New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-10-20
VOL. IE. NO. z65.

last blow to the treaties OF 1881, 33 and Al. A
communication has been made by the American
Cabinet to the French Legation, explaining the
situation of the United States since the Treaty ne
gotiated with Lord Ashburton By this note The
Government at Washington declares that at no
time, aor under any circumstances, could any
foreign nation be allowed TO share the right OF
sovereignty over American vessels. The Union is
| ready 10 come TO an understanding with all the
Powers TO cause her vessels to vigorously obser'e
the laws, but she will permit any foreign
authority to set foot on board her ships. Shs IS
| TOO jealous Of her national honor and the lnae-
pendencs Of her flag.
| Such is the Treaty as it is understood, and ac-
cepted by the Cabinet Of the United States. If
to some credulous minds there remain any doubts
as 10 the nature Of the concessions made by the
English, and on the firm resistance maintained by
America, these doubts must he removed by these
| comments. After such categorical declaration,
NJ. Guizot himself can no longer submit TO, for
France, the obligations which America declined
as humiliating for her honor, and as attempts
against the independence of her flag. The public
right of the has been preserved by this
memorable act, and, after the concession made
to America, the English can no longer demand the
Right OF Search from any other Power without,
asking for the sacrifice Of her dignity and sovereign
rights.
The attitude Of the American nation in this affair
is service rendered 10 France and 10 the cause Of
the freedom of the seas. We have no hesitation
in declaring gratitude to them for it; but, on
the other hand, the Americans are also indebted to
US for the opinion manifested in this Country on
the Right of Search question, which has given a
powerful support to their resistance.
But let us not deceive ourselves: all is not
tied between England and the United States. 1t
1c Il
has signed; it is truce-t is provisional ar
rangement which still bears with it the germs Of
future discord Questions of great magnitude
have not been touched Oh, and nothing decisive
has been agreed upon between these two rivals.
The alliance of France is therefore more than
ever important to the United States. Hitherto
our relations at Washington had been entrusted
too much TO subaiterns in diplomacy Our Lee
CATION there has never enjoyed the rank and nhu-
ence to which it was entitled. The Americans
have complained that. while they have sent to
Paris their most skilful and distinguished meg,
France has only sent to Washington her diplo.
matte novices, men without renown or personal
eclat. Our relations with the United States as
sumo sufficient Importance that should be repre-
sonted there in the most efficient manner. If Lord
Ashburton has not entirely failed in his mission if
he has obtained the least favorable arrangement,
that England could have hoped for, he owes it
certainly to the popularity Of his name. and to the
power Of his great fortunc-of which he has made
a sumptnons use while at Washington. We know
that these princey fortunes rare in France bur
it is not by his fortune alone that dipomatist oh
tains influence and credit with a free Government
and free assembly 1t is Cor the French Govern.
ment to seek in its Representative in America the
qualities which we have pointed OUT. We are con-
WINGED that affairs will then go more readily and
more advantageousy. The national pride of the
Americans will be ilattered, and France will then
gain diplomatic influence which she has hitherto
wanted. To accomplish this point, however, there
requires Ministry not devoted to the cultivation
of peace d tout prir and to the service alone of
nersopal Government. lie Commerce, Paris
FArAL ACADEMIA most distressing event
occurred in this city on Friday morning last be
tween 7 and o'clock. Mr. Augustine CALDWELL
of the firm of Jewett x Caldwell, carpenters, fell
from the top of house he was at work upon IL
Barton Square, and was instantaneonsly killed
He had Just carried up two bundles of shingles,
and was standing upon the ladder conversing very
cleerfully with his partner, when he suddenly fell
backwards, apparently unconscious as 1t III h.
and wa. precipitated distance of 80 or 40 feet
to the ground He was taken up dead. Mr.. {.
is said to have been very industrious and worthy
citizen. He was about % years of age and has
left wife and one child. ISulem Register.
No. The kentucky Methodist Conference closed
its session at Lexington, Kentucky, on the 22d
ult. The excellen, Bishop Waugh presided. The
number of ministers was very large, and at 1t
there were representatives from the neghborins
States, New York and Texas. The Ohio Con-
ference was still in session at Cincinnati on the
llth Bishop Morris presides the Rev. j.
Trimble was appointed Secretary. The Confer
ence, says the Editor of the Western Advocate, is
yc1v full, few being absent, and all the members
appearing in good health and spirits.
90 The Plato, reported lost in Monday Post,
was bark The mate (Alr. Bunker son OF
Capt John Bunker, Of Farhaven,) and four sea
men-names unknown-were drowned by the
swapping of beat alongside soon after the ship
stuck. The remainder of the ships company
succeeded in reaching the shore in safety he
Plato is insured az follows AT the Bedford
Commercial Office, New Bedford, sl0,6O0
Fairhaven Insurance Office, slo,0 900: Sun Mutual
Office, New York. $4,000; Mutual Safety lnsur-
ance Office, do, So, O9O,--Boston Post.
% A girl, about fourteen years of age, residing
in franklin avenue St. Louis, while at supper re-
Gently, swallowed piece of meat. which lodged
in the wind pipe, causing almost Immediate death.
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