The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-21
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Friday, April 81. 1913.

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The RIaHToF VIsIr-RKLAroNs OF THE u. STATES
AND ENGLAND.-The most interesting and important
intelligence brought by the last steamships the de-
bate on the "Ashburton Treaty." which we pre-
sented to our readers yesterday. BY the GREAT
WESTERN, the Presidents Message on the cores
pondence between our Government and that of
Great Britain relative TO the conflicting intsrpreta-
ton OF the late treaty, reached London AS we
anticipated, quite ferment was produced The
Times, in its characteristic cavalier and conemptu
Gus manner, refers to the Message as the most
striking illustration OF "Much ado about Nothing
with which they had ever been presented, and ridi
cules the idea of its throwing any light on the con-
troverted topics On the Sd inst-the Monday sub
sequent to the arrival of the Great Western the sub
ject was brought up in the House OF Commons, and
a warm and exceedingly interesting debate ensued
Sir Robert Peel in reply to Lord John Russell, had
commenced speech on the subject of the right of
search, but the report breaks abruptly of, and we
must wait till the next arrival for the conclusion Of
the debate.
From the tone assumed by the leading British
Journalists it is easy to perceive that the adjustment
o. this questio uerata will be matter of no little diff
culty. Great Britain insists with the greatest per-
tinacity on her right to subject suspected vessels sail
ing under our flag to visitation, for the purpose ola
ceraining whether they have bona fde right to
those colors. Sir Robert Peel declares in the most
unqualified manner, on the part Of the government =
"We have not abandoned our claims in the slightest
degree, and it did not make any part of intention
during the controversy abandon the rights to which
we have always laid claim" This is certainly very
plain speaking, and shows conclusively that the Brit
ish ministry not at all disposed acquiesce in the
amicable and reasonable opinions expressed in the
message which has elected such marked feeling of
opposition.
We certainly anticipated more favorable recep-
ton TOR the message THANH that which it has met
1t indicated with great calmness the rights and i'm
munitles of our commercial marine, and presented
with singular clearness and precision, the only in
depreciation Of the terms and spirit of the treaty,
which an honorable and candid judgment could
conceive. AS we, however, took occasion to re-
mark at the time when this message was issued,
Great Britain is resolutely determined to maintain
all the assumed privileges of that position of ocean
sovereignty which she has so arrogantly asserted
The plain, common sense, honorable and just doc
trne Of maritime law for which our government con-
tends, cannot, after ALL be supposed to find favor in
the eyes of power which has SO repeatedly tramped
on every principle of equity, and even on its own
solemn declarations in the prosecution of selfish and
iniquitous lines Of policy.
We await with no little anxiety the intelligence
which shall inform US of the issue of the debate
which has elected these brief remarks The pros
pect of settlement of the question at issue appears
to become more and more distant every day. The
cloud no bigger than mans hand, which now ap-
pears in the heavens is but the harbinger of sea-
sen of storm and tempest; and no one who closely
studies and properly understands the relative posi-
tions OF both countries, can regard the probable
chances of collision between England and the U.
States, without deep anxiety This controversy may
be amcably settled soon, but we confess that the
recent intelligence has considerably weakened our
faith on that point. However we watch and pray
Young Democratic" opposed to the Lee
gislative Caucus-Beginning OF the Fami-
ly Jars.
The Young Mems Democratic Republican Gene
raj Committee met at Tammany Hall Wednesday
evening for the transaction of their usual monthly
business. A series OF resolutions presented by
Edmund S. Derry, and adopted by majority Of
those present, entire opposition to the legislative
movement, and really in favor Of John c. Cal
houn.
The fare-up was to be expected-and may lead to
some amusing scenes here and elsewhere. The old
mems committee will arouse next-and then the
great mass meeting-but, in spite of all this opposi.
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nomination will triumph. There will be fun soon.
The following are the resolutions
"Resolv ed That do not approve of the action taken
by the Democratic Republican members Of the late Legs
laure this State in attempting in the address and
people Of this state to give their sanction to the
claims of any particular candidate for the Presidency
THAT was IN no wise entrusted 10 them to commit
such evidence Of public opinion being with him, as
their address and resolutions may be understood to
tves have been far forgetiul of the nature
of the trust reposed in them to assent to this OBJ
feature of the address and resolutions
"Tha until the people shall have conferred commit
tees hereafter to be appointed power to express their
preference and until these committees in convention
shall actually selected candidate that the
action which any Legislature may take in relation to
nomination for the Presidency must and should be regard
ed being only the individual opinions OF the members
upon subject which legislators they had right
enter and TO which they have neither consulted
been instructed by their constituents.
Tha party prepared to submit to the decision Of
National Convention, and that we will enthusiastically
respond to the nomination which that convention may
make, and reprobate all efforts to prevent justice there
being done to all"
Movements, &c.
Hon. l.. Sherwood (and LADY,, Senator from
Wayne county, are at Towards, spending a few
days in the city.
Mr.. Burden, from Troy, who has distinguished
himself somewhat in the matter of steamboats,, is
also at Towards, with his accomplished lady He
is about constructing boat for the North River,
to be 600 feet in length, and which is expected to