The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-29
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friaate Tonnerre and we now learn that the
matter was even more outrageous than at first
represented.
One of the French papers, the reputed organ
of the French government, published yester-
day, letter from the commander of the
steamer, giving his account of the affair, and his
comments thereon. We hardly know which sur
prises us the most, the Bombastes Furioso bra
vado, or the supercilious feeling of importance,
betrayed by this French officer, in the whole style
OF the communication ard if all vessels of war
belonging to France, should happen to be COM
manded by as gentlemany parsonage the
Captain of the Tonnerre, it would be good idea
to give them fash or two oflightning from some
I Coumbiad.
( The Captain, M. M. c. Deacour, endorses the
| truth of the statement Of Captain Scott and,
making no apology for the gross language en-
ployed by him, in calling Capt 8. "damned
rascal" justifies his owl proceedings, and signi-
fes his intention of acting in the same manner on
all future occasions. We give only that part of
the letter relating to the affair, it occurred from
the time, when, after the Lieutenant's visit to
Capt Scott, conversation ensued between the
latter and the most philosophical commander of
the steamer. This was subsequent to his compli-
mentary epithet bestowed on Capt. Scott.
Understanding that Capt Scott spoke French, I I'd.
dressed him in that language, follows - Captain Of
the Catherine ask you to hoist your colors inssmuch
the flag which sail IL He spsap IL: had mot
shown his coors because had injured him in my
He asked that Ipsuid pardon him have nothing to
DO with your excuses replied spoke in anger on
sir, did wish to insult YOU Prove H. then said
by doing as request at once, and then will see what
nj 1aat gOrda hiatt
te no more delay He said he would go and do do
manded When the stars and stripes were raised. said
avoided the name Of rascal. which regret to have
used Capt Scott replied, thank you and part.
ploy coercive measures but is shameful that
Of his age, with hair should by Of pue
regret that managed the affair did for my second
demand a should have been accompanied by cannon bali
when we can avoid it, to chastise misplaced selies.
TEEN and to make the owners employers Of vessel
sns suhs 0r tine % esp1" 1S Is sss
however that Of ten American merchant vessels that
S ns to NO
dence OF character they compelled and forced to
%na. wSud have been better for them to have done at
renders our relations with the Union particularly smbar
r''''' rsee c ~ Ps sS1,df1a0n' &C. &C. &c.
Commander of the Tonnere."
The editor of the French organ, from which we
have taken the foregoing extracts, commends the
spirit of the letter. and adds, that the facts show
in the American service an amount ofself-esteem
very childish, and much to be regretted" 1t is to
be borne in mind that this French paper ,using this
language, is published in this city .
We do not believe that there is one American
in our merchant service, who, for fear of cannon
balls, would he forced to do what he deemed not
required by justice Taking an extreme case, and
allowing that the flag of the Union was not raised,
is net required to be by the law of nations, but
merely as an act Of courtesy, to be given at the
option Of the captain to any vessel, and none but
a punctilio would have noticed the omission.
This captain Delacour, is undoubtedly very fun
ny fellow, and as full ofdignity the aloe now in
Broadway, is full of blossoms; but he may, in his
anxiety to attain consequence, he constrained to
do as the coon did to Capt. John Scott, the cele-
brated rideman, who we believe, is alfbrother
to the captain Of the Catherine.
But 6adinage aside we would say, that the con-
duct of the French comm ,nder is a disgrace to
his navy and his country; and that such conduct
does much to ALLEVIATE the feelings of friendship,
that have ever existed between us and France.
Posi- OFFICE MISREPRESENTATION REMEDY
A>o'WilioldnuiHB numerous cOmpdlNtS we
have made respecting the inefficient and bung-
ling manner in which the business of the New
York Post Office is carried on, we are sorry to say
that we have not perceived any change for the
better. Indeed we can hardly expect improve
ment when it is known that our Post Master, in
addition to his government office, receives his
four dollars day for his services as delegate to
the State Convention.
1t cannot be expected that man can do JUS
tice to both these Offices and one, ofcourse, must
be unattended to. This one so far as we can
Judge, is the post office. Mr.. Morris will not ne
elect his convention duties, because he may make
as much capital from them as will carry him into
the gubernatorial chair next November. 1t
would seem that he has a soul above waters,
and fiatters himself that his services as CO.
vernon of the Empire State would be more
valuable to the people than in any capacity, and
he is accordingly in training for exercising the du-
ties of chief magistrate of all the State
The complaints from subscribers are pouring
IN upon us daily; some stating that the Herald
reaches them three days after it is due, and some
ten days after. Yesterday morning we were in
formed by subscriber at Lebanon Springs, that
on an average his Herald does not reach him until
tendays after it is printed in this city. Smiar
complaints come from other parts of the country.
We have now a lot of these letters on hand,
which would fill an ordinary travelling trunk.
These we have received within the last three
months; and if a remedy which we are about to
adopt should fail in making some change for the
better in the management of the post-oice in this
city, we mean to support the postmaster for
Governor, to get him out OF our way, and to care
fully pack this heap of complaints now before
us in box, label them neatly, and transmit them
to the Postmaster General at Washington, as
strong argument in favor of having Mr.. Morris
elected to the gubernatorial chair.
The remedy thar we are about to adopt is this
instead of sending our mail bags to the post