The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-14
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER IA, ls4s.
STATE ssersts-our Relation. with Great Britain.

SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER IA, Is4s.
state sscrsts-our Relations with Great Britaia.
We have devoted large portion OF our columns this
morning to the question of Ncaragua-the course OF our
new charge to Guaiemaa-the character of the treaty
said be made with that government to the right
Of way for an oceanic canahe correspondence between
the British consul and the President Of the repabcand
finally the fictitious preiensons of Great Britain govern
the Mosquito country, and thus to interfere with our
right of way We recommend these articles 10 the aen.
lion of our readers because they relate to question in
our foreign relations which may turn out TO be OF para
mount importance In connexon with these matters, we
beg leave to refer to the discussions which have taken
place between the two organs and ourselves in relation
to the diplomatic correspondence between the United
States and Great Britain.
The Inteiigeneer still contents itself with the denial
made few days since that Mr. Crampion and Mr. Clay
tom or Lord Paimrston and Mr. Clayton have had
sharp correspondence respecting the Nicaragua and
Mosquito question. When we inquire whom the CORE
spondence on the part Of the respective of
the United States and Great Britain betpeen, does
not deign to answer nor does it disposed state
the character Of that correspondence They are yet
Estate secrets" II may be- has been suggested that
for time, and especially since the elections in Geo
ga, in Maryland and in Pennsylvania have sealed the
doom of the violating regency. the quondam wing
organ is inclined to ukewarmness in its advocacy of all
.the powers that be-" II may be that the concealment
of the facts and OF the supposed correspondence is for
the reason stated in paper of the IL instant that it
shrewdly judged that it would not be approved by
the American people. II may be-and an article in yes
terday's InteHigener gives color to this idea
that the editors do not themselves coincide with Mr..
Clayton it may be that the State Department prefers
the other organ at this moment As to all these sugges
TONS whether there be any other for its silence
leave it to the public onecure until the senior organ
shall choose to throw light the subject. Those
who outside the temple must wait patiently till the
oracle allows itself 10 reveal the mystery While the
Integener silent the grave, the lesser organ in
this city, in reply remarks this topic, furnishes
something than half column OF editorial manifest
y semocal, and which, in respects, is of char
acter deserving passing notice Were il not obviously
Official and what has been previously said in diff
terent wing prints throughout the Union touching this
supposed correspondence could be shut out OF vew any
attention to the article refer to might safely be omitted
The editorial in question denies having conceded the
fact that diplomatic correspondence has been had be-
tween this and the British government in its former arti
Gle. which we published entire the ll,h instant;
and it says: "Nor ice awore that any has actually
taken place up to this time" And would direct aen-
lion the remark that "aesred to be understood
expressing belief that the United States icod con-
test the British jurisdiction in the Mosquito territory in
the exclusive propreorshp up and insisted upon by
portion OF the London press" Towards the conclusion
Of the article it is also said, that our an1ieiy TO
know rha, THE GOVERNMENT has done or is doing, or is
going TO do in relation the Mosquito question: is owing
to its (ourl eagerness to find something TO blame"
And again: "If il hs press) does take care il will
commit itself to a Of action that coincide cih
the Uieps Of the administration"
The editorial also covertly assals the late admnsra
ton by insinua,ion in asking il will 'enlighten
the world the OF the last administration in
regard to the British claim the Mosquito coast !" and
British authorities caught and crowned the sans euote
Indian, under whom il sets up title to territorial
jurisdiction" and "what did the administration, Of
which the Union the organ, do for the principle
proclaimed by Monroe ?" &C.; and il denounces Mr. Folks
administration having ruckled to Great Britain in the
settlement OF the Oregon dispute.
Hiss sufficient answer to the puere fling at the late
administration in reference Oregon to say that reproach
on that i'll becomes Mr.. John NJ Clayton or Mr.
Reyerdy Johnson than whom, while they were senators
Of the United States no men in this country were more
clamorous In efforts TO counteract and override that
administration in its exerons 10 maintain our claim up
10 SO 4o They sustained then the British claim against
hat OF their country. No In the United States were
more jealous in producing the adjustment Of the Oregon
boundary at 40. We do not speak without the book
reference to the proceedings Of the Senate Of 1856 will
show that these gentlemen in hostile array against
President Polk for his support Of claim to the whole
II Oregon, and among the most violent in denouncng
him for his opposition 10 and resistance OF the preten
sons OF the British Crown. II must be supposed by the
Republic that the people OF the United States have short
memories; for il certainly cannot be desired that the
democratic press should be provoked to reference to the
conduct and course Of the members of General Taylors
cabinet past occasions when their country has been
Involved in difficulties with foreign governments No
friend Of the deceased late President no friend Of Mr.
Claytons predecessor in the State Department. we are
satisfied wish TO avoid comparison OF the conduct
Of either OF them with the course at any time OF any
member Of this administration.
The insinuaon we have quoted that the late admins
traon had neglected omitted lis duty to the Nicara-
qua or Mosquito question: is unfounded il is
worthy We do not profess to know all the particulars
Of what occurred in relation to these matters under the
late administration bu, we boldly challenge Mr. Clayton
to justify, excuse, this fragrant insinuaon, by
publishing all the facts they appear in his department
Al ill Ill