The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-03
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Thurs iay, March 3 rsAa.
our Difficulties with England 1.-The Right
Of search.-Thc British Press

The difficulties existing between his country an(
Great Britain seem to be regarded IN very serious
light on the other side of the water In France, the
leading Journals declare a war between me TWO
countries inevitable. In England all but the haoica
papers, insist that the called Right oil search can
never be given up, without bloodshed. Inc e''eis
OF Mr. Stevenson seem only TO add fueito inc name
and il is worthy of notice That the only remarks
which the +" London Times" and other organs Of the
Tory Government deem worth serious notice and de-
liberation. are the statements made by President
TYLER in his message, which they consider embraces
rhr whole subject And II is certain that If this
troublesome question is settled peaceably and with
honor il will be through the firmness, sound judg
nent and good of the present President of the
United States
The London Times" thus goes into brief his
tory of the right Of search, so called
The emergencies of the time call up question
is settled BY negotiation or the sword- justly per
settled till last it finds that shape in which the gradu
al Of the world makes dai gerous for any
individual State again to dsturbu Thus the received
law of search had light its way, to its present state
Queen Elizabeth, in her with Spain was able Ia
enforce it on Poland and Denmark but not on France
Soon the justice Of the principle won acceptance
and during the Protec,orste the only question
raised by Sweden and Holland was whether an
armed vessel vi q neutral Government, accom-
psny ing chantmen not 10 be received su
cient OF the legal character Of their cargos
This 81 the ghi 1890 81 search the iaM q
land at the treaty OF WHITEHALL agreed to notify to all
States whatever, not at war with France that they
should consider lawful prize any ship trading it'll
any part Of that country This unwarrantabe extension
Of begerent rights over neutral Powers was protested
against by far weak er nations-Denmark and Sweden
and could not be maintained And the same kind Of &c
neral ipton since attempted by Napoleon against
ceas Ia ali this history and
diency have ultimately triumphed but each step has
been the result of struggle such as is now pending be-
tween ourselves and the United Ststes Law has had
s-xork its way and SO, not only the existing positive
law, but substantia justice in analogy with that
law has been claimed and commended for. With this
substantial justice side precise claim
had yet distinctly received the seal of custom yet
plainly and Immediately to give effect to those
its recognition We should be bound to do SO in perform
of duty to our own subjects who are mainly a
fecttd and to all the world OF which is entirely
uninterested in the maintenance Of maratime order
This is about The poorest specimen of reasoning
we ever remember TO have in the leading jour
nal Of England. What follows might he considered
little better in poir, of style and logic, were it not
characterized by the overbearing impudence and
dictaton which uniformly chaiacterizes the Engih
journals in all matters where their national interests
are concerned The Times thus summarily disposes
OF the question al issue;-
On the ocean nations are not absolutely
republic all affected by the behaviour Of each-a
are concerned in the laws by which all ere protected,
and TO which each submit Each state 10 bound to
press the acceptance of laws the well being
OF all and unless unsupported by the common Of
any single commonw eslth which pretends such indie
pendence empowers il TO introduce disorder and inse
50 Is An unquestonable nag is in its broadet extent
lmpuny for maleisctors and the repression OF such is
its fullest political sense necessary and therefore,
right which, If denied must be asserted unhesitatngly
nd at ell hazards
Must be assered-at all hazards! Very we'll
And if these to be considered the sentiments Of
that government, as promulgated through their Off
cial organ, it is high time that this country began to
make demonstration of what il means 10 assert at
ali hazards.
IL is too late for any nation, however proud or
powerful to think of coercing this country into what
II does not consider just and right between mutton
and nation; or even by intimidation to make it
waver for an instant. 1t not only can't be done
now, but it never could be done in the infancy
OF the country, as Great Britain knows to her cost.
But whilst we feel thus secure, little preparation
for probably coming events would not be out Of
place.
Great Britain is increasing her navy daily and
hourly, and with great energy. She is sending do.
zens and dozens of armed steamers on our coast,
along our whole line Of seaboard, commanded by
active officers of her own navy, directing them to
eater our harbors, aud to become acquainted with
all tie difficulties OF bringing vessels of war up to
the walls of our cities and towns She is increasing
her powerful fleet in the West Indies, and qer army
in Canada. She is diseipnng the whele of her black
population in the West India Islands, placing them
under the command Of white officers, and endeavor.
ing by every possible means to make them effective
soldiers.
All these movements with many others OF q SINH
lar character that could name, may porend little
or nothing important. Still we might as we'll be
brushing the rust from off our resources and rubbing
up our energies. The commander of the Clyde,
that arrived the other day, stated that it was the
universal opinion and common talk among the BIZ
fish officers throughout the West India Islands, that
the difficulties between this country and Great Br
tain could not be settled without resort 10 blows
and that these opinions had come from the
bes, informed, military and political circles
IN England. lie added, moreover, that he, as
well as many other British officers, could no
nationally account for themselves and 80 many fine
stout vessels Of war being kept constantly lowering
about this coast except that it was in order to be
ready for rupture and TO be able to strike the first
blow. And in conclusion, he observed, "the rup
ture is expected every day, but zoe all prepared
for il!
All this, from commander in the British navy
may mean nothing; but still there can be no harm
In our being prepared for it" also. And we would
dispassonately recommend the members of Con.
gress to give over quarrelling and fighting among
themselves, and seriously and effectively set about
putting the county and navy in such a proud posi-.
hon that 1t may be able if necessary to quarrel and
fight with my body and TO conquer every body.
ST. DAvID's DAy.-The first Of March was cele.
brated by the natives and the friends of waesln
most splendid manner at Niblos. Cold water was
lhe order of the day. The sparkle of champa;un
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