The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-21

Lord John Russen ON American
Tr0ubles..The Blockade OF South.
ern Ports, from an English Point
OF View.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL, in the House OF
Commons, on the 30th Of May, made a
manly speech, in criticism Of the remarks
Of Sir j. RAMsDEN, expressing JOY that
/" the great Republican bubble of America
had burst" We quote from his Lordship's
speech:
MY honorable friend. the member for the
West Riding (Sir ]. Ramsden) alluded to one
subject in tone which was very sorry to
republican bubble of America had burst. Now
for my part-I may be subject to correction
but when find that dark and tyrannical des-
potism has been abolished, and that the peo-
pie are likely to enjoy free government IN its
place, certainly rejoice in the fact: (Cheers.)
1t is my duty to represent her Majesty as
friendly to all existing States, but il one of
these despotisms fall. and the people inhabit-
ing that State are likely to have better and
freer government cannot help owning that it
gives me satisfaction, and that / sympa thize
with those people. (Cheers.) But own that
i nave q VCHy uAhCACAt ACCuuSS Wucu y kLC6L
republic, which has enjoyed for seventy or
eighty years institutions under which its PEG.
pie were free and happy, are drawn into con.
flict in which that freedom and happiness are
endangered. l cannot but consider that that
joy which felt with regard to the overthrow
Of some of the despotisms of Italy IS counter
balanced by the pain which l experience at
that which has taken place in America. Gre.
newed cheers.) l admit that l have always
thought, and do think, that this country is
more free than the United States of America
have been. l admit that the great founders of
that republic, wise and able men as they were,
had not the materials at hand, as we have in
able to interpose the curb and correction of
reason to restrain the passionate dictates of
popular will. But, sir, although in some re.
spects they have failed in providing such re.
straints, from not having the materials, yet it
has been for large number of years, great
and free state, increasing in happiness. giving
example to the world of a people in the enjoy
ment of riches, of wealth, and of freedom,
and thus giving prospects of improvement
in the happiness Of mankind. (Cheers.)
And when l reflect upon what it was that
brought on this confict-the reproaches that
are made by the States of the North against
the States of the South--when l reflect that
those reproaches, and the resistance which has
been made in consequence, have arisen from
that accused institution of slavery, | cannot
but recollect also that with our great and Clio.
riOus institutions We gave them that curse
that ours were the hands through which came
that fatal gift-that poisoned garment which
has chung around them from the first hour of
their independence. (Renewed cheering) And
therefore, sir, do not think it seemly to show
anything like eXultation at their discord. and
still less to reprOach them as if we were the
immaculate beings who had done all our du.
ties while they had failed in theirs. (Cheers. y
Sir, these are the feelings with which l heard
my honorable friend the other night, and
must say believe that the sentiments he ex.
pressed were exceptional, and not at all in
accordance with the general feeling of the
country.
Sir j. Ramsden rose tie explain, but was pre.
vented doing SO by loud cries of 'sOrder."
Lord j. Russell-Indeed, think nothing has
been more honorable to this house than the
general pain and grief which have been evirced
at the prospect OF this great and free people
being about to rush to arms to DESTROY each
others happiness. (Hear, hear.) l have but
cessary l should add that neither with regard
to America, nor with respect to France or any
of the great European nations, do see at pre-.
sent any prospect that our peaceful relations
will be disturbed. (Cheers.) The whole world
is in state OF change. and far be it from me
to make any prophecy, but all can say is that,
as far as know, the feelings of all States to.
wards this country are friendly-(hear, hear)
that there are 40 questions pending upon
which a conflict is likely to arise, and that as
far as my humble means can promote the cause
of peace and good will on earth, it will be my
object and my endeavor to do SO. cloud
cheers.)
Lord PALMERsroN, on the same day in
brief speech, referring to the remark which
called out Lord JOHN RUSSELL, expressed
{" the hope that it would be the last time
" that we should have any jeeriDg tones in
" this House, Of these tremendous calami-
sites which have fallen upon that great
" country"
The blockade Of the Southern ports
sorely exercises the English press and Par
lament. Lord LYONS communicates to
the Government, the following as the result
Of inquiries made by him, of Secretary
SEWARD, as to the manner in which the
blockade will be conducted
1. That the date of the commencement of
the blockade in each locality will be fixed by
the issue of notice of the commanding officer
of the squadron appointed to blockade it. It
does not, however, appear to be intended that
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the governments of neutral nations, or to their
representatives in this country.
2. That fifteen days from the beginning of
the effective blockade will be allowed in every
case for neutral vessels already in port to put
to sea.
8. That until the fifteen days have expired
neutral vessels will be allowed to come out
with or without cargoes, and whether their
cargoes were shipped before or after the COM
mencement of the blockade.
A. That, except in the last mentioned par.
ticular, the ordinary rules of blockade will be
strictly enforced.
s. The armed vessels of the neutral States
will have the right to enter and depart from
the blockaded ports.
Lord LYONS concluded his despatch that
$50 long as the blockade is conducted in
conformity with the law of nations, we
have no other course than to recognize it,"
The English press object to the short no.
LITIGATION given of the blockade. The Lon.