Position of law officers of Crown on Trent Approving action of Mr. Adams in reference Will hear British government in reference 3 5 GREAT BRITAIN-Continued. No. From whom and to Date. whom. The blockade. Its admited results the true test of its efficiency. Rapid failure of the resources of the insurgents. What benefit does Great Britain derive from her position? Approval of all Mr. Adams's proceedings. Mr. Motley's co-operation. Discussions in Parliament. Less disposition to interference. Outfit of steamers in English ports to break the blockade. The blockade and its effects. The question of emancipation. Insurance by English capitalists of vessels engaged in running the blockade and carrying contraband of war. Supplies and ships for the insurgents. Desire for a permanent separation, in order to lessen the power of the United States. Note to Earl Russell in the case of the General Miramon. Earl Russell's reply.... Declining strength of the insurrection. Concession of belligerent rights unnecessary. Same.. Passport regulations rescinded.... Consequences of the refusal to accept adhesion of United States to Declaration of Paris. 50 50 50 Efforts by British subjects to violate the blockade. Case of the Oreto. General belief in a permanent separation of the United States. Transmitting notes of Earl Russell in regard to case of the Nashville, and treatment of the Flambeau at Nassau. Violations of the blockade. Mistaken course of the British government. Our desire to cultivate friendly relations. Insurrections in China and elsewhere..... No disposition to retract recognition of insurgents as belligerents. Further correspondence in case of the Oreto. The blockade and the Merrimac... April 4 Fitting out of vessels of war in England for the insurgents. Signing of the treaty to suppress the African slave trade. 64 245......do.. May 2 Opening of the International Exhibition. May 5 Successful progress of the campaign. Par- 8 Transmitting correspondence in regard to 9 Approval of demand for restoration of the Military and naval successes. Modifica- May 12 The President's proclamation opening cer- two countries in reference to each other. 160 Mr. Adams to Mr. May 15 Further correspondence in the case of the Seward. Emily St. Pierre. British government 82 83 86 87 88 88 89 91 |