The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-04

rieht Ia urssumng you meant Mr. Buchananf', You are
not n ~So s. Il Il. tho
table ct which occupied seat, and whom was in
formed BY two Of your guests s now IN London. you
while the band playing God the Queen" The
name Of the gentleman unable give YOU in com
tant as amusing incident by several
the company and It is dcult to suppose you have for
You also put the following question to whether
the letter you have sent has been read by him
mr. Buehanan), and Received his sanctionf' TO this
inquiry-so entirely inadmissible-I presume you
scarcely ventured to anticipate Indeed, IL
Is not easy to characterize this extraordinary iutero
gaory It deserves without comments that conflict
with my desire to treat you with all possible respect
If there other objection to the question than
that it wholly irrelevant to the issue between that
one would be conclusive. You are responsible to me
alone for what you have said Of me.
You now wish to know whether I show my private
it. Certainly his advice In controversy OF this SORT Is
above all others that which would naturally be the
first to seek But It is something quite novel believe
for gentleman to be called upon to disclose the names
and opinions Of those to whose judgment he may appeal
in the confidence Of Official private relations Sup
names and views Of the concave-Engsh and American
Ito whose counsels you submitted your letter to the
Boston Post' You might Justly deem such demand
Impairment and no less improper than consider your
supposon that note to you needed the sanction OF
anybody In questions involving my personal honor
Can you fail to see that your inquiry evinces
cesve degree Of sotude for what should only concern
Mr. Buchanan and y that wne non NJ,
my In this matter, he will take occasion to put
you possession Of his views Surely you must be able
to comprehend that II is not for to to be the
organ Of his sentiments in regard to controversy hap
pen to have with you.
Perhaps, however, your desire is to involve Mr.. Blu
chanan in this dispute. must thank you for your
generosity in cndeavOring to provide with great
ally But while would avoid both the impolitencss and
the indiscreton Of undertaking antagonist yenur,
suggest for your consideration whether you had not
better settle the difficulty with alone rather than
also to enter the lists against you. am sir, very
spectfuly, your most obedient servant,
10 GEORGE PEABODY ~ Esq, ,,... D. =. sichLES
LONDON Oct. 49, 1854.
SIR-Your letter Of the 18th inst. has been received
and as i eaonsraes Mr. Blu Buchanan from being party
inference that he the gentleman alluded To in til
letter only rising to the toast IN honor 4 the Queen
after repeated promptngs from IT relieves me from
all embarrassment in replying to your hrst communities
tons.
As Secretary Of the legation of the United States Of
this Court invited you to dinner given by me to the
Americans in London the 4th Of July in honor Of the
anniversary of our national independence.
You attended that dnner-and in violation Of that
courtesy and that etiquette which prevail among gem
tlemcn you addressed anonymous letter to the Ed
the evening" and chargngNn with want Of patriotism
and toadyism disgaceu to the American character
that you left the table in disgust.
To this unjustfable assault I replied, but confined
myself to simple statement OF facts necessary FOR my
defence, and sesk to correspondents with
sarily impugned your accuracy To this, cannot as
sent Your having been present at my table guest,
the anniversary Of national Independence does
not under the circumstances authorize you to carry
correspondence with me, and therefore return here
with, your communication of the 4th inst.
In adopting this it would be improper to enter
into detailed refutaton Of any position assumed by
you antagonstical to the statements contained in my
letter to the Boston Post.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE PEABODY.
To D. E. SICKLEs, Esq,
Secretary OF legation. London.
UNITED STATES LEGATION,
London, October Is, 1854.
SIR-Your note of the 10th is before me.
You decline to proceed with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
six weeks ago-upon grounds which, il thcy were not
prctexts would have prevented you from contnu
ing it until now, when you find yourself convicted both
OF falsehood and calumny.
You assailed me in published letter proclaimed
yourself responsible" for al you said in It ostenta
tiousy declared that you more man Of deeds
than words and now that you driven to the alter
native of making the rparaon else aording the
dress, due from gentleman, you have shrunk from
either and yielded to that instinct Of the coward which
renders him the reckless Of giving offence his
courage to face the consequences ooses out
| Yours, &C., ID. E. S1CKLE6
To GEORGE PEaDoDy, Esq, Club Chambers.