The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-12
Mr.. Ex-Consul Mathews Case.

Mr.. Ex-Consul Mathews Case.
In the House OF Commons July 20
Mr., GLADSTONE asked the permission OF the House 10
make brief personal explanation with respect 10 gen
teman who undeservedly regarded himself had been
sufferer on public grounds He alluded to Mr.. Mathew
who had lately held the ooe OF British Consul In Amer
ca but from whom his exequaur had been withdrawn
the charge that he had been implicated in breaches Of the
American law in matters relating to tho enlistment
ton Thu proceedings of Mr. Consul Mathew had been
taken in the most direct and straightforward manner
(Hear hear) He had reported all that he had to
his official superior, Mr.. Cramp.on that gentleman
had in his turn rcporet them to the government
clear therefore, that whatever might be thought Of
the merits OF the general question, no blame could
sibity OF his proceedings, they constituted breach
OF the American law was transferred to his superors
and he haa gone wrong he had done in his zeal for
bis country and in his earnest desire 70 carry into effect
the instructions OF these who 10 auhoit him
in GcquainDg them with the he had TAKEN and ia
sond the possibility Of offence but unforluna ely not of
punishment. He was undeseryadly sufferer, and ap
peared TO be well entitled to the consideration Of the
English govern nent. Ho had been given to understand
however that IN The course Of the debate the eus
nent question words imputed 70 him (Mr Glad
s.one to the eject that he was not disposed 70 give
ire creceuce 70 the statements Of Mr. Consul Mathew
any such words had indeed been attributed to him all
no could say that they had been enormously atTbu
ted for in point OF fact no gave the fullest credence
ne statements OF that gentleman whom no believed to
be an honorable and Well intentonet man. (Hear
hear)
Speech or tho King OF Portugal.
The following Is translation OF ha King OF Portu
gal speech upon closing the Cotes at Lisbon the 10th
Worthy Peers and Gentlemen Deputies of tho Portu-
guese NatonA the moment OF closing the session, the
asst Of the present legislature have again come 10 testify
how much appreciate being in the centre of the national
representatives, order to signify to my satisfaction
the zeal you have manifested the fuGlment of
your important egisaty functions The which
gave ise to the change Ministry at the beginning OF June
are well known you Convinced tina. increased facilities
communication by good roads and Of railroads
imperous q necessity as it was always Of the
highest convenience you did not hesitate to vote the
cvbi t0r
thank and tr,s. -. ~ wishes aud ,,,
Sc fols5S s. he uninterrupted pr;efsss Of public works,
upon the largest possible scale In order that the country
may IN in the shortest period enjoy the immense
benefits resulting rerrom. Toe barvests this rear 10
rot promise 70 be better than the last hope however,
hat from the measures you have adopted 10 attenuae
the evil and ap3ve ALL BY tue favor Of Irvine Providence
may be ,>. Ded 10 pass the ordeal without seriously
RIM y terrible ooqs dS'p ap ore
capital and other parts OF the kingdom. however
tnues TO diminish in gravity, which fortunately
still lie, taken to diminish its ravagcs by the prompt
cor Of those requiring it. II IS pleasing to me to an
tame d in all points Of the kingdom.
Worthy peers aud gentlemen, deputies of the Porta-
guesc nation am fully assured that during the interval
OF your Parliamentary abors You will still continue to
render most valuable services forying the people IN
the spirit Of Cancellation and tolerance, and in respect
| and obedience to the law.
Colonel Fsymont's Letter Accepting the Presi-
l DENTAL Nomination.
From the London Times, July 29l
L u
been too strong q tendency 10 regard connecting pol
clans IN the United States ready 10 profess any
opinion echo any cry Halter any eudice or pander to
tanning cce and some instances might be cited TO esty
such an impression as this But true as i doub,ss Is
for the highest offices OF American government sud for
the appreciation Q. Tire majority OF the people by whom
| they are bestowed arc liable 10 such criticism.
