The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-29

which Lord Carendon has deduced from IL which Isl thai
the evidence aw fail 10 establish any weliouDded charge
against her Msipsys government" II is Ear from being
certain that the adopted for obtaining The evil
dence even il they had been extraordinary and exception
able would nvsdate IL for il might sull be OF such
character carry conviction to the mind Of the truth
of the allegations.
should her Britannia Maestys government see h dis
close any specific objection the mode by which the evil
deuce has been obtained or attempt in any other way
impeach IT, this government will then feel called to vim
dictate It's course and show It's ability to sustain its charges
by evidence 10 which just exception be taken
Neither the promises which Lord Clarendon POUNDS his
argument for setting aside the testimony against the i'm
picated British officers the inference he deduees from
them can be admitted by this government ....
Lord Clarendon must think intend to be understood
as impeaohing neutrality in the present though
there appears be ndistinetness in his language
In commenting upon grave charge, coming from so
respectable authority, II is but fair TO quote his own
words
"The United States profess neutrality in the present
between the western powers and Russia but have acts
bes dome within The United States by citizens thereof
which accord little with the spirit Of neutrality Have
not and ammunition and warike stores OF various
kinds been sent In large quantities from the United States
for the service OF Russia
1t is certainly novel doctrine of international law that
traffic by citizens subjects ola neutral power with bel
lgerens though it should be in arms ammunition, and
warlike stores comproms the neutrality of that power
That the enterprise Of individuals citizens OF the United
States may have led them in some instances and TO limited
extent trade with Russia in of the specified arti-
ces is not deniednor is 1T necessary that 1t should be-
for the purpose of yndcatng this government from the
charge Of having dsregarded the duties of neutrality in
the present war.
Lord Clarendon is most respectfully asked to look
the other side of the case Have the citizens of the United
States had traffic with Great Britain during the present
war; In arms ammunition, and warke stores 1t must be
known his lordshp for it Is matter OF notorety that
our citizens in their character individuals have rem
dered substantial aid to both England and France III the
prosecution of hosities against Russia Though Lord
Clarendon may have momentary forgotten he will readily
call To mind tho fact that large number OF our merchant
ships have been engaged fran The commencement OF the
down to this time, ~ transporting troops ana mum
tons of for Great Britain from British ports either IN
the United Kingdom IN the Mediterranean, TO the
Crmea to say nothing of the numerous American mer-
chant vessels employed in conveying troops and munitions
of war from the ports of France
Private manufacturing establishments in the United
States Eaye boon esorted to for powder and wak
for the use OF The allies and Immense qpanttes OF
provisions have been furnished supply their armies in
the Crmea In the face of these facts open and known to
all the world II certainly not expected that the B-
ish government would have alluded 10 the very limited
traffic which Of citizens may have had win tus
sa sustaining solemn charge against this government
for violating neutral obligations towards the allies Russia
may have SHARED scanty but the allies have undoubtedly
partken largely In beheats aerlYed from the capital e
industry and the inventive genius of American oeas n
the progress of the but this government has had
no ponnexion with these proceedings, neither begeren
has any just ground Of complaint agaEst H.
Lord Clarendon further asks AHaye not plots been open
y avowed and conpraces entered into without disguise
hndrance in parts OF the Cnon to take advan
tage of the in which Great Britain engaged and To
seize the opportunity for promoting instruction in her
Majesys domnons and the invasion thereof by an armed
force proceeding from the United StatesW
THIS government replies that it has knowledge or be-
lief whatever OF the any ouch poe eonspra
ces 1T has only it stated in English newspapers that
a few persons from Ireland had congregaed together al
Boston, in its vicinity adopted resolutions in rela-
ton the condition of their couutrymen at home, and
made suggestions in relation to what they regarded
as an ameoraton OF the condition OF the land OF Their
birth 1t not here considered noticeable affair
and only to any member of this government
by the comments npon which appeared in the British
press On inquiry, it ig ascertahea that very few
individuals were present at that meeting and II was prob
ably the result OF the British scheme OF recruiting which
that time vigorously prosecuted in Boston II was
proceeding noticeable and far less harmful than
the daily Vaccinations of foreign fugves collected in
London against the OF their native countries
Those who assembled IN Boston will probably rejoice
having eeed mach than they anticipated when they
shall learn that their proceedings have attracted the
attention Of her Britannia hacsty government end been
regarded q disturbing movement against the British
dominons.
1.-THE British government believe that plots and
spiracieS really foot in any part Of the United
States and will furnish any clue by which they be de-
tected ii may be assumed that this government will act
promptly and efficiently in bringing them TO light and
furnishing the Offenders sni il consider itself in any
way relieved iron doing whoeduty in this respect by
what has taken place here in reference TO reorutmens Tor
the British army.
This governmental not less mindful than that Of Great
Britain France of the many ties and sympahies which
the people OF the United States with those two
powerful nations and it will go far and do as much
either TO strengthen cherlsn those
hope Of making them available for all legitimate purposes
10 maintain friendly relations and increase social and
commercial intercourse but Great Britain ought not 10
indulge the expectation that those sentiments be
mttea 70 draw the United States the line which
marks their duty 10 henseI7eg as well as to the beger
ents and all friendly powers.
II would be inexcusable perversion Of such sent
uens they permitted 10 induce this government 10
pass unnotccd the violation OF its laws throw open
Us territories 10 the recruiting officers OF any foreign
power,
The expectation that the United States yogld yield to
such preensons orbear claim redress when such an
aront to their sovereign rights bad been offered could
only be founded belief that they prepared to
abandon their position Of strict neutrality and the
hazard Of pungng into the struggle which now convuses
Europe.
Supported as this government Is In the charge made
against British officers aud agents Of having nfrnged
laws and violated sovereign territorial rights and be-
ing able to sustain that charge 10y competent proof the
President would fail In due espec for the national Char
acter Of the United States and in his duty TO maintain IL
he did not decline TO accept a satisfaction for the
wrongs complained Of Lord Clarendous thai
these officials enoined strict observance our Laws
aud that be does believe that any Of them have dsre
gsrdsd the injunction.
This government believes and has abundant proof TO
Its belief that her Britannia Mnestys officers and
agents have transgressed laws and disregarded
rights and that it's solemn duty requires that 1t should
vndicate both. by insisting upon q proper satisfaction
The President INDUCES the hope that this demand for
dress will be deemed reasonable and be acceded by her
Britannia Majesty's government
This government has indicated the satisfaction which IL
believes il has right claim from The british govern
In my despatch TO you Of the 18th OF July last
The President directs you TO urge upon her Britannia
Maesty government the views contained in that despatch
and read this to Lord Clarendon and deliver copy
he should desire H.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedieut servant