Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-07-27
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THE AMERICAN QUESTION IN PARLI AMENT-c COMMENTS
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
The AMERICAN QUESTION IN pARLIIMENT-co COMMENTS
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The steamship Africa arrived at Halifax on the Goth
inst The most important intelligence by this arrival is
contained in the following report of debate in the
House Of Commons relative TO
MR.. RoIBUcKs MOTION.
In the House of Commons, on June 10, Sir J. Fer
gusson called attention to the motion of Mr. Roebuck
for the recogni ion of the Southern States IF America
and urged that, considering the change which had
Gently taken place in the character of the American war
l. would be mpo itic to the discussion upon the
subject. The hon. member moved the adjournment Of
| the House.
Lord Pamerston seconded the motion 10 order to add
his request Mr.. Roebuck 10 drop the debate which
stood for Monday Events of the utmost importance
were taking place in America and he thought they
we're of themselves sufficient TO show that would
be desirable to the discussion at the present
/ ment or to call upon her Aajesty's Government to
pledge themselves to their future course Of action
Thereto g. upon general grounds, he urged upon Mr.
Rotbuck the propriety of complying with the request
Bu. there was another circumstance peculiar to the
debate which made compliance still more advisable.
1t was hardly possible the debate could be resumed
without discussion what lad passed at the lAt in
| terview between Mr.. Roebuck, Mr. Lindsay and tie
Emperor of the French He submitted that what took
place on that occasion between two independent
bers OF the English Hos of Commons and foreign
sovereign, matter that VAS scarcely fit sui ect
for debate in that House. and might tend to prevent
the Emperor Of the French in u ure, from giving that
courteous nd gracious recepto to Englishmen Of dis
| tinction which he had hitherto afforded
/ Mr.. Lindsay complained Of the stacks VIII CHI had
been made upon his veracity by q ministerial organ,
aud dec ared that all Mr. Roebuck had stated respecting
the late interview with the nperor of the French
perfectly true He believed that il Her Msesy's Gov
eminent would only utter the word recognition" in
concert with the Emperor, that word would be heard
in the States harbnger of a speedily returning
peace With regard to the request made TO Mr.. Roe
buck he hoped his honorable friend would take time
consider the question before he gave answer.
Mr.. Osborne had never doubted the veracity of Mr..
Roebuck but he had the confidence in his dis.
cretion He thought his hon. friend acting fair
ly by the House in keeping this subject in allegiance,
and not letting them know whether It to come on
next bonday or not.
| Mr.. Cunningham thought there should be no hesitation
ia the matter. lie prepared show that the sym
pathies of the working classes all in favor of the
Northern States, which were struggling against rebel
lious Slave power.
MIR. Gregory believed that if Mr. Roebuck persisted
with his notion it would be rejected by large MAORI
IT, in which the opinion would 90 forth the world
tina: the feeling OF the House of Commons was opposed
| to the Independence o, the Southern Confederacy !;
| whereas the fact was, that number of the
members Southern, heart and soul, but did not
with, in the face Of events pending, bring the
Government or House tOTronounce premature decision
| on tAe subject.
Mr.. NeWdegaie complained of the course which Mr.
ROtbuck and Mr. Lindsay had takes converting Oh N
| elves into ambassadors.
Mr.. w. f. f. r5Ler expressed u hope that ths debate
would go on, and that England would no longer display
that amount of cOSardce in the matter which she had
hitherto done whenever American questions arose.
| Afer some remarks from Lord r Cecil
Mr.. Roebuek said he would reserve his answer until
| bu he baif thau his
| would DE heard before that day.
Mr.. Layard denied that there had been any breach Of
confidence the part of her Msestys Government in
reference to communications received from the Govern
| ment OF France.
The motion for ad journment was then with drawn.
| REMARKS PRESS
The Daily News, in referring to Mr.. Roebucks notion
attacks Lord Palmerston who, in supporting its post
ponement, manages 10 convey to the House imOes
sion that he WIS aDxiousy expecting news from Wash
ngton which might affect the action of the British
| Government.
The Herald says: "There is great Justice in Mr.
| GegOry's view that it would be misfortune if the
vote OF tie Commons should make it appear that the
House was hostile to the independence the Southern
Confederation when the Confederate army at the
| gates of Washington Philadelphia aud Baltimore.
The Herald learns that Mr.. Layards contradiction,
Notwithstanding Mr. Roebucks principal allegations,
subsan:i lily correct-that member of the Cabi
net ut least has been sounded the question of Ie:og
nluOn. Inc minus tnat fOrelgn Oecre-
tary, whilst mOnopoizng all responsibility, has very
little control the Foreign policy of the Govern.
ment.
COMMENTS on THE INVASION OF HE NO2iH
The London journals are filed with criticisms the
news brought by the steamer Scotia.
The Times says, I'VE may expect in week TO hear
oil Davis being in Washington and in its review OF the
present military situation finds grounds for this con-
solaiion. IL says: "Al have regard the loss
OF Washington as great critical contingeI Gym shor
al d a decision of the war itself"
The same Journal in view Of the possibility OF Davis
overthrowing Lincoln says: 'ShOud another Govern
ment address Us from Washington, it may be diihcut
indeed impossible to refuse to acknowledge it."
The Army and Navy Gazette says 1.-THE boldness
and determination of the Confsderates surprise US as
they must extort the praise OF every soldier IL 10
scarcely possible to exaggerate the audacty OF Lee
enterprise, nor conceive anything mtrs contemp ible
than the resistance it encountered in its execution
While PHILADELPHIA ire mbIes Baltimore s hopeful II
would seem as ii the Confederate ader did care
much for either but is satisfied that he occupy the
enc and iberate the other when his great blow shall
have been struck successfully But ia lure would be ruin
Failure 10 WhatY In nothing nor less han an at
tempt to ctaie terms OF peace from the capital oil
United S;aies' kt
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Daily News Gays, under the impression that the
American war will be brought 70 close through
It's growing unpopulErity Ia the war and the Conede
rate in the very negh5orhood Of Washington
eFet--s.