Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-24
FOREIGN.
(From Il Slip Of the N. Y. Herald Office, March 81

(Fron Slip Of the NJ Y Herald Office yHarch 2l)
THREE DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND
The Packet ship Roscoe, Capt. Dcano, arrived at an
early hour this morning, when our morning edition had
been nearly all worked off, She brings three days later
dates from Liverpool and we have by her files OF Lon
don papers the 3d. and Liverpool to the 24th Feb.
We have much pleasure in calling attention 10 the
mark Of respect offered by The citizens OF London TO The
people Of The u Sates in the person OF their represent
alive in England, Mr. Stevenson These proceedings
will be perused with deep interest," aifording
conviction that the inesmabe blessings Of peace will
be preserved 10 both countries and that The madness Of
few desperadoes will not embto two great nations in
the horrors and mutual losses Of sangunaIy and vim
dictve war. public testimonial Of this nature has
not, believe before been offered by the city of Lon
don to any foreign Minister, and the importance of the
measure be estimated by the juncture OF affairs in
which It has taken place. There is deep and crafty.
ing meaning in it, which will sci all minds at res and
bind the nations together in still stronger tie Of
spec and Affection cemen,ed by mutual interest.
The following the proceedings:
Sir j Duke Chairman OF the Committee appointed 10
communicate the resolutions Of the last Court for
erring the freedom of London The American Minis
e) reported that the deputation had waited on MIR.
Stevenson, and presented him with copy Of the reso-
lulions with tie following address,
"Sir-We, as members of the Court Of Lord Mayor,
Aldermen, and Commons Of the city Of London, have
been deputed 10 communicate 10 you that Court held
on the 10Th inst, it was unanimously agreed 10 confer
upon you the freedom of ancient city, by the accom-.
in your hands Perhaps you will allow u.s. the deputa
tion express the high satisfaction feel in being
hoDored TO wait upon you on this OCCASION and The plea
it affords TO state entire concurrence in the
sentiments embodied in the resolutions flhe Court,
which the result Of requisition 10 the Lord Mayor,
signed by less than ID aldermen and SO commoners
in few hours.
It is anxious hope that you may long be spared
10 adorn and benefit your native country by your viz
tues and services and that you may long witness
that which feel confident is nearest hoart-on
increase of the prosperity and friendship which now hap
pity uubsst 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
..Gentlemen: receive with deep sensiblity these
proceedings of the Court Of Lord Mayor Aldermen and
Commons OF the city of London comforting upon me the
freedom Of their city mark Of respect for my public
and private character. Entertaining as do a high and
just sense of so distinguished an honor need not say
how gralifed should have been 10 have had it in my
power to accept it in the proposed. This how
ever not at liberty to do under the Constitution and
usages of my country, and the rules prescribed for the
Of its diplomatic functionariea in their inter-
with foreign nations In declining therefore, as
respectfully do, the freedom Of your ancient and re-
nowned city, pray you gentlemen, TO assure the Com
mon Council and freemen of London that am not less
deeply and gratefully sensible of the distinguished honor
which they have been pleased to offer me- enhanced as
il is by the motives which prompted it, and the senti.
mens it was intended 10 convey.
sit is an honor which any man might Justly be proud
Of and which shall cherish among the most crafty.
ing incidents of my public life.
vi concur with you, gentlemen, in the wish you eS-
press that peace and good understanding may long be
preserved between Great Britain and the United Suites
need not dwell upon the obvious and powerful induce
men,s for cuvalng those peaceful and friendly rea-
ons the value of which is nowhere better understood
than in your great city Every thing in the history OF
the two countries is calculated 10 inspire sentiments of
ind md owl
enlightened of both countries thai their true interests
are those of peace.
Such know TO be The disposition Of the Govern.
ment and people of the u. ST. and speak with great
confidence when assure you that perpetual friendship
with Great Britun, on terms consistent with The rights
and honor of both, is what my country most cordially
and sincerely DESIRES and that can in manner bet.
ter fulfil my duties my country, than in doing
every thing IN my power TO cherish and nvgorate the
peaceful relations which happily subsist be.
tween the Two countries and upon the preservation OF
which so essentially depend the prosperity and happi.
ness OF BOTH 10 this end my efforts have been nnceas
ing, and it is to this alone quite sure that am in
debted, not only for that share which have the happi:
to believe hold in the and good opinion OF
your community, but for all the kindness and hospitality
have received during my residence among them
vi pray you, gentlemen, to convey 10 your honorable
associates my best wishes for The welfare and prosperity
of your ancient and entepsng city, and to accept for
yourselves Individually, my grateful acknowledgements
tor the very aering manner in which you have been
pleased 10 communicate these proceedings ann the IN
terest you kindly express in my future happiness.
The received with cheers, and it was
unanimously resolved that the report and should
be entered upon the journals of the court.
There is nothing further of interest from England and
absolutely nothing from France.
The campaign in Spain between the contending par
lies has commenced and several predatory bands Of Car
lists have penetrated into the interior. General Espar.
tero is concentrating his detachmens but battles,
we're previously reported, had taken place.
In Portugal the rumors of new attempt by Don Mi.
guel were gaining strength.