Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29
RICHMOND WING.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 40.
RIGHT OF SEARCH

Inc "uce IN the Messenser with the title pre-
fixed to these remarks, purporis 10 be a review oCa
correspondence on this subject between the Ameri-
can and British Ministers, and OF a Pamphlet writ.
ten by Gov. Cass, our Minister to France, with n
view OF Influencing the action of that Government
IN regard TO treaty entered into by the Powers Of
Europe, and then awaiting the signature Of France.
We will not undertake 10 say how far Gov
Cass palpabe departure from the ons-estnb.
ished policy Of this coun,ry--of keeping aloof
rom the political intrgues and Combinations OF Eu
ropean Powers, is polite or ius,iable. MIR Maury
expresses great satisfaction with the prompt and
effective interference Of Mr. Cass; but MIR Adams
man whose authority, on all subjects, but espe-
cally questions of international concern is of the
highest order, thinks the course Of our Minister in
! expeden,, unwise, and calculated to involve US in
the entangemenis OF European diplomacy. CLAN
cling, however, but very lightly at these conflicting
opinions, we propose to offer some remarks on this
| production OF a writer, who has already conferred
signal benefits on the u. S. Navy, Of which he is
50 worthy member whose manly exposure OF
abuses, valuable suggestions for their correction,
bold and lofty bearing, and generous sympathes,
have justly concaied the favor of all who cnn On
preciate his services. The subject Of which he now
portance. The views which he takes of it are so
clearly and cogently sustained, by reference to
past experience, and by irrefragabe arguments.
that any American had previously inclined to the
expedency OF entering into treaty spuations with
Great Britain, on the right of mutual search, we
think he will become ready convert 10 the doc
trnes Of Lieut.. Maury.
We must abstain from making quotations of any
length, lest we may impair, instead OF promoting
the interest Of the Essay, but take the liberty OF
transferring few paragraphs to our columns After
specifying several cases Of outrage committed upon
American Vessels by English Cruisers. and which
are OF this time, subjects OF discussion between the
two Governments, he proves, 10 a demonstration
tina, the course Of Great Britain is altogether incon.
sisient with all principles Of international law as
expounded by her own juris.s and statesmen. He
aeknow Hedges, indeed, that the right OF going on
board suspicious vessels has been exercised by
commanders Of men-of-war OF all natons but he
asserts that they DO on their own responsibility;
and proves, think, beyond a doubt, that ihey
nov possess oil the privileges that I've necessary:
Vessels Of good intent and honest purpose crossing
TIC track of each other the Ocean, Ike lonely
part, glad c speak and be spoken Tie dconceless ncr
chant trader likes be- assured n safety her reckon
ug-to learn her Longitude, and perhaps the Of
cones.or IL nav be Nc ber.sif bas . anon
lsence Of importance for her owners friends In nc
country whittier the other IS ho1ni TIC armed cruiser
TO- has her injuries to mass and thus the advantages OF
! lie shows that all depends upon the character
and conduct Of the Naval Commander, and con.
lras,s very iayorably the kind and gentemanly dc
porimen, Of our own officers with the nsolent and
| tyrnnnieal bearing Of those Of England The fol-
lowing fact is highly honorable to the discipline Of
Navy, and lees So 10 the discreet forbearunce
Of our Governments
ny these means, The a. States has secured from her
officers, the exercise of the soundes discretion
rcfcrto history for believe that facts sustain o H. the
ton, against this country, for indemnity account 81 h.
man ofw var Hence Tho practice Of tc two seiis
very different tale one seldom suspects and has ever
uespaFsed without damage when the other doubfs-'u
taxes trick" abuses ~ powcf spitscs without
tie iearof consequence"
The writer asserts, and We doubt not, correctly
tina, there is always something IN the manu uvring
and conduct Ola gully ship, which almost inl1lHJy
betrays her; and to her national characteristics
he makes the following remarks:
"tts almost impossible iof Englsh bu. mere bsn
man 20 pass herself On upon seaman, as an American
an Enf ao6iemaa Tns ders u e tsp rdn 1a ~.
are not built acr NE ste hshon, nor spared by flc
about men when enables close observer ~ tcUtc rf
TFuH ni one country rom fIN subjects Of nuufIInr.
there about Hips, some peculiarly of ff rig 0r con.
rfucunn-fHe mere cut 81 inc ib'-wbch enables me
experienced ami vel prarHred eye NJ tho rlor f0 fs
neu,sI with almost uncrfng certainty and from outward
Appearance fhc nationality Of merchantmen"
After thus forcIbIy proving that there s no noccs.
siiy whatever FOR the power claimed by Great Bn-
tain, he next enters, with equal eogeney, on the
danger Of oonceding IT, and here We think he is pc.
culiarly happy. As a specimen Of hrs humour, we
give he following paragraph
This kind request 10 vst0ur merchantmen ~ keep our
ntg from being abuse tents really 10 me ficuous and
Prry Boo te nursery story. open the door % no, I'm
afrid you'li me- mo wont, lost LEI re- foo
in Having fer The foot,
made for tic headaiso and PrrY devourcd AMI lo
would boz with faofH N Brush Officers were allow
81 these riri n rfafoH though The fu bi0nied Van
kec tar Ec ne male Don fuan, might be- rather tough
eatna yer fc Foolish feet would receive ts recruits from
American rbps'
We fear we have already irespassed on the rights
Of Nr White but We feel il would be improper TO
dismiss the subject without extracting one mere
paragraph, and the concluding one, which We have
not the sghtes. doubt embodiss, not only the sen.
timents Of Lieut. Marry and the Navy, but also, Of
vast majority OF the people Of these United States
on this Interesting subject. We are pleased to see
the old patriot, Mr. Adoms-wlo, whstsver may he
bic soeenlricues in many Ibiuss, possesses true