The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-18


British government and own which threaten to dis
turb the peaceful relations of the countries learn
that these troubles in relation to the fisheries The
document wi II make about column BosToN
THE ASPECT OF THE DIFFICULTY
1t is very likely that the gist of the difficulties men,
Toned in the above despatch has already appeared the
NEW YoRW HERALD. To give the public, however O
clear view of the of the threatened rupture
mex the information previously laid before readers
From the New York Herald July 81
WssniSGToN, July 9, 1862.
Interference cah american Fisheynen 4aoptec
~ the British Government 10 Maintain their Ercusip.
Right 10 take Fh-Probabh Collision NTH the Fishermen,
The British and colonial governments are, at the pre-
sent moment adopting the most stringent measures for
driving the American fishing vessels away from the fish
ing grounds in the Bay of Fundy the Of Nova
Scotia and in the Gulf of ST. Lawrence which points
hundreds of those vessels resort every summer
By treaty. American fishermen are not allowed to fish
within maritime league Of the coast where is the bes
fishing ground in the Bay of Fundy but they have
been in the habit Of dsregardng the prohibition and
rot only have done this but they have gone on Shore
and, 1T would appear have carried on considerable
traffic with the inhabitants it is said in some in.
stances, created disturbance
The Canadian government has fitted out vessel to
cruise Ia the Gulf of st Lawrence on board of which
magistrate and police force fonr armed vessels have
been fitted out by that of Nova Scotia which are COM
manded by determined men, who are resolved to
bring affairs to creis one has been fitted at New
foundland and will be into the Bay of Fundy by
the government of New Brunswick
In the meantime the British government have been
equally on the alert and the Admiral the North Ame-
rican station has despatched the Devastation steam
Ilgate which has been placed under the orders of The
Governor OF Prince Edward Island for the protection of
the fisheries in its vicinity ao armed cutter has also
been sent into the Bay Of Fndy and has already capu
ed an American fisherman found in its waters.
Two siorps ~ war have been iespatched 10 tho
Gulf of St LawreEce-the Bermuda and Sappho-for the
purpose of enforcing the treaty aud fleet Of small
armed vessels and steamers creiiby informed are
on their way from England with a similar object
much to he feared that hs sudden unexpected
action may piodusc blood he'd aud ultimate results
with reference TO the reui the NO countries
II is npo ible to croteil Tie fishing vessels frequent
the grounds in large bodies vera of them cruising i'm
company; and it will be matter of surprise if thew
oifer resistance TO any email armed which may in
tsrere with their occupation and thus produce collision
that may head to Consequences Of serious nature;
as an opposition will undoubtedly lead to concentration
OF the British navel forces on the station.
have not seen any notice of these proceedings the
American papers and therefore hasten to send state
ment Of what has TO my knowledge and will for
ward any further information that may obtain from a
reliable source.
IFsom the New York Herald July 12l
WAsHscroy July 10, 1852
Secretary Webse aud Minister Craapton-Tae Secretory
going 10 Ncw BrIns,c,ck-7Re Fisheries &C.
1t is generally understood chat Mr. Champion the Dri-
fish Minister here is about to pay Mr. Webster visit,
with the view Of enjoying the hosp aes of Mansfield:
but farther state upon reliable information that
Mr. Webster contemplatcs proceeding, next month to
ST. John, New brunswick, and will continue his tour
through that province the line of proposed railroad
from Portland to Halifax, which through the beau
tul valley Of Sussex Vale to Shediac, the Gulf of St
Lawrnce and further that measures are in progress for
placing at his disposal her British Mojesys steam sate
Devastation. which stated in my last had been ordered
nd for thp
les in that quarters in which vessel he will have an op.
portupy of cruising for short time the benefit Of
his beath and which vessel will carry him to Quebec
ahono he wish 1T. in which he will probably return
TO the United States through Canada.
