The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-02

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force two thousand strong, under Corona tbs entire
State OF sinaloa In the power Of the republicans
| Details OF the capture OF property belonging
to Tampico merchants by the force under Msndez
show that the goods seized amounted to half mill on
OF dollars. exclusive OF thousand mules captured
Tancasnequ The imp=rialist organs report victories
gained over the republicans in Sonora Mchoacan and
elsewhere. band Of Americans about one hundred
strong, belonging to cortinas force had stated
detached itself in order 70 make an independent raid
through the State Of snaloa The arrival OF nearly
thousand troops frcm France. the way Mexico 10
reinforce the imperiasts looked for at Havana
the Gath Of February.
Ireland I'm Rebellion-shan we Grant
Belligsrent Rightss
The news from Ireland is very important
The writ Of Habeas Corpus has been suspended
by special Act Of Parliament, and the whole
country has thus been declared In state of
rebellion. This extreme measure appears to
have been adopted in consequence Of the ru-
mored departure Of Fenian privateer from
America. In this particular instance the
report was hoax, though in the end 1t may
possibly prove only premature. The Fenians
in this country were greatly excited over the
news, as will be seen in another column, and
meetings were Immediately held in every quar-
ter to make arrangements to meet the emer-
gency.
Ireland now occupies the same position
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occupied towards the United States during our
own rebellion. The question which must now
come before the statesmen having charge of
the affairs OF our government is, whether 1t is
right or the United States, in the present hour
of En- lands distress, to jump at the chance
and recognize the Irish as belligerents-
whether we should make efforts to stop any
privateers leaving this country. or wait and see
if Ireland will gain her independence before
recognizing her at all. Were we to adopt the
>licy of Earl Russell the commerce Of Eng
land would be obliged to change its flag and
sail under American colors, as the United States
flag had to be changed and our vessels
troubles. The parallel character Of the two
cases is felt at last even in the English Parlia-
ment; for, simultaneously with the government
announcement that the Habeas Corpus Act was
to be suspended, Mr.. Labouchere gave notice
in the House of Commons that on the Esd of
February, he would call attention 'to the made
quacy Of the neutral laws 10 enable England
to fulfil her International obligations towards
foreign countries" When the Alabama steamed
out Of Liverpool and the British ship Sea- King,
alias the Shenandoah, started from British
seaport on her piratical cruise, nothing was
said then about the "insdequacy Of neutral
laws" To Minister Adams remonstraaoes
Earl Russell replied that England "could not
make new laws to meet every new emergency"
But rebellion In his own kingdom has made .
wonderful difference In John Bulls estimate OF
the duties OF neutral nations to friendly PoweY
Meanwhile the question remains, what eourSs
will the United States government adopt. This
is q point which not only England but other
European Powers may discuss with interest
and profit, because what happened here and
what has happened in Ireland Is likely to hap
pen TO any one of them. There Is quaint old
saying with regard to the ultimate destination
OF curses, which, If rendered into French OF
Latin, would read very nicely and quite CLASH
cally, but which in plain English is very
homely. This same saying applies with equal
fore, to acts Of national bad faith and un
friendliness Sooner or later, "like chicken,
they come home TO roost"
The Radical Fear OF the People-W ait.
Ing for the New Hampshire and Con-
necticut Elections.
On Monday last the famous Committee o.
Fifteen sent to the House as an amendment ia
the constitution a proposal to re-enact two
clauses of that instrument with especial refer
ence to the negro. This amendment was dis
eussed for three days, and on Wednesday the
House agreed, by large vote, to postpone
further consideration Of the measure until the
second Tuesday in April. This has been
rather hastily interpreted as the end of tbs
amendment 1t indicates the disposition o
Stevens and Company to dodge q vote tina
would further excite the public mind agains
their extreme views; but 1t is certainly not th'
end Of the measure. The specific purpose o
this pos.ponement Is TO keep quiet and lie low
until the New Hampshire and Connection
elections are over. The radical leaders arr
not insensble 10 the effect that their Graz,
course has already had upon the republican
party; and they have now consented L. keel