The Express.
London, England, 1855-01-11 00:00:00

THE UNITED STATES.

(PROPOSED MEDIATION OF THE UNITED
STATES BETWEEN THE ALLIED POWERS
AND RUSSIA.

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NEW YORK. Die. 27.
The subject of authorising the President of the
United States to offer the friendly mediation of our
government, with a hope of termin sting the difficul-
ties between Russia and the Allied Powers, has again
been brought up in Congress, and it is likely to
receive serious attention. When the idea was first
suggested it met with little or no favour, but it has
been the subject of considerable discussion, and the
press of the United States has pretty generally cow-
witted itself in its defence; and if we can judge from
present appearances, there is a stfong probability that
if our mediation were likely to be acceptable to the
contending parties, it would be offered with the ut-
most degree of sincerity. The time was, when in our
weakness as a nation we rejoiced that any Euro-
pean government recognised us as an independent
people, but that period has gone by. We no longer
thank the most powerful states of the Old World for
paying us just indemnities for spoliation. upon our
commerce in put times. The same courtesy is now
expected by the American Republic from the govern-
inents of Europe which they extend to each other;
' and if the United States be what European. now, on
all occasions, denominate us—one of the great powers
of the earth-Lit cannot very well be conceived why
a congress of European ambissadors or princes should
assemble to adjust the affairs of continental nations,
without inviting our country to participate in their
deliberations.

The New York Courier and Inquirer, which, on
great questions, frequently reflects, with singular
felicity, the public opinion of the American people,
in advocating the mediation, uses the following
language :
American interests also invoke this mediation. The COM..
monity of nations is such at the present day that the
crippled industry of one necessarily injures the industry of
all. War involves a vast expenditure o► money in an en-
productive form : this reduces capital, consequently curtails
labour, contracts production, and checks commerce, and
thus works en evil which is felt to the extremities of the
commercial world. It is true that the parties who are lot
mediately engaged in the contest have to bear the 101111,
bulk of the burden, and that they are proportionably
dragged down in the wile of statiAss. But the American
must indeed be possessed of a sordid soul who could I..uk
with complacency upon the direful scourge of European
war, because it tends to weaken the great PURM of Europe,
and thus give his own country the precedence. The great-
ness of this republic is to come from its own native strength,
from its own expansive, exuberant, irrepressible principle el
growth. It seeks to prevail by deserts of i.s own, cot mis•
fortunes of another. There vvvvv need be one drop of blood
in its path to glory. Its poliey from the bsginaiog has
been peace with aU the world, and it can sesame no nobler
!unction than that of a minister of peace among the ustione
The performance of such a part must add to our iulluence
and Wrests our fame.

International law calls for each an offer. We belong to
the great family of nations, and have a mighty influence,
for the exercise of which we are responsible before Ood
and man. More than • hundred years ago Vette], the
great ',pounder of the principles of nature; law, as ap-
plied to the conduct of states and sovereigns, declared that
"it frequently happens that two nations, though equally
tired of the war, do nevertheless continue it merely
from • fear of making the first advances to an accom-
modation, as these might be imputed to weakness ;•
or they persist in it front animosity, and contrary to
their real interest. On such occasions, some com-
mon friends of the parties effectually interpose, by offering
themselves as mediators. There cannot be a more benefi-
cent office, and more becoming a great prince, than that of
reconciling two nations at war, and thus putting a atop to
the effusion of human blood; it is the irdispensable duty
of those who haws the means of performing it with succeu.
In regard to this efficacy of such efforts the same high au-
thority says—" Mediation, in which a common friend in-
terposes his good offices, frequently proves efficacious in
engaging the contending parties to meet tech other hall
way—to come to a good understanding—to enter into an
agreement or compromise respecting their rights, and, it
the question relates to an injury, to offer and accept • i.e.
sonsble satisfaction." If these were truth; a hundred years
ago, how much more ought they to be recognised at this
period of time, when the enormity of war and the obliga-
tions of justice and humanity are so much more widely
appreciated.

