The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-21
Rlflhmonp pispatrh,
THURSDAY MORNING. july q, ,s,o ,
IIII,,. WAR!
war Debate in ,he English ParI;ament--
fufther Particulars and incidents oil Sol .
ferino-- Movements OF kossuth, &c., sc.


New York on Monday afternoon.
WAR ALARM IN PARLIAMENT.
strong War France Speech from Lord Lyad-
h"rsf-APprshtnsfo. Of a French IHrasion--T.
ire'ond one Of he "OppTeSsed Nationaiifies"
ihGf must be set free
lr the House of Lords on the night of the
ith, Lord Iyndhnrst in calling the attention
Of the House to the military and naval de-
fences OF the country, said that the observa-
ttons he wa. about TO make, were dictated bv
Il purely defensive feeling. The confidence
which this country had INDUCED in in former
times, had been rudely DESTROYED by the ap-
plicatlon OF steam 10 naval warfare. In draw
ing attention TO the state OF the navy he
stated that IN the spring of last year the
French exceeded us in line-o battle ships in
only small proportion; but in frigates their
superiority was enormous. At tho present
time, however, We exceeded them in line-of-
battle ships, but were still inferior TO them in
irisates; ana next year We should exceed them
sun moro in line bi tile sh Is but not in fri
gates. Proceeding TO inform the House what he
considered necessary for the defence of the
country, ,he stated that we ought TO have 4 force
IN the Channel equal 10 that of France, and III
addition To II powerful reserve. This would
not however, be sufficient without fleet capa-
bile of coping with any two nayies in case of
combination between Russia and France. In
addition to this fleet would DE required to
command The Mediterranean and 10 prevent
the French fleets attacking, by that outlet. our
commerce and colonies, and also to preserve
10 India. Another fleet ought also to be fitted
out for the protection of the West Indies. In
passing 10 collateral subjects. he recommended
the Immediate formation of reserve Of sea-
men, an enlargement OF our arsenalS, dock
yards. and ships, in accordance with the in
creased size of modern vessels, and the intro
ductlon of 4 more powerful machinery for
forwarding the equipments of vessels of war.
Our naval deiencrs, he remarked, Were only
part of the question. 1t had been truly said
that "steam hns converted the Channel into q
river and thrown Il bridge across it" for he
believed that in q few hours n mighty army
might b. brought by railway to the French
ports embarked with the greatest facility, and
thrown upon the shores of this kingdom. In
addition 10 providing 4 sufficient force 10 op
pose such attempt. the different fOrtresScs
and arscnals would have 10 be garrisoned.-
For this pUrpOse 100000 regular troops and
embodied militia combined with another
lOU,CH0 dIs-mhodied but trained militia would
suffice ThcH. too, there was Ireland 10 de-
fend, especially she might be looked upon
elsewhere as Ian oppressed nationality diff
t'ring in race, language and religion from the
EnSllsh. What WAS necessary was a perma-
n"ht force II we wished TO live III security and
uphold the national honor. He thought these
measures necessary, because he thought that
we ought not to live by the forbearance of
Others, but 10 rely solely on our own yicor.
intelligence and exertions. While he rejoiCed
10 find there was no dissent expressed to the
principles he was enunciating, he could not
conceal from himself the hostile feelings OF
wisest course, Therefore, for this country
TO pursue was TO rely on her own cXertions.-
II | am asked whether | cannot place rel-
ance III the Emperor Napoleon. | reply with
confidence that | cannot place reliance il,
him, because lie Is in a situation that lac cam
not place reliance on himself (iiear, hear. aud
Il laughl He is in a situation III which he must
be governed by circumstances. and l will not
consent that the safety of this country should
depend on such contingencies. (Iear, hear
My lords, self-reiiance is the best road TO dis
tinCtlon III private life. II is equally essential
10 the character and 10 the grandeur OF Il ma
tion. (Hear, hedr,) 1t viii be necessary for
our defence, is ! have already stated. thar we
should have Il military force sufficient 10 cope
with any power, or combination of powers,
that may be brought against us | know
there VIII he great opposition 10 the expenses.
