New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-13

the casa 3, IL at present stood; aud, seeing the
importance Of the quesaon, and that inc opp' ~
the law officers Of the Crown must 90 careluiiy
sreighed by Government before any directions were
given. which directions must probably be given be-
fore the next mail went out; moreover "a tne next
mail which arrived might entirety aner tne lscts OF
the case be must request their lor1shps indulgence
aud not state the opinion of the law officers OF the
(Iroyvn which would have to be seriously weighed
The Marouis of Clanricards said that the Nor.
chants ought 20 have been more fully informed of
the instruction with respect to the mails He hoped
that measures would be taken to have full reports
of the proceedings before the Prize Court.
Earl Russell said that he would communicate with
Lord Lyons on this point
The subject theu dropped.
In the House Of Commons, on the 9th Mr.. Fer
rand moved "Thst in the opinion of this House il
IL the duty Of the Government TO take into consider
ation without delay, what measures may be Deces-
sary 10 relieve the distress prevailing in the cotton
manufacturing districts, that the people may no
longer continue unemployed" He entered at length
into, and generally deprecated, the cotton factory
system, charging the mill owners with being the
cause of existing evils.
Mr.. Potter moved, as an amendment, that an ad'
dress be presented TO Der Majesty, praying that she
will be graciously pleased TO appoint Royal Com
mission TO inquire into the present state OF the cot
ton manufacturing distrcts and to report on the
best mode Of relieving the distress existing there
He stated that nearly $4,000 900 had besn raised
pended in relief since the breaking out OF the cotton
famine; 437 900 persons were still existing upon
charity, of whom upward Of 80 900 were able bodied
men and be proposed that they should not be left
dependent upon eleemosynary aid, but that some
scheme should be devised by the Government; for
employing them upon protective works.
n Mr.. Golden seconded the amendment.
general debate ensued. Mr.. Villlers, on behalf
of the Government, opposed both propositions, and
urged the adoption OF the Local improvements act
and the exercise Of borrowing powers in order TO
find work and relieve the distress. Finally the mo-
tion and the amendment were both withdrawn.
In the House Of Commons, on the same evening,
Mr. Arthur Mills CALLS attention TO the correspond
ence which had recently been laid before Parliament
between her Majesty Government and the Cover
nors of Canada and NewZealand, respectively, con-
corning the military defense OF those colonies and
moved an address for copy OF all communications
which have passed since the commencement of the
wear 1862 between the Secretary OF State for tie
Colhnies and the representatives OF the Crown IN
the British Dependencies, respecting the mode and
cost of their military deienses. lie contended that
the time had arrived when, with the possession OF
repreentstiye government aud free Institutions, the
Cooniss ought 10 take on themselves the charge OF
their own defense. He strongly deprecated the
course which the people OF Canada bad taken IN
reference to their defense.
Mr.. Fortescue said Government were OF opinion
that the Canadian Government had shown very
inadequate sense Of their duty in reference to the
military defense OF the colony still the exertions
volunteer system being carried on with much
spir,t and activity. At the beginning of the year
there were 5000 volunteers in training, and the
number was already increasing, while successful
attempts had been made TO render the rural militia
nI for service il case Of emergency. The Govern:
ment could not pretend TO MAINTAIN an unlimited
number Of troops at its own cost IN Canada al Time
of war much less at time OF peace. Consequently,
the defenss of the Canadian territory must mainly
depend on the Canadians themselves.
M Ayrton strongly condemded the want OF exer-
ton display d by the Canadian people in providing
means for their defense.
Mr.. AlderIey concurred generally IN the opinions
expressed by Mr.. Mills. Tn, position Of Canada at
the present moment was no doubt most critical and
there was no subject which could give the Govern
ment moro cause for anxiety He entirely approved
of the pecy Of the Colonial Minister, and hoped II
would be persevered in nomstter what opposition
might DO offered to ]. In the Colonies
After few words from Mr.. Buxton the motion
was Withdrawn.
Sir j. Elphinstone moved Tor Commitslon, 70
consider the construction Of iron clad ships &c, but
after some debate the motion was Withdrawn.
The following extract of a letter from Capt
Halliday Of the ship Helen Nicholson, from the
Clyde 10 California, which vessel was spoken
March "a, in lat. Il NJ, Ion. 70 W., was posted IN
Abe Underwriters Rooms, Liverpool:
"A9a. m saw a very large volcanic eruption,
distant about 20 miles, and seen quite distinctly
from the maintop 1t seemed 10 be OF great extent,
bursting forth with great fury and sending the
water and clouds of steam to an immense hight It's
no,itop as near AZ eau Judge, will be lat. II 40 10
e 3O NJ, and Ion. 251 5V 10 % w. II might be
well to have this reported, az there 10 possibility
OF q shoal being left after the eruption 10 over.
IL A suggested that the supposed eruption above
x,ant;ona ed NAV have proceeded from another vessel
having been destroyed by the steamer Alabams, a.
sba was in Lat. % Ion. 90, on the 25d of March.
The Ddily NepS publishes some documents 10
.bovy that the steamer Dolphin was probably not 90
innocent of an intention to the blockade as has
been asserted.
pppopTPD RECRUITMENT OF BRITISH SUBJECTS
FOR THE FEDERAL ARMY.
An important orrtspondence between Earl Russell
and Mr. Adams on this subject was published yesteI-
dav The first letter, dated November ~ 1907 10
from Earl Russell and informs Mr.. Adams that her
Msissty's Government are informed, by persons 10
bom they are disposed 10 give credit, that recruits
ara beiu0 rased in this country for serving Ia the
army of the United States. and that bounty money
Of considerable amount is offered by agents OF the
limited States to encourage British subjects TO
snlst and that the practice 10 which bis attention
A. thus called 10 calculated seriously to increase the
d,fScnlties already Incident 10 tie observance OF
neutrality by her Majestys Government.
ON the following day. Mr.. Adams replies, stating
sbat he "pot only has knowledge OF any such
roceedjn0s but he has no belief that they can nave
been attempted by any persons really vested WIN
authority as agents of the United States. Should II
trrn ont that these are individuals assuming TO act
upder such an authority, he will be Obliged 10 Earl
Russeu for such information as he may possess tba'
nav euabe him TO ascertain who these persons may
be. and TO take the necessary measures TO disaVow
their operations. MI ,,. -
Mr. Adams stating that he has tne saslshVs'oh "
Informing him that further inquiries which have
been instituted respecting the alleged recruiting ~
London for the United States army seem 10 estap,
I.h that the reports to that effect which had reached