New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-15
PROPOSED MEDIATION IN AMERICAN
AFFAIRS

From The Manel>.,ey Enamfney.
An open air meeting, convened by placard, Was
held in the Market place Blackburn, on Saturday
| evening, "to petition Parliament 10 adopt the mo-
ton of Mr.. John Turner opwood, NJ. T., for .nedi-
alton between the Northern and Southern States Of
America in order to bring this fatricidal 10
end" Some opposition was made TO the promoters,
who are men unconnected with the town. Mr.. Hop
wood having made himself unpopular in reference 10
Lord John Rurselfs Reform bill some of bis eX-
press ous ia the House Of Com .lons that occasion
were reprinted and posted on the walls of the town,
calling attention to his having spoken OF working
men W. "mere machines" Creatures Of iIa-
pulse" &c.
Mir. James Aspin (of the firm of AsIin & Ward,
cotton manufactur, rs) was elected to presde, and
called upon MIR. Mortimer Grimshaw 10 move the
fret resolution, as follows: That IN consequence
OF the prostraton OF commerce In this country, AMI
the widespread destitutoD arising therefrom, this
meeting ia of opinion that the time has arrived for
the Government of England to use It's influence in
putting an end TO the prosecution OF the war II.
America; this meeting feels satisfied that the war
will be prosecuted beyond the iinits Oh endurance
unless energetic means be adopted by one or both Of
the great European Powers TO establish peace be.
tween the coDtending parties" lie then alluded
TO the procIsms'ons of General Fremont, abolish
ing Slavery in one particular locality, and to Presi-
dent Lincola having withdrawn Gen. Fremont
and re-estab-hed slavery; and aleo TO smi AZ facts
in relation TO Gen. Hunter In three other States;
and coDtended that the wal was prosecuted Tor 10
other purpose than the aggraudnment OF the North,
and Tor the sake Of the punder of property which the
South possessed. Disapprobation. He argued that
the question should not be construed toto party
question because OF it's introduction by Mr.. Hop
wood against whom a feeling had been created BY
placards and which feeling was disgraceful; but
that il the proposition was unsuitable ~ thom, il
remained for them 10 adopt better.
Mr.. Henry COUNSEL seconded the motion, which
was supported BY Mr.. Wm. Aitkin Of Ashton under.
Lyme. ~
Mr. William Crossley, Secretary 70 the Weav,rs
Association on rising TO move an amendment, re-
GREETED that there should have been any necessity
Tor meeting Of that description Believing that II
WE necessary, and that such meetings should DC
held throughout the district until the grievance was
rslressed he should not offer any opposition 10
neat on if IT Were practicable beiwee the North
ern and tn. Southern States Of Americ''. Mediation
might be attempted with great advantage, AID he
WAS sorry that The Government Of this country hsd
manifested such an unaccountsble degIee Of apathy
in relation to the condition Of the people OF the
manufacturing districts; bat wien they moved
Tor mediation they should be careful what
description was the most likely to be successful, aud
would have the largest amount OF favor ana support
both ia this country aud in America. Ne moved rs
all amendment: That, in consequence oil the pros-
traiion of the commerce Of ths country, and the
widespread destitution arising therefron, ths meet
ing is of o. iniOn that 1t liz the duty OF the British
Coyernm, nj to use every iufGence compatible with
American difficulty by restoring the confidence OF
the Southern planters to the policy Of President
Lincoln, aud the reorganization and preservation OF
the American Ulion." Cheers.
Mr.. Benjamin Horbury, an operative mechanic.
seconded the amendment. lie held that il was neces-
sary the sort of mediation should be Defined other
wise the professional lighters, Of whom there was
majority in the House Of Commons, would take ad-
vantage Of il, and the meeting would do themselves
very serious mischief, which they would ever
regret. Earl Russell had told them in order to
dspel the fears Of the Dation that the Government
had not attempted to interfere, that he considered
the present most inopportune time; but, whenever
the moment came when the offices OF tie British
Government likely to lead 10 peaceful media
ton, they would most willingly exert them. Cheers.
Ii that Was the view OF the Government, tue oppor
tunity would DO seized the moment ii presented
self, and the speakers had got that evening work
OF supererogatiop in hand. Surprising mediation
was now attempted Lincoln won say, why dld
YOU not come sooneri j have nearly licked the
begg,r. now" lie would DO inclined to 90 On, and
would not listen to mediation.
The resolutions were then put TO the meeting, and
the amendment was carried, with about hity dissen-
tients, amid loud cheering.
On the conclusion OF the meeting, the defeated
agitstors attempted to get m sectional meeting,
but ip this they were Gkewse defeated, aud vote