feel aad observe this. But look at the opposite
coast. An army of 100000 men admirably dis
clplincd, admirably organized, superior To any
other force OF the same kind in Europe, lies
within few hours sail of oul own shores
That army is composed OF brave troops. skill
!Jl, we'll commanded, eager for conflict en thu
slaStic, fond OF adventure, thirsting for glory,
ana, above All, InnIllar with glory. That is
thc Power urr0yed against YOU. | do not ask
you to combat that Power uggressiyely, but
only 70 put yourselves in state Of sufi-
cient defence TO resist it. What have we
seen within the last few weeks France, with
peace establishment. with no preparation
tor war (a laugh no desire for war. a ration
that could not reduce It's establishment be-
H..
the Emperor told Us, and l am bound to put
faith in that statsmtnt-Was vet able i'll the
short period OF five or six weeks TO transport
an army OF l1u.tuO men 10 the banks of the
Mlnclo with 200 pieces OF cannon and siege
train. gaining two great battles in it's progress
besides other lesser fights, while She has a feet
1i 50 war steamers IN the Adriatic at this mo-
ment, with. | believe, an army of 10000 men.
(Iear, hear.) Cross the opposite coast then
and you lind the power of action of motion
OF hostility, of injury. Are we to sit supine
on our own shores, and not to prepare the
means necessary III case of war to resist that
power ! don't wish 10 say that We should
do this for any aggressive purpose What l
insist upon IS that we are bound to make
every effort necessary for our own shelter and
protection. (Hear, hear.) Beside this, the
question of expense and of money sinks into
insignlticance. (Hcar, hear.) 1t is the price
we must pay for our insurance, and it is but a
moderate price for so important an insurance.
know there are persons who Will say, "let
us run the risk" BE it 50. But, my lords if
the calamity should come, if the confla.ra-
tion should take place, what words can de-
scribe the extent OF the calamity. what i'm
agination can point the overwhelming ruin
that would fall upon us. (Cheers.) shall be
told, perhaps, that these are the timid counsels
Of old age. Ny lord, for myself, should run
no risk. Personally, have nothing 10 fear
But to point out possible peril and how to
guard effectively against il, that is surely TO
be considered, not as timidity, but ~ the die
tates of wisdom and prudence. (Hear, hear)
L
disputed. / think l have confined my self also
to differences which no man can successfully
contrayene. l hope what have said has been
in accordance with your feelings and opinions.
(Hear. hear) l shall terminate what have
10 say in two emphatic words-Fo Fietis -
words of solemn and most significant import
cloud cheers.
Correspondence of the London Times.l
THE SIEGE OF PEsCHlERA.
DEsENzANo. June 2e-IIere l am, OH the
Of hn n ka nf rho NJ
the tmoothest. bluest. and most transparent
sheet of water 10 those hold Alpine peaks
which enclose the lake TO the north. There is
! Monte l}aido and the famous plateau of RiYoli
Just distinruishable on the other shore close TO
! the white dusky road which leads up in the
/ valley OF the Adige. Righ before me runs ont
from from me fight the long peninsula OF Sermione,
/ win lis yclloWish white churches reflected in
! the water. The island marks for the moment
| the Atht OF our domain on the lake. and be-
/ Soid II You see some green and husky white,
! rather regular lines, with a tower or two ,,ro-
| trudins from among them You take mn Your
! glass, and you distinguish the fortress OF Pes
| Chiera. You can see that the Aus,rians have
! not lost time, and have considerably Increased
the line Of works. / IL too far TO distinguish
the nature of these works, but, from one or two
indications, you can make out 4 scientifically
fortified pentagon, with It's lunettes before
and TO these have been added some more outer
works Some of these are still i'll course of
constructions and as you look ut the human
ants digging away on the mounds your men,
ory carries you back inyoluntarly TO the first
days of the siege of Sebastopol, when every
one ran up 10 the three nameless hills, so IA
nous afterwards and looked down eagerly on
the Russians who were heal1hg up difficulty
after difficulty, and obstacle after obstacle
There. however, the comparison must cease,
for there is not much danger of these molehllls
on the Lake of Garda becoming quite so for-
midabie as those of the great arsenal OF The
Euxhe. IT will be rather interesting 10 watch
the changes which the rifed cannon ii Miii
bring into the system of fortifcaiion. II IL