The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-06

further the OF JUSTICE In
dstiog tho claims Of the Spanish bcnd-holders he
would cay take possession Of Cuba and settle the ques
ton forever ssr hear) II would be only distrs,niDg
for just debt and 1t would have the eject OF com-
pletely destroying the slave trade
Mr. LA1oucHERE-Wculdy you also take Brasil
Lord g. bENrINcx-Thers vas material d,1'srsnee 10
possessing Cuba, England would have the Key OF tne
Gulf Of Mexico, she had In 1884 when she took It
with six sail of the line Then need have no alarm
for our American colonies, because We could cut the
trade Of the United States in two by destroying the
We should then hear no more boating from Uncs Sam
about stretching bis length from Calforna to the
49, and turning Cuba into kitchen garden he (Lord
Bsntinck) thanked the house for the patience With
which he had been listened to- and he had only 70 aod
that In not taking decided step Tor the relief OF
the planters be did not preclude himself from support
ing decided resoiu ions, II propossd BY another
He would go nto the committee, determined to hee
thing could be done for the aaa re
He moved for select committee TO inquire into the
condition and prospscts Of the interests CON
10 her Msjestys East aud West India possessions and
the Maurtus and to consider whether any and what
be adopted by Psrsmsnt for their relief
Mr. RosiNsoN seconded the motion.
The Navigation Laws Of Great Britaln--Ame-
rfcRn Commerce.
From the London Standard, Jan. ~
The following correspondence has lately pass
ed between the Chairman of the General Ship
owners Society, and her Majesty's Principal Sc
cretary of State for the Foreign Department.
We pray our readers to give II their best atten-
n0n:-
Cory or LETTER AppaEssEp TO LoRD ViscouNr PAL
MERsroN, BIZ THE GerEsAE sHrrowSxas' sccrrry
"GENERAL sHirowrEas Soc'Ery,(
90 CornbiD, jan II, l64S !
"My Lord = The Committee of the General Shpown
ers' Society have announcement on the subj.ct
Of our nsvis 'tion isrs oontai1sd In p.r.Sraph *
last which received by the late arrivals from the
United States, and COPY of which have the honour
"The statement has caused much alarm, and tie
committee are naturally very apxous to know If it
may be regarded as authentic trust therefore shall
not be considered taking improper liberty In
speofuly requesting behalf Of the committee to be
informed whether the substance of the information con
ther her Msj government still open to any
that be urged against the adoption Of
measure which appears to them 30 dangerous to tn.
interests Of British shipping
Il have the honour to be, my Lord,
Your Lordship's most obsdisnt humble servant,
"(Signed) DUNBAR, Chairman"
"Foar,as OrrioE. Jan. "a, lsas
"Sir--I am directed by Viscount Pemerston to
knowledge tho receipt Of Of the nth instant
requesting to STATE rnsnt which has
pssred in an American 1swspsper the repeal
to refer you to that paragraph Of tho speech Of the
LORDS commsioner on opsnipg this pressn. session Of
Parliament in which 1t Is stated that her Majesty re-
cemmends to the confederation Of Parliament laws
which regulate tho navigation Of the United Kingdom,
with view to ascertain whether auy chsnges can be
adopted, which, without danger to eur maritime
strength may promote the commercial and colonial in
III. A. ADDINGToS.
ID. Dunbar, Esq. Chairman of the
Shipownsrs' Society.
The paragraph referred to in the letter of +" the
and forwarded to Lord Palmerston, Is the fol-
lowing
From the New York Herald
WAsHINeroN, Dec. a. l946.
RKPgAL OF THE NAVIGATION LAVA correspon-
isncs has taken place between the British Secretary for
Foreign Asirs aud our minister at thu court relative
10 ths O ykfio III
Mr. Bancroft applied to Vscount Palmerston early In
November to learn whether ministers would consent to
establish with the United States perfect system of
oiprocty Ia making ell vessels Of either country fitting
out from port in the world free to trade to por
Psmerston after the lapse Of weeks replied that
although Her Msj.stys ministers did not feel ct liberty
the comm .roal sy stem a. was asked by Mr. Bancroft
Without the sanction Of Parliament yet soon as that
body would meet measure would b. introduced whiob
would embrace all the views forth by Mr. Bancroft
in his note It Is not doubted that Parliament will at
aot favorsb,y the bill The Importance to the
United States of such cannot be aggerated
The British colonial system has been most grievous
striction upon commerce, and its annhlation, ~
promised by vmoouut Palmerston vii, open enter
prug merchants the lucrative trade Of the East and
West ladies, and the other British settlements from
which they have been hitherto debarred. This VIII
be the greatest stride yet taken by free trade and Is
be doubted that all Europe will follow the example
Of Great Britain. The liberal commercial treaty made
BY Hsnover with the United states has been in small
measure netrumenta In disposng the British govern
ment to this wise measure The Rhine provinces have
recently Initiated the example of Hanover towards the
United Statse and every where silently but steadily
our commercial relations being put upon the
advantageous footing This repeal bv Great Britain OF
the laws restricting the trade OF the United States With
her colonies win ba beneficial to this country
than any commercial treaty ever made by our govern
ment.
What will first occur TO our readers upon
perusal OF the correspondence, and the paragraph
annexed to it, is the evasive and insulting cha
racter OF Lord Palmers'on's reply.
His lordship does not answer the question put
to him, by telling whether the statements OF the
American journal all true all false, or part
true and part false; still less does he explain
why, if the statements are true-statemeuts OF
design SO deeply affecting the shipping interest,
and all other British INTERESTINGLY should hrst
he made known TO this country through foreign
newspaper, printed at y distance of three thou
sand miles from our shores. His lordshIp con-
tents himself with an atuslon TO vague decla-
ration in the seasonal speech, which may mean
anything-may mean higher protection, aSwell
as the taking away Of all projection. This, we
repeat it, is evaslve and insu ting, and in every
Way unworthy Of { British minister.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE MINISTER FROM THE
UnfTED STAIRS
Mr.. Banero}t to Tist cunt Pntm.rsfon
American LEGATION, Nov. 8. ls47.
The undersigned. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Penpotentiary Of h- United States Of Amer has the
honor to inquire Of Palmerston Britannia
Msjesys principal Secretary Of State for Foreign A.
fairs II her Msjestys government is inclined
sx,.tipg restrictions ON International commerce
Universal reciprocity In the widest sense 10 held by
TIE American government 40 the only thoroughly APP
propriate basis for intercourse bstwesn two great
lions The prohibition Of he indirect irade has but
strained enterprise It has done good TO neither coun
try To abrognte II would 1t set free dormant
commercial wealth, without ipjuring aay one
should her Msjssty's government ents rtain simar
views the undersigned 10 prepared tbs port OF the
American government TO popoe that British ships may
trade any port In tbs world tn any port in the
United States aud be received protected and 10 re.
spect charges and duties reatedke American ships;
II reciprocslly, American ships may In liAe manner
trade from port Of the world to any port under the
dominion of her Britannia Mejesty.
The removal Of commercial icons Willis II would
be Of advantage to the material Interests Of both
countries could not but give openings to still further
Lotions Of amiy between them and by its influence
the of nations guarantees for the
peace OF the world.
The undersigned, 10.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
Viscounf Paimerston TO Mr. Bancroft