The New York herald., 1863-03-29
iDsson on the general state Of political parties in
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sent army expire In tho spring W the early summer
the present state Of feeling continues very few Of the
solves, and enforce largo compulsory draft viii be
impossible. Already deeertons very frequent they
would, IL said DO mach more 20 did not men remain In
hopes OF soon receiving the large OF pay due TO
them II stated the other day in Congress- that
than one fourth q the officers were absent from their
regiments some with, many without leave The emanci
patton proclamation has dsgusted many IT has made still
doubt the possibility Of any other result TO the
whenever 1t may end, than separation. Nor the
great advantage which the republican party hashat OF
holding the executive p0wer-turned by them 70 the
best account The unpopularity and the failures Of the
administration reooil upon Its supporters, and they in
return weaken the administration BY manifesng their
discomfort with IT, The attack made upon the
damaged IL very much. Nor is the effect of allowed
subside. II Inrsued In the newspapers indeed yester
day the text Of the resolutions pressing the President TO
change his Cabinet published In OF the WsshiDg-
ton journals Besides these party troubles, there
some OF the western States and especially ID Indiana and
Illinois, dsconten which causes approhcnsons Of even
more than constitutional opposition TO add 10 all this,
the slate q the huances s becoming really alarming
The pay OF The army ia six months IN arrear.
The democratic party seeks 10 pront by the difficulties
OF its Opponents without committing itself TO any very
definite Rcy Thus II attacks the arbitrary arrests and
the other extra legal Of the Cabinet and above
ALL the military administrations but il does not risk its
popularity by declaring against the war, pro
nouncng word separation luz leaders know that
s felt 70 be tho peace party and that really gets all
the votes Of those who desire peace They will not incur
the danger OF losing other votes by desire for
peace themselves. They desire 10 throw the repubi
cans all the responsibility Of any unpopular measures
which may become necessary Foreign mediation s not
likely to be acceptable 10 the people large and the de-
nocras would be very glad 10 escape all share of tie
unpOpuarity Of having recourse to IT,
According present appearances the difficulty Of keep
ing the numerical force OF the army would be
lhe most pronaole cause o. peace Srea military sue
cesses might howeve revive the wariike spirit, and an
invasion the Confedsates OF the Northern States would
probably induce great numbers Of volunteers to enlist for
a short period 10 defend their homes.
Tbero IS nothing at present 10 show whether or not
there ID likely TO be IN the meantime conluncture at
which foreign Powers may step with propriety and
effect tn put Stop to the efusion OF blood
have the honor To enclose copy of the resolutions OF
the republican caucus, which mentioned above.
The second collection Of papers correspondence
tween Earl Russell and Mr. Mason, extending the
period between Apr, 1862 and the end Of last month
Mr. Masons letters urge the to recognize the
Confederate States and to break the blockade lie goes
INTO long arguments international law but most Of
Earl Russell replies are merely courteous acknowiedg
Of having received his communications. On tho
2t Of august, however, karl Russell writes
In the face or the huctGatng events OF the war the
aterna.ons q victory defeat the capture OF New
Orleans the advance OF the ederas 10 Cornh TO Mem
phs and banks Of the Mississippi far vicksburg
conrased on the other hand with the failure Of the at
tack Charleston and the retreat from before Richmond
placed TOO between allegations so contradictory on the
part Of the conendrg powers her Maeslys government
are still determined 20 wait.
In the beginning OF hs year Mr. Mason addressed TO
tho Foreign occ letter merely dated January, 1858"
il which he objects 10 the OF tho English govern
the subject Of biockades. In reply to this Earl
Russell writes
EARL RrsnI TO Mr. MASON
FoREIGN 0py1Cg, Feb. 10, 1853.
siR-l have he honor 70 acknowledge the receipt o.
your letter Of the January, referring the letter which
you addressed 70 the 7h of July last, respecting
the Interpretation placed by her Naestys government
the declaration with regard to bockades appended 10 the
treaty Of inrs.
have, IN the nrs, place assure you that her Ma
estys government would mach regret you should feel
that any want Of respect war intended by the crcum
stance OF mere acknowledgement Of your letter having
hitherto been addressed TO You.
