The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-15
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From Washington
TIE DECLARATION OF THE EUROPEAN POWERS
AGAINST PRIV ATEERIN0-THE SUMNER AND BROOKS
CAsE-TRE CASE OF MR.. HERBERT.
WASHINGTON, July IA, 1855.
The Congress Of the Eve Powers Europe which met
at Paris promulgated certain doctrines in reference to
prvateering and the power Of neutral flag to protect
private pr opey and understand that Fran 70 has take
the initiative and informed government that the prn
cpe OF restraining the Of prvatecrs in future wars
viii be insisted upon by her, together with the other
Powers This principle will never be asscnted to by this
country. am informed this evening that this subject is
in the hands Of Mr. Marcy, who is preparing docu
ment which will be forthcoming in few days, in which
he will take high ground in sustaining the American doc
trine, and against this foreign assumption.
The jury in the Herbert case have been cut, and I'M
able to agree since Saturday afternoon. is understood
that they stand ten for acqutta and for conviction
The climax Of the Brooks affair came of today After
the vote taken, showing majority of the House in
favor Of the resolution COL Brooks addressed the House
for some minutes lie had intended dsrespec either
house Of Congress- the State Of Massachusetts,; he
denied the jurisdiction Of the House, and thought the times
unfavorable for calm and dispassionate judgment Of the
case he would therefore, appeal TO his constituents and
let them pronounce upon his The charge Of bribery
had been made on the floor by one member against
another and proceedings instituted in the
Was the lesson to 60 the American people that bribery
excusable and battery crime? His resignation he
said had been in the hands Of the Governor O.! South
Carolina for week MORE TO take effect whenever he
gave notice the floor BE, therefore, informed the
Speaker that he was no longer member OF the Thirty
fourth Congress.
When Col. Brooks had closed his remarks he retired
from the hail. surrounded by friends, including men,
bers officers, employees, and even the little pages, ex
pressing their sympathy Before concluding his remarks
the Colonel paid little attention Of his asssa
ants, and particularly to Mr. Woodruff who had been
very abusive Saturday last and exhibited great per
sonal bravery, which, hsweyer gave way under little
PRESSURE will be by the following statement from
Hon. Mr.. Savage, of Tennessee =
WASHINGTON Cry, July IL, 1853.
DEAR SRI make brief statement Of the main facts
connected with my call on the Hon. Mr. Woodruff OF
Connecticut who spoke TO day in the House Of Represen
tatves. few moments after Mr.. W. concluded his
Immediately went round to that part OF the house
where he sat, just inside Of the bar. ! told
better walk to the windew viii ii he did. then
said in substance, 'Co Brooks and friends-mysef
among the number understood you In your spec III to
hold yourself out as fighting man, subject To the laws
OF honor and am requested 10 present you Col Brooks
compliments, and inquire whether you willing
code?'
He replied that he did not intend to be so understood
He did not intend to hold himself out fighting man,
and there anything in his speech that would bear
that construction, he like Colonel Bingham, Of Ohio,
would be ready to explain. i then told him
that this declaration on his part endei my
would advise him to look his speech before publca
ton; that thought If he would examine it carefully, he
would find points and sentences that would Indicate TO
Of honor and sensibily that he did intend to hold
himself out fighting man, subject TO the code OF
honor. He replied that " he would do go" and thus
ended our interview
fully satisfied your friend believing you to be
as generous brave that could not be your duty
inclination 10 press the matter further. au respect.
fully, your friend and.cbedcpt servant
Hon. PRESTON s. BROOKS. JOHN II. SAVAGE.
COL Brooks has pocket fun Of similar documents.
understand that Mr. Woodruff failed to correct bis
pamphlet speech, as he promised.
Gen. Houston Is at Wizards in fine health. Gen.
Rusk Is expected in few days Gen. Houston reports
Fillmore stock rising rapidly in the West and South
The special committee agreed this morning to report
bill making grant Of land to the Southern Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company This bill VIII meet the
approval Of the country and should be passed through
Congress without delay. The bin provides for three
roads-one north Of the forty fourth parallel be-
tween the and forty fourth and south Of
the thirty eighth parallel