The New York herald., 1865-06-12
American Affairs.

THE FATE AWAITING JEFF. DAVIS.
The journals continue discussing the fate Of JEFF Davis
The DAILY Neus hopes mercy will be extended; not
but that he fully deser punishment but because the
principle ederal government represents is already
vindcated so trumphanty that nothing can be added
No punishment could be greater than failure and mercy
would cause no regret In future years.
The Time; says after the oninous language Of the
President we can no longer regard the case with conl
dence or unconcern. II may prove fortunate or fatal
affected by the personal views Of the President
UNITED STATES CLAIMS OK GREAT BRITAIN.
In the House Of Commons questions were asked as 10
the reported demands of the American government ON
account OF the Aabama's deprcdations. Lord Palmer
ston said communications had been taking place. The
made. He could not say whether the instructions
issued by President Johnson or liacoln.
sr Forster sad an impression prevailed since Mr.
Johnson's accession that new claims had been made In
totally different spirit than formerly That impression
was altogether unfoundcd.
Mr. Layard said no fresh demands had been made.
The London Times says the attitude OF the United
States the question of tho Alabama Is perhaps,
pondence opened in 1858 on the part OF the United
States, and nothing be courteous Mr.. Adams
said the United atcs desired to maintain aity we'll
AZ peace England has many counter claims for the
arbitrary enforcement OF the right Of blockade and
search These will have TO be examined at the
time and England is unconscious of hostile intentions In
urging them She will decline to infer such intentions
from the mere renewal Of outstanding demands which
shc believes to be unfoundcd
Great Britain.
The Atlantic cable was completed on the Goth.
seemed satisfied with the great results already OBJ
taned and expressed almost certainty Of enter
prise being great success.
In tho House Of Commons In answer to a question,
Mr. Carlwe said efforts had been made for the colonial
ton Of the Red river district but without present result
The government acknowledges rights OF property in
land by the Hudson Bay Company under their charter
The OrI says:-The Canadian delegates have
established complete mission with the imperial govern
ment as to the fortifcaons OF Quebec and Montreal
They firmly believe the proposed confederation will be
carried out.
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer delivered speech at
Chester recently, in favor Of his son. who h
election TO the next Parliament The Chancellor ex-
pressed himself In favor Of wide extension of the
franchise 70 the working classes matter Of alb
right but In order to strengthen the
stitution Of the country.
The treaty Of commerce between Great Britain and
| the Zolverein signed on the 3lst
Spain.
The Didrio Espdnol aysShould the government dis.
solve Congress the party OF the Liberal Union will alb.
The financial difficulties Of the government are re-
ported to be extreme.
France.
The rupture between the Emperor and Prince Napo-
leon was complete.
The Paris correspondent OF the Daily Necs says the
great objectionable fault was In the present delicate
cIss Oh the hexcsn question, the Princes glorying In
ane monroe doctrine he feeling persuaded that the con-
utter impossibity Of prolonged French occupation of
Mexico without a fear OF war
Elom, Chief OF the Cabinet OF Macmillan had ar
ved IN Paris and has since to Brazil 10 visit Till tho
Advices from Florence state that are pro.
| crossing favoraby.
asserted that several foreign epvovs have pro
posed collective remonstrancc against Prince Napo
icons speech: put ths PROJECT was frustrated by Lord