Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-05

The BRITIsH ENLISTMENT CORRESPONDENTS.
1.-The voluminous correspondence between our
Government aud Great Britain in relation to the
violation of our neutrality laws by the enlistment
of recruits fot the British army has been published
The Baltimore American says the papers show
that upon all the substantial points in the dispute
the American view is fully sustained and that the
British Government and its agents have been
guilty Of serious breach of International law and
courtesy for which as yet no adequate apology has
been rendered.
An early part ofthe correspondence explains the
circumstances under which qualified expression
Of satisfaction with the explanations afforded by
ths British government was expressed by Mr..
Buchanan, and which has lately been alluded to
bv Lord Clarendon in the House of Parliament.
Mr.. Buchanan, under instructions from MI. Marcy,
had called the attention the British Government
to the violation of our neutrality laws. On the
10Th of July last, Lord Clarendon, in a note to
Mr.. Buchanan. expressed regret that the said laws
had been nringed and asserted that the intracilon
was in contraventiou Of his Instructions. tie adj
mitted that there were persons who wished to en-
list rs volunteers, and that the British government
had appointed rendezvous within the British
possessions for that purpose. claiming this to be
right, upon the pretext that the advertls emen,s
ami recruitments were conducted by sef,consttu
ted and unauthorized agents. He denied the ac-
countabilily of his government. Mr.. Buchanan
expressed satisfaction at this assurance, not know
ing than that. at that very day. MIR. Marcy was
writing of enlistments, under British agents aud
e,mpcity of British officials. Upon learning
this compcity of the British officials, Mr.. Bu-
chanan recalled his expression of satisfaction.
THE NOMINATIONS IN New YoRK.-The
New York State Council of the American party,
was in session in Canandaigua, on the Goth ult.
AT the evening session of that day Ex-senator
w. Fl. Goodwin announced the National nomina-
lions, and introduced the following resolutions rat
flying them, which were adopted unanimously,
and ratified with nine hearty cheers for each nom
inee.
Resolved, That this Grand Council halls with
the liveest satisfaction the nomination of Mllard
Fillmore as the candidate of the American party
for the office of President of the United States
that in his tried craftsmanship and patriotic neg
rity and his devotion to the interests OF the entire
people we have the surest guarantee OF his fitness
for the high position for which he has been named ;
and that we cordially and earnestly commend
him to the American electors Of the Empire State
as eminenlly worthy Of their sufrages which We
doubt not he will most cordially receive.
Resolved, That in the nomination of Andrew
Jackson Doneson, of Tennessee, for the office Of
Vice President of the United States we recognise
a patriot and statesman OF the Jetfersonian and
Jacksonian school, and that, IN the language of
his illustrious predecessor,by the powers oil Sam,
we will elect him"
The Young Mems George Law Club, Of New
York city, also passed resolutions declaring their
intention to give the ticket hearty support.
The FRENcH IMPERIAL CRADLE.-A Paris
letter in the Independence of Brussels, states that
the municipal authorities OF Paris have already
given orders for magnificent cradle to be
got ready for the expected infant OF the F.mpe-
TOR and Empress. 1t will surpaSs, 1t is said, IN
taste and exquisite workmanship, the famous one
presented to the king of Rome. The following
Is brief description of the work in question =
II. will be lin the form ola boat-,he principal
emblem in the arms of the city of Paris. At the
prov will be silver eagle with ou,spread wings,
and the curtains at the head will be supported by
an imperial crown, also in silver, held up by two
children, one wearing helmet and the other
bearing round it's head an olive branch. emblemat-
zeal of peace The body Of the cradle stands on
two coumns, one at the head and the other at the
foot, and united by rail beneath. The columns
will DO rosewood. beautifully carved and orna-
mented with foliage in silver. The upper edge
of the cradle will have a border Of silver iilagree
work, having on either side. about the middle,
small escuicheons in silver bearing the initials OF
their NIajesties. From these medallions, garands
of flowers in silver will lead to the foot and the
head of the cradle. The curtains will be OF point
d'Alencon lace and blue silk, embroidered IN gold.
The composition. direction and superintendent Of
this beautiful piece Of Workmanship has been con-
fited IN NJ Ballard, the architect OF the city OF
Paris.