Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-12-01

Spain and South America.
By the steamer Novia Scotian, at Portland we
learn that the Hibernian, Hansa and City of New
York, had arrived out.
SIR MORTON PETo's SPEECH.
Sir Morton Peco. the newly elected NJ p. for Brs-
toll, had returned from America. He had made
public address, in which. after a few words urging
Earl Russells claims to the confidence of the nation,
he went on to speak of his journey. Referring first
to Canada, he declared that in part of England is
there greater loyalty for the Queen than there is in
Canada. Then, coming to the Western States, he
spoke of the extraordinary increase OF population
and industry, especially at Chicago, which, a few
wears ago, was but a village, and now contains $50
600 inhabitants. Turning eastward, TO Boston, he
said that there sign of the war could be SEEM for
that during the war, G5 900 900 had been spent on
Dublic buildings and Improvements. Adyerting to
the national debt he said that one could doubt
the ability of the people TO pay it, and that any one
who suggested the idea eff reputation would be
secuted with indignant contempt.
Fenianism he treated as utter folly. Finally, he
declared his belief that it would be impossible for
two nations like England and America, to imbrue
their hands in each others blood, and he Praised
Lord Russell's proposal for the appointment OF
commission to investigate such claims as the TWO
countries might agree to refer to II.
THE FENIANs IN IRELAND.
Stenbens. the Fenan head-centre, has been re-
manded for further examination. Martin Higgins,
repored TO be another headcenir had been arrested
at Tuam and committed for trial.
1t appears that GOO reward had been offered for
Stenhens' arrest The police took him into custody
in his own bedroom, his wife being in the apart
ment at the time The house was searched, and in an
adjoining bedroom were arrested kickham Duffy
and Brophy who were all in bed at the time. The
police thirty in number, were all armed, but the
prisoners offered resistance. Pistols anu Das were
living about their rooms, and the police found I'M
mense stores, enough to.support them for year.
Considerable money was found On their persons IL
is stated that the police found check dated New
York so late as September 49, for Sl52o, III favor oil
one of the prisoners previously arrested Ahother
account saws he had been living luXuriously Ill
maruiticently furnished house, stored with pro-.
visions for twelve months, surrounded with wall
six feet high ENJOYING the society OF his wife and
friends, with an ample supply OF arms and amInun'
ton.
The Dublin Mail states that person was des-
patched from New York in September, and arrived
here with credentials to appoint another hcadcentre
| in the place of Stephens. He accomplished his mis-
sion, and returned the name OF the new head-centre
which was kept secret.
The London Times, speaking of the Irish Parlia-
ment in New York sarcastically says. AS they
could not get even an actual republic i'll Ireland
they devised an imaginary one and protessed to be-
lieve in il. As nobody would recognize 1t, they re-
cOgnized it themselves, and they could not have
a government in Dublin, they set up one in New
York
TIE ALABAMA CONTROVERSY.
The further correspondence between Earl Russell
and Mr. Adams is published in I'll the London jour
mails. In the first letter Earl Russell cautions Mr..
Adams that any claims arising out Of the depIeda-
tions committed by the Alabama cannot be submit
ted to the proposed commission. To this Mr.. Adams
replies by asking what will be so referred and
Earl Russell promises that an answer shall be sent
shortly In anticipation of that and by way Of
putting on record justification Of his policy during
the time that he held the foreign seals, Earl Russell
writes long letter on the 3D. instant, reviewing
his policv and concluding with the announce
ment that this will he the last opportunity oil
reverting to the subject In this connection he
contends that there is no parallel between the
conduct of France when our American colonies
revolted and that Of England during the recent
rebellion inasmuch as England never conceded
belligcrcnt rights to her colonies, While America
did COncede them to the Confederate states. Next,
with regard to certain regulations Tor the prevention
of breaches OF the foreign enlistment act when exist
in America. but not in our own country. Earl Eus-
sell contends that these are really ineffective. ms
was proved i'm 1851 he says, when prvateer5 issued
from Baltimore to prey upon Portuguese commerce,
a grievance which the Portuguese Government MADE
the subject of formal representations that do not
seem even to have received any answer from the gov
eminent at Washington.
Net with regard to the conduct of the British
Government Earl Russell contends that they have
done all they could do in order To prevent the grey
ances complained OF, and in memorandum attached
to the letter he gives summary OF all the proceed
listment act Nevertheless, he VIII not contend that
the act is perfect. He thinks the two governments
might wisely determine to consider whether better
measure might not be devised.
MISCELLANEOUS.
By the Scotia which arrived in New York the 29th
from Liverpool the 18th, we have the following in
telligence:
The Spanish aggression in Chilli occupied the at
tention OF the European press. y memorial "l IN
hall M. Al IN
Earl Clarendon, asking that prompt Teton be taken
for the protection of British vessels and British int
rests in Chlli.
The London Times proposes that France England
and the United States should jointly issue rcinpn-
STRANGE against Spain, which, IT thinks, would be
sufficient TO check her present career.
The Liverpool merchants waited upon Earl Ga
rcndon in regard to the CHILEAN troubles The inter
view was very satisfactory and there Is every reason
10 hope the Government will take measures in regard
to the matter.
1t is stated that the cold weather has had no effect
in staying the cattle disease but that The frost and
rain has rather aggravated 1t.
Stephens the Fcnian Head Center, has been again
remandel for fuyther examination.
Martin Higgins, reported TO be another Head Cen
ter had been arrested at Tuam and committed for
trial.
The Dublin Ereaiag Nail states that person was
despatched from New York in September and ar.
rived here with credentials to appoint another Head
Center in the place Of Stephens He accomplished
his mission, and returned the name OF the new Head
Center, which was kept secret
The Paris correspondent Of the Times says ".
Foud has no intention to resign. No difficulty eX-
ISIS in the way of an economical reform. All differ
ences on the subject in the Cabinet have ceased.
Tie reduction is to be made with the Elnperors full
approval and will be considerably greater than ey-
uetted. It is said that the saving will be about
% 0000 900 francs.
The l[OHieur says;
"If the Emperor has determined on the principle
Of reduction of the war expenditure, the means by
which the reduction is to be accomplished, are not
yet decided upon
The Daily Ncus is indignant at the tone OF the
military dispatches and newspaper correspondents
at jamaica which it thinks, proves that the feroc
city we dcn0unce in Savages can take possession oil
ENGLISH hearts, and mercy and justice can he for
Gotten By English officers as thoroughly as by In
dams and Cossacks. "
The Times says that the authorities appear to
have acted with commendable promptnes' IN ia
maica. the chief of the rebels having been
captured, tried by martial law and executed at