The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-08-12

of Commons on mediation in America. Al
the whole matter was disposed of on the prn
ciples laid down by Lord Pamcrston, who ap
pears to have been generally approved by the
English press of all shades, we content our
selves with giving his speech entire, as fol
lows:
Lord Pahnerston-I should hope after the
length Of this debate that the House would
be disposed TO come TO a decision tonight
Hear, hear The subject OF this debate is
one Of the highest Importance, and ono Of the
most delicate character. l cannot think that
postponeinent OF the conclusion of the do.
bate until next week can be attended with
any beneficial result one way or another
Hear, hear. confess I regret very much
that my honorable friend (Mr. Lindsay ha,
thought it his duty TO bring the subject under
discussion in the House in the present state Of
things There can be but one wish in this
country with regard to the war, and that is
that it should end. Hear, hear. But |
much doubt whether the only end which can
satisfactorily be looked for--namely, an ami
cable arrangement between the two parties
is likely to tc accelerated hy animated de-
bates in this House. Hear, hear. We have
had the American war wagcd tonight in
words by the champions Of both sides. 1t is
quite true that many tn ngs have been said
which must be gratifying to the feelings of
both parties now fighting in America, hut on
the other hand, things have been said in the
warmth of debate which must tend to irritate
and wound the feelings of the party against
whom they have been leveled; and it is in
human nature to think more Of things that
are offensive than of things that are gratifying
and friendly. Hear. / therefore confess
that regret that this debate has been bro't
on, aud | should earnestly hope that the
House would not agree to the motion Of my
honorable friend, but would leave it in tho
hands of the government TO deal with the fu-
ture, content as believe the country is with
tho manner in which the past has been con
Quoted by them. Hear, hear. | do not
ask this on the ground Of confidence in the
governm ent of the day, because think what
ever party might have the rule in this coun
try, whoever might be sitting on these bench
es, it would be wise and expedient in the
House to leave matter Of such difficulty and
lelicacy, and Of such immense importance, in
he hands of the responsible government Of
he day 10 deal with, according to the vary.
ng circumstances OF the moment, and not by
resolution debating and pointing out a spe
fic course to tie up their hands, and take up
N the House the responsibility that properly
belongs to the government in Office at the
moment. Cheers
The motion of my honorable friend points
o two things-to mediation and to acknowl.
dgment. We have heard a very learned and
gell-argued speech from the right honorable
Gentleman opposite upon the question Of ac,
nowledged merit. He has argued that which
am not going to dispute, namely, that if this
ountry thought it right 10 do so, We should
0 perfectly justified in acknowledging the
of the Southern States, provi
ed only that that independence had been, in
le words which he used, 'firmly and perma-
emily established" And, moreover, quite
oncur with him that the fact Of our ackuowl
dgment of that independence. if We thought
right to make it, would be no just cause Of
Tar on the part Of the Northern States
'ould be no just cause of offense on the part
the Northern States as against this coun-
~. The cases which the honorable gentle
nan citel, and moro especially the case Of the
'outh American republics, were cases totally
fferent from that which is now presented for
ur consideration. The South American re.
ublic was not acknowledged till great many
ears after they fairly achieved their indcpen.
encc. The contest was begun between them,
nd Spain, separated by the wide Atlar tic
rom her revolted subjects, and unable with
ny degree Of power to ro establish her au-
bority over them--and believe it was ar
y fifteen years-it was certainly great many
ears before the acknowcdg gmcnt took place.
Hear, hear.
But what was the state of this matter till
be date Of those uncertain rumors which We
eceived this very day? 1t was not fort
light ago that it was doubtful whether tho
)onfederates or the Federals would be in pos
ession of Richmond. Hear, hear It was
ut few days ago that we imagined that the
Vhole course of the Mississippi was in the
ands Of the Federals. Hear We knew
hat New Orleans and possibly Charleston
night be in their hands. contend that up
o the present moment, whatever may be the
pinion which anybody may entertain Of the
.reat determination of the Southerncrs to
IguI I'LL tuo very ldst ioT tbe uldiuteDduce Vi
heir independence, practically the contest has
lot yet assumed that character which would
Justify this country in assuming that that in
dependence was permanently and firmly es
ablished. Hear, hear. But then many
'eople who talk Of acknowledgment seem to
mply that that acknowledgment, if made
would establish some d fferent position be.
ween this country and the Southern States.
t would establish none unless il was followed
Ip by some direct and active Interference -
Hear, hear. Neutrality, as was well ar
,ued by the right honorable gentleman, is
'erfectly compatible with acknowlejgment.-
Hear, hear.] We may be neutral in war
etween two countries whose independence
Ge never called in question. Two long es
abished countries 90 TO war and We acknowl,
dge the Independence Of both, but we are
OF on that account bound TO take part in the
ortest. ri ~
The right honorable gentleman argued
bat we bad taken a step toward acknow ledg-
nent by admitting that the Southcrucrs bad
belligerent right. Why, vattel and all the
est authorities upon the law OF nations hold
hat when civil war breaks out in country
hat is firmly established, oth'r nations have
right to deal with the two parties as bellig