The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-07-18
Foreign Nows.

The steamship Great Eastern, with Liver.
pool dates to the LIST inst, arrived of Capc
Race tho 9Th inst.
We collect the following summary from
this arrival:
American affairs have been again alluded
10 in both Houses of the British Parliament.
Lord Palmerston stated that he could sec no
good ut present in offers Of mediation, but
the Government would, with pleasure, take
advantage of any favorable opening that
might occur.
The correspondence relating to the delivery
of the ship Emily st. Pierre to the American
authorities has been published, from which
II appears that Minister Adams did not re-
ccdc from the position first assumed by him
on tho subject.
The correspondence upon this matter is
quite lengthy.
Lord Brougham explained his speech in
the house of Lords on American Affairs
that he merely wished rs fellow Christians,
to demonstrate with the Americans on the
course of the civil war. Gloss II over rs they
might, the war threatened fatal results to the
character of the American people.
The Morning Post editorlally contends that
the mastery Confederate movements in Vir-
GINA have compelled immense armies dessin.
ed for its conquest to cease the offensive, and
content themselves with action ON the delen-
siyc.
The City Article of the Daily News re.
CARDS the latest news us portending tho al
most indefinite postponoInent OF peace.
In the House of Lords. Brougham deplor-
cd tho continuance Of the civil strife and its
consequences to Europe. lie thought it inn
possible for England to interfere, but express
cd the opinion that the Americans would see
the suicidal character Of the struggle and
como to amicable arrangements before they
entirely lost the respect and affection oil Eur
ope as nation. :,
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Hopcwood
asked if the Government intended to tke
steps as mediator.
Palmerston expressed deep sympathy with
the suffering operatives, and eulogined their
endurance. Ife wished II was in the power
OF the Government to take steps for their
relief, but interference in America now could
only aggravate matters.
The steamship City Of New York from
Liverpool July 2, arrived of Cape Race July
10th.
The political news by this arrival is unim.
portant.
Lord Palmerston, in tho British Parlia-
mcnt, reiterated his declaration against the
feasibility Of mediation at present. He con.
tends that what Is wanted, in order that the
war may come to an end, is that each party
be brought to apprehend It's real interest,"
When once that Is seen. nothing will prevent
the conclusion Of peace but every word spo- |
ken in high places, tending to foreign inter-
venrion, delays this consummation.
Tho Kangaroo and Europa arrived July
10.
The news by these arrivals was not i'm.
portant as touching American affairs.
The Norwegian passed Cape Race July
llth. She brings the following as showing
the tone Of English papers on our affairs:
Tho London Times. in leader on Ameri- |
can affairs. says: "FOur main armies have
advanced into Confederate territory, half
dozen expeditions have fastened themselves on
the coast. yet the South remains unconqner- |
cd. Il is Demonstrated the Federals can on.
ly effect their purpose by gigantic expendi.
ture, far more lavish than that of the past
twelve months. What becomes Of the ia
nous Declaration of Indepcndence-of the
theory that Government derives its power
from the consent Of the governed? The
North now talks OF conquest. confscation. |
and military colonies, with all the the readi |
ness of an Austrian Commandant. but unless
the North can SEQ that the only policy which
is agreeable to wisdom and justice is to let
the South 90 peaccably, II must bring evils
untold on itself, US, and on every European
people,"
The same journal in an article On the fu-
turc supply of cotton. says: "If all has not
been done which should have been done in
order TO meet the threatened falling Of in the
supplies Of cotton, il is on itself and not up
on the Government, that the manufacturing
interest should charge tho fault, and from it.
self, and not from the government, that the
manufacturing interest should look for rem.
edy.
Tho Morning Post criticises tho position
of affairs in America at the departure Of the
Persia, in strain anything but encouraging
for the national cause. Itsays "The clouds
are beginning rapidly to collect over the I'm.
ion cause. Each succeeding mail tells US OF
fresh rcycrscs sustained by the armies IN when
the North placed their greatest confidence.
Even on the Mississippi, where, tili now, the
Union troops had only to make their appear
ance in order In insure victory, they nave
met with a decided check. Although intel
lircpcc of no important victories gained ny
the South is conveyed to us by this mail,
still unmistakeablc proofs are afforded that
the energies Of the North ARE becoming rap
idly exhausted in the presentstrugglc." AZ
Tor rointing out the recent achievements Of
the Confedrmtes in Virginia. The Post con-
clude- rs follows:
"Thus at the close Of the Spring campaign
the Confederates have, by an energy which
has been undated. and by skill which has
been unsurpassed, at least by their opponents
compelled the ilnmenec armies destined for