Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-01
nrvp.r oF THE ENGLISH MINISTRY.

DEFEAT OF THE ENGLISH MINISTRY. :
Alps is that Of the defeat Of the English ministry on
the question Of the Chinese war in the House OF
Commons The resolution was introduced by Ar.
Golden, and reads as follows
"That this House has heard with concern, OF con
ficts which have occurred between British ana Cn'
nese authorities in Canton river, and witnou. ea
pressing opinion to the extent the goVet"u'ese
Of China may have afforded this country cause VI
complaint respecting the non fulfment OF the treaty
of 1912. this House considers that the papers when
have been laid upon thetabe TAIL to establish saus'
factory grounds for the violent measures reSor.eo "
A. Canton in the late affair of the Arrow. That Sc,
lect committee be appointed to inquire into the state
of our commercial relations with China
= The defeat of the Pallncrston admnstration-the
justification of England from the accusation of bar.
barty and injustce-and the possibility that Para-
ment may be dissolved was brought about by long
debate, continued for four nj shts.
The coalition between Lord Derby representing
the conservatives) and Mr.. Gladstone (on the part
of the Peeitcs made the success Of this bold attack
upon the administration certain. But in order to
appreciate the full value of the vote-which stood
263 to PAT, showing majority OF IL against the
Government-the Cabinet Ministers and others hod.
ing official Office dependent uron Ministers, and
numbering about thirty, should first be subtracted
from the division. Ii we are not mistaken II VIII
appear that Mr. Golden was followed b: such men
as Mr. Gladstone, Sir jaime Graham, Lord otah'ey.
Mr.. Disraeli, Lord John Russell Sir }. Pak'ng'on,
Sir De Lacy Evans. Sir E. Bniwer Lytton, Lora
John Name and Mr.. Roebuck, with nearly every
statesman of emnence not connected with the gov
eminent, and members of the country representing
all interests and sections Under these clrcumsta''
ces the defeat cannot but be considered most us
astrous one, though Parliament will not prooaoiy DC
dissolved until the middle of May as the necessary
machinery of government must be fabricated by the
u Lord polmqrStOn
assume a bold attitude, and appeal from the House
to the country This the British press, in their COM
meLts on the result, generally indicate we apPenu
the comments of the London press upon tine result:
The Post, after high eulogium on Pa'merston'
declares that the peace which was won ny MN mas
heen at once attacked by combination than which
nothing more disg'aceful appears in the history OF
any coantry Three opposite parties-three parties
who have been for years directly and strongly OPP
posed in politics. in character, in personal speech-
have joined against the ministry VINO sa'e' tue
country when the direction Of affairs was abandoned
by Lord Aberdeen in dsmay, when it was shrun<
from with terror by the very members who, al the
first moment of peace, join to beat the man whom
they could tolerate SO long as they needed MIN IN
war. The country will judge the combination.
The Times concludes article in defence OF the
government as follows The result of an appeal to
the country will prove that not mistaken in
our estimate of our national spirit; for even triple
coalition of party chiefs will not muster majority
of the British constituency round It's questionable
tricolor."
The Morning Advertiser says the defeat of minis
tiers may be gratifying enough to the combined FAC
ton. by whom it was brought about but the result
will be received with one universal burst CT intense
indignation throughout the country.
The Morning Herald reserves its remarks merely
observing that the result has been brought about 10y
very strange combinations manitesting unmiSaka-
bly, that the country demands government strong
in British support and British feeling.
DEFEAT OF THE BRITISH MINISTRY.
From the Morning Star Of March 4.
The defeat ofthc Palnerston Adminstration-the
justication Of England from the accusation Of bar
barity and injustice the possibility that Paria-
ment may at be dissolved, constitute the start
ling news of this morning.
After four nights debate, the House of Commons
has come to vote on the resolution which Mr.. Cob
den moved, condemnatory Of the bombardment Of
Canton. The numbers wen. announced this morn
Jug as follows:
For Mr.. Cobden's resolution, 1868
Against it, PAT
Majority against Ministers, Is
The last night Of the debate in the Commons was
accompanied, if possible, by a still greater amount
of interest. 1t was opened by Mr.. r. Palmer, who
spoke in favor of the motion. Col. Herbert follow
ed against it. Mr.. n. Kendall, from the Conserva-
tive benches described the shots fired into Canton
rs "mercifu," and intmated that he would vote
against the motion. Mr.. Miner Gibson spoke at
length in its support, and asked, in the event of
dissolution, whether government was prepared to 60
to the hustngs with the cry of Canton lombard
ment and no Reform? Mr.. Burnal Osborne follow
ed, and, Of course neglected to answer Mr.. Gibsons
question. Then came Mr.. Hcnly against the gov
eminent, Mr.. Egerton in its favor, and Mr. j. &.
Fillmore neither one way another, rather
with speech in support OF MIR. Cobden's resolution
and read with vote against it. Mr.. B. COchraue
spoke for the motion and Mr. I. Chombers, the an
tagonst of opium traffic, against it. Aterward, Mr..
Roebuck made speech against the Canton bonn
bardmeht Of very characteristic nature, and the
House began rapidly to FILL Mr.. Gladstone soon fol-
lowed, and the House Of Comm ons, perhaps, never
presented more exciting than while the hon.
orable gentleman proceeded to castigate our pro-
ceedings in the Canton waters.
Lord Derby and his brother Peers filled the seats
beneath the strangers gallery; the seats reserved
Tor the diplomatic corps were crowded by those who
represent the various nations of the wor and the
members benches. both below and above were en-
tirely occupied. Mr.. Gladstone made fervid speech
and an eloquent appeal, and when he resumed his
seat he was followed by Lord Palmerston who stoke
with not less vigor, and amid an excitement almost
redoubled in intensity. Lord Pamers,on did not
conclude until one nd.a-quarter, and Mr. Disraeli
rose at that late hour amid considerable claor for
division. Mr. Disraeli, however, proceeded to call
attention. as he said, to the simple issue before the
House, and he said he certainly regarded that issue
to be censure upon the government Mr., Disraeli
only spoke for half an hour, and Mr.. Golden made
some words of reply. This done, the division was
taken at o'clock, and the numbers were announced
amid great silence, followed by cheers and counter
cheers, which produced scene of extraordinary ex
element for British Parliament.
The excitement within the walls of the House of
Commons was. however, little in comparison to that
witnessed in the Hobbies and halls outside, or even
what took place in the Palace yard and Parliament
street. at anxious crowd had awaited the result of
the DIVISION up till after two oclock ,rl,, m .oo,