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European Intelligence

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The reading Of the Queens speech in Parliament.
on the 9th Feb, was followed by an interesting debate
on American Affairs between the supporters of the
Ministry and the Opposition, which shows = material
change in opinion on the part Of British statesmen
regarding our war and the position Of the United
States Government. Earl Russell admitted we had
inst cause of complaint against England, both in re-
gard 10 fitting out rebel privateers and tolersting q
raid from Canada. He thought il was not unnatural
that our Government should take steps for increasing
the naval force on the Northern lakes. Other mem
bers expressed the same opinion.
The Tri6une's London correspondent mentions the
sailing of a steamer from London with guns. aH.mu
milton and leo men for the iron-clad ram O!fads,
recently sold TO rebel agents. After taking them on
board, the Otiade hoisted the rebel Gag and sailed
for Charleston, but put into Corunna, Spain. in dis.
tress.
The Ti7es's Paris correspondent says the French
Government denies all completely in the sailing of the
Oiinds. and seems to manifest perfect good feeling
towards US.
The London IImes's Paris correspondent says
When the French Minister, Count MERCER. was re
called from Washington, Americans were led to un-
derstand no new agent would he accredited until
President Lincoln should have recognized the Empire
of Mexico. This recognition has not been forthcom-
ing, and there is no French Minister III Washington.
The writer adds that it is believed that Mr.. Bigelov
will continue to act As United States Charge d'AHaires
in Paris for some time.
In the House of Commons on the 9Th. Elphinstone
expressed regret at the absence in the Queens speech
of any allusion to the state of the public service. He
said "Our relations are no, in a satisfactory state.
In the event Of q war England is not in a position to
afford adeQ uate protection 10 commerce" On bring
ing up the report on the Address, Scully moved an
amendment, declaring that the state Of Ireland was
not satisfactory; that the large emigration from there
was an exceedingly bad feature. After debate the
amendment was rejected.
The London Times observes that as there is time
for rejection, it can hardly doubt that the bearing OF
both the British and Canadian Governments will
nVinC tho AmprIc0nS that thew have n Caugc of
offense and that the policy of retaliation viii be rs
unjust as unwise.
The arrival of Gen. Mcclellan in England has
produced o number of press encomiums upon himself.
He quilted Liverpool too speedily for any demonstra-
ton in his honor.
The acquittal Of Burnblein. in the RaPpahannoch
case, has called forth evere structures from the pa
pers. The London Daily -NelDs says % jury has sell
dom given such signs of prejudice, and calls for an
amendment of the Foreign Enlistment Act.
The Times says the Fort Fisher affair has devel.
oped q new step in the art of war, and demonstrated
the possibility Of making turret ships sea going.
IN the House of Lords, Early Derby spoke on tho
American war. He said it could result only in sepa-
ration or absolute subjugation of the South. The
latter was so repugnant TO every feeling OF humanity
that every one would rejoice if steps could be taken
to avert it. He regretted that neutrality had not
been bet:or received by the North, and asserted that
the North was i~nstigated by a spirit of retaliation in
the steps she had taken towards Canada. The object
of the North was undoubtedly aggressive, and he
hoped Government would take measures TO secure a
preponderance of force on the Lakes. Earl Granville
said there was still time for negotiation on these mat
ters. Earl Russell said Earl Derby had not done
justice to the invitation given TO the North.
In the House OF Lords, on the important debate on
the defences of Canada, Lord Syden called attention
to the matter, and pointed 10 the hostile feeling OF
Americans, and urged immediate measures for the
defense of the Province.
The Earl of Grey and Ripnn admitted the impor-
lance Of the question, and regretted that any doubt
should be expressed on the couciliatory intentions OF
the American Government. lie explained the meas
ures proposed by the Government. and would ask q
vote for $50 600 for the Quebec defences, while the
Canadians would undertake the defence of Moetreal
and westward.
Earl Derby thought the position Of the government
was humiliating when questions Of peace or war de-
pended on the excited populace, with strong prejudl-
ces against England. He strongly censured the
Government for having 80 long delayed such defen-
ces, and ridicuied the smallneSs Of the vote asked.
Lord Granville thought Earl Derby's views exag-
gerated. but az long as Canada took 4 fair share. he
thought England was bound to assist the colony.
Lords Malmesbury and Marlborough complained
of the small sum asked.
Earl Russell regretted the discussion. The govern
ment had declined to make a movement while the
Canadians declined TO make measures themselves
but as they now show q different position, the Gov
eminent comes forward 20 assist.
In reply to Earl Derby. the Minister slid the cub
ject Of the naval forces for the lakes, owing to ths
termination Of the Convention, was under considera-
ton. The debate caused a depression in the funds
and slight fall in consols.
The London Daily .sflos credited Lynden aud
Derby with having raised u most mischieVous debate.
The Times questions the policy Of defenses, ana
says the probability is that the Government will take
no measures for a naval force on the lakes. The
Washington Government have explained that its &C
ton is entirely Of a temporary character.
The Tader continues tie efforts TO Brighten England
into a recognition Of the South by pointing out tha
defence Of Canada and the uncertain tenure Of that
defence.
In the Touse az Lords Lord Granville said potbirr
had been done towards the establishment Of a new
colony on Hudson's Bay. or to recover that territory.
lie thought it not desirable pending the Confederate
negotiations in Canada.
The funeral Of Cardinal Wiseman was conducted
With much pomp. The procession wac three miles
long.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times gives a re-
port that France has assured the American Govern
ment there is no truth in the report of the cession Of
Mexican territory. The transfer is a mere lien on
the products of certain mines as security for French
expenses. lie also repudiates the rumors of the con-
~templsted recognition Of the Southern Confederacy
by Napoleon.
The Army and Navy Gazette says the Confederate
Government have couEternanded large orders fer
~torpedoes.
The London Times says the Peace Conference
makes il more evident than ever that neutrality 10
the only policy for England.
1t is asserted that France has given our Cover
ment the assurance that no Mexican territory hag
been ce6ed to France.
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