The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-21

After sorne remarks on the Italian question ana th
subjec, OF ornaments, Lord Palmerston said it wa
tho duty and the policy Of the goyernment 70 maiE
the forces of the country at the point necessary TO insure
her honor and her safety that shoid not be at tn
mercy Of any foreign power and, with respect to THU
foreign policy They cultivated friendship with all .l
powers who Yished IL: and, although he was happy },
~ 'nat hoy we're on the most friendly terms with
every aver, ne supposed that tho English governnea
was not 10 i, debarrod from sharing an opinion OF
| lis own and Civ ng expression 70 it. (Applauss.)
After som, REMARKS BY sundry other speakers the
| bill was read o second time.
Mr.. w. FORSTER made an inqul y Is to the now slave
| trade treaty with the United States. -
Mr. LArARo said he happy to state shst tres,
for the suppression Of the slave had 5sen
cinded between her Majesty's government ara
tho government OF tho United States. That
treaty was Of highly satisfactory nature,
gave the right Of to British cruisers and there
was every reason to hope that tho slave trade which
had boon carried on to great lately under
the United states flag would DO suppressed As soon az
the rancations were exchanged the treaty would DO
laid en- the table.
In ths House OF Commons tho 9th inst Mr. AIyor-
non Eacrton drew attention 10 tho prevailing distress in
Lancashire owing to the Gotten criss He wished to
have fhcopiuon OF tho President the Poor Law Board
on tbs subject and also askcA me Secretary or state for
India whether reductions nj so India tariff had been
decided upon and whsn they into operation
SIR WOOD said that as yet he had received
thor information from Iuda than had appeared in the
papers He had however, doubt OF tie truth Of the
report hat the finances Of India would admit Of con-
siderable reduction In the duties upon imports
Mr. VnLIERs said that the government were painfully
alive to the necessities or the CASE no felt IL his
duty 10 warn his colleagues that II the tho United
states was prolonged great amount Of distress in the
manufacturing districts might be sxpecsed. He had
nho issued q circular to the boards Of guardians
urging them TO take measures to be provided
for such an emergency The answers which he re-
ceived wero most confident, and he satisfied from
the tone Of the general majority of them that they felt
themselves prepared to meet any emergency by ord
may processes He did wish to mislead or by un-
Devastating the amount Of distress, encourage faa-
cious hopes for the future but during the weeks Of
April the distress had decreased, but it nigh.
be owing to accidental and special Causes
In conclusion he pointed out the necessity or
firm and judcious, but liberal and humane admins
aton Of the Poor law and sured the House that the
Poor Law Board would do all power TO give advice
and assistance to the local authorities to meet the dis
tress, which he afraid would continue and become
more severe
Mr. BRIGHT thought that government assistance would
become necessary. He did think that Boards Of
Guardians could do all that required He urged the
formation OF local committees to collect subscriptions
from the classes who could afford to assist their poorer
neighoors who were now struggling with diflcuics
Where this had been done pressure had been
felt No doubt there less cotton coming from
India, which was owing to tho fear OF the
war with America, and he wished to warn tho noble
Lord at the head Of the government that nothing was
prejudical to the Lancashire than hasty
eta IN md dada
statement Of the noble Lord the Foreign Secretary
when he expressed hope that in fcw months the
Northern States world allow the Independence Of the
South, had for tho time paralysed business in
Lancashire by the sudden reduction it caused IN
tho price Of yarn. Tho Foreign Secretary was
quite ignorant OF the he supposed the North would
have consented to such Tho trade great
y unsettled by the reports spread abroad Of tho block
ads being raised, for tho prices high and so
sensitive chat sudden change Iuin TO person
engaged in large transactions II was therefore, highly
culpabis anu breach Of neutrality tho Foreign Sec.
rotary, to indalge in the remarks he had made.
Mr. BAILEY said he had personally witnessed the Ia
mentabs suerings Of the working classes, under dis
brought upon them by no fault Of their own
the consancy and heroism with which they had borne
them. lilo earnestly urged the government to do all In
its power promote tho cultivation Of cotton India
and the colonies.
The London ts 10 an editorial upon Tho debate rela
tive to the distress In Lancashire, says:
is too for the honor Of the nation that all tho world
should know its sacrifices in tho cause Of neutrality
Tho cotton manufacturer suffers only from a dearth
from America from those other cotton fields which this
emergency Is calling into fertility Till then hire
!: rich enough TO do its duty and recent alteration Of
the Poor law will prevent The distress from falling into
excessive pr upon small localities Tho attention
Of Of the Legislature OF the wholo nation
is upon the sufferers ~ W ssarge calamity, aad Il sx
traordnary and exceptions. uets.s s"ou 20 required
they will be forthcoming.
The London TINES looss upon the slave treaty as
the frs. fruit OF secession aud says not blow at
the South but victory the North In the same
article the Times says-If the Northeracrs could only
SEQ their own interests they would stop short and
treat as they win probably have good op.
portunty.
II Is stated that the Due d'Aamale, in visiting the
French Court at the great exhbitun, doygod from
spot TO spot by French detective, who t. Ok down the
name every exhibitor at whose stall tho royal exile
fingered.
II is officially notified that Queen Victoria will hold
love. or drawing this year.
France.
ssated that the Marquis do Iavaette would return
TO bis post at Rome in the course of fow days.
The Paris correspondent Of the London H:rou says
cior's visit 10 Richmond; but Il is beyond question that
the recognition &C the Southern States Is seriously
teInclatcJ by the fEcncn government.
The Paris PeSsc that the object Of Prince Napo
Icons visit 10 Naples Is to arrange about the remodel
ling Of certain treaties between Franco and Italy.
Tho monthly returns Of the Bank OF France show
increase m the cash on hand Of nearly three mil
lion francs, ard decrease IN the bills discounted not
rot due OF sevent y-iour and half millions.
Renorcemcnts had just been sent TO tho French army
A. Rome, chiefly consisting Of artillery and cavalry.
The nourse ON ths 9Th fiat: rentes, 70f soc.
Italy.
Rimors Of approaching solution Of tho Roman ques
tion becoming more and more frequent, and the
Paris Prose- Gays that belief in them quite general
In that city.
The Journal dcs Dbdts declares tho present stustion
alike ntocrablc for Italy the Popo and France and
u mus, he brought 10 o speedy termination.
A letter from Rome says the convicfon was general
that Pontncal government had made every prcpara
ton with a view 10 = sudden departure.
Tho Paris Ss,e says letters from Rome announces tho
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