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The desire for mediation has taken strong hold of
the commercial and religious classes in all our large
towns. The following memorial on the subject is
being extensively signed in New York:
To the Honourable the Senate and House of Represents.
tives, in Congress assembled.
The uttlenigned citizens of New York respectfully re-
present to your honourable bodies that they view with deep
concern the bloody war now raging in the Crimea between
Russia on the one hand, and Turkey, Franc., aad England
on the other ; a war that has already been attended with a
fearful waste of life and treasure, and which. unless speedily
ended, threatens to involve the whole of Europe, and to
retard the civilisation and commerce of the world.
It has occurred to your memorialisu, is view of the
friendly relations existing between the United States and
each of the contending powers, of the mutual interest of all
parts of christendom in the common welfare, and of the
high position of this country among the nations of the
earth, that, while adhering to our established policy of
avoiding all impertinent iottrvention in foreign affairs and
all entangling alliances, this country might with great pro-
priety impartially tender its friendly mediation to the four
belligerents, in the hope of staying the slaughter of their
gallant armies and restoring if possible the blessings of
peace.
Your memorialists do, therefore, respectfully and ear-
needy entreat your honourable bodies to take the subject
into your instant end serious consideration ; and if no con
stitutienal or other sufficient objection shall appear thereto,
to express, in such terms as to your wisdom shall seem
meet, the desire of this nation for the reinstatement of the
peace of Europe, and to proffer, in such manner and to such
extent as shall be found convenient, oar friendly mediation
to that rad. _ _ _ _ _

Tim petition has already been signed by a large number
of our most influential citizens.

From present appearances it seems highly pro-
bable that the President will shortly be authorised
by Congress to offer the friendly mediation of our
government, in which came most likely three spacial
ambassadors will be appointed. This has been the
practice of our government whenever occasions of
great moment arose for international deliberations.
It has already been suggested that the choice might,
with great propriety, fall upon the three ex-
Presidents—Mr. Van Buren, who is new in Europe ;
Mr. Fillmore, who was the predecessor of General
Pierce ; and Mr. Tyler, who succeeded Gene-
ral Harrison. These appointments would doubt.
Ima meet with general approbation, for they
would be made without distinction of party, and
it would certainly be the highest compliment we
could pay to the belligerent powers, to choose three
citizens who have enjoyed the supreme honours of
the Republic, and all of whom most of necessity be
familiar with European affairs. Under their admi-
nistrations each one was brought into direct and
friendly intercourse with all the sovereigns and most
of the illustrious ministers and statesmen of Europe.
Mr. Van Buren has been distinguished for his
profound knowledge of international law ; as
Secretary of State at Washington, he displayed
great ability; and he wee known to master every
European question as it came up. He has also
resided several years abroad, in familiar intercourse
with public men of distinction. In addition to all
this he is a man of polish and culture; and being
now upwards of seventy years of age, but still in the
fall maturity of his powers, and removed long ago
from the political arena of party strife at home, it is
thought that a better appointment could not be made.
Mr. Tyler became president in consequence of the
death of Gen. Harrison, who lived only one month
after his inauguration. During his term, which
consequently listed three years and eleven months,
he encountered violent opposition from ultra man at
all parties, but he had a successful administno
tion. Daniel Webster had been originally appointed
Secretary of State by General Harrison, and after
his death the secretary continued for a large
portion of Mr. Tyler's term at the head of the
Foreign Department. During
•this period the Ash-
burton Treaty was negotiated in the most friendly
English and the American -
Mr.

THE CASE OF ARCHDEACON DENISON.

VERDICT OF THE COMMISSIONERS.

CLIP/EDON, WRDNZIDAY.
The Commission in tbis inquiry resumed its sk-
its!' tbis afternoon at Wawa's II sal Hotel, Clevadon. The
attendance was by ao mesas so numerous as en the preced-
ing days.

