The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-16
IRON the Baltimore AMERICAN Of this afternoon,
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ANOTHER FOREIGN ARRWAL-EIGHT DAYS
LATER THAN THE NEWS PER ACADlA-AR
RIVAL or THE 10 "A FROM HAyRE-THE FORTS
NOT oPENED-THE EXCITING ToPIC IN LON.
DoR-FABRlCATIoN or THE "TlMEsT-CALUM.
NY AGAINST AR- MeLASE
BY the mail this afternoon, We received extras
of the New York Herald and Philadelphia North
American, containing later news from Europe by
the Iowa. We copy from the Narth Amerlcan:
The Iowa sailed from Hayre l2,h December, and
brings London dates TO l0th, and Havre TO day Of
sailing The announcement OF the London Times
as TO the repeal Of the eornaws, and opening ofths
ports, was evidently premature, but there intma-
lions that commercial treaty 10 on the tspis be-
tween Great Britain and the United States. The
unworthy insinuation against our minister, Mr.
McLans, was promptly met, and checked by the
secretary Of legation.
THE CORs-LAws.-The uncertainty To what
the intentions OF ministers are respecting the corn
laws, appears to have checked all speculation IN the
English funds and the spirit OF inactivity which has
for several days characterized the English markets
has to-day extended itself TO those for foreign stocks
and shares.-Giobs
To the editors oJhs Morning Herald!
SiR: My attention has this moment been called
10 an editorial which appeared in the Morning Her
aid OF Yesterday, and which Is copied without CON-
cave to extract all that part which refers to Mr.
McLane, the American minister promising that he
leh London for Paris on the morning Of the 81 inst
and has not yet returned. That portion Of the ar-
Gle to which ! allude reads as follows;
"rhe American Minister has been charged with
misinforming the Times, for the purpose which
probably some diplomatists may not think dIshon-
able, of sending to the United States fabricated news
that might influence the decision OF the tariff ques
ton. We do not suspect Mr.. McLane Of such in
direct practice, but whether he has has not re-
sorted to IT,, the guilt Of the Times is the same; for
that journal ought not 10 publish what II knew to lie
false upon the suggestion Of any one, least Of all
upon the suggestion Of a foreign minister. Mr.
McLane, however, for the sake Of his own honora-
Die and pure character and for the sake Of the hon
or Of his country, would do we'll to acquit himself
Of charge that has been very extensively eircu-
lated in the city"
Thirty years Of high public service, and prob.
ty in public life which Is proyerbial, have placed
Mr.. McLsne beyond the reach Of attacks like these;
and II would be impossible for such charges To OBJ
tain moments credence in America, or with any
one in Europe to whom Mr. McLane is known. In
fact scarcely deem them worthy Of reply; but yet,
lest the present excited state THE public mind upon
the subject Of the corn-aws, any should be so far
misled as to accord to these calumnies passing
consideration, in the absence Of Mr. McLane, with
out communication with him, and on my own re-
sponsbility deny explicitly, fully and without re-
serve each and every mputation therein contained,
and brand them with faIsehood from first to last.
am, sir, your obedient servant
GANSEVOORT MELVILLE,
Secretary of the legation of the United States of
America at London.
No. st. James's Place, Tuesday, Dec. Q, pm.
From the London Times, Dec 10.
We have now good reasons for believing that
day or two-perbsps the Priyy council to be held
this day at Osborne house-wIll remove all doubt
of the ministerial determination in favor of an entire
repeal of the corn-laws. If, in the interval which
has passed since our first announcement, any men,
Der Of the cabinet had felt themselves unequal to
great design, and have consequently relapsed to
more consistent" and a more comfortable alterna-
tive, day or two will furnish additional testimony
to the strength Of the ministerial resolve and 10 the
difficulties which 1t is prepared to encounter, and,
we trust, to overcome. Whatever requires time, or
admits Of delay, admits also of vaciation and
change 1t is possible, and certainly in accordance
with the history of the greatest affairs, the most de-
csive pans and the most settled engagements, that
even a few days may modify, without substantially
altering, the event. Whatever form the event may
take, and whatever consolation any Of our impugn-
ers may please to derive from the want Of a more
literal iulfment to our words, day or two will
place beyond all controversy the substance of
announcemeDt-viz the consent of the conservative
leaders TO an entire repeal the corn-laws.
Everybody, of course, wishes beforehand for
unanimity and peace, and desires the acquiescencc
of all in that which is both inevitable and good.
Everybody, in spite Of warnings, in spite of lmpos-
sbilities, hopes against hope that all will take
part in the common decision As matter of feel
ing we should prefer to the whole conservative
ministry, down to its lowest members and most
subordinate organs agreeing to carry this great and
noble measure There is however, sufficient inn
probability in the sudden and simultaneous CONVEX
sion Of so many men, whose very number, as well
variety of character, class and condition, allows
them little opportunity of comparing their senti-
mcns, and proceeding pari ppssu to common dis
covory Of political truth. There are also person
al considerations which may at least reconcile us to
the calamity Of partial succession. 1t cannot be
disguised that Sir Robert Peels cabinet exhibits in
several instances more rank than talent, more re-
spectability than power.
There has been, indeed, enough to suggest sus-
picon that the premier was jealous Of youthful
spirit and rising ability enough to suggest, though
not enough to prove, the absence of these ele
ments from the cabinet may be readily explained by
their unfortunate dearth in the Legislature. Be that
however, as il may, the fact remains the same-viz
that the practical strength of the cabinet resides too
much in four or FIVE men; and far as the rest
concerned, il would be easy to imagine change for
the better.
We publish in another column letter from the
secretary Of the United States legation, addressed 10
contemporary journal, which satisfactorily efues
one of the many calumDies to which the jealousy Of
our priority in announcing one of the most mpor-
tant events Of time, has given rise. The report
as respects Mr.. McLane, was from the first absurd
for no one all acquainted with the strict probity
and high character of the American minister, could
have suspected him of conduct which would not only
have required his immediate recall, but would have
forever excluded him from the society Of hon
orahe men,
We do not however, regret the contradiction TO
this report il removes one of the many ridiculous
and mischievous fctons which the disappointment
OF our conte mporares has caused them to put forth
The story is, in fact, just true as other absurd
concerts OF the same joumal-as, for instance, that
we had engaged special train to convey the news
TO Liverpool in time for the American steamer; or
that we had speculated on large scale in Mark
lane As We are quite confident in the truth of our
announcement we leave speculation on the matter
to the twins
THE MARKETS.
. LONDON sTocK EXCHANGE, Dec. III, hali-past y
The money market opened this morning tranquil
ly, and after continuing pretty steady throughout
the day, closed without any material variation IN
prices Consols for money and account have de-
clined I: new three-and-a-auarter 4 The foreign