The New York herald., 1862-02-22
the BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

and the American War Questionable
Intervention.
from the Dublin Freeman's Journal, Feb. ~
the House Of Commons yesterday Lord Palmerston
entering received with loud cheers from all parts
efthe house The noble lord laid the table the
vention for the Moorish loan the Mexican convention
correspondence with the Northern States OF America
other official papers.
Tho Speaker having road the Queens speech from the
chair,
Mr. w H. PoarxAS rose to move the address in
repy and in so doing paid most eloquent tribute tc
the memory Of the late Prince Consort, who had been
suddenly cut of in the midst Of his unceasing exertons
promote the physical comforts and morals and social
advantages OF all ecay the poorer classes. De-
barred from political life his conduct in his public and
domestic relations had greatly contributed to raise the
throne the high estimation in which IL is held
During the recess serious questions had arsen-esps
cially with the Northern States OF America-and he
maintain the honor sud dignity of the country would
meet with universal appreciation, and more especially
for the ,cse, prstsnt and fortsartng paannr
in uhich they acted in such deltcde matters notwith-
standing the country had received most gratifying
OF the aec Of important colony and Of the friend
ship Of tho Emperor Of the French At the he
believed that although important branch OF
nuiactures suffering very considerably, he might
congratulate the House upon the maintaining
its present neutrality which would ultimately prove the
wsest policy even for that interest In interfering in
Mexico the government had other object than TO oh
tain redress tor the injuries inc oil British sub
jects In conclusion he briefly ewed the other topics
in the Queens speech and ressed his confidence that
the government ueuld administer the affairs OF the
try with the pr ldence and with ludciVus
my (Cheers.) The honorable member then reat the
address, which contained strong expression or the
dolsnce OF the House the death OF the Prince Consor
Mr.. WESTERN WooD in maiden speech. seconded the
address, and highly on ogsed the rcceeeings OF her
Majesys government, which had estabhef a frm hold
upon the confidence Of the country.
blr DIssAErI said he instruction in the royal speech
with respect to foreign relations be sdtacto
to all. The future, however, was siir fraught with
anxiety; but, II wisdom prevailed in councils 1t
might be regarded without apprehension. He approved
Of the course Of neutrality pursued by the government
and although any ministry must have aced IN the sane
way, he chcerfuliy admitted that the government ba
acted with vgor and pradence, while he must also
that, granting the reluraton properly demanded b.
has acted quite as worthiy. With respect TO tie dis
h6Jdnces the United .&1ss, not p1ssibte
at present 70 delde apcn our future course, and
he hoped that go eminent would decide on taking
no precipitate ste!s. Az regards also tho inter-
ference another American State, he prepared
ct present express opinion bat he hoped that
same prudent policy woaid inh lence the government.
Win respect also TO the recogio OF the Sonherw Sta and
the blockade Of their ios Parliament cca not pretend to
declare ofrnon the nl<rs Of The cose and he hoTed
that the government ,cold lay beore the informd-
tiO uich u must hdue from its commanders an
officials on me spot He could not, however help express
ing his belief that the government had givon virtual
for the Moorish oan he awaie the expla
nation OF government, of tho Io se woad be slow to
rstify it, and he for his part If the stop II might To-
advisable. should preferred formal guarantee
under the sanction Il Parliament. He believed
that the country might BE- indirectly liable for any
failure OF tho dividends OF the Moorish loan. On
that night he was not inclined to enter into
minute criticism Of the other important points IN h
under more especial circumstances than former
sions Whatever might be their party strife, they all
looked with admrng gratitude 20 the throne whose
dom and virtue soencd the afvcrsties o political life
aud maesticay represented tn Material intelligence
OF engiigh;oned people. All tnis past. lie
gone who been the chef support aud cnfort OF the
uOtliu0 ENGLAND adj ed mo n
than fuhlment OF duty Tho Prince WAS eminent for
the fu1lment Of his duty. Under the most dhcult cir
cumsances he elevated the thgne b. the dignity and
purity Of his domestic fe The atsr the heir
t.pne, although his position ignored by the consitu
ton he had formed scheme for tho eastion OF the heir
Of England which showed how truly he recognized the
Office Of English king His position elevated him above
political bias, but he brought to the councils ct the
reign all the resources the prdeuce ard the sagacty Of
experienced statesmen At times he met with suspicion
and prejudice but he superior to them, showed
how eminenty adapted be was to his POSITION. In
thsr respect the Prince ConsOr had nted the dec
OF the English people He hsa devoted hnself o
standard Of Ia fine arts, and adapt
especially tho In manufacturing and
enac ability Although .ate in Offering its condoIence,
Parliament would wnrihiy sanction the expression
Of the nations mourning and The nations grief (Hear,
hear.)
