The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-20

Offer TO MIR. Van Buren, or the Umpirage under
the Commission To Adjust Claims ctween
Great Britain and tbs United states.

Great Britain and tbs United states.
We publish the suboined correspondence by which it
will be that the United States and British commits
sisners united in rendering TO Mr. Van Buren, the umpr-
age under their joint commission. and that he has felt
compelled to decline it:
LONDON. Oct. 49, 1853.
Sin; Enclosed you will find copy OF The convention
for the adjustment OF certain claims between Great Brit
ain and the United States.
The undersigned have been appointed commissioners
on The part OF The Two 10 carry the provs
ions OF The convention into effect and The hrst meeting
was holden by them on the 18th September ult, Since
that Time they have been occupied in various conferences
reference 10 the appointment OF an umpire required 10
be made by the terms OF the convention 10 act III case OF
any disagreement between Jhe commissioners. In en-
deayorng however 10 Tx upon an individual who should
unite in himself the requisites OF high character, exalted
position. and strict imparality, they have experienced
the greatest difficulty
Nevertheless. they are happy to say that they have
been able unite cordially IN agreeing upon yourself
and believe your appointment will be highly acceptable
to their people and governments The object
OF this letter appnZe you OF this selection. and
press the hope OF the undersigned that the acceptance OF
the post may be consistent with your engagements.
You will perceive tina, an umpire will be called upon
10 act only the OF disag between the
missioner which IT is to be hoped may arise but
which, at the same time, is not wholly unlikely TO
cur
claims may be presented until within three months of
the period limited Tor lis termination alter which time
hearing may be had before The commissioners, and in
submitted the umpire until the close of the
mission IL will be desirable. therefore, for the umpire
to be in situation 10 act as SUCH should he be called
upon, until the termination of the commission, which
will be on the 10Th OF September next.
Ii is desirable also, in the commission should dis.
agree upon any claim which may be early presented to
them Ina, the umpire should be able 10 attend their hear
ing in London, il requisite promptly may be desired
by the parties; although an adjournment might in some
cases be arranged, or the umpire may, under
cums,ances be communicated with abroad. The under
vices which may devove on the office OF umpire; but
they sincerely and anxiousy trust that may be consist
with your engagements 10 attend TO lis duties, and
they would be most happy, and conceive themselves Tor
tanate, TO hear IRON you TO that effect
In conclusion, The Undersigned would observe that as
the time during which the commission 10 sit is limited
they should your early personal favor
nasmuch in The event of your refusaa contingency
which they trust will not arise-a appointment or
the adoption of the alternative pointed in the con-
ven,ion-in itself highly undesirable in every respect
will become necessary
The undersigned are, with the highest consideration
and respect, your very obedient servants,
N. G. UPHAM,
Commissioner OF Claims for the United States
EDMUND HORNBY,
Commissioner OF Claims for Great Britain.