The New York herald., 1850-06-10
The Relations brtvesr England and the
Cnitsd ss~sss-ihe Nicaragua treaty.

/ Uniteo st~,ss.-ihe Nicaragua treaty.
Prom the London limes May n
Its q relief TO turn from the com flcsted and un-
toward aspect Of our political relations with the prnci
pal states of Europe TO the state OF our affairs in
corntry where totally different policy has been pur-
sued, with . totally different result. To the United
States of America the whole conduct Of the British
Government has been marked for msny years past by
wise and ungrudgng lberality. The adjustment ef
our territorial differences vas commenced by Lord
AsSburtons equitable and honorable treaty and
peted ty the signature OF the oregon Convention at
tiR when the Mexican war might have enabled =
less irendy government TO press severely on the
American Union. Our domestic policy has tended in
the highest degree TO promote the commercial aud
agricultural interests Of The United states and to draw
into elorer union the strong ties which subsist
between the different branches Of the Anglo
Saxon The exchange Of commodities between
the two pstions is carried upou enormous
sese tho connection Of their monetary and
interests r direct the mutual services rendered by
tn supplies OF one country 10 the d.msnds of the
other coDstsIt that any Interruption of these tiss
would be social calamity OF equal magnitude 20 both
But in addition 10 these practical grounds OF smity,
lave in the United States the singular advantage of
being q footing of confidence and good will with the
government and the party now In power. British in
ierests Americ still identified they have been
since the independence of the United States with
the moderate and pacific policy of the wings opposed
by the violence Of the democrats not therefore
Iose6 the other side Of the Atlantic to be eagued
in Europe, with factions inimical to the
istng governments Of foreign countries, inimcal 10
sr6er inimical TO peace
Th SO have contributed to give bril-
liancy to the mission Of Sir Henry Bulwer,
and that gentleman has been received In the United
States with cordislity than any of his diplomatic
precc cessors lie has had the sagacity aud good
TO perceive that British Minister at ashiugton
not only charged with the transaction of business
tween one government and the Other but that he be-
comes, with little attention TO the usages OF the
country the efficient representative of Eng and and
her people in the midst Of the people OF the United
States
this ssme polity Of conciation towards the United
sses for he has carried IL to its utmost limits In
former times the Corn Laws and the Navigation Laws
would have been only conceded TO foreign producers
traders in exchange for the largest benehts England
has abandoned them from higher motives of policy,
with without reciprocity, aud without conditions
But in other questions more exclusively affecting Bri-
tish interests in America, concessions equally direct
have been made Sir Henry Buwer carries out with him
very ample and liberal powers for the negotiation Of
treaty calculated put an end to the rivalry which
sprngipg up between the interests and inaueuces
Of Great BriIsin and of the United States in Central
America That treaty has now been signed and
awaits the ra,ihsstion OF the American senate
IL carries into effect the views we have repeatedly
expressed to the true interests OF both countries
In that important part Of the gsbe, which Is evil
IDENTIFY destined become Of the chief marts Of ex
change in the commerce of the world. IL dsclAims
prohibits the exclusive territorial sscendancy OF
other government in that region; and fLord Pslmers
has put fogw ard pretensions 20 exclusive
proectorae Of the mouths OF the San Juan they are,
we presume, reduced to the value some time ago
assigned TO them. We know, on the contrary, that
the British govern has very wisely rejected the
preferred protectorate Of Costa Rica, and Ne hope
IL has abandoned the absurd and iactious policy OF
sctt. ng up or two OF the Central American he
prbhcs Al the expense of the Others Some excite
ment has been caused in the United States by tho
recent publication of letter from Sir Henry Bulwer
TO MI Chasa.ld OF strictly pfiVno s enaracssr,
by . gross breach Of faith having been forwarded
TO its Destination, IS we understand, by private
hand The American public was annoyed TO ind
that weakness could ba attributed to the govern
ment Of the Union, though. in fact such weakness
as was meant in that letter Is Inherent In oil
federal governments and In all governments which
may have to contend against a formidable popular
The S Srssps 0Sy thus ,.
letter perfectly In accordance with the remarks
We had ourselves made on SIR. cha.held's ccnducs
sono time before That gentle'nan had, no doubt
nom patriotic motives proceeded 20 deal very rum
msriy and inelsereety with the petty states OF Cen.
trs America. The government of the United states
imprudeptly despatched an agent to Gustemala and
Nicaragua, Who va, ar ardent patriot a. Mr Chat
/ feld; and these personsgcs having nothing In view
hut the triumph Of their respective parties resorted
every means ct annoying and defeating each other
Ionuon and Washington took more rational view Of
th,ir common interests Ia Central America, and Sir
Henry buivcrs letter was In fact gentle reprimand
OF our az. nj there tie seizure of Tigre Island snd
other acts OF similar character which opposed
TO the views nov entertained by Lord fsmerston him.
eelf
This question though CT great Importance TO the
future course OF trade between the Atlantic and Pa
cinc Occsns a cf ess ediate interest than the pro-
posal which Sir Henry Bu~er hiss recently been In.
siructed 70 make the opening Of the navigation of
the ST Lawrence TO American merchant vesela In ex-
change for the sdmisson OF Canadian produe. TO the
United States footing q complete reciprocity.
The opening Of the St Lawrence has, ever since the
peace Of Ghept been urged upon the British govern
by that II the United states OF jus
tice aud Of policy. II formed one Of the principal
subjects of Ms Uallntius mission In 1879 when proto-
ccls were exchanged between that gentleman sud MT
Huskifson on the subject, but without effect even
under the sdmiristrstion Of that liberal Statesman.
At the present time however when the sb-ltion OF
cial retrctisns u become the basis Of tho po.
ley Of this country when We look for the progress o.
our wealth and activity BY the concurrent progress
of the ab and activity Of customers and eOmpe.
titorr and when colonial trade 10 open to All
nations. the ground Of former refusals IA swept
away. The St Lawrence forms the boundary line OF
the territories OF Britain aud OF The Jnhed eta'es IN
nearly halt ~ prodgous IL connect the vast
chain Of the lakes inland II the North AbercAn
continent; u IT, In fact, tho highvay ot the Lurt-
Beyond all doubt 90 open that highway 60 the naviga
ton of the United ststes, under certain conditions
and tolls T. 20 confer equal benefit on he Canadian
subjects Of the Britisb Grown and thcr neighbor
but may Justly require that ~ this concession be
usds a. viii be made In hb,ral spirit the mar
kots Of the United states he opened % Canadian pro.
duce. We trust that condiiicn viii be accepted and
have doubt these chsnges will powerfully con-
tribute 20 promote the prosperity of canada aud vith
returning rosperty 70 strengthen its loyalty to the
British Crown.