The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-12

uniform was dispensed with on the part Of tho AmericAn
Embassy such occasous-bu that lie could appear
in the diplomatic circle without his attach Tho Mas
ter OF the Ceremonies was memorable, and Mr. Dallas
not present the Ievce We must take the liberty
70 say that the whole affair appears extremely child.
ish and silly on both sides. II the black neckclothed
dtdce appeared In that costume with deliberate preme-
ditaton-for his colleagues were arrayed in "whte
chokers"-he was simply impertnent and absurd If no
were thus arIayed through an oversight, Mr.. Dallas
diplomatic discussion pending that could require his
aid. Still, we must admit that the palm Of alb
e e;,x wn % que 70 our own Court the . psraas
regard Of Court forms has been we'll ever since
the fracas with Mr. Buchanan In the House OF Lords at
have been left te the discretion Of bead Acquey re.
open such silly discussion. Our Courts part in the
can only be psea ~ the horror with
Roland present himself with she estrngs Instead OF
buckles. Tho republican severity Of the American lega
ton reminds OF the Cynic, who stramped tue pride
OF Plato with greater PRIDE"
(From the London Sun, June 28.l
An 0ttdchS to the American ambassador-who WAS 80
improperly retained when ne ought 70 have been dis
self in black neckcloh ockcoat and yellow vest at her
Majesty's levee. il was coureousy explained TO him
that he could moi be admitted in such apparel Mr.. Dali
las however took up the quarrel and because his fol-
lower rejected, chose TO retire fit OF the suks
Wesuppose that we shall have verbose and pro.raced
diplomatic correspondence the great black neck
hock coat and but! vest question That will be coasd
cred grievance OF no ordinary magnitude that American
citizens not permitted 70 trample all the amenities
OF civilized life and to display the barbarsm OF the straw
material" in any circle into which they NAV think propcr
intrude. If any Erglishman ventured 70 oppose Yam
kee preudices, he might think himself well OF IL permit
ted to retire without receiving costume OF feathers
on sndercoat Of tar and the Yankee nteroper who
offered a deliberate insult TO tho majesty Of England
should be deeply grateful 10 those who allowed him to
absquatuate without very decided hints to the inn
proprey Of the course which had thought proper TO
adopt.
We should have hoped that Mr. Dallas would particu
ary under existing circumstances have had tact
than to involve himself In such dispute. De gisti6r.
est dispadndun Few Europeans will be disposed
envy the taste displayed by the transatlantic adchs,
the United States ambassador
ffrom the London News, June 27.l
We under stand that the facts OF the 10 the
tenps at the Queens evee on Wednesday these
Mr.. Dallas and his diplomatic subordinates were in
their ordinary diplomatic costume. The United States
Minister accompanied by the Professor OF the Mill
tary Science in Of the United States professional esa
blishmentz. This gentleman were his ordinary and
proper uniform, consisting OF military frock coat
white waistcoat and black stock, such he presents
himself in before his military superors, and that he
peciay selected this tue proper costume in which to
appear at her Maestys evee for presentation by the
Minister OF his government On being refused admission
by the Master OF the Ceremonies Mr. Dallas retired with
him. not IN anger or disgust but with great regret at the
occurrence.
i proper to add that her Majesty on being informed
OF the difficulty raised by the Master OF the Ceremonies
a, once directed te admission Of the gentleman qaesio
unfortunately, however, before the queens gracious
directions could be delivered, the party had ef the
Palace.
[From the london Post June 27l
Everybody by this time aware OF occurrence that
took place at her Majes.y's levee Wednesday.
evidently out of the ndiscreon ignorance OF an
individual we abstaned from giving publicity to this I'm
pleasant affair and the satisfied with hav.
Ing taken such course as we have now 70 be
eve that the United States Minister lost time in
ing apologize explanations, and that these have been
from the London Chronicle June GIL
Another tac7Tina cduSa be Is now added TO the Cen
trial American and Enlistment disputes The frock coat,
black ncckcloth and yellow camanco question, casts
into the shade all other subordinate political consdera
tons Mr. Marcy, instead Of quoting Puendorf and Gro
tus to establish the Monroe principle and prove tina;
the United States the least designing the lea aggran
dzng Power in all creation, must invoke the genius
Of Moses himself in order To settle satisfactorily dJjer
eicgdntorlm not the dcst!nes, but the fashions OF the
courts OF Europe.
