The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
The Adventures OF . Rowing Dipaomatist. BY
Henry Wiksn, author or s'ny Courtship and
its Commencement

The Adventures OF . Rowing Diplomatist. BY
Henry wiksn, author OF s'rIy Coartship and
its Consequences"
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INTRODUCTION.
This book Ia OF 80 personal nature to require
e,plansor S no. % excuse us, i easy 70 make the
10 volume published nearly two years since, my
Courshp and its Consequences" related With extreme
pursuit Of wife, but portion Of this singular narrative
appeared 10 excite surprise than the strange fact
Tor other offence than obtaining stolen interview with
me object OF my lsnchont made IL apparent enough
ss' III, Gnus.nsbs outrage was perpsir..ed through
but the American public ct . loss 10 know what
sdiops motive could urge such person so extraord
could WELD such power OF law even though
EXISTED in Italy The clue TO this mystery in my
hands o. the time but considered il ind soreet 10 make
then. the revelations contained In the present volume.
The misrepres entations launched sgainst 10
90 prejudicea the public mind against me- that thought
il rst necessary to convince impartial persons that
was wholly innocent Of any legal or moral offence At
Genoa that could justify thu unpovoked persecution suf
tered there Th object has been fully achieved by the
haterng that attended the story Of my woopg
already Alluoed to- and which has been received with
plcit belief by the reading public since OF the
many who ogured In It's details has venured gsinsay
thus entirely relieved Of the cloud Of suspcons thu.
cunning calrnny had thrown over me- and fortified by
the conviction, now generally entertained that
caught In the meshes or some artful conspiracy, pre-
sume to appeal once more to public confidence while
seek TO dscose the occult purpose that led my mpr
iopmen at Genoa well the secret aim OF all the
odous attempts made to raduce In England and else
where will then be that the lady who has hitherto
and a s Rsn l0 nSo
been supposed her champion, in truth merely the
instrument for eecDg the covert designs Of another
party and finally, that the party In question was no
other and less than the British Minister for Foreign
Affairs, Lord yiscount Palmerston.
credible. What could ford Palmsrston have + do by
any corcaeDation OF events with my former ancee Miss
adventure a. Genoa in 1852 1t is just The solution
Of this romantic imbroglio at which this volume
ams snd II Ii my hope. that the reader who wan
cered through the intricate mazes OF my Courssh!p"
and who may from curiosity or interest PICK up
this sequel will dtcover in Its pages ample proofs
that my misfortune at Genoa Is less due 10 the
thouehessness OF a than 10 the craft of callous
poicisn. At ali events the tale IN all ts phases, will
only confirm the fact that in this neither world
the widest is often found fantaslicaly
blended with the eravest incidents Of reality.
What have said may ierve Is some explanation OF the
prest nj publication, and my excuse for IL Is short and
simple It's true feis the most poignant reluctance to
make public the relations held with leading
OF proprety but from the respect have always
entertained Lord Paimerston in spite of his harsh
putaton my veracy by the British Consul at Genoa
who declared that never had any connection with the
Epsish government should be as publicly removed and
furht rmofe, considered that atonement due
for al The disrepute suffering wantony heaped
Upto this moment Lord Pa merston has for bis
10 obtain either the one or the other submit. then as
ncontestble not only my right but the proprety Of nv
cf these cases that not unfrequenty occur where
law and equity afford remedy, but where the ends Of
justice are satisfied by The sympathy and support OF the
public.
trust II viii be admitted that 10 defending myself
have shown sufficient orbearance te wards others and
book at the expense OF my SELF respect by any osten
ous peIace Of important disclosures, even by an
reserved revelation Of matters which did not deem me-
cesssry 70 my Justification.
In The course Of my narrative have found necessary
10 enter into some~ hat csreful record OF events In
France during an epoch Of extreme interest beginning
with the Presdepcy Of the Prince Louis Napoleon, and
ending with the coup d'4G which elevated him TO the
thrtpe This portion OF my book beg 70 recommend 10
The attentive perusa Of the reading puolc, and
hope that amer the most searching investigation aud tho
,S,, ma .,ny :.sch ~ thu na s. ~ ,ns
late Frer oh republic The CT TRUTH well their
own interests, demand that the people Of the United
States should form correct and Independent opinion Eu
rcpesn events, and rs hardly lees than misfortune for
US that We are IN the habit Of taking eli views Of
rsieauanuc aiArs from The Ems sh press. IL 70 the
things tho rnsisis OF England should
term concu,ions corresponding TO their pint OF
nv persorsl prsss,cs and p,,on, thu
pubic OF this country are consequent often led astray
by adopting too ccnndnsy the Judgments Of England upon
The facts Of European history, and more especially
The affairs OF France. do not besate TO accuse the En-
Rish prcss Of frequently msreprcsentng both men and
,hrss France 10 serve party purposes or to pamper
Uneer these circumstances, Is /, not the manifest
DUTY Of American Journal m to investigate facts for
themselves, and guided solely by their Intelligence,
o draw such deductions N are confornsble 10 truth
no logic II should be remembered that the safety
Cover In England, depend the deliberate dis
torton Of events both IN France and The
ard ,tsruI nr o,csous Of the leading English JOURNAL
the Iondcn Tgaa, which u or period oenounces the
French Enrerer as yrant, ana al the mex, i.y,shes
obliged 10 steer s ocult courre between the necessity
Of supporting In own national organization, and tho er
peoicL,y Of sailing hs Institutions OF s formidable
oeishbor. FIsnce Happily, tbeio Ia no reason uader
heaven Why the pres OF this counsry should seek 10
.Sosa nO ss or E.sn
nm by declaring their osn unbiased sentiments when
reliable n'or nation 10 offered iaem The stasemenn Of
American upon matters that have passed under his
personal observation may be received without suspicion,
and are entitled 10 confederation Il may be fought by
france may 6aye due, me 10 color bis best acts too
highly, or 20 throw m aruu mirage over bis more doubt
fol ones The most emphatic assertions 70 the contrary
would avail nothing and MI / ask, therefore calm
thor ousb and impartial examination Of my understanding
narrative Of recent events In France. ! challenge the
utmost scrutiny and await without apprehension the
verdict Of pubic opinion Let always be BONE In
mind thai " France indebted, 10 say nothing OF
Revolutionary obligations for two OF The seesi books that
have ever appeared country The Institutions
and m,ea resources the United States have received
the Ands Of ". de Tocqueve and NJ Michel Cbevsier,
slrcldkiien and record not more remarkable for
hdeny than the friendly spirit that pired them. In,
therefore doubly rcurnbent on every American when
srrg 81 frsrce not 10 pronounce udEmens upon ner
institutions based upon the Engnsh or American
standard OF rsbt and wrong but rather 10 look dspAs
,opa,ey at both IN order 10 discover II the 0rsi not
10 conform y with historical antecedent, and the last
the mere passive instruments Of overriding neces
city In this clear. phutso hicsi light let tse history OF
the French republic Of ls4s be regarded and IA not 70
be doubted that The American opinion OF lie prominent
actors will dner widely from that which may be enter
tanned IN other countries HENRY WlKOfF.
NEW YoBx, November ~, 1855.
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