New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-06
GREAT BRITAIN.

GREAT BRITAIN.
In the House of Commons on the 23d Mr.. Mldmay
asked what steps the Government intended to take
IN the case of the steamer Bermuda which had been
se zed by United States ship-ofwar on her passage
from one British Colony to another.
MIR. Layard said Government bad received in
formation of the seizure and the case had been re-
ferled to the law officers Of the Crown.
The London Times GAYS that the details Of the
capture of New-Orleans show the surrender OF the
city in light more credtsble to the defenders, and
che surrender, after such contest as took place. Is
Invested Of any reprosch Ii argues that the subse-
qaen; occurrences plainly show tue herce ana reso-
Int spirit of the southern people, and says From
chs we to conclude th stubborn defensive war
fare, campaign Of positions, will be carried on by
skiful aud desperate men who rule the Southern
Confederation. 1t may he %, but certainly the
progress OF the North, though sometimes slow, has
been hitherto sure, and If place after place be aban
doned, there must come time when the rest Will be
hardly worth defending. OF the future we know
little; it only be said that the South has fanst
cism aud desperation oppose to the superior num-
bers, wealth, and the military appliances OF tho
Norh and that the contest may rage with greater
fury than ever during the next few weeks"
In the House Of Commons on the I'D ult., the bill
giving certain powers TO the United Kingdom Tee-
graph Company, to whom the introduction Of the
uniform shilling tariff is due, was passed TO second
reading.
Lord Palmerston stated in reply to Sir John
Pskington, that Government were not prepared to
introduce any on the subject Of church
rates.
Mr. Layard in reply to Mr.. Griffith, said the con-
tinuance on the part of the Pasha of Egypt Of the
employment Of forced labor on the Suez Canal was q
matter which had been discussed and settled between
the Governments which interested in the ques-
sion.
Mr.. Malcolm asked whether the attention Of her
Maiestys Government has been directed to an I'd.
vertisement of the British Columbia Overland
Transit Company in which offers made to con
vey 500 emigrants from England 70 British Colum
bia dircct--the passage money TO DO az, and tp'
journey to occupy i've weeks; whether 1t 10 aware
shat vessel is to start from Glasgow the 3lst o
Aay with large number of persons who have en-
faged their passage the terms OF such advertise
nent; whether her Majesty's Emigration Commits
sioners have satisfied themselves that the British
Columbia Transit Company have made arrangement
and have it in their power to carry the engrants to
Is itish Columbia on the terms Of their adveItise
mest, and whether they have considered the proba
bility of the intending emigran's being starved
between Mon, e and British Columbia.
Dir. &. Forescue said that tie attention Of tie
Government had been directed to the prospectus in
question and some inquiries had been made in refer
ence to it. He believed that arrangements were
being made, and as the emigrants were principally
Young men he believed they were likely 10 accom-
plsh their journey in safety.
IL the House Of Commons on the I'D, Mr. Hors-
man gave notice that when the proposed motion for
retrenchment comes up he will move an amendment
asserting that the sums voted for the military aud
naval services of the country have not been greater
than It's requirements.
sir Robert Peel reasserted in RESPONSE 10 Mr.
Mcguire that the distress in Ireland had not been
nearly 30 great as represented, that it was on the
decline, and that Governm mt had done iis duty in
the matter.
Sir Robert Clifton called attention to the ncreas-
ing expenditure for national defenses in time Of
peace. He referred TO the statement given by Lord
Pslmerston Of the strength of the army and navy,
and asserted that the French Emperor was animated
With the most friendly feelingstowsrd England, and
sincerely DESTROYS Of reducing his expenditure. lie
had tue best authority for stating that the French
Army and navy had been greatly reduced, and that
tbe Emperor had ordered his Ministers 70 inform the
English Government of their extent and character,
for he wished the Eogsb public TO be fully informed
OF the facts OF the He moved for those papers
which had been forwarded to the Government re-
specting the armaments Of France He charged the
Government with getting up Psnics and obliging the
House OF Commons TO vote the estimates IN the dark.
Lord Palmerston denied that there had been any
yanics, but the country had under the guidance OF
the late Government, deliberately adopted s policy,
and the present Government only carried it ont. He
had no objection to give whatever information the
Government could obtain from official sources in
France but be must decline 10 produce the reports
OF the officers Of the English Government which had
been made confdentially.
Mir. b. Osborne complained Of the treatment OF
Capt Coles and had contrasted il with that of Sir
w. Armstrong. He asserted that the experiments
Nth the monster Armstrong gun he'd been perfect
Celusion, and that the Warrior target had never
heen fairly penetrated. He asserted the Arms rong
IN 70 be failure a. naval gun, and that il would
j. found 10 after millions had been wasted.
Sir y DE Hay explained that the effects Of the
p"nsaer Armstrong gun on the Warrior target were
na 10y 70 % % great on examination ~ they AZ
.reo e nr,s whsn they, could only OBJ rye 'he
'front.' OF IL: lie admitted that on the Goth, the gun,
eithougn II nsd pierced the srmor plates, had only
balged In the skin Of the ship without doing any
damage; lie believed the Armstrong to DO the best
Lord C. Paget denied that Capt. Coles had been
unfairly treated. lie would receive q ROYALTY for
every cupola used 10 the Navy, and 1t was o1ly a.
fair remuneration for his valuable invention.
Inc resolution 70 present Mr.. George Peabody