New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-24

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of determination which had been manifested by
Canada ia a moment when war with the United
States appeared even more than imnipent.
Lord Derby, with regard 10 the American Dun
Guilty, said he was bound TO admit the Government
had no alternative in the course. The moment they
found that the act Of Capt. Wilkes was upsinctioned
by international law, grave, serious, ana impefa
tive duty devolved upon ibem from which they had
not shrunk. However great might be the horrors OF
var far greater must be innOniny Of forfeiing the
honor OF the country. He deeply regretted tue
course which tie Federal Government mad taken,
becau G. although they had asseDtei to Just cemahus
of this county, they had done 70 with very Ill
grace. Though feeling that they were ia tie wrong,
and had placed them.elves, their Government, ana
their people in position Of ind served Humiliation,
they bad yielded, not to their own sense OF justice,
but 10 demand by force, because they kne tna'
this country would be satisfied with uotblpg lees
Yet though he approved Of the course the Govern
ment had taken In reference TO the American di1-
Guilty lie thought they ouy to be cautious. lhey
entered upon negotiations wich had for their OBJECT
an alteration in the principles unon when ihter1a'
iional law was now regulated. Ihey muet hot LOT
get they had deep aud pre- pohuerati.s h'oi ~.
maintaining the rights OF oeliigerents, and tIis
couutry was lot on. which could lightly sacrifice the
legitimate rights which they now possessed IN tha'
respect.
Earl Russell stated that all the papers which re-
lated TO The American clficuty ana 10 inc alns Vi
meut He expressed his satisfaction at the manner
In which the efforts OF the Government to maintain
the honor of the Briish flag had been supported oy
the country, and drew a contrast between tne una
nimity which prevailed on tbo present. occasion Win
what had been tie adopted IN former times,
when whatever might be submitted by the uini,ter
would be sue to meet with The Dissent OF tue oppo-
.ifou Adyeriug TO tue present position Of American
aisirs, be staei hat the could be no doubt, IRON
the rapid successes which had attended the efforts oi
the Confederate to break tie blockade. that 1t was
VI most Intellectual character. AZ the same tlme,
the Government had derie 10 press hardly on
tue Northern States, bat he Lop'd thst they would
be able themselves TO settle their difficulties w'th
the South. When this struggle euded IN the total
disruption or in more friendly cemen ing the Union,
her Majesty's Government would feel that they had
done their duty 10 both sides by preserving strict
neutrality.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. w. II. Porimsn
the recess serious questions had arisen,
especially with the Norbern State. Of America, and
he WAS sure tue DETERMINATION OF The Government 10
m-inain the honor and di.Iiy OF the country would
meet with universal appreciation, and more espe-
ciay for the wire, prudent, aud iorbearlng manner
in which they acted in such delicate matters, not
withdrawing The country had received most crafty
Ing proofs OF the affection Of MI inpor ant colony ana
Of tie fdeDd-hip oi the Emperor of the French Az
the ,ame time he believed that, although an import
AMI branch Of our manufacturer was sunering very
he mi sbt congratulate Inc honse upon
the Government mninsi 10y Its present neutrality,
which would ultimately prove the WEest pohcy, /
even for that interest
MIR. Disrael said: With respect to the disturb /
a ce. in tie United States, II was not possible at
preseut to decide upon QUE future course, and be
too,d that Gov, rDn ent would decide on taxing DO
prec tae sieps. AsIesarjs also the interference 10
another Amencan State, he WAS bot prepared al pres
en prese 81 inon. bat lie ho9ed that the same
prudent policy would Influence The Government. WI I
t.spect also 10 the recognition OF the Southern /
States and the blockade Of their ports, Parliament
could not pretend declare I'll opinion on the merits
OF the care, aud he hoped that tue Government
oud AZ once lay before it the Information which u
n nst have received trou lie commanders and officials
on the spot.
Lord Palnersion expressed bis satisfaction that,
under present circumstances, the sddre-s 70 her
Majesty would be creed TO without the slightest op-
position. He woul therefore, briefly advert 10 Tue
iotics which tie right honorable gentleman opposite
had tou.bed nuon. lie was convinced that the
House wonld raiify the conduc, of tn Government
f., tie ,erious diff reueee ich bad arisen with the
Government and the Northern States vi America,
sud t wouli agree with him that the communication
of hs noble friend framed with The utmos, cour
tesy ard moderation consistent with hFnlners, ana
that 70 t and energy OF tue other departments OF
toe Government the sAi,fsctOfy termination OF tna'
difficulty was very materially 10 be ascrbed. ne
maintained that the Government could ho' n"No
acted otherwise, for they knew that angry passions
" ere excited in America, which might oyerruie
the desire Of iie Government 10 act justly and
The Government wIs we'll aware OF the ,
difficulties in which America WIS involved, and
which incidentally pressed severely upon Import
ant commercial and manufacturing interests IN this
country. but they did not think tia this was sui
hcient reason Why they .hoad depart from that
course winch "A sense Of pruoence uDd sense OF
honor bad imposed upon item. The next point ~as
that OF Mexico. Government did not Intend to inter-
iere in tie internal affairs OF that country; their
object war 10 obtain redress Tor the injuries inflicted
upon British rubjsct', and they had made Ii oonven-
tiOn win their Allies not to attempt To impose upon
the Mexican people form OF government 10 wtich
they were aversr. Tie only nteres, OF England
was that Mexico should bave a government which
treated foreigners with justice, aud with which the
r. laions Of peace aud commerce might be carried on
With respect To the Convention with Morocco, the
,oyerument had felt thai they were obliged TO enter
iuto IL TO avoid a renewal Of the war, and the per-
lnnnent occupation of Ietuan by Spain.