The New York herald., 1863-03-29
! Paris and London /. seven dsys after Tie Asia

English Parliament. II embraces despatch from
Earl Russell to Lord Lyons on the subject OF the
emancipation policy of President Lincoln. letter
from Lord Lyons to Earl Russell relative to the
general condition Of political parties in the United
States, and letters from Mr.. Mason, the rebel COM
missioner in London, to the English Foreign ONCE.
assailing the blockade and calling on the Queens
government either to disregard or raise it, as being
inefficient Earl Russsll's reply to Mr.. Mason is
also given.
Earl Russell, speaking Of the emancipation pro-
clamation. says:--"Tbere seems to be no declara-
ton of principle adverse to slavery in this proca-
nation. II is measure of war and measure of
war of a very questionable kind As President
Lincoln has twice appealed to the judgment Of
mankind in his proclamation, venture to say do
not think it can ought to satisfy the friends of
abolition who look for total and impartial Free
dom for the slave, and not for vengeance on the
siayeOwner."
Lord Lyons, writing on the position of the politi
cal parties in this country, says:"The democratic
party seeks to profit by the difficulties OF it's oppo
nents, without committing itself to any very def
mite policy. Thus its attacks the arbitrary arrests
and the other extra legal Of the Cabinet,
and, above ALL the military administration; but it
against the war, or pronouncing the word 'separa-
ton.' There is nothing at present to show whether
or not there is likely to be in the meantime con-
juncture at which foreign Powers may step in with
proprety and effect to put stop to the ehusion of
blood"
To Mr.. Mason Earl Russell replies, on The subject
of blockades, thus:-"The adequacy Of the force to
maintain the blockade must indeed always, to a
certain extent, be one of fact and evidence; but
it does not appear that in any of the numerous
cases brought before the prize courts in America
the nadequacy Of the force has been urged by
those who would have been most interested in
urging it against the legality of the seizure.''
In the case of the British prize bark Springbok,
captured by the United States cruiser Sonoma, the
English government has advised the owners
to watch the progress Of the case in the American
courts by their agents, and to put in a claim for
damages and loss caused by the seizure Of the
sci. When the Prize Court makes decision the
executive of Great Britain will take up the case.
On the subject of the fitting out of war vessels
for the Confederates in England, Earl Russell off,
ciay states that some overt acts in breach Of the
Queens neutrality proclamation must be proven
against the parties accused before the home gov
ernment can interfere with them.
Miss Slidel, daughter Of the rebel commission
er in Paris, was thrown from her horse, in the
Bois de Bouogne, and sustained fracture of the
skull. When the Asia sailed she was improving.
John Smith, Washington market dealer, COM
mitted suicide at his residence, No. 572 Third ave-
nue., yesterday, by shooting himself through the
head with pistol. Deceased was forty years of
age, and was q native of this State. No cause
could be assigned for the commission Of the rash
act.
The Mexican war was growing more unpopular
in Paris daily. II was believed that Napoleon con-
tempated the withdrawal of his troops from the
country whenever he could do without positive
disgrace. Others, again, said that he contemplated
the removal Of ofGeneral Forey and the appointment
of another commander more rapid in movement
and more economical Of his cash resources Ge-
neral Neil was mentioned in this connection. II
was asserted in some circles in Paris that the En-
peror was even preparing TO undertake war
with Russia agreeable military cover under
which he might abandon the Mexican enterprise.
The most interesting and important points OF the
news by the Asia to be found in the details Of
the progress of tho Polish insurrection, and its
gradual assumption of the character of q great
European question. A portion of the revolution
airy troops encountered the Russians at Sosnowitz,
but routed after sanguinary engagement.
Some Of the retreating soldiers of Langiewitx
were driven on to Prussian territory. On the
other hand the Poles had defeated body of Rus
SLAMS near Mysozowa, killing over hundred of
them. Langiewitz held good position and was
prepared for great engagement at the latest
dates. Garibald had written him letter of sym
pathy, in which he held out a promise of active
nj In otto If
declined. General Dembinski had published
letter in Paris. in which he classes every man
Kossutl Ladislas or else-who seeks to stir up
the Hungarians against Austria at the present
moment Us an enemy Of Poland. Meanwhile the
Cabinets and people of England. France Austria
and Prussia were very much agitatcd and alarmed
by the situation of affairs in Poland. Lord Pal
merston declined to state his opinion to a deputa-
tion in favor of the Poles but the London jour
nails seem to indicate non-intervention policy for
England. Paris was full Of rumors, and il was
even said that Napoleon and Austria had deter
mined TO restore the nationality Of Poland, AZ
the cost OF war with Russia and Prussia.
The King Of Italy had sanctioned the project of
government loan OF seven hundred millions OF
lire, OF which IT thought five hundred millions
would be taken up.
The Liverpool cotton market was buoyant on
the 1itb instant, at an advance Of one-hslf Of
penny per pound. Breadstuffs were quiet and
steady. Provisions remained steady, with quiet
market.
THE LEGISLATURE
The State Senate yesterday, in Committee Of the
Whole, devoted large portion Of another session to
the Broadway Railroad bill. substitute was pro-
posed, to the effect that hereafter all the city rail
road franchises applied for shall be given, BY
State commission to be established. to the highc.,
bidder the receipts from such sales TO inure the
benefit Of the Croton Water Department and the
Central Park. This was rejected by vote Of nine
to ten. An amendment prohibiting the running Of
cars on Sunday was adopted; also one making !,
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