The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-05
From the New York Evening Post Dec. |.
Tue Vaults ON Both SIdek

II will be perceived that we did not msapprehend the
character OF Mr. Rves's reception BY President Bona
were exchanged as we rspublsh them in another column
Mr.. Rves expresses his wish to be instrumental in
strengthening the natural bonds Of union between the
two countries but makes no allusion to existing
troyersies. President Bonapare, however, does not
choose 10 let him off so. Notwithstanding the faults"
said he switch i ~as right to admit both SIDES" he
willingly took "hs first step f0uard the Establishment. of
good harmony betteen the Too eouairies He adds thai
a.susceplibity which would perhaps be natural with
respect TO monarchy did not appear TO him 70 have the
serious motive as regarded an elder republic"
So after dancing attendance for two months in the
French Presidents chamber the door is opened and
Rvss i told that be may enter he WILL aS% Ina,
takes the first step By making the first admissions Mr.
Rves by quies kissing the rod and entering upon his
@ makes ae ssIcn on oena o. ns onea oh Ssss
tdings will affect Mr. Clayton When in September last
Mr. De Tocqueve talked about dividing the errors OF
Secretary Of State thai his government was the guardian
of its own honor, and that it needed lectures from
France. Indeed, Mr. Cayton's reply to Mr. De Tocque-
President that we SHALL doubtless, obge many Of our
readers by giving il entire, II was as follows:
DEPARTMENT STATE
VIZ Washington, September q 1873
Minister q Foreign Affairs Of tho French republic,
Sir. have received despatch from Mr.. Rush. the
note from you him, dated the Oh of that month Both
have been Submitted to the President, with the correspond
and Mr. Riyes who has been appointed TO succeed him
minister to France, has probably not yet arrived 10 Paris
hasten avail myself OF the only means OF communication
between the governments represent by addressing you
directly on The subject Of your note
You acknowledge the receipt Of the espondence
sS paes ne sssa ss aSs s o
France at Washington" from which it have been
obvious your mind that the latter had repeatedly and
highly offensive and discoureous both in manner and in
That cores pondence was submitted simply 10 enabe yor
regard minsf Yon appear have considered
apology for that misr By ees.srins both
parties TO the correspondence You limited decide
meat CONDUCTED hat eosponasses sih Sas mol to1 any
courteous and respectful IN Terms bat entirely
department had not in any instance descended recrim
nation, whether useless otherwise, with Mr. Pousn
lie prove insulting 70 the friendly Of France
that government is confident OF desire to maintain
United States would feel it be his duty the
complaint and 70 render prompt and proper atonemen
of Mr. Poussn evaded by any charge
nominations that charge be made with shadow
promptly and most respectfully considered.
The President instructs me to say your that
Rush, which has struck him with much surprise. would
seem that the disrespecnl language OF the French minis
Foreign Affairs ar France has maaifes.ed dispos
the United States feels himself perfect liberty and
in fact constrained. with view preclude opportunities
ther delay unpleasant duty which be hoped his
friendly appeal to the French government would have
This government is the guardians Of IFS honor AID as
al occasions seeks aro,d gong Of offence
time this letter reaches your excelsncy Mr. Pou.sn viii
have been informed that farther correspondence will be
held with him by The Executive othe United States. and
desire return France
The President farther nsructs to express your
celency the friendly sentiments Of himself and Of this gov
eminent tor the Pesideat the govenent and The people
refrigerated by them; and be sntopateswih lively
satisfaction the arrival OF Mr. Poussns successor, with
agreeable and friendly in,erconrse in terms and the
spiri, courtesy which will be equally honorable
In meantime prompt and e.pectal attention will he
respective countries, which may be made through any
other diplomatic agent whom the French government may
avail myself of this opportunity to oder your exceency
the assurance oil my most di'nsusahsS cSasissra,Sn
Three months ago Mr. Clayton would not be lectared
about the mode OF conducting his correspondence. Has
he changed his views in consequence OF any communca
tions since received from France Or upon reviewing
lecturer II not shall expect TO hear by the next
steamer that Mr Rives, when he returned from his off.
cal Interview with the President had copy Of this let
considered as his reply TO the Presidents speech.
II may be less offensive to Mr. Clayton TO be told by
President Bonapae that be has been the wrong than
parties prime minister He may discern the distnc-
ton between them that pointed Quito Mr. Rves, be-
tween the bad manners OF republic and monarchy,
between clown and gentleman. II not sufficiently
perspcacious for that he will have the embarrassing al
tentative presented to him OF having require an expa
nation OF the Presidents offensive expressions OF
being obliged 10 submit to what. three months since, he
vehemently declared he would moi submit to-
The indulgence shown TO our shortcomings by the
French President in consequence OF being nothing
but republic, is also feature in his speech which, with
the rest received by the Ambassador of the United
States 10Th entire cordially" He seems to have agreed
with the President in thinking OF Mr. Clayton mucn as
Dogberry thought OF his stolid deputy: " Goodman
veges, sir, speaks little of the natter old man,
sir, and his wits not blunt as God help would
desire they but in faith, honest the skin between
his eyebrows; two men ride horse, one must ride
behind"
Whether Mr.. Clayton will accept the compliment as
passvey neg hbor Veges did, and thank God that he
is as honest any living, that is old man, and is
honeser than he IS remains with many other things,
yet 10 be Perhaps, however, il is arranged that
Mr.. Clayton is not 10 withdraw 'she offensive ex-
pressons contained in his letter of the sh September,
condition that he should get good he gave
Mr. Rves's shoulders II that is the arrangement, the
parties are now about square, the Frenchman having
only the advantage Of the last word
Mr.. WISE, Celebrated Hair Restorcr, Is now In
M this city and respectfully informs the citizens Of Washington,