The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
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Our Relations with England...The
Indemnity Question...ERect Of the
Capture Of JEFF. Davis...A6afrs In
France.

Indemnity QuestiOn...ERect of the
Capture Of JEFF. Davis...A6airs In
France.
HALIFAX. June THE steamer Africa, from
Liverpool 9th, and Queenstown 9th, has ar
rived with two days later news.
GREAT BRIrAIN.-In the House of Commons
on the 26th, Sir G. Walsh asked Lord Palmer
ston whether the government had received
from the United States any formal official de-
mand for compensation to American subjects
for losses sustained by the Alabama and other
confederate cruisers alleged to have been
equipped in British ports. Lord Palmerston
said that correspondence had been going on for
some time between the two governments on
the prizes taken by the Alabama and other YES
sells of the same kind. There had been re-
ceived within the last few days, further cor
respondence on the subject thr ugh Mr..
Adams, bnt there had rot yet been time to re-
ply to it. Government had stated its views of
the case, and the question had been discussed
in the most friendly and amicable terms.
Mr.. Baxter asked Lord Palmerston whether,
in looking at the changed aspect of affairs in
America. Her Majesty's Government, either
separately, or in convention, or in conjunction
with the United States, would consider the pro-
prlety OF sending a squadron to the coast of
Cuba, to etfectually terminate the slave trade.
Lord Palmerston said that twelve months
ago their government invited the government
OF the United States to participate in its mea-
sures on the west coast of Africa, but Difficult
ties arose on account of neutrals belligerent
rights which could not be overcome; but in
the present altered state of things, Her Majes-
tvs Government had renewed the application
tothe United States, stating that their cruisers
employed in that service would be received
with every privilege and courtesy which be-
longed to friendly nation, and that the for.
mpr difflnnltIQQ Innrar tod 10
sentatiOn has been made as to co operation on
the Cuba coast, but if they consented to CO.
operate on the African coast he had no doubt
they would also cordially cooperate on the
coast of Cuba.
The London Times, in an editorial, trusts that
there is nothing in the Alabama affair which
need cause apprehensions of rupture either
now Or at any future time. The American
commercial marine has indeed suffered, but
such calamity must be expected when mar.
ltlme and trading State enters into a contest
with an energetic and active enemy. 1t is with
clear conscience that the government which
declined every invitation to interfere in the
war, even by offers of mediation, now stands
on its legal rights and refuses to make any
compensation where it has done no harm.
The London DailylN eacs hopes that if Presi-
dent johnson does not intend to give up the
claim be will soon prefer it, so that one way or
the other the matter may be brought to settle
ment. 1t adds: lord Palmerston's reply last
night was very unsatisfactory. 1t would have
been very easy to say that formal and official
demand had been made by the United States
government, or that it had not" The Neacs
trusts that some member of Parliament will
insist upon knowing whether definite demand
has been made for indemnity, and whether
any new demands have been made since Presi-
dent Johnson's accession to power; and it adds
we have not the slightest doubt as to the
inevitable reply
A correspondent of the London Mo1niao Post
says that the correspondence can lead to only
one result, namely, unconditional refusal on
our part to indemnify the Americans for the
losses occasioned by the chances of war.
The Times, in another editorial on these
claims, says that not single precedent can be
produced, We believe, for the allowance of
similar claim under similar circumstances, and
no rule OF national justice enjoins us to pay for
mischief done by the Alabama. The Times
questions whether the American Government
did their duty with adequate vigor against these
prlvateers, aud says it was doubtless our part
to prevent the Alabama and her consorts from
putting to sea if due evidence of their warlike
equipment could be obtained, but whose part
WIS It to capture after they had given us the
slip. AS it was, the United States Government
preferred to employ all their available fleet in
blockadlDg the enemy's coast, leaving US to
guard every outlet Of our own as best we could.
Surely it would be somewhat unreasonable as
well as untenable in law, to hold us liable for
every case in which the confederate agents
were too quick for Us. For those British sub
jects who did all in their power to thwart the
honorable intentions of the government, we
have not a word to say; but their acts were not
the acts OF the nation, which has suffered far
more than individuals have gained by the un.
toward escape of the Alabama.
The news of the capture of JEFF. Davis Gre
ated some sensation and anxiety, and the hope
was generally expressed that he would be treat
ed in no vindictive spirit.
FARTIIKR POINT, June 1.-THE following is
n summary of the City OF London's news
brought by the Peruvian:
The following is summary news sent out by
the City of London, which sailed from Liver
pool on the 31st nit. for New York:
The Atlantic cable was completed on the 29th
At banquet given by the contractors, all par
ties seemed satisfied with the results already
obtained, and expressed almost a certainty of
the enterprise being great success.
In the House OF Commons, in answer to q
question, MIR. Cardwell said efforts had been
made for the colonization of Red River District.
but without present result.
The Government acknowledges the right of
property In bond by the Hudson Bay Company
under their charter.
The OIcl says the Canadian delegates have
established a complete mission with the In
perial as TO the Notifications of Quebec and
Montreal They firmly believe the proposed
confederation will be carried out.
The Journals continue discussing the fate of
jeff Davis.
The Daily .NeacS hopes he will be spared not.
but that he fully deserves punishment, but be-
cause the principle he represents is already vim
dictated so triumphantly that nothing can be
added. No punishment could BE- greater than
failure, and mercy would cause no regret in
future years.
The Times says after the famous language of
the President We can SO longer regard the
cause with confidence or uncertain. 1t NAV
prove fortunate or fatal. Success as the policy
of the government may be so affected by the
political views of the President.
In the House of Commons questions were
asked as to thereported demands of the Ameri-
can Government, on account Of the depreda-
tons of the Alabama.
Lord Palmerston said the communications
which had taken place for claims lately. were
of the same kind as formerly made He could
not say whether the instructions were issued
by President johnson or President Lincoln.
He said an impression prevailed since Presi-
dent JOhnsOn's accession that neyy claima had