The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-19
WHOLE NO. 1886.
Offices
SOME OF THE LEAD Err 8
NKW PARLIAMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN, 4
&C., &C., &c.
LORD PALMERsrON.


tween him and the late House of Commons upon The ques
IN Of Tho Chinese hosthtes has been responded TO by
hrge majority in his favor; whilst such men as Ayard
clAsu Bright Rounded Palmer, and Golden have been
1 aside and replaced by men proptoas to the present
ministry On casting eyes over the new list Of repre-
sentatvss we nnd that Devices, Falmouth, Manchester
Eewsrk Norwich, Rpon and Sandwich have changed not
sae but both Of their opposition members for others favor
ssas government The election is great triumph for
ses,se 70 use it worhily
ne attack made on him and his ministry, as regards
ne Chinese question, most unfair, and is Of the
ssd evidences Of the disreputabe lengths to which
~Dp~stsoa viii extend when reckless III every con
sheraton but the attainment Of Office aud
enolumept That Great Britain should tamely
submit 10 series of the grossest insults, capped by
DER from barbarous and cruel government, whose
sud weakness and imbecilty are CLOSED over by the
most overweening self concet and ignorance ought not
1r instant TO be tolerated We rejoice that the British
yeCe have responded noby that they have shown
much spirit and maniness; and that whilst sad and
ehstened reflection may their memory at the
remembrance Of the encouragement and disasters Of the
C mean they spurn the idea of an gnominous peace
"ai any prcethat their souls have not descended into
their pockets and that shall beard and insult them
vhh impunity. There is every ground for hope and
confidence nation fertile in courage and generosity
The rebuke received by Messrs Bright, Gibson,
Golden and their class may teach valuable lesson.
These men useful in their day. "a long time
-
and Young France, is progressive; she is
tred of old fogyism, and win not put up
n her pocket She feels that there is something above
money saving at the expense of character There is
Cd to Lord Palmerston becomes very importan,, His
rdship s not favorable reform; he Is friend Of the
stocracy and has refused extension Of the franchise
br The people prefer him. because he shows spirit
70 those miserable men whose motto is " Peace any
DEice and this leads the writer offer brief sketch Of
few of the leading statesmen of Great Britain with some
al
xfCoppt Palmerston Grand Cross of the Bath. Knight
- he Garter, and Prime Minister Of Great Britain has
Seen known Cor many years in the fashionable circles OF
YHndon nv the ma OF "Cupd" from some transactions
q gaaniry in his yosnger days AS he advanced in life
Ae was styled Elderly c"pd, and since he has turned
seventy 0ld Cupid" To Which bas been added line OF
be song
Love- 'h asi az Is fST s,sa So G1s
He has also been called Lord Prc.ocn from his some
What excessive mandatory Of tbat Official article Like
hs predecessor and ancient colleague the Earl of Aber
seen be held office in the rampant days of torysm the
time ef Casereagb nearly forty ago. and has been
than his Scotch friend, Aberdeen all things 10
~ parties and to all men, having passed through the
phases Of torylsm, conservatism, whigsm and very
moderate liberalism. g., IL. ~. 81. -.
Tho writer has alluded the great Lord Cascreagh,
who in his time looked upon the incarnation Of AN
non handed iron hearted and corrupt despo,ism He
hated in England with degree Of intensity only exceeded
by thai of his own coun,rymen Ireland indeed he
gave the Irish people great cause for dislike, a. he o
pened 20 many AZ 1eE AWly trees with hanging branches.
u unlikely that the American people may feel little
yegh Beautiful in his person, elegant In his man
calm pale and penetrating he the bean ideal OF
gentleman. His fate was an unhappy one he destroyed
himself. Even here he preserved that which the
Enssh fond of-propriey he performed the sad act
N quiet and artistic manner; by very small wound be
severed the carotid artery, and died almost intanianeo
Until The spring Of 1885, Lord ramerston, although he
had held during The long period of his official life variety
Of appointments of Importance had never been Prime Nj
MISTER Elevated 10 that high position by the dissolution OF
The wreched government Of his friend Lord Aberdeen
The country entertained hope that the with Russia
world be prosecuted with vgor and success, particularly
IS the new premier had acquired the character oil bou
rashy into collision. Russia, however, was
great despOc empire, and was considered to require
debcathandlng Accordingly his old friend and colleague,
lord John RUSSELL despatched 10 Vienna, somewb bat
10 the surprise OF the nation, 70 negotiate ;y =.