With regard to the question contained IN H. have 70
say that her Majestys government see no reason 70
qualify the language employed in my despatch 70 Lord
Lyons OF tho 18th Of February last II appears her
Maestys government be sufficiently clear that the de-
ciaratpn Of Paris could not Be ,ated 70 mean that peyt
~ust be bockdded really prevent in all cinds
ona Independently ef Aeiaer le communication might BE-
carried or ~ dark nigh or by means OF small low
s % ssasss ars sr,i s S,sssak 1s ss
.dsr blockade sosIa b utterly and absolutely smDc'stte
~,de, r.s any e.rssnsansss e., &C. <,
10 doubt that blockade 'oouid Be IN legal crience al
though sudden storm or change Of 'oind occasionally tteU
D ne Mockadtsg squadron This s change TO which IN
the things every blockade liable. Such an
accident does not suspend, much less break blockade
y 1ss roe s se bsas Sn
must BE- renewed de n the usual FORM 10 be binding
upon neutras
The declaration Of Paris was truth, directed against
termed '.pap,r tokad" that is, block
AIDES sustained by any actual force snsaned by
notorousy nadeuate naval force such
appearance Of man Of war in the onng or the like
The adequacy Of tho force 10 maintain the blockade
must indeed always 70 certain extent be one Of fact
and evidence but il does not appear Oat in any Of M
brought tfore the prize courts America
ne i.deguaey of de force Aa, been urged By those sho
ioolld Mare been most Interested IN urgsQ daoinst the L
gciify Of Le seisurs.
TIE interpretation therefore placed by ber Macstys
government the declaration of Paris that block
sde n order be respected BY ncntras. prac
tlcaly effective. Al the time wrote my despatch
Lord Lyons her Maesty's government w0s Of ortnscn
dt s blockade Of the S0cTN Tcrs could not Be 0fhercse
than regarded; and certainly the manner in which il
has since been enforced gives 70 Neutral governments
eSu1 fv assevfsno Nat M blockade has not bes'a k
c,Sssly nsasssGsned.
II Il proper TO add thai iAe same view OF the meaning
and sncet article n the oPars on the
subject or blockades which above explained taken
by the representative u the United states ~ the Court
o. James, sar Dallas during the commuDie..ions
before The present war with view 70 the accession Of
the United states 70 ,hai declaration. ! am, Ac.,
me third series contains the correspondence which
has passed between M Adams the American Minister
Of this oonesposdonce has already been published In
letter dated January ~ Earl Russell contends that the
government have 70 no way allowed breach Of the law
government have themselves done what question
able in seeking 10 induce British subjects 70 engage in
Mr. Adams 10 reply dated January 20 tho last Of the
series saysn understand your Iofdshp Alright, IL s
afrmed that because the government Offers large
bounes in the United States and because
British SUBJECTS IN tho United States tempted by these
bountss do OCCASIONALLY enlist therefore your Iordshp
s lustiGed in having affirmed yonr former that
the government Of the United States systematically and
disregard Of the comfy OF nations IN drced them 10
qucn applications made 70 20 procure the discharge
~ citizens of the United states who have been tempted
the enlist IN her Macetys service this
kingdom, assume the xsiencc u similar policy
The Case of the Prize Bark Spring box.
prom the london shipping Gazette, March Il
The this veesel have addressed the Foreign
once On the subject of her seizure by the federal cruiser
sonoma. The following is the foreign Minister'S reply.
FoRuos OsNr, Marcn "a. 1868
GysriBsyS-Ilor Malesty's government having
considered, IN communication with law ocers of
crown, the c1e u the British bark sprn2bos whose
caftare by an American cruiser, and subsequent
veyanoe New York. foam the subject your letters q
tho 2tb n February and 9th inst directed by karI
Russell " state q you that nasnuch e probable
that the sprngDs has by this time bean before
prize ol the Unted states for ad adcatton and
that an adludcston may shortly follow. II has not
already taken pacs her Naestys government are not
prepared take at present other siefe in
srd Lyons TO watch the proceedings and Judgment
tho ard only after the conclusion of
ani full Information 70 ts course and result will
her Majesty government be ,n a position 10 determine
whether any and what application should BE- made
n l,e I'D In