We lately extracted from the American papers po'it
al address uhsch Is corfhy @ any peo's and any atssa
II is the reply IN which Colonel fremont convey to those
CART who have nominated him for the Presidential
chair bis willingness TO accept H. Colonel Fremont s
q country where scon inspires greater
1 admiration aran cultivated taste philosophical
l reflection: ard the events in which re has taken
1 a conspicuous part canpot tail TO exercise great
influences over ihe fortunes, not only Of tho fme.
l rican states, but the MEolo civilized world. Too
little = knon IN Europe Of iho geograp and recent hs.
% be appreciated throughtae haze OF evaporation But
as tie leader Of the pioneers whose courage rst forced
Path Western adventure the Businesses OF Inc
Rocky Mountains to the treasures cfCafors he fairly
entitled 70 take his rama among those ecneictors Of maa
the performance OF works suggested by aud
conlflished by perseverance,. such ? man mast have
many admirers among bis own co'ntrymen, yet fes
Englstmen, judging by the tone OF American papers
end tho speeches o; American legislators, prepared
End that distinguished rather by his past career
than has present parisansp was popular enough 70 con-
wand nomination TO the Presidential chair; and iewes
stu 70 find that whom socd u compete for the honor,
hc cvsd address 10 his fellow ctiyens reply so little val
gari1ci by the passons Of sbe day. 30 little tainted by tho
apdemc fever Of Jeaiouay an violence 40 ,.,..
policy Of his countrys government and the extension
slavery 20 States OF the Union On the hrs he ct
| serves The assumption that have right ~ take
from another nation its domains because want them
IS abandonment Of tho honest character which our
assumption would be sacrifice the peace and character
of the country when all rs interests might be
,anly secured n objects attained by just and healing
couneels, involving oss Of reputation When We bear
a language Ike this being s&dressed 70 ayoung republic,
which II il trca;bles with TIC sensliyenoss, CLOVIS also
with the ambition OF youth, and addressed at time when
he senstivcness and ambition OF the people vibra
ing with no ordinary polsa,lon we nay admire the no
N he man OCuut
ions Impulse while We await with some curpsity the
response which such an Ammunition may provoke. We
have recently quoted an American reply 10 a common
.hiection which than repeated, tho pre-
pondcratng power enjoyed by uc less wealthy and less
ar ss We could unierstani Il, directly admitted
The validity OF the criticism. According 70 rs tenor,
he SURFACES which determine who 10 be the rulers
and what Is TO be the policy Of the republic aus really in
he hands OF the most tcrate and the least rejecting
lcrtion Of the community when we remember this our
Il, as a republican addressing republicans, he Is free
poken the subject or American agressiveness he IS
with the southern States against the extension OF
stat slavery. On this point his words will find divided
yapsthy there, but universal sympathy here; and We
peCt that even in the United States his sentiments will
long command the adhesion Of the majority IL does
cant exaggerated humanity lie selves that which
70 practical man, Is the blot Of the system which would
allow ire admission OF more savc States into tie Union
dcnouBees il glazing inconsistency with the principles
N which tho constitution Of the repgbic i based
md With the material prosperity Of tia, large
/ Nfa8S ol Tree CNIc1s WHOSE kNDS'Stenrc ueptu's
| pom the correspondence between soil and
| noymont W. have been accustomed 10 twt
Zoe American people with their liberation OF slavery in
he southern States They have rctnTted that
arst introduced among their ancestors that peculiar la
| tttuion' With which We now reproach them Thus far
the Hhme Of Tie existence o. slavery may be said 10 b.
uheGtaly divided between ms. But if they consider
themselves tustGcd by circumstances IN not abrogsng
tyshin Nhith we attributed 70 form, they risad
10 Justhcaton more admissible than the necessity Of
ontcLarg ectors Ter extending the evil principle into
states which wore undiscovered and unireamt OF when
| or Csro ifua al
7 nay be IN ia consequences agrant ~ ID Is in rs
onuadciJp that ~ ple whose constitution rests upon
te perfect tqnaiy OF The whole Of should pro
ect and perp,dao The exlstence Of slavery in portion
y Is territory, i Is ten thousand times worse that il
bosd propagate this terrible inconsistency al each step
| a s progress and with each accession CT dominion
ior the former there Is thai degree OF palaon which
! generally accorded 10 the indoIent liberation OF
rtat ahuses, that their and origin 10 another
Ftrtnton tnan that which ch9rIshes hen the lat.