Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-18
The R,sbuck Motion in the British Parliament

Rr,is Parliament on the SO;h ultmo for recognition
thu Confederate States We confess to very strong
doubts as to the success of any movement in England
having in view our recognition; but there are eircum
stances connected with this ROebuck motion which en-
courage hope that even at the eleventh hour England
nav sacrifice somewhat o! her prejudice and her senSn
ness to the Just claim which our condition presents
We predicted in former article that the success Of
the French arms in Mexico would be the iorsrunnef Oh
soms active movement on the part OF the emperor IN
our behalf. The conquest Of Mexico would De barren
ndeed to that potentats if ne stood upon any 0'oer
terms With him than thoss Of friendship; and We uAe
IL that in the present state of affairs IN that country ne
nj, sssk TO conciate our favor and thus give PracueA
v.Ius 70 the copques. which he has achieved.
The mysterious movements which the Paris cores
roDdspt, Of Northern and English papers represent IS
n ps,r recently in that city in connection Win the
interests of this COnfederAcy would indicate that the
Rmperor fully realizes the advantages OF culvaung
fr,pdy relations with u.s. If any IN erence can De araNn
from the interview said have taken place between tue
Roneror and Messrs Roebuck and Lindsay, two OF the
,pnebes friends which the Southern cause has IN sng
land il il that Mr.. ROebuck is encouraged by the Em-
ro 70 press the motion OF which he bad given notice
he will probably give England this chance to cooperate
With him and if she refuses to do So it is not unlikely
he will act on bis own responsibility.
The truth is, that England guided almost altogether
in her foreign policy BY the Of the Emperor
Her refusal TO cooperate With him in bis former Propo
ston for mediation vas made no less in difference 70
her own prejudice sgainst thin conviction that the
Emperor contemplated serious move IN the matter Al
tha, period Doubtless the Emperor anticipated this re-
fusa but with his proveroi wisdom and craftsmanship
be deemed it polite to make seAsonabe manifestation
of good will and sympathy towards ia to avert any EN-
barrassme.t 10 his designs with reference TO Mexico
He did not know bu. that still cherished the Monroe
doctrine if not from motives Of future interest looking
% the ACQUISITION Of that country and spread Of our
institutions ththerWard perhaps from pride in the su-
thor Of that ctrine Who himself SOutherner and
whose memory Vas hOnered by US few years ago by
transfer Of his remains from New York to his native
State amid eeremsniAls which ntssed the deep anec
ton and profound esteem in ch his memory vas
held Such Manifestations well calculated to pro-
duce an impression abroad that We probably still held
10 that doctrine if only from motives Of sectional pride
in connection With its iustrOus author; and the En-
peror while having no serious purpose Of mediation at
that time with tina, shreEdness peculiar to him, moved
sufficiently in the matter indicate the benz Of his
sympath;es.
The movement vas emnenty successful, for ever since
b, been esteemed the peculiar friend OF the Southern
cause and = corresponding sympathy with his Mexican
enterprise on the part of the South has been the result
Evepts as they have since pired in Mexico and as
thew soon will in Paris satisfy ust At the initiative which
he had taken in respect TO the question OF mediation,
intended as mere manifestation Of sympathy with
rs to which at proper time be would give practical
Eject He Was then - powerful to enforce bis will as
bsis pow-indeed more so for At that time he was EN-
barrassed BY no European pcaOn such a. the Polish
usson has produced But the time for the enforcement
Of the policy had arrived Mexico had srst to be con-
ouered and then the policy which to give value to the
conquest was to be carried out namely, the recognition
Of the Southern Confederacy. No complications OF the
character that have arisen in connection with the Polish
ipsurreeton can suerve him from this purpose, If he
really sntertAins it. as firmly believe be does These
After all affect him only in common with the other lead
inc powers Of Europe But here he playing the great
came Of oHsettng the advantages which England As
bi,hsro had over him on this continent IN her posses
sion Of the CanAdas by the acquisition OF Mexico 1t Is
matter in which he himself solely interested and he
ill make its adjustment paramount 70 any enterprise 10
which he has but Joint interest
Poor. miserable, erOuching England he duped her
BY compelling her to display her hostility to US, while
n don0 90 be Won our good will and admiration, and
..,,hrsbsd hs claim 70 be made with Us, our future
n.gotatiOp the first favored nation of the world. Now
bst he has conquered Mexico he viii proceed to carry
GU, his kind intentions with reference to US, q fore
hadowed in the movement which be initiated hereto
fore. He really did not want England to cooperate
with him them for his plans were not sufficiently ma
tursd Not 80 now, however. He Is fully prepared Tor
RECOGNITION, and active Intervention, doubtless II 1t
.Aopld beeome Necessary; and Eogland, ready not
will have 70 cot psrate or the hazards Of revolt
ton which the example Of frances monopoly OF
our rich producs while her subjects starving would
inevitably create. Poor England must swallow the pill
which the great French doctor will administer, bitter as
/, NAV be; and, what is worse she will live hereafter in
the contempt Of every Southern mind What an at
tituds for proud Britain TO occupy She will come
ImppR in after her great called ally, to take seat
thu second table, and be has managed to elicit her
n,;eps towards Us in bis former efforts OF mediation
a IN make her an unaeleOme guest even there. She
nav %, few crumbs and bone after be is satisfied
Au abe will be required to pay dearly even for them in
,h .h.ns If high tariff upon all English manufactured
goods.
In 90 act of foreign diplomacy IN which the emperor
has figured in the past has be displayed such Sdrotnes
such foresight and wisdom in this matter Of MS pro-
posed mediation in respect to this war de made
known his good viii for rs. and thus secured our sym
patty with bis efforts in Mexico while at the same time
he unveils English sentiment With reference to US and
renders her obnoxious the heart Of every SOuherner
He win, nov that be has accomplished the ends for
which this manifestation made, force England to
choose between cooperation with him in the work Of
recognition and Intervention, II necessary the ruin
Gus alternative Of persistent neutrality, which will
forever exclude her from any favor At the hands Of the