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GREAT BRITAIN-Continued.

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1862.

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Subject.

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 disposi-
tion to interference. Outfit of steamers
in English ports to break the blockade.
The blockade and its effects. The question
of emancipation.
11 Insurance by English capitalists of vessels
engaged in running the blockade and
carrying contraband of war.

13 Supplies and ships for the insurgents. De-
sire 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...

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15 Declining strength of the insurrection.
Concession of belligerent rights unne-

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Mr. Adams to Mr.
Seward.

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1862. April 16

Conversation with Earl Russell. Remon-
strances against encouragement given to
the insurgents. Earl Russell thinks the
British government cannot change its
position.

Mr. Seward to Mr. April 16 Embarrassments of commerce resulting

Adams.

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from recognition of insurgents as bel-
ligerents.

The grievances and alienations between
the two countries deducible from the
concession of belligerent rights to the
insurgents.

Case of the Emily St. Pierre......
Fluctuations of public opinion on reception
of news from America. Persistence in
furnishing supplies to the insurgents.
State of affairs at home

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The capture of New Orleans. Five steam-
ers for the insurgents fitting out in Eng-
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May 1 Subscriptions in Liverpool to aid the insur

rection.
Opening of the International Exhibition.
Increase of pressure for intervention.
May 2 Correspondence with Earl Russell in regard
to the cases of the Labuan and the Emily
St. Pierre.

May 5

Successful progress of the campaign. Par-
tial opening of southern ports. Ratifi-
cation of the treaty to suppress the
slave trade.

8 Transmitting correspondence in regard to
blockade. Earl Russell pronounces it a
great injury to other nations. Says
Great Britain cannot frame new statutes
to aid it. Mr. Adams again calls atten-
tion to the efforts to violate it in defiance
of national comity and international law.
9 Case of the Emily St. Pierre. British gov.
ernment decline to take action, on
ground that they have no jurisdiction
or legal power.

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