The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-23

tary Of State whist might lay before him also proofs
Of the true condition Of affairs with Spsin vital In
their importance 10 interests and honor. Thl
gave the power also preserve the
OF this legation as far Ms possible from the
OF his errors.
/ would have put nothing on record against him
There is not line any official comm unication Of mine
either to this government or TO ovn which hsrms
him. His person and bis dignity Minister of the
United States perfectly in every syllsbe
His mirson in Spain Is not bright page In the hstory
Of american diplomacy l have used every means con
fisent with the service OF the country in that
should never the light ard il it is read by the
world wish you, sir, aud the country to understa
that it is from circumstances over which have
troll.
The Hon. Pierre soue thought proper to suppress an
important Gespach from the Secretary OF State concern
ing the affair IF the Black Warrior intended for the
spanish government, during the space OF five months
was able, however to prevent the evil effects OF tina,
proceeding and did SO. The proof is, that within
fortnight after his departure the 30h OF August
hsd procured from The Spanish government pre- posi-
tion satisfactory character for the pets settle.
ment Of that affair." whose final adjustment was impAded
at that time only by the necessity felt under not
dressing official note upon that subject TO the Spanish
Minister, In order that my conduct should not conflict
officially with that Of Mr.. Soule.
You and the country aware that this adjust
mint was At eogth happily accomplished within short
time after bis final departure the second OF February
last In entire conformity with the wishes of the secre
hIy of State.
Iprocured also proposition for the settlement and
immediate pay nsnt of all claims Involving private in
eIest which ha1 been presented by either
TO the other since the year 1884 by meAns OF
lion similar to that concluded with Great Britain the
9Th Of February, 1858.
little later procured also overture whose good
faith l cannot doubt for the negotiation of great
treaty, conceding immense benefits commerce. and
securing the prompt and complete protection of the pocal
religious and social rights OF citizens future evsry
portion Of the SpCnish dominions, consideration for
similar benefits conceded to Spanish subjects and their
commerce by tte United States fought not to speak more
clearly of this subject here but will say that did not
mention it to Mr. Soule because Of the bad result Of
frank in the of the other two in order
that he might not take measures to impede its rsaiza
Meantime the Hon. Pierre soule not content with re-
ceivDg the dup addressed to himself dared
aleo to intercept in Paris the official corresp ndence of
the Charge c'Aares Of the United States at Madrid
with the Secretary OF State at Washington addressed
that officer important business and bearing the seal
of this Legation, then in my lawful keeping. learned
the fact Immediately and thorgh could not prevent
HIM from representisg at Washington that .he honor
able propositions of the Spanish government were
faithless and hollow mockery only to deceive us
still those overtures went and put record
Unss { ,has Sa ms IN sHs service Of the
that Infamous trader Sir prefer to believe that there
was only an officer, whose ideas Of his duty mis-
taken from whatsoever but whose influence upon
our affairs was lamepta to the last degree.
But there is another incident which ought not longer
resigned his commission, and about to take
final leave of this court, the Hon. Pierre Soule
dared attempt to seduce and cajole into
OF thus procuring the appearance of rupture Of dplo
matte relations with this court-a demonstration In
open conflict with the wishes of your government and
which might have proved at that moment unspeakably
calamtous At that critical moment he conceived the
project OF closing this legation of leaving it If possible
and placing its valuable archives in the keeping OF an
authorized AGENT in the hands OF the
If have resisted him, foilsd his cunning, and undone
his work have done SO hoporaby and fairly abusing
no confidence, failing in no duty He made disslo
aid Sull Is true that knew more Of him than he
was The greatest part Of his operations to
y snS.ssss in bis from the mo-
cern,ns him and his movements Yet At that very time
spoke to him plainly, and couuselled him should
wish to be counsel,ed in like circumstance.
he has attempted to deceive me, and failed; If he
has believed me is dupe and was not II he thought
me hoodwinked and nevertheless perfectly understood
what going about me- that, sir his fault
not mine Deceit par. Of good diplomacy bad
sown the wind who has he to blame Il God has sent
him for its fruit the whirwindY
will not judge his motives rather believe that In
his whole his judgment has been in But
has not BEEN then he sir has been the traitor not
10 me-that mattera tiebut to the interests Of the
country which received him in its bosom when exile
and nurtured him with prediection Whether he knows
motveless foreign he has abored against her peace
in tie interior well the exteror against her
sacred interests against her commercial and
against her national honor do not wish to the
inner thought which perhaps he does not confess
TO himself, but the President and 10 every good Ame
rican say God help the existence of cher
ished Union should to depend upon the policy
wishes OF the Hon. Pierre Soule!
The question not between individuals it is between
the policy of urging the United States OF America by
every and every artifce into unjust foreign
whose ultimate issue is indeed dark, but whose
present dishoaor and calamity are certain or on the
rich advantages and fruits OF peace.
War with Spain has no motive which can be avowed ;
but the policy OF cannot go on without the SEM
bapce Of a cause 1t cannot be made without the
operation of diplomacy and intrigue The Presi-
dent and people of America must be deceived or 1t is
But on the other hand, it is undoubtedly true sir
that whatever be the mementary incidents which the
especial position Of Cuba, threatened by midnight in
vason from our own shores may oc:a'on In our com
mercal intercourse there none for which the msans
Of diplomacy exercised in good faith are insufficient
and wheel OF the system should be lacking, 1t may
be added.
Since the return Of the Hon. Pierre Soule Europe
be be- may '' utter, ter and the arts to which he may may
have recourse for the purpose Of discreditng what
have felt IL my duty to lay before ths Secretary Of
i've from ne at this distance Ihave the honor there
FORE to request II in better Judgment ~ should be
to be published to the country, they
be pared copies Of every line which have writ
ten to the aOverrment or any Of lie members, off,
ing affairs from the day Of the arrival Of Mr. soue at
Madrid to the day Of the date Of this paper.
pass the matter to the direct action Of the
President and the American people, in entire confidence
that the intelligence Of the nation needs than
full knowledge Of the facts in order to judge rightly
not my conduct only, but the infinitely important
question TO the merits Of the grave matters upon
which my humble influence has been exerted.
have the honor to be, sir, with sentiments Of the
highest respect, your most obedient servant,
HORATfO j. PERRY.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES MADRID, April q,
1866.
Police Intelligence.
THE BATE ABANDONMENT CASE P0sTPOEED.
The examination in the case Of Georgiana Matilda
Bate against John Henry Bates Of Hudson street, for
abandonment which set down for yeserdsy after.
noon, for some other adjourned until ths
Sd Of June next The has created considerable in
teres particularly the dsfendant has been 20 long
resident Of this city, and Is respectfully married. and