The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-07

| LONDON. July 20, 1854
| Prince John in London-His Interriew w,sA n
| GtntIendn from CaiifmniS-A. Aposogy De.
| invaded By Sckles-P,lnee John Hesitdses and
Finaiip Backs Out of DisagreaNe Passtion =
| Pu6sicufton Of the Correspondence Befsvees th<
Enbrvo Be4ligoenss- Prince yohn Invited 10 an
A~ti Slavery Co~vestion- The Morwing Adser
tiers RemsrIts Thereon-- Conspiracy to Dissolve
tie Am1ican Unson.
The HERALD has previously bad transmitted to Il
copies Of correspondence which took place between
our Secretary Of Legation, Daxl. Eicles, end Mr..
John Van Borcp; but there is q small sized sequel
connected With the affair 80 oomlcal Of itself that 1t
weSe pity Is should be lost.
Y The fact IL, our modest John, pvoverbial for his
political and persol al reserve. arrived in London
and found himself !uEu,iatiDg wen ordained apart
ments at the Queens Hotel, where he ho ed to enjoy
quiet visit to this great metropolis-the scene Of
his former gaiiantry. He, however, soon found
himself small sized lion, paraded before curlois
public, in wonderous way. In word, tue fabion
able world OF London were informed by the Past,
the fashionable recorder Of al fashionable foiiies
that no less q distinguished individual than the
Hon. John Van Barsn. son Of President Van Buren,,
had arrived In the city. or course Prince John was
aew nothing less than ince to the fashionable
world, an American nab0b, ion Of the real Kin
derhook sovereign. Cards, nverles, ladies and
fuDkies beeet tho Queens most lavishly. Fiunky-
ism futtered In It's very BEST the Prince Was won
derous great man. wondrously admired by the
fashion moDgcrs of this stagnant vortex of livery
dom.
One morning, as our Prince sat, besmothered
with comforts, reading the many notices Of his DIS
tinguished arrival, q funky suddenly made his sp-
pesrance, and with buntness "f you please, your
honor" !" handed him the card Of Major A. II. Sib-
ley. " Show him up," said our herewith slight
motion Of his delicate hand as he in his rich morn
ing gown and costly embroidered slippers. half re-
clined on the laxu iant couch" show him up" In
another minute the formidable figure OF the Major,
tbe gentleman from California presented tsef inthe
doorway. The stranger, for such he took lux
uriatlng prince by surprise and well he might, for
su,h an uncompsomisng visage, so smothered with
backest hair such dark, piercing eyes flashing ire
sistible vengeance, and such unmeasured scowis,
be never before bad encountered In the latitude Of
London. The Prince rose moet graciously. motioned
his visitor to seat, and displayed great
~ the stranger introduced himself and presented
him letter.
The letter purported to be from Mr.. Daniel E.
Sicklee, demanding On explanation and apology for
certain Lar guage reiterated by the said prince in
Tammapy Hall, through the dirt Of which both had
been dozen times dragged. The prince hesitated,
read and reread the note, scratched his head, and
for time seemed to be questioning the motive Of
the sender. 1t WAS no nee, however, something
must be done. Tammany Hall had pronounced the
principal some pluck, and his friend the formidable
gentleman from California himself enough to pro-
duce deep impression man Of weak nerves, had
to stand by until oil the hair was of his face
kr. George Sanders could not have done more.
At length, after much hesitation and some quib
ling, which, taken legally, might not have been OBJ
jcctonabe, the prince fairly backed down--such Is
the opinion hereby stating in writing that no had
no intention Of using the language (onginally used
by negro) applicable to him (Sicldes); that his
purpose was to relate the course taken by Mr. Down
ing (negro) and those who acted with him in what
had years before been reported to be their own
language without at all endorsing its truth or pro
priety. Thus, with many courteous considerations,
q great many bows, and numerous very cordial in
terchanges Of distinguished regard on both sides,
they shook hands good friends do shake at times
and the gentleman from California took his depar-
ture, leaving the prince to his more contempasive
recreation.
The gentleman from California, whose uncompro-
missing vsage had worn large frowns and most fero-
cious beard, became smiling image, touched with
wondrous success He had, indeed, gained victory
for his principal, q victory over prince whom he
had left in hopeful disquietudc.
He sought the presence oS his principal with
quickest pace albeit that functionary in the pieni
tude of his bravery, and in the ecstacy Of victory
already gained, had one more demand. The prince
must consent to tho correspondence being publish
cd, that the old Tammany democracy may know
the gist Of the thing. Back the formidable gentle
man must go, wearing the same savagarous beard
and scowls. He con5ronts the prince mos. graceful
ly; that distinguished individual has made his toilet
not the neatest, by tho way--and Is about to take
drive with my Lady Montyileur, whose gaily capa-
rsoned carriage waits at the door. He will attend
tho further consideration of this most strange col
lateral request his return He Is informed by the
gentleman from California, affecting great dignity
OF bearing that such viii not be in accordance with
the code, nor the rules Of etiquette. This, we may
add might be questioned, especially il the rule ad
bered to in South Carolina were taken for example
The position, as viii be seen, was no sane man
could envy. What was the sagacious politician to
do? In such q state Of tribuaton his little antago-
mist, n Willis. might have found something to
feed upon The prince gave his assent, reluctantly
however, to the publication ; and thus ended the
trite pedantry Of this inharmoni,us farce.
Farce indeed 1t was diplomatic and gcnially harm
less The beauty Of the plot, however, turned upon
the fact of their not being foot OF lighting ground
In this realm. Had the prince conadered this very
essential point nc might, with all honor to himself,
have saved his condescensions. Had there been
fighting ground at hand, with . Dogberry thrown
in, how rich in humor would have been the whole
affair. A II was, It but needed George Sanders as
the princes second, and our venerable and conser-
vative minister as locker on, to add pleasing as-
pect to tho whole affair The laurels gained would
long have been worn and many happy recollection
Of its amusng details served to relieve the mind in
coming time.