, 1863-02-27

unless lie Proclamation had q most impor-
tant effect during the two years Of Mr. Lin
coins Presidential office, the Democratic
viii tile South on any conditions they chose
to impose. It was difficult not to have some
feelings Of contempt for the Federal Govern
mcnt. ["Hear, hear" and cheers from the
Opposition sido Of the Housed They had
permitted grosscr extravaganza, more cerrup-
lion, and more peculation than was ever be-
fore witnessed in the world--frenewed Oppo-
sition cheersl- land had violated personal Lib
erty and liberty Of the press.
Personally the Southern people were not
nnsweEable for the institution Of slavery; mud
the speeches lately delivered at m Episco-
pal Convention showed the force ofthe moral
Hear, hear.l England vas in part to blame
for the present state Of things by refusing
eighteen years ago to agree to difezential
duty on sugar in favor Of that which was free
grown; even though We we're keeping :
;Snadron on the coast sa.. Of africa to suppress
and many valuable lives. There was now
chance Of the entire abolition Of slavery Il
the Proclamation were fully carried out, for
that Proclamation had not been addressed to
the Southern States only, but virtually to the
Brazils and TO Spain US well; for If the slaves
years, or certainly not twenty would elapse
before the negroes Of Brazil and Of Spain
would be free also. fHear.1
Whatever might be the conflict Of opinion
ard argument, based On the same premises,
but tending to different conclusions, which
prevailed il this question, he had no doubt
they should always see shining with steadEast
brilliancy the sacred right Of human freedom.
Hear, hear.1 He had attempted to advocate
great cause, which he believed Was the real,
though possibly the indirect origin Of the war,
and be was convinced the good sense and
always prevent any Government from attempt
ing TO interfere with or copnteract the posi-
bic, and he hoped probable, results Of such q
proclamation. Hear, hear.
Mr. D1sRAEI-I am bound to say that from
the first-and all that subsequently occurred
has only confirmed me in the conVlction-I
always looked upon that which is occurring
In America in the light Of O revolution (heaf,
hear, j and Of great revolution. (Hear, hear.
| Great revolutions, whatever may be the al
legged cause, are not likely to commence
ef e9uelyas with h. PRECIPITATION sIpp Hear,
menced the United States were col
onies. We should not forget that such
communities do not cease to be colonies be-
cause they cease to be dependent. [Hear,
hearl They we're not only colonies but were
| colonizing, and existed under all the condI-
litical independence: Hear, hcar.1 But for
| several years think all unimpassioned men
| must have been conscious that in that COM
munity there were smonldering elements that
indicated the possibility Of change, and per-
haps of violent change. Hear, hear.]
heimmense increase Of the population
the still greater increase of wealth-the in
PRODUCTION in large numbers Us citizens Of
| foreign races that were brought up under the
| laws and customs which we're, perhaps, at
tractive to more limited and homogeneous
| race-the character Of the political csnstitu-
tion-the absence Of any theatre for the am-
bilious and refined intellects Of the country,
which deteriorated the public spirit and low
| cred the public morality-aboVe all, the In
creasfng Influence Of the United States upon
the political fortunes Of Europe were circum-
stances which induced the more than posi-
bility that the mere colonial character Of
those communities might be suddenly and Vi
tcristics appear that seem to be the destiny Of
And cannot conceal from myself the con
viction that those in this House who may be
young enough to live to witness the conclu-
sion and ul innate consequences Of this civil
war. will find that the America they can re-
cognize when the waters have subsidized, will
be q different America from that which was
known to our fathers, and even to this gene
ration, cf which they have had so much ex-
pcrience. [Hear, lear] twill be, believe,
an America Of armies an America Of d.
plomacy-an America Of rival States and ma.
ncuyering Cabincts-an America Of frequent
turbulence, and probably Of frequent war.
[1Iear, hear. With these views have my
self during the last session exerted whatever
little influence might possess in endeayorinss
to dissuade my friends from embarrassing hel
Majesty's Government In that position Of pol
itic and dignidcd reserve, which they appear
to me to have taken on this question. Hear
| hear
Looking upon the transactions across the
al
acter, but such as probably may influence this
country, as the great French revolution has
Influenced and i still influencing Europe II
appears to me that there was on our part dut
to the existing authorities in Amcrica large
measure Of Difference in the difficulties the,
Il 1t was natural to ftel-and would not dis
. guise or attempt to disguise that feeling;
Just respect for those Southern States whicl
! represent vast population Of men strngglin:
) for some Of the great objects Of existence
for independence and for power: [Cheers.
} But 1t did appear to me that the course which
: her Majestyfs Miristcrs had resolved upor
, taking was one upon the whole honorable te
this country, and would prove beneficial t
all classes OF the community; Hear, hear
! in the autumn her Malesty's Ministers com
} missioned one of the Cabinet to repair to tn
chiefseats ofindustry in this country, and, 4
+ far rs could collect, entirely change the pol
; icy that had hitherto been supported an
sanctioned, [iIear. 1t was not an accident
5 ediy with the consent and sanction of he
AfaJesty's Government. [Oh, oh, from Minis
+ tcEia1 benches, and cries Of hear, hear, from
the Opposition:l And what did that dec1ars
:. tion mean? It meant that the Southcrl
i States ought to be recognized; for if It wer
| true that they had created an army aud nav.
Z and people, we were bound to rccogniz
their political existence. Hear, hcar:1 I
: appears that that declaration Is inconsfsten
4 with the course Of conduct previously recon
+ mended by the Government, and nothing oc
e Cured In the interval that could justify tn
t change. Hear, hear.1
It Is most fmportunate that on a snbject G
0 SO much importance, and on which the Goy
= ernment took, at first, such q dignifed posi-
0 tion, there should be exhibited BY Minister
n Ing opinions, and that they should have fel
8 it to be their dutyt to communicate this vaci
IS latfon Of opinion and Inconsistency Of jude
$ ment to the whole nation. [Hear, hearl "
n are told by the Minister that should BE- bes
n informed on the topie-the Minister for Fo
l. Government, are the motives for the va
c, According to that opinion, there WAS d,
lc sire On the part Of the North to establish dt
re minion, and on the part Of the South
10 achieve Independence. Hear, hear1 It ma
have been indiscreet on the part Of her Maize
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Is Of their opinion, hut what are we to say
in the subsequent definitions of this contest th:
er have been supplied by the GoScrnmen
/ [Hear, heas.l Only fortnight ago menbt
e Of the Cabinet said the whole cauac of the ":
2f was the existence Of slavery, and denounced
l. as pestilent institution. [Hear, hrar.]
d The President Of the Board Of Trade thr
70 spoke fortnight ago the opinion Of the Go
'e ernment but on another day We find anotht
It eminent member Of the Cabinet rccommen'
le ing as the only specific the recognition
ID Southern independence, and he was imnl
+ diately followed by colleague who said tn
I, none Of the conditions on which 1ndepe'
IN dcnce should be recognized exist in the Sout
N [Hear, hear. This variety Of opinion is
Fe prevalent among her Majesty's Ministers tn
y one Of theul-not member Of the Cabine
D. but one whose lips are stepped in the grayi
Of the Prisy Council laughter ]-recently i
ID formed us that In the opinion Of the Cover
C. ment the Lord Of Hosts was on the Southe
le side. Laughter.1 Think it is very much
le be regretted that her Majesty's Goyernme
n did not adhere to the reserve WHICH distin
IL uishcd them last session on this grave sub1et
ss Hear, hear.] It Is much to be deprecat
e TINT unless change took place in their poll
i there should not have been more silence du
t, ions. {Hcar, hear
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