The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-09
n DYouyn de pHuys to Mr.. Mason.


n which you ask me for explanations TO the
motives Of the determination taken with regard TO Mr.
SOue. must in the first place, state the manner in
which things have occurred
The Minister Of the Interior had give directions that
Mr. soue should not be allowed to penetrate into France
without the knowledge of the government Of the EN-
peror. The instructions of Mr.. Bant were strictly
fellow and carried with the utmost proprety by
the Commissary Of Police at Calais Accordingly that
functiona did invite Mr. Soule to embark again for
England he left him fecty free to remain at Calais
until he should receive orders Paris which he
about to request. It was simply question OF waiting
patiently for day at the utmost but Mr. Sou after
ying that he did not expect regard on the part Of
the French government and that beside he did not
for it, preferred to 60 back to England Immediately. The
Minister of the Interior did nevertheless forward his
de6sitve instructions to Calais by telegraph and can
DO nothing better than transcribe them here
'f Mr.. Soule presents himself for the purpose Of en-
m
there but that it makes opposition to his passing
through in order to go to Spain and you will offer him
- vise his passport for that destination"
You perceive sir That the government Of the Empe-
has not sought, seem to believe, to prevent
envoy Of the United States from traversng French
tertory order repair to his post ard acquit himself
Of the commission OF which he charged by his
ernment but between that simple passage and the stay
Of foreigner whose antecedents q regret to say it,
have awakened the attention Of the authorities whose
duty is to public order among there is
difference which the Minister OF the Interior bound
- appreciate If Mr. Soule had been going directly to
Madrid, the route by France open TO him. twas
Ssre that privilege was not accorded him. 1t was,
therefore, necessary to consult him as TO his intentions
and it himself who would not allow time to do so.
Our laws strict with respect to foreigners. The
Minister OF the Interior their rigorous provisions
executed when is shown him that there is any
necessity for such action and Their he makes
Of Discretionary power, which the government of the
Emperor has allowed to be discussed The quality
Of foreigner the part Of Mr. Soule placed him within
the scope Of the OF which he the object.
All that renamed to reconcile this measure with
the public character with which he was invested You
viii acknowledge, sir that this is what have done,
and that the government Of the United States, with
which his Majesty the Emperor has at heart
10 cultivate the relations Of friendship and esteem has
- wise been assaed In the person OF one Of its repre-
sentatives
The Minister Of the United States in Spain free re-
peat it, to pass through France. Mr.. Soule, who has
nisson to fulfil near the Emperor and who conform
ably with the doctrine sanctioned by the law Of nations
would need, account Of his origin, special agree
ent to enable him TO represent in his native land the
country of his adopton-Mr. soule simple private
individual comes within the pale Of the common law
which has been applied 70 him, and he cannot lay claim
Accept sir the assurance of high consideration with
which have the honor TO remain y1nr very humble ana
ssedient servant, DROufN De LHUfS.
Mr. Mason 10 Secretary Marcy.
LEGATION UNITED STATES, I
PARIS Nov. IL, 1854. !
Erin my despatch No. 81 informed you Of occur
at Calais by which Mr. soule was interrupted in
despatch sent you copy Of my letter to Drouyn de
PRuys, Minister Of Foreign Affairs of 27th Of October
hst On the LIST Of November received from his Excel
1cncy note in reply TO mine Of that date send the
original retaining copy for the flee of the legation.
Until tho receipt OF this had understood the pro-
Abitsn Of Mr. soules entering France to be unquali-
fed and sueh teo the understanding Of that gen
eman for BY reason Of its execution he had to return
On the 9Th instant addressed to the Minister of Fo-
reign Affairs Communication, Of which send you here
vih copy; have received reply and presume that
duty to without waiting for special instructions
from the President The result, am happy to say is
can Minister accredited TO the spanish rovernmsn
frough France 70 his place of official duty This is
cogniEed beyond doubt, principle Of the law of
you'd seriously embarass the maintenance Of diplomatic
xsssions whose influence in promoting peace pre-
serving good relations in the family Of nations is uni
Icommuncated to Mr.. soulc, at London, my CORES
pondence with the Emperor's government, and on the
asrning of the 9th inst he arrived in Paris and left
fhe nth for Bordeaux, where he expects to find the
United States steam frgate San Jacinto in which he will
have the honor to be- very respectfully, your ODE
Sent servant, j. =. MAsoN.
Mr. Mason to NJ Drouyn de pHuys
LEGATION UNITED STATS,
PARIS, November 0, 1854 y
$r-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your Ezcclencys letter Of the ls Of IN reply
examined your narrative Of circumstances which led to
Che event and gave occasion for this correspondence
quite manifest that the order under which the Commits
sary Of Police at Calais acted when he nderdicted MI
6oues entrance into France did not present to the Anne
rcan Minister any alternative return to England
remain in Calais virtually under duress until the fur
ther orders Of the Empsror's government could be re
eeived think your Exselency win IN the opinion
that he could not consistently with the dignity Of his
government, remain the frontier Of France-there
situated awaiting orders which he had to be-
lieye would favorable than the which denied
him entrance upon French territory. ! cannot there
FORE but deeply regret that the precise elegraphc order
which your Excelency has incorporated in your letter
40 me did not prcccdc Mr. Sous arrival at Calais That
order am pleased TO hud, removes all impediment 10
the FREQ passage the American Minister accredited to
fhe Court Of spain through the territory Of France
tlaJ IN obs he de- M