The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-15


ed with come important private dispatches to II
Rev. Mr.. Pnney. secretary Of tho New York Cole
nizGton Society. From these sources, we oompl,
intelg of interest to the friends Of African colo
nizaton.
There appears to be some shyness between Tho
authorities at Liberia and the local representatives
OF the English government, which, however, 4
chiefly to be inferred from the fact that her Britaa-
mic Msjostys vessel of had been lying in the
herbor week without communication with the L.
h,tinn authorities We have been ut some pains e
race 10 difficulty TO its source, and find it to be in
S"ht Why connected with the apparently well me-
fhtd ehasis' mcnt which the Liberan government
i,.ehtiy INFLICTED uIon Grando and his maraudne
ies io' men attack upon comparatively defon0e-
4 II will DO remembered that letter, from I;bar;a
including dispatches from Mr. Benson Secretarv al
State spoke in strong terms Of the conduct of soma
English traders, charging them with melting the na-
tves to their murdcous attack upon the territories
of the republic. Mr.. Hanson, the British Consul
was named as was also a Mr.. Lawrence. OF course.
all the information had upon this subject and re-
aive to the Grando difficulty generally was az
parts, we intimated mt tho time. All that was
important us II justification of President Roberts
ard his forces was, however, very clearly establish
cd. The part which Mcssrs Hanson and Lawrence
had in the matter however, not so clear. though
evidence was strongly against them.
BY this arrival, wo learn that tho British conn
Tander upon the coast has instituted inquiries into
,he matter Her Majesty brig Spy, with Consul
Hanson on board, had visited Tradetown, and re-
and he remained on board tho Spy most of the day.
When he left, Boyer, supposed to be in league with
Gfanuo. was sent Tor ana ttcrr Jguted, the nseL
the Spy IS visit being uyowely 10 inquire into tn
difficulty Lctwecu Boyer aud tho Liborian republic.
Boih Flaw aud Boyer were reqsTed TO 20 board
alone. IN communicating these facts to President
Roberts, the writer Of The letter reports that VIII
Iam i law y right hand man. who WAS not allowed
to be present either Of tho conversations says that
tie captain OF the spy and Mr. Hanson Obtained
hom BOYER signed paper, denying the jurisdiction
OF tho Liberian government over the fradotnwn
country but how tho Information was cod is
not mentioned Tho writer also calls thus inves-
tigation "culpabe Interference with Boyer, which
portends no good, &c.
Another letter from 9 Edna March 49," reports
the arrival Of intelligence ut that place that Bower
and Grando were making extensive preparations for
another attack upon the Liberian settlements in
Tradeown country. In this, it was reported they
were receiving aid from the interior, the plan being
to attack all the settlements Mt once. Boyer haa
previously sued for pardon from tho Liberian govern
ment, and negotiations were open tho subject,
and attempt is made to connect his presont
alegcd-for this letter il anonymous, and gives no
evidence of the truth Of these rumors-hostile atG
tudo with the presence Of the Spy and his requested
visit. This, however, is made doubtful by tho adj
mission that similar rumors were in circulation some
weeks before the visit of tho Spy.
From these rumors, the editor of tho Herald pro.
cceds to argue very warmly that England has taken
part with tho enemies of tho republic, and that q
sad fate awaits Liberia, unless REFRESHING hand'
part, We sufficient reason for these gloomy
neutrality-suspicious. too, to which, we are
free to say we think the Liberian authorities ought
not to give place. except very sufficient and in
contro, etible evidence, seeing that that power
the first to recognise Liberals national existence,
and has given her substantial tokens of good will.
There is enough in England's connection with the
Tradetown country to justify her in "nquirng into
I.berian authorities, for although the sovereignty
Of that country was ceded to Liberia by Boyer.
its acknowledged chief for well understood conside-
ration, yet this was done with reservation made
necessary by the fact that two English merchants,
Messrs Lawrence and Murray, had purchased therein
the right to site sites for factories. Now it has
been asserted by Liberia, that Mr.. Lawrence
prompted Boyer to rebellion and resistance to Libe-
rian authority. This is reiterated in the Herald be-
fore These and other circumstances made il in
cumbent upon the English commander to institute
inquiries, such interference not being of his own
seeking but forced upon him by the repeated allie
cations of the liberian authorities. With respect
to the mode Of conducting the inquiry, We really
find established fact-nothing having the appear
ance of accredited truth-that is not compatible
i'htcclngs Of friendship, and desire to do Justice.
| But subsequently, rs we understand, to the in
qu,y nj Tra,letown, the British sloop Of war Crane
! arrived at Monrovia, and the commander sont =
despatch 10 Governor Roberts, conveying a d,cu-
ment to the effect that the right of tho government
OF Liberia to exercise sovereignty the TradO-
town country having been denied by tho native
ieis, he must protest against any arrest or mo-
lestation whatever of Mr.. Lawrence" who hal been
cited TO trial by the I.berian government for a mis-.
demeanor committed in stirring up rebellion in New
/ Cess. Yet herein is evidence of hostile inter-
ference on the part of Great Britain Tho officer on
the station respectfully, though formally, apprses
the President of the republic that as Mt present in
formed. he cannot permit Mr. Lawrence to be mo-
Tested. Commander Mcdonnell will transmit homo
his report. The Liberian Secretary for Foreign
Affairs will also communicate the facts to the British
government, and when the friendly disposition Of
that government is borne in mind, it seems to US
not probable that any injustice will be done to
Liberia.
The real source Of trouble to Liberia, we imagine,
Will be the native chiefs on the borders, aided by
those of tho interior. The Iberian forces, how
ever, SO efectually put down Grando's rebellion.
that we are but little inclined to doubt their ability
to cope with Boyer and his allies. Such troubles
VIII unavodably arise rs the energetic republicans
push their way into the country behind the coast
territory they have 50 rapidly and successfully and
honorably acquired These are evils common to
courage and prudence. The Liberians have given
evidence Of the possession of these virtues and we
have no fear of rapid and permanent prosperity
While these difficulties pending, the Internal
resources OF the republic are developing themselves
as will be seen by the following exractfrom letter
written by one OF its citizens who has good oppor-
tunties for knowing the truth
We arc getting along well usual / think the
spirit OF industry and enterprise in the republic Ia de-
ciddy on the increase All trades and branches Of busi-
ness are assuming regular and systematic form Tnero
ait more iWprONeneDts-tne number OF houses in
progress OF erection greater and the material better
and more durable than any former period history
could boast Of Late immgruntsI mean recently arriv.
ed immgants-are more active and contented than they
were formerly One Of this the improvements
everywhere manifest Formerly when all old settlers
and new were poor and mcany clad and meany housed
there was little to stimulate the ambition OF tho newly
arrived Those they found here we're so little in advance
ofthem that the distinction nothing Things In
this respect are now somewhat changed Families more
than few, are living comfortably people where
Their ease and even elegance, exci.cs the ambition q
every aspiring Immigrant and he goes right to work
The bark Liberia Packet. Capt. Chasen, 45 DAYS
from Savannah, arrived ut Monrovia on tho 10Th al
March, with 1863 passengers. Commercial.
Naval Intelligence.
PASSED MipsrIIPMEN-At the recent sitting of t,~