The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-04

The Republic OF Liberia.
INTERVIEW BETwxEN THE PREsIDRNr OF FRANCE
ANp THE PRESIDENT OF LIBzRIA-TREATY WITH
From the Colonizatisn Herald
by intelligence from London, We are ilformsd that
President Roberts has satisfactorily csmplstsd I'll tho
negotiations with the British government which oons
tused the object Of his visit to that country The sub
traders on the coast have been adjusted we'll the
extent Of the territorial jurisdiction Of the republic
Through the Kindness OF an active Friend q colonies.
from long letter written to him BY President Roberts
dated London October rs 1852 The particulars of his
short stay in Paris will be found interesting
And shall who first opened the portals to mighty
with Africa lose paitry share Of It, by
france are bidding for the boon BY far ire substantial
benefits and soothing vanity so nsedlessy wounded BY
our impolisy? 90.
My Dear Sir-A week or two since wrote you, giving
somewhat detailed statement Of my proceedings here
and in Paris up to that time and VI have nothing
very special communicate except that there IL deci
dedy increasing interest in England and France In favor
of Liberia By the and people OF both these
countries have been received in the most kind and st
terng manner mentioned to you that In consequence
Of the departure of the Prince President for tour in the
south of France just about the time reached Paris,
had to make another whit in tho Of month 40.
s0rdngly returned the 10th inst to be present and
witness tns entry o. the sr On IN. 10Th Huvs
had heard of my arrival and Sunday morning 18th,
received invitation from him and madame to dine with
not fail to avail myself Of the occasion to state fully
wishes and to his exceency the Importance OF
ten or dozen, and all except one spoke English pretty
we'll and In compliment evidently to me, the converse
ton OF the evening was carried on in my own language
notwithstanding the subject Of discussion AL appeared
deeply interested in favor Of Liberia.
About nine o'clock the minister sent for to meet
the President at Saint Cloud before leaving however,
he said to that he had spoken with the Prince the
morning before respecting Liberia and had informed his
Hghness that was in Paris and that my stay would be
he had mt vii hsta
the fatigue Of his journey. consented to give an
audience the next day Tuesday at IL O'Clock The next
would call for at II to accompany Saint Cloud
He punctusl and appeared in foil Dress and
indeed had a very pleasant interview and found the
President quite well informed in regard to Lberisn
matters as expected He said he felt greatly interested
capacity OF the African for self government and
hat he was well pleased at the progress that had been
made. and that Liberia would be supported by the
French snt not only to that vew but also
the means Of suppressng the slave trade and intro
In proof of his good wishes upon my application for
few hundred stand Of arms, uniforms &c., for our mill
tia, anda small ten gun brig the Prince readily con-
speak to the Minister of Marine respecting the vessel
On returning to Paris the Minister for Foreign Affairs
for would be granted. The Minister of Marine sb
sent, to return in few days. and he be
consulted. shall know definitely through the French
With respect to my visit to London have continued
to receive attention from her Maestys govern
ment. have had frequent conversations with Lord
Mamesbury and Mr.. Arlington, and have had long and
tedious correspondence with them respecting beran
affairs and think have succeeded in convincing them
thoroughly Of the justice Of the pursued BY the
Lberan government towards British merchants trading
upon that coast and that the complaints which have
been made from time to time by said traders without
just
Liberia stands to day upon better footing than
before in regard to her foreign relations have
plhed much and shall regret my visit to Europe.
The government have kindly placed at ny disposal
sci to take to Liberia and will probably sail from
Plymouth about the LIST proximo.
Now, sir, 1 have detained you long enough, and will
only add that, with respect to my health, glai to
say 1t has somewhat improved since have been in this
country-pe quite much could be expected
under tho circumstances have had great deal upon
my hands and not that rest and relaxation from bust
that my health required this however, do not
regret, SO that have been able to serve Liberia
Oct. 26.--I have just received . communication from
the Foreign Office In which all my matters have been
arranged quite TO my satisfaction and upon the basis
stated above Her Maesty's government RECOGNIZES the
sovereignty Of Liberia over the points OF coast which
have been disputed by British traders and thereby
Deve as from future difficulty that score and the
greatest Of annoyance have had to sontsnd
against for years past. Very truly, your obedent
want, j. J. ROBERTS