Dr. Haggard having sta,ed that the Commhsioners were
now prepared to declare their opinion,
Bishop Cu, read the following :
The Commissioners, after due consideration of the depo-
sitions taken before them, and of certain printed sermons,
numbered 1,2, and 3, sad at the documents annexed, de.
dare their unanimous opinion--
Fint, that as respects the preaching and publication, or
making known and public the above sermons by the Vat
the Archdeacon of Taunton within the diocese of Bath and
Wells, there are sufficient printefaci• grounds for institut-
ing further proceedings.

Secondly, the Commissioners, having carefully examined
the aforesaid sermons and the charges specified in this com-
mission, declare their unanimous opinion that the propoei-
lion of the yen. areluleacron, that b all who come to the
Lord's Table, and Xi those who eat and drink worthily, and
to those who eat and drink unworthily, the body and blood
of Christ are given ; and that by all who come to the Lord's
table, by those who eat and drink worthily, and by those who
eat and drink unworthily,the body and blood of Christ are re-
ceived, is directly contrary or repugnant to the doctrine of the
Church of England, and especially to the articles of reli-
gion ; and that the doctrine, as set forth in the aforesaid
sermons with reference to the real presence et the holy
eueltarist, are unsupported Ity the articles taken in their
literal and grammatical sense, are contrary to the doctrines
and teaching of the Church of England, and have a very
dangerous tendency.

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The Commissioner are, therefore, of opinion—secondly
that there is sufficient prima facie ground for instituting
further proceedings.
The Cemmissioners at the same time think it due to the
ble the archdeacon to state that, in the sermons under
consideration, he has expressed his fall assent and consent
to the articles of religion, and that he has, ex amino, con
'imbed the doctrines of the church of Rome, and particu-
larly of the Roman doctrine of transubstantiation.
Bishop Carr added that the 'commissioners haying fully
considered the subject, and now delivered their opinion,
begged to state that the commission was now closed, and
that copies of their decision woald be given to either party
if they should wish it, on application to Mr. George Bor-
chelt, of lloctors'-commons, who officiated u registrar
during the ioqxiry.

. ,
Dr. Phillimore wu not in attendance to-day, being, we
were informed, engaged in the Admiralty Court. Dr.
Bayford was present, on the part of the promoter of the
suit.

The whole proceedings were concluded in lees than a
quarter of an hour.

THE CASE OF POISONING AT FINCHLEY.

Yesterday the jury, empanelled to inquire into the
circumstances attending the death of Mr. John Southgate,
re-assembled at Finchley, before Mr. Wekley, the coroner.
The jury haying answered to their names,
Mr. John Niel!, chemist and druggist. and also a member
of the College of Surgeons, deposed that he kept an open
establishment, st 14,5, Aldersgate.street. Believed the
packet produced came from his shop. Received a letter on
the 18th December, dated the same day, and signed " John
White," notifying that there was reason to believe Mr.
Southgate had died through taking oxalic acid from a
packet marked " Niell—purified Epsom salts," acd cau-
tioning him (witness) not to sell any more, if be bad any
wicked up. Treated that letter as a hoax. Did not reply
to it, but handed it to Chalmers, his assistant, who said he
knew nothing about it. Saw the drawer about two hours
after he got the letter, and it was then nearly full of Epsom
salts. The drawer which contained Epsom salts made up
was a very large compartment under the counter, and con-
tained other drugs. rhe drawer containing loose Epsom
salts was behiad the counter. Chalmers told him there
were no packages of salts made up when Ansdell cams,
and that he weighed them out of the drawer. Oxalic
acid was
always some in a bottle on the top shelf, and the larger
quantity was invariably kept in a cupboard in the library.
Both his assistants agreed with him iu regarding the letter
of Mr. White as a hoax, and that the alleged mistake could
not possibly have take place. The parcel of oxalic acid
produced originaily contained 2lhs., and was received from
the wholesale druggist on the 13th December. There was
oily halrawounce in stock at the time, and the quantity
sold could be traced to a nicety.
The Coroner-1 now ask you, did not Cope say to
Chalmers, " You took them or it rom the wrong parcel"
Witness-1 never heard anything of the sort. We never
looked upon it as a mistake, and therefor* he could not
have said so.

