The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-15
MR.. DALLAS IN ENGLAND.

There fitness and propriety in the selection Of Mr.
Dallas minister to England which, at the time Of the
appointment struck every mind and called forth uni
versa expression of cordial appreciation Those who had
admired the sterling independence OF character and fear
lessness of purpose which marked his conduct a we'll
known trying crisis whilst be Vice President Of the
United States could withhold the indulgence Of the
hope that similar exhibition of those high attributes Of
craftsmanship in London would contribute early and
satisfactory arrangement Of pending difficulties with
Great Britain. There but few who would bre
cared to succeed distinguished predecessor and with
unpromising legacy Of diplomatic difficulties and em-
barrassmsnis greeted Mr. Dallas on his arrival At bis
post lie, however, had proved himself man Of nerve,
and capable Of meeting responsibilities lie therefore
accepted the embarrassing petition matter Of high
patriotic duty, and determined to represent bs gov
eminent faithfully and zenously hoping that bis min
sion might not prove less beneficial and honorable to
his country than that Of his ustrious predecessor 1t
will afford general satisfaction know that Mr.. Dial.
las has already made impression on the English
people which Is honorable alike himself and his
try. The following extract from the London correspond
Of the New York Herald OF April 20 will be read with
interest by every American:
Tbe Times compelled by thi. demonstration to
out and praise Mr. Daass admirable speech the skies
and its completely altered since the public have read
IL. No American minister to England made greser
Bit for in few sententous phrases he demonstrated that %
impeachment stood in the way Of pacific arrangement
nerorabe State policy did not seek another solution
lie struck the nail the head and the Of this country
vgianty directed TO the Of the government IN
Short there IL mtakipg the sentiments Of the English
people towards u.s. for since Me- Dsss happy debut at the
mansion House dinner be has been down by calls and
Invitations from the hghes, in the land which his arduous
duties at the present uncture force him TO decline lie u
quite the topic Of conversation and anecdotes OF all sorts are
circulating about him. One rs worth relating Many years
ago Mr. Dallas in England secretary Mr.. Gasn
lie called bis relative the lus,rious poet Byron who re-
eeved hiu with great warmth. For Other
Lord Byron did not return the calls young Dsa whose
Yankee blood reused BY this neglect and be stopped h
visits 10 his lordship One day, meeting mutual FRIEND
Byron inquired WELL what has become OF that republican
George7 never him now why was the answer,
'the expression your ordstp has applied him may erPsn
the Of bis dsappeasnce The poet reflected mo-
ment then exclaimed He is right honor his democratic
pride. viii call on him tomorrow He did so, and al
ways treated young Republican George with the greae
cordially thereafter He gave him the Corsair to read
manuscript and was delighted TO bear him say that Ten
would read II in the United States 10 England fro"
the superior education of the people -.