Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-22

into Court this morning with verdict for the defendant
Mr.. Blake.
Three Days Later from England.
The Packet ship Roscoe, Captain Delano arrived a,
an early hour this morning when morning edition
had been nearly all worked off She brings three days
later from Liverpool and have by her files Of Lon
don papers the 23d and Liverpool 10 the Gath Fsbrr
airy.
We have much pleasure in calling attention the
mark OF respect offered by the citizens of London TO the
people of the United States in the persos Of their repre-
sentative in England, Mr. Stevenson. These proceed
ings will be perused with deep interest aording
sure conviction that the nesmable blessings Of peace
win he preserved both countries, and that the mad.
Of few desperadoes. will not embroil two great
naoas in the horrors and mutual losses OF sangunary
and vindictve public testimonial of this
ture has not believe before been oerod by the city
Of London any foreign minister, and the importance
OF the measure can be estimated by the uncure Of al
fairs in which it has taken place There is deep and
gratifying meaning in IT, which will all minds rest,
and bind the nations together in stll stronger Of
spect and affection cemen,sd by mutual interest
The following are the proceedings
Sir J. Duke Chairman ofthe committee appointed to
communicate the resolutions Of the last Court for
ferring the freedom Of London the American Minis
teri reported that the deputation had waited Mr..
Stevenson and presented him with a copy Of the re
lutiops with the following address
Strive, as members IF the Court Of Lerd Mayor
Aldernen and Commons OF the city Of London. have
been deputed communicate TO you that at Court held
on the 10th instant unanimously agreed TO couer
upon you the freedom of our ancient city, by the
panying resolutions. which we have the honor IL place
in your hands. Perhaps you will allow US. The deputa
tion express the high satisfaction feel in being
honored wait upon yoa this occasion, aud the plea
it affords state entire concurrence in the
sentiments embodied in the resolutions Of the Court,
he of 10
or, signed by no less than 10 aldermen and e. com
.meners in few hours.
81, our anxious h.pe that you may long be spared
adorn and benefit ycur native country by virtues
and services and that you may long live TO witness that
which we feel confident is nearest your heartan in
crease Of the prosperity and friendship which hap
pily subsist between the United States Of America and
this empire, terms Of honor and advantage 10 both
countries"
To which address Mr. Stevenson made the following
reply
proceedings of the Court Of Lord Mayor. Aldermen.
and Commons Of the City Of London comforting upon
the freedom Of their city mark Of respect for my
public and private character. Entertaining as do a
high and of so distinguished en- honor, need
not say how eratifed should have been o have had
IL in power accept u IN the manner proposed.
This however, not al liberty 10 de under the con-
situation and usages OF my country and the rules pre-.
scrbed for the government Of its diplomatic funciioHa
ries in their intercourse with foreign nations In de-
Ginning therefore. as respectfully dc, the freedom Of
-
TO the Common Council and freenen Of London
that less deeply and gratefully sensible Of the
distinguished honor which they have been pleased to
offer me- enhanced asst is by the motives which prompt.
ed IT, and the sentiments it intended convey.
at is an honor which any man migI Justly be proud
Of, and which shall cherish among the
gratifying incidents Of my public life.
" concur with you gentlemen. in the wish you
press that peace and good understanding may long be
preserved between Great Britain aud the United
States need not dwell upsn the obvious and power
ful inducements for cultivating those peaceful and
friendly relations the value of which is rshere better
than in your great city, Every thing in the
history OF the two countries Is calculated inspire sen
tents Of mutual and respect and evince the
liners, and enlightened Of both coanires tina, their true
interests are those Of peace.
"s.cb know 10 be the disposition of the Govern.
men, and people efthe United States and speak with
great confidence when you that perpetual
ship with great Britain, on terms consistent with the
rights and homer Of BOTH Is what my country most cor
daily and sincerely desire and that can in no manner
better fulfil my duties my country, than IN do
ing every thing in WY power cherish and invigora,e
the peaceful relations which now 30 happily subsst De
the countries. and upon the preservation o.
which 80 essentially depend the prosperity and hspp
OF both To This end my efforts have been unceas
ing and It is to this alone quite sure, that am m
debted, not only for that share which have the happ
ness 70 believe bold in the aud good opinion q
your community bat Tor all the kindness and hospi
tally have received during my residence among
them.
Il pray you, gentlemen, convey to your honorable
associates my beat wishes FOR the welfare and pros
peuy Of your ancient ana eater Prsing city, and
cent for yourselves individually my grateful acknow
ledsments for the very fauerpg manner In which YOU
have been pleased 20 communicate these proceedings
and the interest you so kindly express my future hap
pisess"
The snswer was received with cheers, aud il was
unanimously resolved that the report and
be entered upon the journals Of the court