possible The Court Of Russia at that ucrIou Tuiamed
BY reyerses, exhibited Is perfect emP ny dsdaning
even to make reply, and The ~aY Continued tin March
s year ~acn paw vM precipltaely concluded, 10 the
regret Of The great body VI the people, who spoke with
bsfness and Contempt OF the ilumnaons and fireworks
exhibited to gloss the want Of ability and energy As
the writer in highland at the time he can vouch for
~ statement from personal knowledge,
considerable advantage which Lord famerston pos
Ing for he can be very agreeable when he chooses
there Is aish smartncss aboa, him which cowftSta
fav sraby with the sod pride and heavy duncss Of Lord
aberdeen who in his best days went by the designation OF
sa roll OF foolscap tied with red tape ~ lengu may
now be hoped that Lord Pamersto % noe, s ss
and POPULARITY which now Distinguish nm, JOE
calm and dignifed bearing so much more opprorrme
and suitable To originality OF mind and high talent ms
hip has made any serious prctcnsons Indeed 90
carefully weighed and understood are The QUALIFICATIONS OF
she leaders Of the different political parties who alternately
hold Office in Great Britain, that the present period has
been emphatieay styled 'the age * lille men" poriug
the last summer Lord Palmers'on did an act which
created considerable surprise, and was not expected 81
him His colleague, Sir BENJAMIN. Hail. the Commissioner
al Pubic Works Parks and Buildings had kindly permit
s s on 'aas 81 .Ss Of snSa N @
London where every place strictly closed mhh TIE
exception Of the public houses and gin shops, s
considered favor the public attended in large numbers
and conducted themselves with perfect proprey caSs
ofrigidy righteous and religious people took offence how
ever exerted themselves 10 have stopped although
shey would neither close the public houses the GIN shops
for bring In 20 the Exchequer but Sir Ben
,smu Hall would not give way. lord Palmerstou did no,
Object at first and the public hoped that innocent
recreation would be continued 70 them and such promised
70 The case until the Archbishop Of Canterbury, who
bears the pleasant appelaon Of Old skinfint" wrote
Ietier 10 his orshp which turned the scale THIS prclsis
might no amongs, his reverend brethren the House u
Peers the Bench Of Bishops, and his letter NOD
stepded 70 he might make up party and throw the adj
minlsratIon some political question To avoid such
rk Lord Pamerston gave way the band was no. pssm,
m was rather huninating that had the charity
Imagine that religion had anything 10 do with The matter
20 far as his iordships conduct was concerned
with 80 large majority ~ lord Palmer ton win nov
nave n tho House Of Common the line OF oonduct N
man Of energy and.resouton, becomes simple and easy
a. 10 bound to demand ample redress q tho Chimes
government with security fS the future or II such b
refused 10 annex the country 70 the British crown as ha
t~rp done In the OF India To give the Chinese
me- an alphabet Of letters, and 10 introduce the cv2a
s,ou OF Europe among them, with the benefit of goo
government and Christianity, would offer rnagnBccn
ana glorious Geld FOR British talent and euserprise II ,h
writer were in Lord Psr,erstons situsiion, he shou
greatly prefer the chance of anuexng China " tho B
crown 10 Temporary peace, almost certain 10 be violate
IN a short time Whether pert joculsr man o4 seventy
sour have the iron determination 10 adopt such line
,oicy which Of itself would probably be hsif the sue
sss NJ a doubtful matter. Great takers rarely grea
doers Az all events the period Of delay and temporisn
as passed there must neither be paerrg nor succumbns
*. a,nnlor edr q
susbed After the arrangement Of the present dfic,hy
hs lovdshp must be prepared 10 ON with prosres-fv
improvements and reform al home, or " give p'''e
ap0bcr.
THE EARL OF CLARENDON. 7.
The Earl OF Clarendon, Secretary Of State iw for"S