The New York herald., 1863-07-15
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
Spain and the Recognition Question
The London 2inl<a Paris corresnondept xrites-

spain ana the Aec08nitton Question.
The London Times Paris correspondent writes
Private letters from Madrid inform me that proposals
q recognition have been made on behalf Of the
southern states Of America to the Spanish government
and full sanction OF the French Emperor. The pro.
posals are at this moment under the consideration
e tho Marquis Of Marafores and his colleagues,
VINO are OF course aware they approved by the EN-
pror and also aware that Spain consents she viii have
The Support OF France The Confederate States pro
pairing TO guarantee the Independence Cuba either by
treaty with her, or by joining in the treaty with other
Fowes 10 return for certain not unreasonable advan
The Of the Spanish government is not yet given
though with France by her sde may not be unfavora.
Bile. Is thought at Madrid that In any the Em.
peror Of the French win not much longer postpone recog
nizing the Conederacy-tf with others well and good
not aone.n N-
In tho House Of Lords on the I'd inst the Duke Of NEW
CASTLE moved the second reading Of the British Columbia
Boundaries bill. He gave satisfactory report Of
the progress Of the colonies OF Vancouyers Island and
ns M
was not thought yes time TO give tho latter repre-
sentative ins..usiens with pOgaa.ion 80 uc,uatins
snts were nearly So%eieS sS ROAD ana .sesaph
Columbia, which now reached practically to the Rocky
Mountains lie stated that negotiations had been entered
into for the sale Of the interests Of the Hudsons Bay
Company TO the International Financial Association, which
intended 10 Issue 200 900 shares for the establishment Of
another company. This new company would staI1 cx-
sctly In the position OF the Hudson's Bay Company the
Financial Association only being intermediate agents Sir
y. Head, Mr.. ~ Iampson and several most influential
Lord TAUNTON complained Of the mode 10 which the
Affairs OF the Hudsonis Bay Company had been
but expressed doubt whether me transfer about 70 be
nex company comprised within II the names OF gentle
mon who wero Americans. either by birth or interest,":
and he should be sorry TO see the seat OF the direction
of the company changed from England 10 Now York with
regard TO British Columbia.
Tho bill was read scond Time
The Recognition Question In Pariia ment
sr g GREi, IN reply 70 Mr. IJebuek, stated thai the
question public importance should inervele, for tho
resumption the debate the motion Tor the fecon
ton of the Southern states OF America.
Mr. W. E. Forsa asked the Under Secretary Ter Foreign
Affairs he could iuiofm the House whether II was tfue
that proposition was made some lime ago for joiat
mediation between tie federal and Confederate states on
the parts of the English and French governmenas
Mr.. Layard, after considerable inioru,tion from Mr
Roebuk denid the truth of the statement made By Mr.
Rosbuck on the evening whea ne made hi mott nd
SAID thai November last communication had been
received from the French government proposing lap
between North and South. ne as denied The trath OF
Mr. Roebucks assertion, the suthlrty Mr. ebgck
alleged of the Emperor Of the French, tnat last year Lord
Lyons committed breach of con dence by taking 10 r
Heward copy of despatch address " her Maesty's
government by the Goyernmens Of France relative to the
TnE EFFORT on cosrR,H,SD
In the House Of Commons the sd Mr. Carnegie asked
whether u the existing state OF atars IN Amsrca y wa
contrary International law TO consign arms, amnun
ton aud medicines 20 the ports OF Quebec Nassau Matt
and Havana, and whether vessel containing such
articles and bound 70 any OF the above ports would be
liable 10 condemnation by prize court. The solicitor
General replied in the negative but added that the cargo
mret be bona fde destined for neutral port
nEFLNCG oF CANADA.
The Marquis OF Harrington, In reply 10 Colonel Amcs
10y states that the comniss toner's sent last year
inquire the deiences Of Canada had made
their report, bat until the colonial had taken
III matter into consderaon no seps could be adopted
for carrying It's recommendations into effect.
SUPPLY COTTON.
Mr. brought under the notice Of the House the
supply of cotton and moved for select committee 70 in
Qure whether any further could be taken with
% the legitimate functions or the Indian for
Increasing the supply of cotton from that He
Ggued, matter what might be the result OF the
now raging IN America, IL would he unreasonable
psci the southern states anything Ike the supply Of
cotton which England WIS formerly In the habit of OBJ
tanning from ,hat Iart Of the world n lvda, on the
contrary, the field OF production unlimited.
Ar loazcy seconded tho motion.
Mr. Cobdeu ridicued the eGoft which the government
Of India had btherts made 10 encourage the growth
oon lie observed that At the foot Of toe Rocky Nom
tains IN the western valley or the Mississippi tnore
sxhauslcss ded for the oduc lon o. cotton, aud soil
and climate admirably adapted 70 the plan which only
required English capital auo ente prise FOR Us develop
BeIt.
SIR C. woop SPOKE in de'ence OF the government o.
Indis.
Mr. BRCHr of opinion that legislative acton was
not by which increased supplies could BE- oh
tsincd. lie recommended the subdivision ol India lnto
different Prcsidencies.
The molten was finally withdrawn.