The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-09

called for His object however TO have been to
the whole French population that he had
war only last His adopted watchword,
you win remember, ssLEmpre e'sa u pair" His
letter has been posted up at the of all the prn
eipsl streets in Paris and in the departments.
In the House Of Commons last night Dsrael inquired
of her Majesty's government whether they haa any
knowledge Of that letter and whether was autheh'
and If whether any previous communication had sAeh
place regarding 1t between the British and French gov
ernments.
Lord John Russell said in reply, that he had every
reason To behave that the document authentic The
British government had been informed oy tha' OF Franco
that they thought desirable that an EFFORT should be
made by means OF autograph letter from the Emperor
of the French to the Russian Emperor, to procure ter
nination of the disputes which had so long subssted
The English government, when in possession of the
ture of letter replied that they had objection to
such a step being TAKEN and suggested certain modf-
cations which had substantially adopted Whilst
perfectly agreeing with the general contents of the letter.
they would not that every particular word phrase
such as they would have proposed They entirely
approved the step TAKEN most laudable endeayor
prevent the outbreak Of
The effect produced upon the Paris Bourse fall
of nearly IN per cent We are, in fact drifting very
fast towards
1t reported that English steamer has been wreck
ed Sebastopo and having Turkish troops board
has been declared good prize by the Russians 1t is
probably steamer chartered by the Turks sailing under
the Turkish flag but the property Of English
pany.
The question OF the dress the representatives of the
United States at foreign of nature to lead
TO explanations Washington and to decided step
for their appearing official costume have already
mentioned the voluntary absence Of the American Minis
ter at the opening of Parliament In London the 3it
ult and it appears that the question has led
to the resignation of Mr. Sanford the secretary of the
United legation at Paris The following is the &C
count given by correspondent Of the Morning Chroni
ole at Paris
months past preoccuped the public incident has
occurred here which, though not of great Importance in
ITSELF is likely to create sensation among our American
neighbors. Mr. Sanford the well known and popular Sc
cretay of the United States legation in Paris and Who
since the withdrawal of Mr. Rves the late Minister has
acted as Charge dAares has suddenly rendered his
sgnation and holds Office merely till his successor
shall be appointed 1t appears that Mr. sanfords re-
sgnaton has arisen out of important question
than that of dress-a question: by the by which as we
have lately SEEN from the series of dues which took
place at Madrid in consequence of Madame Soue exhibit
ing herself in quaint costume has turned out rather
an unlucky one for American diplomatists Some time
since the new President of the United States is
sued an order that the representatives of that
country should present themselves, when en-
they present themselves when they in presence
of the chief of their government. On other occa
sons-such court balls, &c certain latitude is al
lowed them Mr. Sanford, while acting Charge DAT
faires complied strictly with this order He appeared
all official occasions in plain evening dress; and he
attended the balls in the dress the ground
that there costume uniform peculiar to the
diplomatic service of his country and that he would not
assume fancy dress On the part of the authorities at
the Tueries objection made, and the repubh-
Minister has ever since appeared in his simplicity
amidst the spendors which distinguish Napoleon's
court, and in consequence of his very plain
ness has never ceased TO be of the most
remarked persons in the brilliant assemblage Mr..
Mason the American Minister takes a diff
fereit view Of the case. In conformity with the
order he paid his visit to the Emperor and presented.
his credentials in the ordinary costume of gentleman
but he thinks that the American legation should appear
court balls &c. in court costume. He has accordingly
decked himself out in embroidered coat cooked hat
and small sword and has directed his secretary and at
taches to do likewise This Mr. Sanford declines thy
ground that the prescribed dress is NOT uniform but
fancy costume; and his INSTRUMENTATION has been
adhered undpomatc that he has deemed it his duty to
offer his resignation, which has accordingly been sent of
to his government This is the version of the affair
which has reached me- and If correct as have reason
to believe it to be it is to be regretted that
trAe should deprive the United States OF able and
efficient servant, and Paris society of of its most
popular members.