The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28

] ays ocyeCsi0n 70 demand OF other states, the fu
mlmens Of the conditions 10 which Russia has bee
tne nrst 70 subscribe. We will not, however, specu
iate at tnis moment on the eventuaites which thes
circumstances may lead to, at some future date
Inc sound dues come under the denomination o
passing tolls on shipping, a species of taxation
against which the Palnerston Cabinet have takel
an oath OF abjuration before the House of Commons
ahey would fain abolish all such taxes in thi
borough and, therefore, could not sanction them
copenhagen with any show of consistency. Tha
| soiLe determined stand has been made against tn,
serene Tor capitalising the Danish dues, is quite
| the subject
| Having failed to work successfully on Bri.is,
| sympathy, the cry is, what shall we poor Danes
90 II we are deprived of the rich spoil we have
Tiaoe OF the ships and cargoes of all nations
Lnga1as commiseration for the afflicted has been
CARED 10 great lengths before now but then her
suppncants have always had some show of eqity and
reason I'm their side. They have not, after taxing
our trade and industry for centuries, borrowed our
money, nnd when day of reckoning has arrived,
said, capitalize the taxes we demand without con-
side1a'lon or any show Of justice AID pay yourelve
the money due 70 YOU" An shat Russia would hav
70 tne Sound dues abolition fund would be mere
bagatelie, as compared to Engand's portion more
particularly as she aot unfre9sently pays her debts
TO inferior powers in kicks instead of coppers. STILL
as wouid bc great matter for the Gar to divert
sne friendship OF Denmark from the Western pow
crs IL s just possible that Alexander may pay Rus
sra share OF Che eXaction project. But England
muss he 10 party to the purchase Of right of way
Tor iIer ships and commerce the seas. Once
c s;T such precedent, and where will the
danger 10 be apprcAended from the admission Of
such principle.
The great influence we want is freedom, for our
commerce from all unjust and arbitrary taxation.
What can Denmark add or take away from our in
fiuence as mercantile power? She has muicted
us to the extent of millions in the payment of Dues
and VIII continue to do if the people will let her;
Out sac not ready to side with I'm Ufand
against Russia in the late war. We owe her no
homage, and we are not boun6by any rule of inter
national law or pnbEc equity to continue paying he
several hundred thousands year. for which we re.
ceive no consideration beyond right to navigate ar
open seaway. And since the British Cabinet have
been prudent enough to decline entering into the
captuaton scheme 1t is to be hoped that they will
not at the eleventh hour, lack the moral courage to
cay, "these Sound dues are public nuisance-let
there be no more Sound dues !"
1he Wreck o. the Snip Racer for New York.
Passengers Safe In Dublin.
From the London Chronicle, May AL
Six hundred of the passengers Of the Inflated
Racer, Captain Ainsworth, which was wrecked at
Arklow Bank on the night Of the 9th, arrived in
Dublin on Saturday evening, by the Dublin and
wicklow line of railway. The passengers--a large
portion OF whom are Irish immediately proceeded
to the office of Mr.. Kenny the agent of the owners
who e1efted himself TO the utmost, and succeeded
after delay Of about two hours, in finding lodgings
for the entire number; and he has, of course made
mn himself responsible for their expenses. Many Of
though happily life to any large extent was not sa-
crlced, from all we can learn we believe that close
inquiry is necessary in reference to every crcum-
stance connected with the vessel from the moment
Of her departure from Liverpool. The Racer was
cpperrigged, LOO tons burden, and built, we be-
lieve, in an American port. She was chartered by
Messrs Blown, Grinnel & Co., to take passengers
to New York, and had, when she weighed anchor
on Tuesday last, 700 souls on board. At Holyhead
the pilot left the ship and shortly afterwards the
mate and captain, it is stated. went below, after
giving the wheelman his point to steer by. The
and the passengers, of whom the greater number
were little accustomed to the sea- turned into their
bcrths at an early hour, expecting and hoping q
prosperous voyage, and fearing nothing Of greater
consequence th0n sea sickness. The fuN COM
plement Of hands for q vessel of the Racers
build and tonnage would be about twentyeigS able
bodied men. In fact she was manned by twenty
seuen men, of whom the large majority--we have
Chinese. The passengers had not been long at
rest, when they were rudely disturbed by the
running Of the ship right on shore. The crew
o 10 o xd
evitabe destruction awaited them. An effort was
made to bring Oft the ship, but without success and
the circumstances in which all on board placed
were of the most alarming character. 1t is stated
by Of the parties, now in Dublin that the cap
tain on being appealed to to the chance of safety
IN bis hasty reply profanely expressed his belief
that they would all be involved in a common and
terrific fate. Such opinions, at least, got abroad
among the passengers, and the scene on board from
that moment grew in its circumstances of horror,
until the arrival of the Arkow fishing boats, caused
every hope to revive, and, let us presume awaken
many mind relieved Of its late anxeties. The
fishermen of ArkiOw were prompt in their
arrival when the news of the disaster
reached them, and active in their exersions
TO land the numerous persons who called upon
them for assistance; and when they had been landed
the passengers received every attention on shore;
and as soon as possible a committee of gentlemen
raised, and all that could be done to relieve and
make comfortable parties who had just lost their all
was effected by the kind eXertions of those who un
dertook the duty. Shortly after the striking of the
was lost, and female passenger was also carried
into the sea, but she was happily recovered. Num-
be1s of the passengers state and their assertion Is
borne out by report from the constabulary at
fishing smacks alongside, and whilst the passengers
were swarming together in their anxiety to be
brought again to terra rma, numbers of the seamen
commenced and carried out without check sys-
trunks OF the emigrants. Here they had placed
their little boards Of money, which were ri1ed
without mercy, if the statements be reliable,
and in one case as much as 5000 was lost by
of from flO to ESQ in this way. When news
of the disaster reached town two tug-boats
were despatched by Mr.. Kenny, with directions to
bring off all that could be saved and they also ar
rived on Saturday, laden with remnants of the
wreck AS amongst these the boxes Of many of
the passengers have been brought up, the truth of
the statement as to pillage can, at least to some
extent be easily tested. Several Of the crew were
brought up by the tug boaey and are now in town.
1t is said by some Of the passengers that certain
requisites, with which the government emigrant
agents very properly demand that each vessel shall
be provided, and which essential for the preser
walton of decency and health amongst the passen-
gers, although they were prepared for the inspec-
ton when the officer came on board at Liverpool,
were Immediately knocked away when the ship put
to sea.
Mr.. Kenny has chartered two steam vessels to
bring the passengers to Liverpool, preparatory, we
presume, to shipping them on board a second ves-
sell to have, let us hope, more prosperous though
a longer voyage.
NEWS FROM RUSSIA
Approaching Coronation Of the Gear Of Rus
sia-Omcial Changes At Court.