it WI. thus be that while the British GOVERNING nt
arc taking notiye steps ensure the Observance of the
provision OF the treaty with reference to the fisheries
there Is no hostile feeling towards this country; and
look upon it, that the presence OF the American Secre
tary OF state AZ the North at this critical uncure can
not but ~ attended with advantage to the interests of
the United states; believe the information of the
intention TO place tie Devastation NJ his disposal will
first rracn that gentleman through the columns of the
HERALD, nshe Is st present at Marshaeld
From the New York Herald, Juy17l
The troubles between tho American aud British
isheImen. at Mngdalen hlands, alluded to by
the itaax sam OF the :th inst. in the following terms
The africans not Satisfied with infringing the pro-
Sioua OF the treaty by casting their nets side by aide
with the british reside ana subject within The limits
prescrtcd pcifcrce Of numbers and audloy took pos
session of too All Ia the &C ther competitors Tho
indignant residents rallied in strong force American
taken into harboe The Americans. during tbs night
loiioviDg gathered in h1ir srabgth and trumphantly
durancc under lock and Eeyn We are not advised of
the number Of broken heals aud bloody results Of
the ARRAY but i j. quir certain that the above
aulcng the incidents Of The jaw"
PROrECrI0NEF09 TUE FISHERIES
THE STEAM VESSELS JANUS, FROM GIBRALTAR, THE
BUzZARD. Fl;oM ENGLAND, AND THE MOHAWK,
FROM LAKE ONTARIO, ORDERED TO NEwFouSp.
LAND.
The faliowing highly important Jepach addressed to
The Lieutenant Governor OF Newoun Midland by the Vice
AGmiral commanding on the West Iudia and North
American Rtntiou II the mot welcome intelligence that
We have heard for some timr The document is written
JUxr a. 1852
leg acausint you That have received an intiua.
tOn tn The admiralty, TINT The jams vessel of
guns. and 90 horse power has boon ordered from
Ghralar &c 81 johns Ncvfountan6 TO the protection
q tie here8 OF the north American provinces and
tmt The BaaSard steam sloop 200 hcrsc power from
England. and the Moha~k, from Lake ontario (if not
soIdl, vii he placed rrd1r my command during the
present GUNNER for tho snine RI neral object
Her Mairsty eoyernmcut. your cxcecncy will have
been doubtless Informed. have corcuTrcd with the
French government il ta1lishins commission TO in
yestigtte tho subject OF The Newfoundland dherics and
tomaho such arrangements may prevent future els
putes and conflicts between the authorities, ana the sub
jccts Of tho Two countiies.
The Secretary of state for Foreign Affairs hos also
quained the Admiralty that he ct opinion 1t Is
tis fer the QUO maiutepsce Of British rights and also
Tor the succes Q: the ncgo about 70 30 reopened
that certain suggestions fae by Sir porrier Ier Via
lesty's commissioner. should be adopted IL valid OBJ.
lection ox,s and thai he proposes TO instruct the Go
vernon Of Newfoundland TO ndcr such stance may
he necessary to the naval officer cmployed and Sir
ferrer aso q, ems u desirable that cammiso Of the
peace should DO conferred on the senior officer.
Her m0Jostys Government arc so iesgois that
ample means hould be given to check the numerous
encroachmonLs which hive been repreeentcd 10 have
taken place IN che last fcw years Belle Isle and the
coast q Labrador, that am further auho Sled TO hire
and employ tome ssl scho0neis for which am 10 pro.
vide oec and men for tho purpoee Of carrying The OBJ
iect OF Her Maestys government fnly into effect,
the coast Of Labrador under the direction Of the cap.
tain Of the ship or ste there employed
Sir A. pcrrer has suggested that those may be pro
cured at 81 Johns and u Il desirable that should take
Immediate for their preparation the arrival
OF tho officers and shortly expected. request
your oxcclency will ncquant me by the return OF the
Cherokee whether two more suitable schooncrs cal.
cuatcd TO perform the duties aud TO carry two
officers and about twenty be readily hired nj
Newfoundland and ~ what monthly charge. or whether
your exccercy is Of opinion that would bc preferable