The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-30

from the alleged fact that he communicated that
occasion the arrang which had been made for that
pnrpose and that did not disapproye them otherwise
than by insisting upon the observance of the neutrality
law Of the United States This allegation hardly con-
sstent with Mr. Champions statement of what then
passed In the defence Of his conduct recently sent BY
him TO his government, he makes admissions ineon-
sstent with the allegation that there was concealmen
his part and that the recruiting arrangements were
communicated 10 He says that lit is perfectly true
that did not into any details Of the which
were be adopted by her Maesy government 10 render
available the services of those who rendered them TO us IN
such numbers There seemed 10 be obvious reasons for
absiaining from this even If Il had occurred 70 me
should have been unwilling TO do thing which might
borne the appearance OF engaging Mr. Marcy IN any
expression OF favor appreciation OF plan iavorng the
interests of of the parties in the present war All
could desire his part was neutrality aud imparuay
His reasons for Withholding from the detaas OF the
enlistment systematic most important part Of ~ ior ths
government---are not satisfactory. II Mr. Crampton be-
eyed what he was dong or intended TO do 10 the way o.
recruiting right he could have had no reluctance 70
communicate it me- for his instructions required him TO
make that disclosure.
Acting in due rankness and with proper regard for
the dictates OF international comfy, Mr. Champion should
il would seem have disclosed TO all the measures IN
tended to be pursued within The United States by the agents
of his government including himself in execution OF the
act of Parliament for raising the Foreign Legion. Nay,
he expressly commanded by his government 10 prac
se no conceamen with the American government on the
subject II he had obeyed these orders all misunderstood
ing between the governments would have been pre-
vented
AIR Champion was the more mperatvely called upon to
make full explanations the suDJecl
commanded by his government to do SO, hut Tor the
further that Immediately after the breaking out Of
the war between Great Britain and France on the one hand
and Russia the other he had by an ohcai mole ad-
dressed to me- invoked the efforts of this government
to enforce upon the inhabitants OF the country CIT
liens Others the necessity of observing the STRICT
est neutrality towards the begerent parties and es-
peciay enon upon them to abstain from taking part IN
for the service OF Russia or In any oihe meas
opposed the duties OF strict neutrality TO TINS
application The undersigned by express direction OF 'he
President replied declaring that the United States while
claiming the full enjoyment OF their rights as neutral
power will observe the striccst neutrality towards each
and all the begerents Reference made 10 the Sc
restrictions imposed by law not only upon citizens OF
the United States but upon all persons resident within s
territory PROHIBITING the "enlstng men therein Tor the
purpose Of taking part in any foreign war; 1t was added
shat the President did not apprehend any attempt 10 Vo
late the laws but should his just expectation in this respect
be disappointed he will not fail in his duty to use all the
power with which he is invested to enforce obedience to
them.'
In view of this formal and solemn appeal BY Mr. Cramp-
ton TO the American government and oil the assurance Ne
received of its maintain strict neutrality
it not for moment suspected that Mr. Cfampion
could misunderstood the purposes or believe that he
would be permitted to set on foot aud execute for the pc
Rod OF five consecutive months, systematic scheme 10
obtain military recruits Tor the British service In the Uni
ted States.
| That Mr.. Champion did enter most deeply into this
scheme is proved by the evidence already submitted 10
her Majesys government but is still more conelusvey
established by the additional proofs which accompany
this despatch Whatever detracton from the value OF the
testimony against Mr. Champion may result from the at
tempt discredit Srobel and Hertz much more than
made up by the additional proofs now addnced ms
body of strong cumulative evidence confirms the Presi-
dents former conclusion to the completely OF Mr. Cramp-
and the British consuls at New York, Philadelphia
and Cincinnati in the illegal enterprise of recruiting sol
ders for the British army within the United States, and
the President does not doubt that when this evidence
shall be brought under the consideration of her Majesty
government it will longer dissent from this con-
/ cusion
The qualification which the President feels at the salts
factory settlement Of the recruiting question: IN so lar as
respects the action of the British government ITSELF has
induced him examine the again wtha view TO re-
move possible from his mind tue personal objections
against her Majsys minister and consus This examlna
ton has produced that effect but on the contrary
has his conviction that the interests OF both
require that those persons SHOULD cease TO
hold their present official positions in the United States
He sincerely regrets that her Maess government has not
been able TO take the view Of the and to comply
with his request for their recall but IL has not consented
| to do 49,
IT. in the earnest desire with all possible courtesy
towards her Maestys government the President could
have suspended his determination in the case IN order 10
submit the new testimony which he Is couhdent woud
have been found sufficient to induce compliance WIN his
request for the recall Of the British minister he is precuded
from any such thought Of delay by the exceponaIe char
OF dispatches Of that gentleman copies OF which,
having been recently laid before Parliament have thus
the knowledge OF this government and which are
of tenor render further intercourse between the two
governments through that minister alike unpleasant and
/ detrimental 10 their good understanding
The President has therefore been constrained by con-
sdeaons OF the hest interests OF both countries reluc
family have to the only remaining means OF e-
moving without delay these very unacceptable officers
from the connection they have with this government
This has been deemed account OF their
unness for the positions they hold arising IRON the very
active part they have taken in getting up and carrying
out the system Of recruiting which has been attended with
inractons OF laws, which has disturbed our
internal tranquility and endangered peaceful relations
TO nation with which this government Is most anxious
to maintain cordial friendship and intimate commercial
| and social intercourse
lie has therefore, determined TO send to Mr. Champion,
her Maestys diplomatic representative bis passport and
TO revoke the exequaurs OF Mr. Mathew, Mr. Barclay and
Mr. Rowcrof the British consus at Philadelphia, New
| York, aud Cincinnati.
| am, sir respectfully, your obedient servant
! w. l.. MARCY.
GEoRGE NJ. DALLAS Esq, &C. &C. &c, London