The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-26
praiseNvOrthy Efforts.

The London Spectator, in speaking of the late eff
forts OF the Peace Congress- says that "Messieurs Jo
seph Surge, Elhu Burritt, and Frederick Wheeler,
the members of the Peace Congress who, ION their
responsibility have attempted to conclude Il
peace between the King of Denmark and the Da-
nlsh Duches, report the further progress of their
well meant officious minstratons. At Rcndsburg
on the Sd September the Sadtholderate stated that
they could not make amy sort of proposition and
they gave the three peace-seekers mo mission -
'But they added that they should be willing to
refer the claims Of the Duchies to the decision OF
lightened and impartial arbltrators, provided Den
mark would also submit its claims TO the same tri-
bunal rcserying for eventual arrangement the
appointment, composition, and jurisdiction Of the
court"
With this reply, authenticated in writing, the
deputation proceeded to Copenhagen; where they
arrived on the 10th September, cater having been
detained several days in quarantine"
owe readily Obtained they say, separate in
terviews with the Prime Minister and with the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, who received US with
great cordially and kndness. We presented to
them a written statement OF the object of our mis-
sion, and OF what had transpired at Rendsburg. We
invited their especial attention to the treaty Of al
lance between Denmark and the Duchies bearing
date 1888, which was renewed in 1923, and con-
hrmed at Traycndahl in 100, by which 'the con-
tracing parties bound themselves mutually TO as
sst each other and with respect to any differences
that mght arise between them, they agreed to ad-
just them, not by means of arms, but by means OF
councillors constituted arbitrdtors the part OF
each, and d4sengaged from their oath OF ale
glance"
Urging their appeal on the humanitarian grounds
which chiefly prompted them, they concluded with
few remarks, "to the effect that Denmark, by
this mode Of settlement would release herself from
those obligations 10 foreign diplomacy which
might obsiruct the full development Of her free
institutions"
"Both the Ministers expressed their desire To ef-
feet a satisfactory and pacific arrangement. They
said they were sensible of the evils Of the war; and
were anxious to bringit to speedy termination by
an amicable mode of adjustment. At our last in
terview with the Minister OF Foreign Affairs, he
said substantially, that if the Government Of the
Duchies would authorize plan or basis Of arbtra.
tion,t Danish Government would take il into i'm
mediate consideration We subsequently received
the declaration that they accepted the principle OF
arbitration 10 the same extent that II was accepted
by the Schleswig. Holstein Government at Rcnds.
burg. Having received this reply, we returned u
Kicl, TO communicate IL 10 the Government of the
Duchies, and TO ondcavor to induce a direct ncgo-
tiation on the composition, appointment, and uris
dictou Of the court OF arbitrati.n On the 2Jd and
oath instant, [Septembor,l VIC met the Minister d
Foreign Affairs, who authorized n plan Of arbitra.
ton prescribed by the treaty between the two coun-
tries TO which have referred. lie also appoin ted
gentleman 10 meet any one the Danish Govern
ment should be willing 10 commission, for the pur
pose Of agreeing upon the measures requisite q
carry this plan into effect. Steps have been takor
10 bring thcse parties together carly possible
and one OF our number (Elihu Burritt) will remain
nj Hamburg for a few weeks, with a view Of doin 2
all in his power 20 facilitate and expedite this pre-
iminary stage Of negotiation"