The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-25

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 20, 1861

the upper House Of the British Parliament by
Lord Campbell in favor of the recognition Of
the Confederate States. The speech has re-
Gently found its way into the South, and 10 but
lust now being read with admiration by all,
who appreciate eOquence, applaud candor and
discern ability. II is truly remarkable for
learning, progress cOurage-omitiing no point
of relevancy, and stating every issue with
clearness-- for wide liberality Of senii.
ment, also, as humane az it is statesmanly. We
wish We had room for the whole of it; in de-
fault Of which we shall present brief, but as
we shall hope a comprehensive abstract. The
entire debate lies before US in contemporary
issue Of the index.
Lord Campbell did not mean to review the
policy Of the ministry upon American affairs.
He wished rather to note the recent departure
from that policy by the Emperor Of the French.
The time was coming when the action Of
France would force England to definitions;
and there was growing danger in this event
of the Government! being taken at disadvan
tage. He made distinction between mere
friendly offers Of mediation, and the only sure
way of restoring peace--recognition OF the
Confederate Government. Many persons had
asserted that such an acknowledgement could
do no good. He believed otherwise, and so
did both the beligerents, for the Cabinets at
Washington and Richmond had used every
effort, the one to avert the other to obtain it.
Indeed the United States had risked everything
except war TO prevent even the arrival OF
Southern agents in Europe. The practical adj
vantages of recognition he asserted were too
obvious TO be so lightly put aside. 1t would
at once disabnse the Northern mind Of Elusive
hopes, It would put the combatants upon
negotiable terms And, in brief, it would
equalize one side of the Atlantic at the same
time that 1t would truly exhibit the neutrality
of the other That is 10 say, without recognis
zion, England and France stood particeps with
the North, and not neutral
He next took up the law in the case, as de-
rived from the rule and practice commonly
observed, and cited the following examples
Great Britain, France, Sweden and Holland
all recognized Portugal, seeded from Spain, a
year alter the Duke Of Braganza proclaimed its
independence, and quarter of a century be
fore Spain acquiesced in it.
France recognized the United States long
before the close of the American revolution
The United States itself recognized Nicarau-
que under Walker before he was firmly seated
in power; and all the South American provin-
ces during their revOlted state
Aud every writer upon international law
from Gfotious TO Wheaton concur in the opin-
ion that the close Of hostilites is by no means
the limit TO be observed by recognizing pow.
ers; but, on the contrary, that the reverse is
tho faet; in accordance therefore with expe.
rience, authority and reason, the South should
be acknowledged so soon as no doubt exists
upon the final result.
sand lie the issue doubtful2' asks Lord Camp
bell. The capitalists Of Europe answered the
question months ago. The Confederate loan
was based on cotton. Though but three mil.
lions were asked, nine were subscribed. The
only security for payment is the success Of
the South. Does this look like incredulity2
But the flnanciers--proyerb,A philosophers,
and as nearly prophets as are to be found
under the sun---are not alone in confident
belief of the ultimate triumph Of the South.
Military and scientific men are Of the same
mind. Lord Campbell adroitly brought sever
al eminent witnesses on the stand, including
Louis Napoleon and the Princes Of the House
Of Orleans, who served with Mcclellan, Nc
tllellan himself also, and General Scott, and in
fact the whole corps Of Northern Generals.
None had ever given an opinion that Che South
can be conquered. Nobody, but tho yankee
papers aud Mr. Seward, had ventured to express
a decided conviction on the subject; and as for
this latter, ironically proceeded the speaker,
whatever might DO his other abilities, be could
not be claimed as a very high military authors
ity AS for England, opinions were nearly one
way. The South could not DO subiugated. The
vacillasion Of principle, the absence Of purpose,
the want Of genius, the imbecility in field and
council on the part of the North; with The
courage, skill, patience and patriotism Of the
confedeTates had long carried the day in the
British mind. ga new chapter said Lord
Campbell, Sin the history Of the world will be
opened, II on the theatre Of war in America
those qualities, to which men have ever point.
cd with scorn, should triumph over those
which have hitherto been regarded with ad-
miration."
Honor is the next motive for recognition. And
why sOg Lord Campbell explains. England
bias OOnsnIs in tho South. They protect the