The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-26

have taken measures for enstlng recruits ID the torrto
q neutral powers and particularly IN the territory The
That The violation the Of nations euhahSsd b,
prstsncs d respecting the American municipal law which
was grossly violated BY the British government
That the First Lord o. the treasury and The Secretary Of
State for Foreign Affairs have been prominent in the refusal
Of redress the United States for this outrage their ns
uality.
That this outrage could not have perpstratea and
fore could only be prstsxt for laying grounds for quarrel
with the United States. ..#.
will impeach Lord PAlmerston and Lord Clarendon Of hgL
&" And your petitioners win ever pray"
II was resolved that the attention Of the various COM
mittees be drawn the memorial and that il bs sent to
Mr. Hadeld for presentation The chairman gave short
narrative of the facts connected with this bill and ia
manifest objects
At the meeting the 18th February 1855, the follow.
ing took place:
THE AMERICAN WAR
The chairman said The following letter has been SEN,
to Mr.. Hadfed:
Couson HALL, SHErrrFLp, Feb. IL, 1866
Ss herewith forward You petition for presentation to
the House of Commons from the Sheffield nvesg Com
mit.ee on The subject Of me iorega-ensent o which
committee doubt not that you win agree with them that
thing prompt and energetic must DC done to prevent the in
Yours, respectfully,
w. CYpLEs, Secretary.
GEO. HApFrELD, ESQ, M. p.
He also read extract from the Times Of Saturday Feb
ruary which would show the way in which the quarrel
was being fomented .'-
"Al that we certain of is that we shonld infict
immense damage the Americans at the cost of great
loss in blood ships and everything else ourselves That
is nothing to hope for and do not hope for it. We
DESTROYS of peace Mr. Golden be- but know
that when nation becomes too proud TO listen reason
the only appeal is TO arms"
Mr.. Brghtnore That is very bad
The Secretary. Yes and it was written 10 go by III,
mail steamer that day #t..
the peati,g On tha 10th Fahr,ar,, fose tlo
ing proceedings were had
CORRESPONDENTS AMERICAN MINISTER.
The secretary further stated that az instructed he had
written to the American minister nquiring whether the
that his letter which appeared in the
Washington Union, IN the first instance furnished
the Times and refused insertion and asking if the letter
furnished to any other of the London journals The
following letter had been received in reply
" LEeATIos THE UsIrED SsATEs,
@ London, February IL, 1855.
% Sin have had the honor to receive your the
10th instant in behalf of the Sheffield Foreign Affairs Cou
mttee and regret to say that whilst entertaining the most
perfect respect for the committee do not feel
erty, in my position minister of the United States to ibis
country to enter into correspondence with them the
subject to which you refer. 4. ...aaa...
"lours, very respectfully, -
"To the Secretary of the Sheffield Foreign Affairs Com
mttee." ..... .....a... r#a
The chairman said he had doubt that Mr. Bucharsn
had adopted that TO avoid giving his opponen
opportunity OF Misrepresentation and, at the time
il was clear to him that the answer the inquiry might
be considered being in the affirmative In answer
question from member who not present at the
ing when it was resoTea TO apply to the American
bassy the chairman explained that statement had been
publicly made that at the time the Times commenced iu
furious articles against the Americans Mr. Buchanan the
American minister to this country, wrote letter to the
editor correcting gross missatements made in ,hos
articles, but the letter not inserted and notice taken
OF II while the furious articles continued before
Afterwards the letter appeared in the Washington Unou
and the matter was thus made pubc but the Times
alluded to il in any way. ......... ..
Mr. Brighmore said be agreed with the chairman that
they might conclude from the absence of denial and the
general tone of the letter that the lay in the a
native .#....a.H
Mr.. Nelson remarked that Mr. Buchanan no doubt had
enemies and cautious Of giving them opportunity
of charging him with being in correspondence with 80
to explain to Mr.. buchanan how the committee
make application TO him After conversation was
agreed 10 carry out the suggestion.
REFKRSsc TO ENLISTMENT IL AuKsicA
The chairman directed ton the following extract
from the reports Of proceedngsn Parliament Of the pre-
yious Thursday; .....
petition presented by Mr. Had6eld from the chair
and secretary Of the Sheffield lnvega Committee
in ensng recruits in neutral territories and particularly
the United States the petition stating that this outrage
could not bare been perPetrs'ed and persisted IN "a" the
pretext for laying grounds for quarrel with the United
States, and concluding with the following prayer, Yourpe
peach Lord Ramsrston and Lord Clarendon o. high treason
before the bar Of the House of Lords And yOsr petitioners
will ever pray, dc.'"
The secretary read the following letter. in reference
the same matter, from Ar. Hadhed:
Losoos, February IL, 1856.
DEAR SIN have presented the petition you did the
honor TO send for presentation 10 the House Of Commop
BY the rules Of the House, petition s considered to be
from those only that sign H. unless from corporation
under seal.
My honorable colleague has given notice Of motion for
Tomorrow for copies or the correspondence respecting
Champions conduct in America, when the business will be
discussed
really sorrowfH TO boar ofsuoh folly the attempt 10
recruit for soldiers IN neutral countries.
voted against the bill, although the then governmer
threatened 10 resign II the House rejected 1t.
remain, dear sir, yours truly,
GEORGE HADFIELD.
Secretary to the Investigation Committee,
Council Hall, Sheffield.
The chairman observed that Mr. Hadfed designated s
conduct of ministers in this matter folly he should in
stead, have called il crime.