Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-05-04
sensation OF risking either Corporal Major Waite must
have bold men ia his troop to practice upon.
SPEECH OF HON. L. o @. LAMAR.

IT. Atlsnta Confedersey gives the following brief
synopsis of speech delivered in that city on the l4Ih
ul-. By Hon. L. Q O, Lamar, of Miss.
"0f the numerous popular speeches which this war
has pro iuced it ia of the able aud eloquent,
whil it is marked by much reasoning that deserves 10
be denominatGd philosophical. We purpose presenting
brief analysis of It's topics.
"The striking of these the valuable I'M orma-
ton impaired of the state Of opinion in several parts
OF Europe in clifton to the struggle between the North
and South Mr. Lamar passed some time 10 England
ana france de speaks in terms hatte ing to Southern
pride OF the stse OF British opinion. Ia his account
OF the he states that the Of the Oonfederacy has
the Urges. measure OF moral support from the more
intelligent aud conservative classes of the British peo-
pie. The aristocracy, themost enlightened in Europe
are very generally friends while OF the literary or
der there are more than two distinguished
names that can be cited in opposition to ua. The
speaker gives q very satisfactory explanation of the
csu ;es for tao policy Of neutrality the British states
men c. ii it, in the contest between the two sections
supporting his views By citations from the speeches Of
members Of the House Of Commons who are supposed
to BE- tbs exponents OF that policy. As evidence o.!
the good opinion of the Eagsh moneyed cl,s in favor
OF the South and the adverse sentiment OF thai Glass
towards the North, he makes aluson TO the striking
fact that Southern loan for e3 900 being put up
tie market, the offerings amounted to fl6 900 600,
VII lie agent of the United Sale being sent for tie
tsme purp)s failed tc eject negotation--b,ng call
cd at the Tina financial recognition.
In crossing the Briti,h Channel, be found tn, all
preacient aud powerful Emperor OF the French our
siesdiGst friend His ProteclosaLe over Mexico viii
lead Mr.. Lamar thinks friendly relations between
Mexico aud the Southern 0onlejeracy. Hs attaches
imp0rtancs the resolution adop,ed by the Yankee
House of Representatives reafi ming tie Monroe doc
trine-A position from which the Lincoln Go 1ernment
will recede snd recognize Max mians Governments; in
which opinion concur with him.
Mr. Lamar offers no information 10 the state OF
opilon in Franc, bu. furnishes testimony to T. Q
Popes good wishes for u;cess; and, The wholc
presents highly favorable vios OF the symp !thy and
admiration OF all classes in Elrop, for our ca1se.-
"WheGeVer fwent" tays he, "dpon Ian or could
from RACKS and classes Of society tributes to the
unsurpassed vslo Of troops the genius and kill OF
Generals the Conservative m 'dsfa lou OF egi
lation the hgd civil AID mora qualities Of our Pres
dem. land the hsroism and fortitude Of cur people.
foel follows vsry able a'gumsat on the Hl6eds
Corpus question, propounded 10 the Governors Mes
sage the Legislature. We entirely concur in Colonel
ma IS Construction OF the O1ns usion in this regard.
The dress closes With spl In lid psroraion durirg
the uttara1cs Of which the orlto. feichd the hgast
elevation OF his kindiog them during which he con
tras.ed The Sousherner aud Yankee Ill those
tues that elevate and ih base and mean instincts by
viii h they are distinguished
There is one point in Mr. Llmir's tpeech that is
worthy OF special attention He tina. in ptet
extensive comnu lication with intelligent persons, Q
found the conyic ion sm)s. univer; al of ina uc-
and The complete establishment OF our Iudcpen-
deacs.h