The New York herald., 1863-05-07

| Mr.. koebuck, member for Shefheld, on the 2Jd
uiIimo delivered most violent attack on the
Union government. He proclaimed himself as
converted to opposition against the federal cause,
and Commanded that the authorities in Washington
should be brought to account for the seizure of
british vessels. He declared that if the result
shonld be war, lie, "in the name OF the people Of
England, had TO say they were prepared for war;"
| His speech was received with cheers from the OPP
| position benches. Lord Palmerston replied in ef-
feet that the whole matter was under careful con
sideraton, and that he must decline to answer the
| question with more particularly.
On the same night Mr. Bentinck condemned the
conduct of the government in respect to the Sea
! Queen and other vessels and censured the conduct
| Of Mr.. Adams the American Minister, in giving
certificate, or ticket Of fleave," to British ship.
Mr.. Peacock gave an account of the manner in
which the certificate had been given, and Mr..
Newdegate and Mr.. Crawford expressed their dis
appreciation of the language made use of by Mr..
Roebuck. Mr.. Layard read the correspondence
| which had passed in reference to the Sea Queen,
and justified the course taken by the government.
Mr.. Whitesde, Sir Hugh Cairns. Mr. Mains and
the Solicitor General took part in this discussion.
In the House of Lords on the Gath of April Lord 2
Redesdale asked Earl Russell question in re-
ference 10 llilute uJ Va iHoei uOeiVho
to the United States naval officers. He wished to
know If it was agreed by her Majesty's govern
ment that nail bags on board vessel captured
by federal cruisers should be opened by a
British Consul to see if they contained letters
relating to contraband of war which might justify
the seizure of the vessel Earl Russell said it was
in accordance with international law that that
should be done. Several peers expressed sur
prise at this answer. Earl Russell designated Mr.
Adams conduct in granting "ticket of leave'
to British vessel as 'most unwarrantable." He
would not correspond with Mr.. Adams on the SUBJ
jeet, but would forward representation of the
facts to the Washington Cabinet on Saturday, the
25th of April.
These occurrences and remarks had produced a
very general war fcrment in England. Our cor
respondent in London, writing on the latest date,
states there was then imminent danger of war
between England and the United States. The pub
lie mind was nflamed against US, and the people
did not stop to inquire what they "would gain''
by the contest, being satisfied with the assurance
that they could inhict great damage on American
interests special despatch to the HERALD from
London, dated the 26th ultimo, and put on
board the Austraasan at Queenstown. states that
the English government had ordered its steam re-
se,ue ttee consisting Of three hundred uessels to
be made readyjor sea, in uiec Of the complications
,cith America. n'
News OF the attack on Charleston and the retire.
mcnt of the Union iron-cad feet had been received
in London. 1t was regarded as defeat of the
federal naval force. ~ e9
The brewing Of the storm had brought out the
English abolitionists in force. crowded meet
| ing was held in st. James Hall, London, under the
auspices of the Freedmen's Aid Society, to raise
| subscriptions to assist escaped slaves in the
| United States. Sir T. F. Buxton, Bart presided,
and speeches we're delivered by Mr.. G.. Buxton,
M. p, Mr.. T. Hughes, the Rev. Sea Martin and
others. Resolutions in accordance with the above
| object were adopted Subscriptions from the
chairman and Mr.. G. Buxton, M. p, each Of fl00,
| we're announced and it was stated that the money
would be sent out by the Australasian, side by
side. it may be, with Earl Rpssell's dispatches.
Our Paris correspondent states that the news of
the Union defeat before Charleston afforded great
Joy to the numerous secessionists in the French
capital. It was thought that England and the
United States would very be at war, and'that
France would not aid Great Britain in such
struggle. The Paris Pat'ie, semoffical organ,
had already contrasted the friendly conduct Of
Napoleon towards the United States with the
| selfish course of England.
The Poles still fought valiantly, and had again
defeated the Russians at many points. The Empe-
ror of France had declared the Polish question to
| be European one. The Gar had not yet replied
to the notes of the three Powers He had
ordered a large army levy to be made
in the seven imperial provinces which
border on Russia. The Italian government had
despatched to Paris its reply to the French note,
requesting its cooperation in addressing the Rus
sian government on the Polish question. Italy
undertakes 20 do her best in an appeal on behalf
of Poland, but insists that her peculiar political
position requires Of her TO steer perfectly inde-
pendent course.
England had cedcd the Ionian Islands to George
the First, King Of the Greeks.
Consos closed in London on the 25th OF April at
| e2I 925I. The settlement of the Confederate
loan took place in London the oath of April,
and passed of extremely WELL" There was an
Improvement in the quotations ranging from one
and one fourth to one and thrce-fourths; but this
was produced in great degree by repurchases
made by spectators who had ovcrsold their stocS.
The Liverpool cotton market was less animated on
the oath ultmo, and prices were rather unsettled
and a shade lower. On the 25th Of April the trade
was dull ana prices unchanged. Breadstuis were
active and frmer and provisions steady the 25th
of April.
The news from Central and South America by
the steamer Northern Light is Of more exciting
character than anything recently received. The
war between Salvador and Guatemala was as
suming new and greater proportions. and President
, Carrera was preparing formidable army to cross
over the frontiers Of Salvador The latter repub-
lie, in the meantime, Is making most vigorous
: efforts for determined resistance' The State Of
!, Honduras has declared in favor Of Salvador, and
the President was, last advces, at place called
Cholutecs, organizing army for the aid Of his
allies Choluteca is on the advanced frontiers OF