The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-23


The great enterprise Of draining the lake OF Harlem is
completed and there remain of what a
only some aQues Of water which the engineers are pre-
pairing to remove,
ing from Cuba exempted from quarantine at
Genoa but the regulations still enforced against ships
from the Brazils.
We observe by the Esser Standard that d. Sears of
Boston. has presented silver hogon and patton to the
Church Of Peter Colchester where repose the ashes
OF his English ancestors"
Our London Correspondence.
LONDON, Tuesday, August 10, 1852.
The Fisheries QUESTION Opinions England Bnders Of
The DERBY Standardization Position Of the Mnistrv-Sr
J. Observation-Disclosures Intellgence-7He Mosquito
Yacht.
The misunderstanding which has arisen between the
of the United States and Great Britain rea
tive to the fisheries Off Nova Sc tia the first account Of
which, with Mr. Websters despatch taken from the
columns OF the New YoRK HERALD not regarded here
in serious light The funds have not been affected
though attempt was made by certain spectators
change to turn the account tits to be regret
ted that attempt has been mado in the United States
to excite feeling hostile to England on the subject
America has better wshers than Englishmen and it
is desirable also for the peace Of the world that the two
most powerful nations of the earth should remain the
amicabe footing upon which they stand Next mail
win doubtless bring the result Of the negotiation
between Mr. Champion and the Hon. Daniel Webster.
shall not here enter into the facts of the case which are
fully before you but shall conne myself to the exposi-
tion OF the general feeling here the subject 1t is that
according to existing treaties the English government
have the right to refuse permission to American
fish in the waters under dispute but that it ought to
have given notice Of such intention to the
of the United States BY such precautionary measure
the present Misunderstanding would taken
place.
doomed to blunder Lord Derby himself is perhaps the
only member of the cabinet entitled to respect as
statesman He was, at former period Under Secretary
of State for the colonies and leader of the House Of
Commons when Lord Stanley, he made himself necessa-
ry acquainted with every important event that took
place Sir J. Pakpgton, on the contrary, nothing
but country squire. with no knowledge of the
tine OF Official business and tact statesman is
essential qualification energy He has followed in
the footsteps Of his colleague Lord Mamesbury whose
eminent.
lnmy last communication sent you clear result Of
the elections Parliament docs not meet till October
Should Lord Derby not modify his cabinet, as it
exists he must resign Office
London is empty. nearly so The opera houses close
next week new opera "Casilda,, by Prince Alberts
brother has been favoraby received at Her Maestys
The success may be attributed to cofoisie but still
the music has some merit.
The Queen has sailed cruize to Antwerp accom-
pani by fotilla of five steamers
The Mosquito Of the vessels which competed
cessfuy at the Rydc regatta against the America has
carried off the prizes at the Plymouth regatta. The
America did run The Cowes regatta takes place on
the 18th 18TH and tn but the list of vessels entered
has not yet been published
The English funds are heavy, with downward ten
dency
There is nothing stirring on the continent
The Fishery TrOubles-Imp0rtant Speech
ON Board the Atlantic.
DINNER on BOARD THE ATLANTIc-sPEECH OF JOHN
LIVINGSTON. Eso-THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT
BACKING oUT-PROsPECT OF A SPEEDY SETTLE
MENT OF THE FISHERY DIFFIouLTIEs--ToNE OF
THE ENGLISH rREss-voTE or THANKS TO CAPTAIN
WEST, ETC.
dinner was given by Captain West on Saturday, at
which all the good things Of the table, including Wines
were bounfully provided All enjoyed themselves and
the best of feeling prevailed After the cloth
moved several gentlemen having expressed desire that
appropriate manifestation should be made Of the
passengers sentiments towards Captain West and John
Livingston Esq Of New York having been called upon,
Mr. Livingston rose and said -
On this the last day shall have the pleasure of
meeting at the social board of the good ship Atlantic it
to not improper should in approprat,
method make known kind feelings towards the gal.
liant captain who has brought safely and pleasantly
the broad ocean, which but few days since sepa
rated by than three thousand miles from our
homes. In making grateful acknowledgements to the
commander of this vessel though may add little to
his already widely extended fame which has long been
known to half the world yet shall part with the salts
faction of knowing that at least great duty has been
left not unperormed and 1t is hoped he will receive
with some pleasure compliment from this asscmbage,
composed as it is Of distinguished gentlemen from all
parts of the United States
Isee at the other table who stands first among the
first Of pToessonsone who Is eminent less for great
learning and cloquence than for kindness and urbinty
As all must have made his acquaintance with pleasure
so none will part from him but with regret None
mistake that L mean the Rev DR. wainwright whose
many thousand friends will be glad to know returns
IN all the strength and vgor Of youth His travels have
restored him to health and know that he is happyfor
the good must ALWAYS be happy.
At the same table too, Is another. who ia justly
esteemed the kiudest and bost as well as one OF
the abest of mcnone whose business 1t is to inter-
pret the laws and decide upon those disputes which,
in this world Of toHbe and misunderstanding
must ever arise between man and man How satsfacto
riy and uptghy Judge Paine has discharged his sacred
duty since his elevation to seat in the judiciary of the
peering before him will readily testify Ills friends and
admirers, among whom hope always to be ranked will
& happy to know he returns home perfectly restored to
enaed upon him in the assduous discharge of the duties
Of his responsible station.
Long may he and that bright eyed youth, his talented
by his side retain their health and happiness
As the son may Justly be proud Of the fatheI the
his parents sh H. in the Of nature been called
70 the tomb hope may occupy position now so wor
hily tllcd by his parent.
At my right sits one who though he resides in the
small State Of New jersey, is by little
Iallude TO Judge Randolph known to every in his
too after enrichDg his mind by several months of Euro
pean travel undertaken because Of sickness. back
to enjoy the happiness Of his dear domestic circle fully
restored TO that health which must be esteemed far
beyond all earthly treasure.
There at the table many other eminent persons,
from various parts gentlemen Of note and distinction in
their several avocaions but TO them all would be
to go over half the passenger list.
Here too several worthy gentlemen from England
country the most free and enerprsing of any in Europe
aand which we have travelled with delight because
nected With IL are our earliest associations As from her
we now receive many of those manufactures essential to
the comforts Of life, so from her shores very
nursery tales those well remembered illusions W ch
much delighted infancy and the very thought Of which
carries US back TO the happy DAYS of boybood Her
lovely scenery brought to remembrance the DAYS Of
| Geek Robin -
Who killed Cock Rotin7
4. ssd the s,arrow
with my bow and arrow,
killed Cock Robin.