William Chalmers sworn—Deposed that he had been eight
years in the chemist and druggist trade. Remembered
Anwl,ll calling for tour doses of El4Olll salts. There were
no packets due up, so he bad to take them front a drawer.
(The one produced) It contained salts. lie had filled it
that morning, by emptying the remaiader of a 281 b. parctl
into the drawer. Was sure the four parcels contained salts.
Coroner—Are the parcels done up by you ?
Witness—l cannot swear that the packet produced was
dose up by me, I do not believe it was ; certainly one end
is not my folding. I never seal an end in the way that is
done. After Mr. Austin called on Tuesday, Dr. Nsell told
me not to sell any more salts out of the drawer, but I said
I would, as I knew it was all right. I sold 2 or 31b. before
we got notice of this case. There have been no fresh salts
put into the drawer since the 16th December. I had only
half an ounce of oxalic acid in the shop on the 13th, and
ordered 21b. from Mr. Whyman, who happened to call. Ile
sent it in on the same day, with invoice produced. A gen-
tleman bought an ounce on the same day, and I was obliged
to fetch the parcel to supply him, as there was not sufficient
in the bottle. I afterwards filled the bottle, and returned
the parcel to the library ; it was labelled on the end. I had
served salts to other perstns on the same day that I served
Anadell.

Mr. Cope was recalled, and said that be could not dis-
tinguish, even with a microscope, the difference between
osalic acid and Biome salts.
The Coroner—We appear to get mon and more mystified
—it will be well to hear Professor Taylor's opinion as to the
contents of the unanalysed package.
Professor Taylor then cut open the paper which had
contained the substance found in the bed-room of deceased,
and proceeded to test the properties of the substance found
is the fulds ; the result showed the presence of a small
qaantity of sulphate of magnesia or Epsom salts. A small
portion taken from the bulk of the package, which had
been hitherto sealed up by the coroner was similarly tested,
and Professor Taylor stated that there certainly was the
mere trace of sulphate of magnesia. (Sensation.)
The coroner remarked that it was quite clear that had
Epsom salts been in a drawer before oxalic acid hadj been
I placed there, there would be just the trace of it in the
analysis.
Coroner (to Professor Taylor)—ls your opinion already
expressed at all changed by the results of this examination ?
Professor Taylor—Not in the least. lam of opinion
that the whole of the oxalic acid and the box should be
analysed.
The court was here cleared for some time, during which
the jury consulted. Upon strangers being re-admitted,
The Coroner said that as it was the desire of the jury to
have the coatents of all the packets analysed, the inquiry
would be sgain adjourned. He regretted that the evidence
had not been more clear and conclusive.
The inquiry was adjourned for a fortnight.

NORTHERN DRAINAGE OF THE
METROPOLIS.
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The subjoined abstracts of reports upon the
northern drainage of the metropolis, by Mr. John Roe, Ur.
J. W. Basalgette, Sir W. Cubitt, and Mr. R. Stephenson,
have been recently made to the Metropolitan Sewers Com-
mission. At the present moment they possess especial in-
terest, sad on Tuesday next they will form an interesting
subject fur discussion in connexion with a motion in opposi-
tion to them, made by Mr. Thwaite, at the last court held
at the office in Greek-street, Soho.

MR. ROE'S REPORT.
"TO TEN HON. TNT NITROPOLITAN CO3

6ZWERS.

Tite•hill, Egham, Surrey, Oct. 23,1854.
" Gentlemen, —ln accordance with your request, as
stated by your secretary, in his letter received the 18th
inst., I have the honour to lay before you my plan, sections,
estimates, and suggestions in respect of the portion of the
intercepting drainage of the metropolis called the ' Northern
Dr.ainage.
'la itrming a plan for intercepting the sewage of that
portion of the metropolis situate on the north side of the
river Thames the following considerations appear desirable :
" 1. As to an ultimata use of the sewage for irrigation,
or by obtaining the solid portion for manure. Then, if
neither of they desirable objects could at present be
' London'