Upon reading the list OF presentations at the
Queens levee Wednesday, we were struck at this
uncture with the absence the Of American Ambassador
has explained the OF this remarkable circumstance
II seems that some American gentleman, whc,
Faisr saenaeS 1u hm.ss a. bcr M,sssy ve GOWN
a frock coat, black neckcloth, and yellow wastcoat
having complied with the other usual preliminary
forms for presentation. The Master Of the Cere
monies having limited some objection TO the IN
courtly costume Of the American gentleman,
Mr. Dallas wa referred TO with view to make our Ken
MIR. Iallas, however, like specializing politician TOOK
the part Of his absurd country man, and the master
the ceremonies being memorable in not allowing the pre-.
scntation TO take place unless in becoming compifnct
with the etiquette Of the Court his Excclency, Georg,
h,iin Iaias, retired from s. James Palace IN hua
taking under his protection his disappointed country
man.
IN spiie OF the best regulations In the world these little
incidents will arise. II docs not yet appear whether the
American gentleman had laid wager that he ,uid defy
the Queen OF England and the first gentlewoman In Eu
rope upon her throne was probably Just to maintain
a principle OF equality. Such aifront would
have been offered TO any private lady who had from
tves OF hospitality or courtesy sent a card OF "at
home" 20 any OF our dear well behaved cousins
ION the o,her side OF the wa,x." But II Is deem
cd, by some unlocked Yankees. a most mcrito-
rous act to offer premedtated insult in any shape TO
the porsonacaton OF royalty "a high tune that les
son should he taught 10 these eoxcombs In primitive
publican clothing. When the President Of the United
States issued his absurd notice years ago that the
repree enativcs Of the republic should array themselves
not in purple and embroidery but In Quakcrsc sobrety
OF dress every sensible person out Of Manchester laughed
The adoption Of the black citizen dress only rendered
very amiable persons MANY public occasions Singh
crowsv Now a private individual seeks 70 overthrow
the established usagcs OF Court and OF polished society
aud to thrust himself into the highest circles OF The Court
IN his stable dress. Tbcse studied sights cannot be
tolerated Every loyal person IN tho Kingdom VIII
resent such deliberate insults, and thereby place
the intercourse between the Queens subjects and the
people, who born In the United States own sove-
rcigny but their own impetuons will, upon more plea
SAINT and friendly footing II dipomaists from the United
states choose 10 abure embroidered collars, they may
End day In foreign country that there Is nothing
Distinguish them from the citizen Of the place.
In times OF public commoton the Representations OF
The United States cannot complain if voluntarily alb
dica,ing some OF the privileges Of diplomacy, they
are deIsved Of their most cherished rehts, amt eon-
founded with the common populace. We have seen
wah pride the English black cockadc, our emblem Of
diplomatic rank pass unscathcd amidst testimonies OF
public respect through excited foreign mob. II IL all
sheer talk Of republican simplicity. There Is
quite much, h not more, coxcombry 10 cutaway
coat than in the most bespanged court costume they
who affect the trick OF snguarify must expct not only
90 be laughed at but to he excluded from the circles
Of all those whore rank, manners, station and talents
make their society an object Of envy and worthy am.
bn'on. We very sorry that such an event should
have happened the exclusion OF Amer can gentle
from the palace OF sovereign a this critical mo-
uf International relations with the United states
such an occurrence. however triang, is mof0proYce
But We have dignity, individual and national, 10 pre-
serve and when think of the many especial courte
sizes which gracious sovereign has displayed 10 the
various members OF American born families, who are
honored with her Maicsiy's friendship must take
leave think that the present slight much OF in
gratitude 10 roy born lady Of personal defiance TO
queen.
From The london star, June 27.l
Mr. Dallas departed from the American legation house
present himself before the Queen In the most orho
dox and full dress suit including sword by hs side,
white ncckerchicf and tnefnl hat. lie had received
authority from bis government 20 conform, in snch mat
tefs entirely 10 the usage Of this country aud he be-
leved, In his own conscience that was only