The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-01

thought that as a matter Of course would consider
what he had said 10 had been said after alton
with the Cabinet In reply observed that hsd
thought when nAon desired to propose to another
the submission Of international dispute to arb
trasion this would be done by writing, and in
due form. Such had been their course when they
proposed arbirate the Oregon question. Besdes the
President might he thought proper consult the Senste
the question; and what would be thought by that
booy such proposition presented to them in the
loose of various conversations between him and
sel which, after all might through mistake inAdver-
not have reported corresty He said that what he
had done he considered the preliminary STEP and our
government had indicated any satisfaction with 1t they
would have been prepared proceed surthe bu: from
what had said to him, he did not think they had re-
ceved much encouragement told him that Whenever
had spoken to him upon the subject had al, ays been
careful to him that expressing my indi
vdual eentimen ns, without any ns uctions inorma
tion from my government and that these remained
changed. also observed that his last letter to me,
finally denying construction Of the treaty and form
ing issue between the two governments might Ap-
proprAtey have contained proposition for ars sitra-
ticn, and in this manner the question might have
been brought in regular order before government
He then, for the first time, informed that he had nd
dressed despatch to Mr.. Champion the subject with
instructions to him to read it you. He then It,
aud read it 10 believe it Ia dated in November but
COPY being doubtless In your possession 1t will speak
itself And he informed that sn you had said about
70 Mr.. Champion was, that the matter In Mr. Bu
chanan's hands. He proceeded to express . decided
opinion In favor of arbitration and said that when two
friendly disagreed upon the construction of
treaty, the patura and appropriate to refer
the question to third friendly Power. He had
firmly believed their construction the treaty to be
correct. He then requested TO communicate you
their proposals for arbitration and how anxious they
were that the question might be settled in this manner
told him should oheerfuy comply with his request
but repeated that my individual opinions remained
unchanged considered the language the treaty too
clear for serious doubt, and such believed was the
opinion OF public all parties the United States
This had been evnced by the the Senate
on tho Presidents message. Besides, the difficulty Of
selecting suitable sovereign arbitrator seemed iu
surmountabe. But said thisl was questioncfor my
government and not for myself
Yours, very respectfully, JAMES BUCHANAN.
Hon. WILLIAM L. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
MR.. CRAMPT0N TO MIR. MARCY.
Received at the Department of state the 9th of
February, 1t eleven O'Clock, P.
WASHINGTON, Feb q, 1856.
My DEAR sR-Observing that some misapprehension
to exist to the offer by Lord Clarendon to
Mr. Buchanan to submit the points regarding the inter-
probation Of the Clay treaty upon which the
two governments disagree to arbitration. think 1t we'll
to send you the enclosed despatch, which received
from Lord Clarendon the subject In Dscem.
bsr last I regret not having made you thi. COM
nunication before, but the truth k that the last
paragraph Of the despatch escaped my attention until
referred to 1t lately; and that the rego
ation of the questions regarding Central America
Mr. Buchanans and Lord ClArendons hands considered
the despatch meant merely for my informa ion a.
to what goipg forward upon subjcc. In regard to
which inferred you were already informed.
Believe me, yours, very faithfully,
JOHN F. CRAMPrON
PSI send the original despatch, which will beg Of
you to return to me, but have objection your
taking copy oft. J.F.C.
Hon. WILLIAM L. MARCY. Secretary of State.
LORD CLARENDON TO MIR. cRAMPToN.
No. 25S. Foreign OFFICE, Nov 10, 1866.
SR-Ar Buchanan having, in the OF converea-
ton few Gays ago. advered to the impression that would
be created in the United States by the Of
the Central American question: again assured him that
England had wish extend her influence or to obtain
any territory In that part of the world and reminded
him that the difference between this country and the
United States turned solely upon the Interpretation Of
the treaty Of 1850, had offered, the part Of her
Nsjestys government, to submit the tho arbi
offer.
Her Bajestys government, said, would still abide by
that oer and thought 1t would be the airest and most
amcable of arriving at settlement Of ques
ten Mr.. Buchanan said he would make It known his
government and you instructed communicate this
despatch to Mr. Marcy.
l am, with great truth and regard, sir, your most
obedient humble servant, CLARENDON.
J. +. CRAMpToS, Esq., &C., &C., 30.
MR.. SSwARD, (n'gger worshipper) OF N. y said this
correspondents placed the subject of Centrs American
affairs In light somewhat different from what it occu.
pied when the debate commenced. Az the case stood
when submitted by the President the communications
between the two governments consisted of arguments
able and deliberate both sides maintaining their
respective positions regarding the construction of the
treaty, the United States demanding the fulflment
ofit snd Great Britain quite as positively-hs
Under these circumstances, he thought his duty
press his opinions and decided in the posi-
tion this government has assumed. 1t now appears
that Great britain 10 willing aroirate No congratu
lated the Senate on the more pacific and pleasing
pect concerning this changing but stu most important
question As 70 the enlistment the correspondence
shows the British government may with psusibhty,
and perhaps eonsccntously say, they had rendered
which they may have considered broad as full al
consistent with the honor Of that government to make
the sna not hszs
pacit !, but 1t is equally certain Lord C1aren-
don thought he had probably made all the
apology which could bel made by Power jealous OF her
dignity and honor The point OF difference is the effect
Of the language used It is enough to form the subject
against the assumption, which would be violent one,
that Great Britain has made explanation which ought
not to be satisfactory.
Mr.. PEARcY (nstcnaD, Of Nd did not with the
Senator and was not willing that Mr. Stewards opinion
should go to the country the deliberate view Of The
Senate. Such apology rs should claim from Great
Britain had not BEEN made. The disclosures in
the correspondence, on our part, exhibits man
He was sorry such spirit characterized Great Britain
Not only has nosatfctory apology been made, but the
lapouare used by he British Secretary amounts 10