11 NOVEMBER 1865, Page 1
The allusions to foreign politics in Earl Russell's speech were
in one way noteworthy. He confessed most cordially the value of the French alliance, which he hoped might last fifty years, and then, as if that alliance had suggested the topic, trusted that the "mighty Republic" might continue in peace and prosperity for centuries to come. Englishmen had none but friendly feelings towards her. The collocation of ideas is remarkable, and suggests that Earl Russell relies, should peace with America prove impos- sible, upon Napoleon's aid—a very dangerous dream. Napoleon would perhaps go to war for an idea such as the limitation of the power of the Union, but then, like other original men, he thinks his ideas are worth very solid remuneration.
