New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-31

than las elapsed in this case, de:faao Governments
bad b-eb recognized.
After Mr. Gregory had charged the North with
violating national honor, soveucy, aud deceocy in
uataining tn. war, Mr. H. FITZGERALD moved the nd
ournment Of the debate Lord Palmerston, however,
demnrfsd to THE, ard made speech earnestly ad-
yiing INST the question should be left in the bsnd-
of The Government.
He said: The question ia one Of such Importance
and delicacy that csn, OF think post pouement will
be at sl beneficial and confess that rgrrt very
much that INV bopsrable friend has thought it TO be
bis duty to bring il under the notice OF the House IN
the present state Of things. There can be but one
wish Oh The part of any man 10 England with re-
speet TO this war and that il that il should end but
very much doubt whether the only end which can
satisfactorily be Ioosed for-namely, an aniicable
sepaiaiionis likely 70 be acceerx ed by angry dis
custom IN this House, where the war has been
enacted hy the champions of either Size. II is true
that many things have been raid gratifying 10 the
feelings Of both parties; and, the other hand, IN
the warmth Of debate, things likely TO be Offensive
and il Ia human nature 10 think more OF that wien
Is offensive than that which is Clarifying. regret
that the debate has been brought on, and ear nesy
hope that the HOuse will leave the future IN the
hands of ;he Government.
Content as believe the country is with the past
do not ask this as matter OF con hdebce In Tie
Government of the Gay, because TIN, that, what
ever party may be in Office, question OF such Diff
Guilty. deGcacy, aud immense Importance should be
left in the haujs of the Executive 10 10 dealt with,
for 1t ia not one in which the House, by resolution
pointing out specific course, can take upon Iteelf
responsible ity which properly belongs 70 Govern
ment. Tie motion points 10 TWO thinss-to media
ton and acknow Judgement: The right honorable
gentleman opposite has ally laid it down, and do
not dispute IT, that should be PERFECTLY juN fled
ii We raw fit TO sckDow ledge the independence Of
the Southern States, provided only that that lode
pendeuce had been III the words which he used
firm and permanently established.
quite concur that the tact of our acknowledging
that iudt pendence would give the Northern States
no caure Of offonse to~aId this country. But The
cause OF the South American Republics Is very differ
ent 10 this. They We're not acknowledged until the
lapse Of fifteen years after they had practically
achieved Il cir INDEPENDENCE and It was quite clear
that Spain could not re-estabsh her dominion over
them; but IN the case now, only fortnight ago 1t
was doubtful whether the Uniousts or the CoDfeder-
sles had possession Of Richmond. 1t VIA but few
dave ago the whole cour-e Of the Mis- issippi was
believed TO be in the hands of the Unionist-. know
that New-Orieans has been, and shat Cbarlesi GU
probably may he, cai tured; and l contend that
whatever opinion we may have OF the recent ba'-
ties and OF the determination Of the South To fight
TO the sst for lis Independence, practically the
CONTEXT has not yet assumed character to Justify
this coutry in assuming that the indelendenee VI
the South is fully aud perfectly established.
Some imagine that acknowledgment OF the South
would establish q different lOsiton between 1t and
lowed up by active interference. although neutrality
il perfectly compatible With acknowledgement. The
right bop. gentleman opposite said thai the conces
sion OF belgerent rights was step toward nc
kno wledgneot; but l cannot admit that. No one
can be- ins-bsible for q moment Ia the vast import
apre to Ills country of q speedy termination Of the
war. We all know the privatiops, the sufierinvs
which large portion OF the people are now under
going in sole consequence Of this unfortunate war;
but On the other hand il bad been well ssid by the
I a A ID IL A.
an end TO the by active and violent interter.
ence would only produce It'll greater suffering and
sill greaier privstions Cheer.
There is no instance in history Of contest OF such
magnitude as that now gong on between two acc
lions OF the pco le There 10 said TO be nearly
million of men In arms on one aide and the oth-r
Their mutual irritation and evaporation 10 admitted
by all and il this the moment VI which the success
full offer Of mediation IL likely to be made to either
party wish TO guard myself against any expires
zion Of opinion the future. This war has been
70 contrary 10 every experience tba, he would be
bold man who would venture TO prophecy the state
OF affairs q month IN advance. The country, be-
ievc, is q the opinion thai the conduct OF the Gov
eminent has been wire aud prudent. Hear. hear
We shah be happy NJ any time, II tie Opportunity
presents t,el offering reasonable prospect Of doug
TO with success To a-eist IN putting sn eud 10 this
d, solating sud affecting war, but think u bad bet
ter lie l~ in tire bands Of the Government 10 Judge
OF the occasion IL aries. II IL on this account
that | DO uot enter Into the discussion ~ Ia the
rights Of either hide for ~ az a"y s"i. VI sLhl De
Atie To or good ofIoes, II can only be NJ i'm.
partial parties, committed To no opinion in favor ~
.irhes side, but only aux ons TO prouote settle
mrnt ~ consistent ~ possible with the interest and
fe-ling, Of both psr,i.s. therefore hope that the
motion will be withdrawn. lCheer.
NJ. q. Fitzgerald said ihsI Mr. Lindsay had In
CURED great ro.po .iby in bringing on the mo-
tion aud If il per'evered in 10 should snpp RI
il. Tie Government were, bo~ever, iDeuriing the
moot ,erious responsibility from the manner IN
hicb they were dealing with this que'tioo.
After few words from Mr. Hopwood the motion
for the amendment was Withdrawn, and Mr. Lind
say withdrew the resolution.