Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-23
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LORD PAI.MgRsroS.

Lord Palmcrstpn'- appeal TO his country 20
decide between him and the late House of Com
mons. upon the question Of the Chinese hosti-
ties, has been responded 70 by n large majority
in his favor, whilst such men as Layard Gibson.
bright Rounded. Palmer. and Golden have been
put aside and replaced by men propiiious 10 the
present ministry. On casting our eyes over the
new let Of representatives we find that Deyize-.
Falmouth, Manchester, Newark, Nurwiseh Ripon
and Sandwich have changed not one, but both Of
their opposition members for others favorable
to the government. The election is great
triumph for Lord Palmerston and WE trust tina:
he will hive the good sense to use il wor,hly
The seye rcbuke received by Mpssrs. Bright
Gibson. Golden aud their class may teach a
valuable lesson. These men were useful in lhoir
day. N long time ago." but Young England
like Young America and Young France, il pro
gresslye; she is tired of old fngyism, aud will not
put up with insult aud injury either 10 save or
put IA little money in her pocket. She feels that
there Is something above money saving nt the
expense uf character. There is another point of
view 10 which the large majority accorded 10
Lord Palmerston becomes very important. Ills
lordshp Is not favorable 10 reform: he isl friend
of the aristocracy. and has refused extension
OF the franchise. Still the people prefer him.
because he shows some spirit to those mis- IRA
BILE men whose motto is Peace at any price
and this leads the writer To offer IA brief sketch
Of n fcw of the leading statesmen of Great Bri-
iain. with some of whom he has long been per.
spnally acquainted
Niscount Pnlmerston. Grand Cross of the
Bath, Knight of the Garter. and Prime Minister
Of Great Britain. has been known for many
yenrs in the fashionable circles OF London by the
name of "tupid." from some transactions of
gnllantry in his younger days. As he advanced
in life he was styled Elderly Cupid" and since
he has turned seventy, "old Cupid" 10 which
has been added line Of the song
Love, they shy, is growing oldl
lIcigh-Ho heigh-hoH
lie has also been called Lord Protocol from
his somewhat extensive mandatory of that Of
fetal article. Like his predecessor and ancient
colleague. the Earl of Aberdeen, he held flee in
the rampant days of toryism, in tho time OF Gas.
terragh, nearly forty years ago, md has been
oven more than his Scotch fried, Aberdeen, all
things to all parties and to all men, having passed
through the phases of torysm, conservatism.
whigism and very moderate liberalism
Until tho spring Of 1859 Lord Palmerston, al.
though he Ind held during the long period of his
oilicial life variety Of appointments of impor.
taucc, hnd never been Prime Minister. Elevated
10 lint high position by the dissolution of the
gretchod government Of his friend Lord Aber
deem, the country entertained n hope that the
war with Russia would be prosecuted with vigor
md success, particularly the new premier had
acquired the character If bounciblc and snarl-
lng statesman, with whom it was dangerous 10
come rnsbly into collision. Russia, however,
WI u great dcspeiic empire, and was cons idered
Ia rfquirn delicate handling. Accordingly his
lid iucud and colleague, Lord John Russell, was
despatched to Nicnnu, somewhat to I'm surprise
ot the nation, TO negotiate n peace if possible
The Court If Russia mt that period, unframed by
icverscs exhibited It's perfect contempt by dis.
daluiug oven (" max" reply, and the war con
tnacd TIL March OF lat year. when pence 4vns
pr'clpiately concluded 10 the regret of the great
hady of tho people. who spoke with bitterness
aud contempt of the lluminatious and fireworks
rSlnhltrd Ia gloss over the want of ability and
cuergl. As the writer was in England az the
time. he can vouch for this statement from per
sonal knowledge.
With 81 lnrge MINORITY rs Lord palmcrston
will now hnve in The House of Commons, the
line of conduct, 10 n man of energy and resolu
ian, becomes SIM de and easy. lie is bound to
demand ample redress If the Chinese govern
ment, with security for the future, if such be
refused. II annex the country To the British
crown, n has been done IN the cas-" of India.
10 give the Chinese people an alphabet 81 let.
ter-, aud To introduce the civilization of Europe
lmong them, with the benefit of good govern.
nent and Christianity would offer magnii
sent aud glorious field for British ialeut and en-
erprl,". II the writer were in Lord Palmer
toa'S situation, lac should greatly prefer tho
hnnce of auneXing China to the British crown
q n temporary peace, almost certain to be viola
ted in short time. Whether pert, ocular
man of seventy four have the iron determination
to adopt such line of policy, which. of itself,
would probably b. half the success, is n doubt
ful matter. Great takers ARE rarely great doors.
Vt all events the period of delay and temporisiug
ms passed; there must neither be paterlng nor
,uccumblng: to obtain ample redress is the least
,hiect to be accomplished. After the arrange.
nent of the present difficulty his ordshp must
IL prepared to go on with progressive improve.
ncntS and reform at home, or to give place to
mother.
THE EARL OF CLARENDON.
The Earl of Clarendon, Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs, appears to stand first as the
leading member of Lord palmerston's Cabinet
His lord>hip has shown considerable ability IN
diplomatic matters of Importance, whilst his
dignihed and courteous manners and gentleman
~ bearing have caused him to be regarded with
respect, by all parties. As he has had the good
sense neither to commit himself by political i'm
prudence nor laundering. should Lord Palmrrs
ton be obliged to resign. he will stand the best
chance of being the Prime minister. lie has
not as yet been tried, like others, and found
wanting; consequently there is room tor hope of
improvement and progression
LORD PANMURE, THE SECRETARY OF STATE, FOR
WAR
This fortunate Scotchman is very different
character from the noblcman just mentioned
Lord Panmure entered his present office as the
successor of the Duke of Newcastle, who held it
under Lord Aberdecu's Ministry, and if little
more efficient than the Dlke, he has shown him
self more grnspng in behalf of his relations. In
his first despatch 10 Gen. Simpson after the de-
cease of Lord Raglan, announcing to the Gener
al the command of the British army in the Cri.
mea, he particularly enoincd him to be careful
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