its posi-
ton on the Central American dispute, and has re-
fused TO copcede our demands in the enlistment diff
eulty Instructed by past mistakes we chose to say
nothing on this important rumor, until we had ex.
amined our budget Of foreign papers, The result is
that this very interesting proves to be
,bs vapues and most unsubstantia Of startling stories
-probaby veritabe cannrd. 1t originated with the
London Morning Star-an obscure penny paper-and
mt eyen mentioned much less confirmed by the
rs,nectsble and authoritative Bitish journals. We
do not mean the story not true; we only affirm that
It is not proved, aud is not probable. 1t is hard.
credible that the British Government has backed out
of a difficulty in which it had some show of reason
and right and has taken an obstinate stand on
nont which is clearly and indisputably untenable.-
The demand of the American Government, that
Crampton and his accompices in the enlistment bu-
sness shall be recalled is 30 obviously and nconest'
aby reasonable, that the British Ministry will scarce
" dare reject it. At least if they are anxious tor
rupture, they would more likely abandon the weaker
nos;,;on and intrench themselves the higher and
stronger ground Our impression is, however, that
,bs Rriti,h Ministry have conceded neither Of the
questions in controversy with this country, but have
simply proposed to compromise some collateral and
insignificant issue.
Our prediction of the defeat Of the Palmeraton Min.
isry has been justified by the two repuses which they
sustained succsssively on Mr.. Spooner's Maynooth
motion and the new Church Discipline Bill. The min
isteral party are in hopeless minority in Parlia'
ment Palmerstons tenure of power ID very insecure.
Beaten, as he coon will be- on some important ques
ton, he will have no alternative but to abandon Of
fee. 1t is our 6rm conviction that he cannot sustain
himself for moment 10 the position which he has as
ahmed towards this government. And hereupon rests
our hope of pacific solution OF the difficulties be-
tveeu the British and American governments.
In ,nv event, we trust the President will not longer
.ubm;t 10 Champions presence in the country If he
:. rot recalled he should be dismissed promptly aud
nersmutorily. l. is great occasion for display
of nluck and yigor-a display that will contribute
more than any appearance of hesitaney or timidity,
to an smicable adjustment of the controversy with
England.
All England is in ecstasy over the great naval review
,t sn,bead Tn this harmless exhibition Of prodigous
power, British pride consoles itself for the defeats
and humiliation, of the recent war. Turning from
the blank and botted page Of the past, the British
people see in this grand muser.roll Of ships bright
assurance of glorious exploits in the future. 1hs de-
monstraton at spithsad 10 menace to the world
England accunustcs all her dispersed energies in
single splendid display Of theatrical pomp and power
that Europe may no; suspsct her of decay, and that
America may tremble and cover under her upifted
arm. It is vain boast an idle and impotent
threat wh,ch reveals proud susceptibility, but fails
to restore q tarnshsd reputation.