The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-12
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS
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Lord Brougham explained his speech in the
House of Lords, on American Affairs, that he
merely wished, as fellow Christians, TO remon-
strate with the Americana on the civil war
gloss it over as they might the war threatened
fatal results to the character Of the American
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/ The Mor7sissg Posi- editorially contends that
I the mastery Confederate movements in Vir-
ginia have compelled vast armies, destined for
conquest, to cease the offensive, and content
themselves with acting OF the sdefensive. s
In the House of Lords, Brougham deplored
the continuance of the civil strife and its con-
sequences to Europe. He thought it impos-
sible for England to interfere, but expressed
the opinion that the Americans would see the
suicidal character of the struggle and come TO
amicabls arrangements before they lost the
respect and affections of Europe Is nation.
= In the House of Commons, Mr.. Hopewood
asked il the government intend to take steps
toward mediation. .s a 81 81 - -.
i, Lord Palmerston expressed deep sympathy
with the suffering operatives, and eulogized
their endurance. he wished it was In the
power of the government to take steps Tor
their relief, but interference in America could
only aggravate matters. Both England sand
France would be delighted to take mediatory
steps when an opportunity arose. &c should
look upon il both as . duty and pleasure.
After another debate on Qualifications the
govern ment bill was read second time. ~
The operatives st Blackburn held meeting
to urge mediation, but overwhelming opposi-
ton was shown, and the government was
finally called upon TO try and rs@establish the
confidence Of the Southern planters in Lin
coin, I. a-.,sss $3.50 = 9sisss
place the day the Great Eastern sailed s1o.'a
T. NEW, YoRK, July s.-A letter to. the Tri-
bstas, dated james river, on the, 18th, says the
veteran forces of Burnside formed . junction
with the beleagured army Of Mcclellan. Gen
Burnside had made all his preparations for an
advance inlAnd from Newbern, and on Tues
day last tha command was to have been given
bat on that day dispatches were received which
changed the c0mplexienfof thingsy They sn.
nounced the results Of the series Of battles be.
fore Richmond, and arged Burnsideto send
part Of his fierce to Mcclellan Not an hour
was Loaf in answering the call. Orders were
carried in hot haste, freight and armament
were discharged from khe vessels, and All were
coaled, waseFsd and proyisioned AZ once. -
y On Wednesday all we're aboard; and tha
morning at daylight the flag boat with Burn
side and staff aboard, steamed down the Nens'
river, but another bearer of dispatches wa
sent, after the boat had gone . few miles, and
the signal was given for the feel to put back
d A sNift boat was immediately sent 70 For
Monroe, by way of the canal, TO convey Capt
Biggs Chief Quartermaster, with letters
the commanding general. The answe- bein,
} received in due time, anchors were agail
] weighed and led by the general himaef, tn
fleet again sailed s~r~rvs-1
WAsHiNGroS, July s:-The special to Ii
World says intelligence from the James rive
has been received here TO the effect that yes
: teriay the rebels fred into the mail boa
, Junietta, ON her way to the headquarterI
killing two men and wounding six ON board
The shot was fred from . six pound fel
piece. a s-i 4'Sst taa ,sidaaaa 4 q Es7 80
/ The gunboats failed TO ind any permanen
! batteries on the river or any rebel troops, q
indications Of any attempt 10 build bastarie
Surgeon Gen. Hammond returned from ID
army Of the Potomac to-day, and represen,
it as being in excellent condition, and all th
wounded well cared for.A FaTsgrrrTTs.
DIR. Oliver, the refugee FROM Richmond
states that Il win be irnpossible for the rebol
to hold out much longer at Richmond, on &C
count Of Che scarcity q medicines and prov
sions. 80, - - -
Il Late Richmond papers received here ss
that Richmond is 50 tnll Of sick and wounds
soldiers that those who fell into their hand
from the, Union forces are cared for il the field
near the city ss.s,.- ~. - -
Senator Grimes gave notice oday, Of b
intention 10 introduce bill authorizing tn
President 10 call on the militia OF the States
without reference to color. to aid in suppre.
| sin0 kha rehNllion. 49,
Mr.. Foster introduced . bill in the Senate
advising the President to enter into an agree
81 ment with any Of the authorities Of the Yves
u Indies for the acceutance of AL negroes vhor