The New York herald., 1862-08-01
Queen Victoria Rules the British Polio,
Towards the United States.

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Towards the United States.
History delights in surprises. The tone Of
the debate in the English House of Parliament
upon Mr. Lindsay's motion to recognize the So
called Southern csnfederacy was very curious
and remarkable. Judging from the excited and
insulting utterances of the English press every
one expected that Lord Palmerston would de-
clare himself in favor of at least speedy media
ton OF Intervention in our affairs, and that the
discussion would be characterized by the most
bitter feeling towards the United States. It is
almost needless to say that every one was dis
appointed, and that, while the rebels were en-
Enthusiastically praised by the movers of the mo-
ton, no one upon the ministerial benches in
dulged in any direct attacks upon this govern
ment, its laws or its proceedings.
When we compare the speech Of Lord Palm
erston during this debate with the former
speeches, not only Of his lordship, but Of Earl
Russell, Mr. Gladstone and other members of
the government, we cannot but wonder at their
sudden change of sentiment and at the guarded
reticence Of expression and careful reservation
Of opinion as to future probabilities which
were scrupulously maintained throughout this
discussion, in spite of the excitement caused by
the London Tines bogus telegram, announcing
the capitulation Of McClellan's army. We may
perhaps account to some extent for this change
by remembering the influence which the recent
displays of the power and resources Of this
country have probably exercised upon the minds
of the English statesmen. At the time this de-
bate occurred, however, the news Of the tom
porary repulse Of the national forces from
before Richmond had reached Europe, and
the leading English journals had even magni-
fed this temporary check into an utter rout, q
headlong retreat and disorderly flight before
triumphant foe. On the very evening Of the
debate, also, the London Times published q
spurious despatch, which facts previously
known were distorted to corroborate, circum-
stantially detailing the surrender Of part Of
McClellans army and the imminent danger of
the remainder. 1t seemed, therefore, as if the
evil gods had copspired to make Mr. Lind
says. motion apr0pos, and TO secure its adoption
by large majority; and we can scarcely think
that, at such time the fear Of our hostility
wonld support Lord Palmerston in opposing
any debate in regard TO our affairs. We must
seek some other explanation, then. for this
change in British policy; and from many public
and private advices We are constrained to be-
lieve that it is attributable to the influence Of
her Majesty Queen victoria--our only friend in
the British government.
1t 10 now generally admitted that by the
death Of Prince Albert England was deprived
of . wise, sagacious and liberal statesman, who
greatly controlled, the more important opera
tions of the government. The influence of such
a consort upon the Queer herself cannot be
overestimated; and now. that his death has
made even bis lightest word memorable, her
Majesty Is doubtless as strictly guided by his
advice as If he were still happily present with
her. That Prince Albert was the fast and firm
friend Of this country is undisputed. During
the rage excited in England by the Trent affair,
he alone remained calm, unprejudiced and con-
ciliatory. With almost the last pulsation of his
heart he softened and amended, by his in
fuence the first dispatches to Lord Lyons,
which the excitable mem bers of the gov
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a declaration Of war than preliminary diplo-
matte note. On his deathbsd, it is said, Prince
Albert advised the Queen never to consent to
any measures which would destroy the friend
ship existing between this government and that
Of England. We can imagine how this advice
would be received and followed coming as il
did, with the combined authority husband
and trusted member Of the royal family. BY
what arguments-if by any arguments-of
policy, expediency mutual interests and future
Prince Albert justified this advice
we know not; but certainly, If any arguments
were needed, the Queen could not fail to find
them upon every hand. No doubt, however,
that while considerations Of state may have
steadied the Queen head during this business,
considerations Of feeling have controlled the
heart OF the royal wife and mother, who finds
the strongest incentives to an amicable policy
In the recollection Of her husbands wishes and
Of the splendid reception unparalleled in his
tory which the loyal States Of this republican
gave to her SON. the Prince of Wales.
We cannot but believe, therefore that there is
more than surmse OF conjecture in |
these current reports and that the restraint |
which the Emperor Napoleon and the English |
nri.tocracy are forced to put upon their media
ton and intervention schemes is attributable TO |
The kind and firm sentiments of friendship enter
Iained towards this country by her Majesty
Queen Victoria, and heartily reciprocated by |
the people Of the United States
vIGoRous COURSE OF Mn. LiNco1N-From a
from the War Department, which
we publish to-day, II will be seen that the Pre-
sident has directed the Secretary of War to
cancel all furloughs on the llth of August; and
all officers on leave not returning to their rsgi-
mene by that time will be onsidered as dis
missed from the service. This is vigorous
course and absolutely necessary. We are in
the crisis Of the war, and s5.ry man is needed