The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-05-18

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Halifax, May l4.-The steame, Europe
With Liverpool dates to the 4sh, has srriyed
Lord John Rassell made an importan
statement on American affairs, a Ia III,
FEDERAL Government committing an infrinz
ment on International law by col,ec,in,
duties from foreign ships before breakias
ouik. Tbs Law officers Of the Crown ~
90 much depended on circumstances. "a
no definite instructions have been sent Il
cruisers. The government believed shal
such collection IS impraetible, and that ,
blockade will only be recognized when IF
feesive; and regarding letters of maroue
u - the opinion OF the government that III.
Southern Confederacy must be recognize
40 belligerents.
10 the House OF Commons, Mr.. West
asked whether seeing the possibility Of pri.
watering being permitted and encouraged
ny the Southern Confejsracy, the American
government had placed . sufficient Naval
force in the Gulf of Mexico, for the bro.
lection OF British property in American shin,
ana II privaseers sailing under the Gag OF
an unrecognized power would be dealt With
as pirates.
Lord Russell, said her Maiesty's Govern
ment had directed that a Naval force for
me protection OF British shipping be sent to
the coast Of America.
The Government had reeeiy ed accounts of
the progress OF the War in the States Of
America. 9.. -
The Government heard the other day that
the Southern Coofsdssscy, had issusd let
tefs OF marque, and that il was intended BY
the U. s. Government that there should be
blockade of all the Southern ports.
There were some points Of law 10 these
questions, and they had been referred to the
law officers of the crown for their opinion
IN order to guide them in their instructions
10 the Minis,er in America, and the COM
mandant of the Naval squadron.
The Government has felt that it wac their
duty to use every possible measure to avoid
taking part in this lamentable contest
Nothing but the importan. duty of protect.
ing British interest in case they are attacked
! Jastiiies the Government in interfering of
all. We have not been involved in any way
IN that contest by any act or by giving ad-
vice, and for Gods sake let US if possible
keep oct Of it,
The London Times says the excitement
OF the Northern and Southern sections of
America, had seen no parallel since the era
OF the French revolution.
THRILLING INCIDENT AT CAMP CURTIN.
One Of the most thrilling incidents con-
nected with the military operations Of the
day took place at Camp Curtin on Saturday
afternoon. A number Of persons were en-
gagged in raising the Stars and Stripes over
the main building, used as the head quarters
of the officers, and just as everything was in
readiness, and the men had seized the hal
yards to run up the flag, large eagle came
from no one knew where, lowered over the
flag and sailed ma estically over the encamp-
ment while the flag was run up! Thousands
OF eyes were upturned in moment, and as
the noble bird looked down, the cheers Of
three thousand men rent the air! Never
was such ovation paid the 'sImperial Bird
OF Joye." 1t fingered for few minutes,
apparently not particle frightened at the
terrific noise-then cleaving the air with
his pinions he disappeared.
In the days of the Roman Republic this
would have been looked upon as glorious
omen, aud We do not see why We should no,
look upon it as such now.
Never was an incident looked upon with
more favor. 1t sent patriotic thrill through
every heart that witnessed it, and every man
seemed to be animated with the deepest feel.
| ings of patriotism and devotion to the Flag
of our Union.
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