The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-05

4 wen known that many Southern members wiIlnot
vote for bill with this provision Incorporated.
There rumor here that Mr.. Buchanan, our Minis
ter at London intends to resign because the insruc-
tons Of Mr. Marcy in regard to dress tend to exclude
him from court circles There Is as yet official
intmation of such an intention, and cannot believe
that such cause would induce Mr.. Buchanan TO
leave his important post. He has the ability, and,
doubt not the disposition, to maintain the rights OF
his government abroad; and If the principle of Mr..
Marcys instructions Is correct one foreign govern
ments should recognise 1t as SUCH and they will 90
so II 1t Is firmly adhered to. Mr.. Buchanan and
other representatives abroad should insist upon
their right TO appear in the presence Of royalty in
the dress prescribed by their own government, and
should not yield to the ancful regulations Of court
etiquette.
eye upon the Nebraska bill, along with other mat
tiers. This bill evidently renders Mr.. Van Buren,
very uncomfortable In fact, he finds 1t decided
"staggerer." He is almost disposed to tack ship
in the turbid waters Of agitation. But he has given
in his adherence to the Baltimore platform, and
there is plank in it which has sufficient spring to
enable him to give to the country another specimen
cidedly in quandary, and can find no relief but in
writing letters to his excellent good friend, Jerry
Clemens. Perhaps he and Mr.. Douglas may yet
agree upon some compromise, and, over bottle OF
WINE az "FunLS, an arrangement may DC eHcCtcu
which will set this matter right. But imagine
that such contamination cannot be achieved, and
the great leader of the softs" will have to support
the Nebraska bill it is, go back to his old love-
for which he seems yet to have lingering regard
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, 1854.
The Irish Sesced Linen Trade and Secretary G,ah-
rie-Interciesc Between Marcy and the British
Miaistey.-The A,.glo French Alliance.
Some time since Mr.. Farrell, OF the house OF John
Higgins Il Co., of New York, importers OF Irish
had ,;v,to afarv
relation to the repeal or modification OF the duty on
Irish sewed muslins. The Secretary then expressed
his regret that he had not been put in possession OF
the facts in relation to this manufacture before
making up his report and intimated dispositions
give the suggestions concerning the repeal OF the
duties favorable consideration. Since that time,
perceive by late Irish papers, the subject has been
under consideration at meeting OF the Beiiast
Chamber of Commerce, and this body have petition
ed the British government to request their Minister
at Washington to place the subject before the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, and to urge upon him con-
sderations which may induce him to put these manu-
features upon the free list.
The subject is one of interest and Importance,
both to Ireland and the United States. The Irish
sewed musins will bear comparison in delicacy and
finish to the finest productions of the continent OF
Europe. They are extensively worn by ladies In
this country oftentimes, doubtless, under the I'M
preston that they are the genuine products Of
France or Belgium. The specimens of these sewed
muslins exhibited by Messrs. Higgins q Go. at the
ton they have been brought. The manufacture OF
these muslins has now become very important
branch of Irish industry. 1t was originated on
benevolent purpose Of affording employment to the
pauper women and children Of that country, who
were gathered into charity schools and instructed
in the work. In few years the manufacture has
increased to such extent that 1t now affords en-
ployment and livelihood to nearly 800 600 females,
who would otherwise be in destitute condition.
The beneficial influences OF this manufacturo IN I'M
proving the condition and character of so large.
class Of the Irish population, commend 1t as va!u-
able nstrumentality for good, and motives OF phi
lanthropy would induce its encouragement BY
aboshing the duties this product OF Irish indus
try we lessen the cost to the consumer and at the
same time increase the demand, thus aiding to diff
fuse still wider the blessings which flow from en-
our fellow-beings-
Two and half millions of dollars worth of these
sewed muslns are annually imported into this coun
try. These importations do not compete with any Of
in this country in various branches of employment
are so high that it would not be profitable to pro-
cure embroidery to be done here. The protection
lists, therefore, need have no fears that American
labor will at all be affected by the abolition Of those
duties AS source of revenue they can well be dis
pensed with. With full and and overlooking trea-
sury the question of the disposition Of our surplus
funds has become somewhat embarrassing one.
lose those duties it can, at the same time, promote
philanthropic object, and lessen the price OF an
rticle Of common consumption among our citizens.
t is to be hoped that Mr. Guthrie viii not fail to
urge this matter upon the attention of Congress.
Mention has been made, by portion Of the press,
Of an ARRAY which took place few days since in
restaurant of this city, between ex-senator Clemens,
of Alabama, and Mr.. Harris, member OF the House
from Mississippi. It seems that Mr.. Harris was in
troduced to Mr. Clemens before it was ascertainrs;,
Harris declined the Introduction, on te ground that
Mr. Clemens fraterniEed with John Van Buren,. Mr..
Clemens having intimated that he would hold Mr..
Harris personally responsible for the insult, the
latter gentleman denounced Clemens as an aboli-
ZIONIST. Upon this Mr.. Clemens drew his revolver
and struck Mr.. Harris with it, wounding him, and
knocking him down. As Mr.. Harris was unframed,
he made no resistance. The afray is very likely to
lead to mortal combat.
view to-day with Mr.. Marcy, relative to the intma-
ton of Earl Clarendon that the alliance of England
and France against Russia is intended to extend it
self to western matters In order to check the extern
sion of our republic when the Eastern difficulties
shall have been settled By that time, however,
apprehend that the Intervention of the European
allies will be Of avail for Cuba and the Sandwich
Islands are quite likely to become portions of this
republic long before the European difficulties shall
have been settled.
Attorney General Cushing is q warm advocate of
the French spoliation BILL which has just passed the
Senate. When in Congress, some years ago, he
prepared bill having for its object the payment of
these claims. His influence in the Cabinet WILL it is
thought, induce the President to favor it. The bill
is now before committee of the House, and it is
likely that in the press of other business it will be
kept down for some time. Speaker Boyd is not dis
posed to hasten the consideration Of the subject.
1t is certain that the rumor of Mr.. Buchanan
intended resignation is entirely unfounded. He
will remain at his post and maintain the dignity of
his government, not only by his diplomacy but by
preserving republican simplify of dress and habits
amid the temptations of the British court.
Alderman Orison Blunt's Defamerss
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Alderman Blunt Of the Third ward, recently de.
livered the following beautiful address to Capt
Creighton, which is equal to Demosthenes In his
best days.
CAPT. RoBER1 CRlGHrsN-
SRI authorized BY the corporation Of the city OF
New York to extend to you the freedom Of the city
gether with gold box, testimonial Of their regard