lord PAIxERroS expressed his satisfaction that un e-
present circumstances The address To Majesty would
be agreed to without the slightcst opposition. He
would therefore briefly advert TO topics which the
right honorable gentleman op.os 20 had touched upon
He was convinced tnst ths House would ratify the
which had arsenswk ths government ant the Northern
States OF America and IL wod AZ with him that the
communication 81 his mob friend was fr.msd with the
utmost courtesy and moderation, consistent with hfm-
and that 20 IL and -nergy % the other depart
ments OF the governmec .te satisfactory termination o
that difficulty very issssial.y to be ascrbed He
maintained that the could not have acted
otherwise for they know that s4giy passions wele *
citod in America. which might oyerrule the desire
government act Justly ana houcrably The 0ss m
u,H of tse dcuiies srhlch 4rp' n
tarorei, and Which iicidsnoHy pressi seuTe,
innpoT1ont commercial and D,GnionFlrG ,erzts az
fis co,,,try t1 ihey d,d LsiHk ot tbs un. s,tcr
chy they should depart fran gd. couy vhicL sens
ofprud1e and u hnr hGd imposei pJoa Ae1p.
The next point that Of Mexico. Government did pot
intend 10 Interfere IN the Internal Affairs of that country
their object obtain redress ths injuries inf ed
upon British sub ects and they had uado a conyenlion
with their allies not 20 attempt g. impose upon Mex
people q form OF govcTnmeni % which they were
The only interest Of England was that Mexico
should have government which :roated fore gners with
Justice and with which the relations os peace and com
might be carried With respect 70 the cynvcn
ton with Morocco the government had fst that they
Obliged 10 enter into 1t TO avoid renewal of the
and the permanent occupation of Tstuan BY Spain
In not moving especial address to the crown,
was impossibls 70 oxargorats The loss which
The queen Of this ntry had sustained In the
death ot tho Prince Consort. II was exsggeraon
cay tnat az lar as TIE word perfection could be ap-
plcd to human mpsr ecc the Prince deserved that de-
scripton lie possessed extraordinary talents and no
man could approach him without feeling that he was
versing with superior mind, and gaining new IDEAS aud
views. His Position OF great difficulty. n rs
Quired great act bnt u was Tiled with universal asf
ration. His object was uo to place himself pro
forward, but TO contribute towards the =,
this country in every branch Of intelligence and INDUSTRY
Everybody knew that he had achieved that object
every felt that tho domestic life a tho Court had
been OF the greatest value TO the ntsrest az la
country and In times OF difficulty had united stI NOR,
closely the links which bound tho people 10 tho bron.
Such being the virtues q the Prince they would imagine
what her Majesty would feel II was the duty on ~
House 10 tender her their coincidence for hs loss
che had sustained and they would feel when they
scted the perfect conndsnce which existed between her
end tho Prince Consort how rreparabe the loss was
Mr. HAps1uD Expressed his satisfaction at the result Of
the dlHbrence with America.
Mr. Msunk protested against Ireland being represent
Cd a. enjoying high degree or prosperity describes
It's real position ~ very dsp sssed and unsatisfactory
sHE AMERICAN QUESTION IN TIE HOUSE OF LORDS
In the Lords, on tho same day Lord Dufern moved al
address in answer. He alluded in feeling terms tn
loss which the nation had sustained in the death OF h
Prince Consort The noble Lord also referred TO th
death Lord Herbert whose abilities and character h
warmly euiogsed. Adverting TO America, he pointed
Out the Ties f interest and pare ntage which bind N
the United States and expressed bis approval OF the ali
tuds the Rovsrnment had assumed from the commence
ment Of ,ne c'yh war which was running and desolatnI
shat country He regarded the disputes which had
between the Northern and southern STATE a. ~. 49,.