The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-12

,~,v interested in the subject matter Of discussion
The object which the conference Is assembled Is 70
consider in what way the presumed right OF Denmark
tinted States deny that Denmark possesses such
right and repudiste the idea Of deibeyatng on
the compromise Of right which does not exist, The
United states like Great Britain deny that Denmark
any right either Gby custom, prescription concession
obsuct the fee entrance OF ship ioto the Baltic
and TO make such entrance contingent toll payable
TO any State in the world The Baltic, free sea, be-
longs just much To Great Britain and America il
does to Denmark ard to contend that Denmark simply
from her situation the the sea- has right
TO interfere with and obsruct the free navigation Of Al
other nstons u to argue upon an aSsurdy 50 long a
Denmark could induce foreign States 10 continue the rea
ties for the payment Of the dues long she had the
right to claim them but when these treaties formally
and must be shortly with Great Britain-Denmark's
right 10 demand the tolls ceases. The commerce and
navigation of the world have submit ed long enough
to the voluntary exacton OF toll which has Away
been cppressiyey felt; and that the question Is
fairly nootsd and Denmark for sard TO claim
right what she has hitherto enjoyed concession il is
Important that she should understand her position
that wing the worst she may not be deceived by vain
hopes The Sound dues doomed ana the ships OF the
United States win pass through the Sound aud Belts
without asking permission, much less paying tolls. van
sSa We hsr 90 ns
thing of the kind.
II, en- the other hand, Denmark should permit the
shIs Of the United States to through the Sound
Belts unmolested, British ships will undoubtedly
claim the right and ut the termination of the
treaty now existing between England and Denmark, will
insist on all future ption from she dues
We deprecate violent measures. In the present in
stance however cannot help regarding as praise
worthy the determination with which the United states
have handled this question: AMI the pracscsl way in
which they have dealt With the continued vacstions OF
the Danish court. Twelve or thirteen years ago Ame
ca, though the repudttng the right OF Denar
to exact the Sound dues offered to compromise the
claim. During The whole OF this period has Denmark
been trhng with sucn offer Hence the United States
have done what they had perfect right to do, wiz
ternDated the treaty under which they had consen ed
TO the imposition Of the dues aud given notice OF their
intention claim free passage through the Sound and
Pets into the Baltic. Mr. Marcy in his despatch, very
properly adds that the United States quite willing to
pay D.pmark fair proportion, with other nations, OF
any to which she may be put in rendering the
navigation OF the Sound and BELTS safe; but passing
other tolls any arbitrary detention of American ships
by Danish authorities, they Will not eountenance or
permit.
The British Enlistment scheme In the United
states-C0lnpifcHy OF The Cabinet AT WASH
from the London Herald Dec. 20.1
We believe IL will be found, not outstanding all that
has been said written upon the recent American al
fculy the buster the other side OF the Atlantic and
the excten ent rrationsy created by certain puoc
writer's this that the true history OF the ALTAR has
yet TO be told and when that history comes to 90
generally known not doubt TO which side public
opinion will eventually incline. In plain language the
American government when the facts are properly
brought out will appear not only TO disadvantage put
in a light by creditabe to the administration
OF any country.
There is no doubt, then, that the formation of
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numerous applications Tor service on the part Of
American volunteers, and that in the hst instance,
many of,he applicants were actually in roduced and re-
commended by the American authorities. Suggestions
relative TO the undertaking were put forth by leading
members of the American pressamongst others by the
Neg York Courier ard the Philadelphia Leder-at the
instance it would all events sih toe knowledge
and consent--of the American Secretary of State. The
BRUSH government had directed the embodim. mt of
foreign legion in Nova Scotia; and taxing the American
government at its word relying, moreover, the sup
posed sympathy of the American republic with struggle
for freedom and the rights CT nations proceeded step
further and an official from Nova Scotia (he Provincial
Secretary beieve). directed to repair to Wash
ngtop to see Mr Champion, ana through him. TO corr
mupi.ate with the United States government the sub
ect of a foreign enlistment This done and objec
ton offered to the proposal Of the British govern
ment The enlistment thereupcn proceeded; but 1t had
hardly when .he British Consul at Cincinnati
arrested, and the law of the Union put 10 motion
against all concerned in the undertaking This was bid
enough, but remains MIR. Caleb Cushing and Mr.
Marcy issue TO the Interpretation of the
According TO the latter Nr. Rowcroft's conduct
strictly legal according TO the Attorney General the
law might AID should be widely stretched The Alter
ney General prevailed and the disrepuaoe trial Of Henri
hertz pomnaiy in reality OF Me- Champion ensued at
Philadelphia. A. this tr&l two foreign witnesses, by
Strobel and Burgthal produced and the
duct OF repre-, entaiye Of Washington made the
subject OF the susorned utilization OF these vagibonds.
As might have Anticipated the thing gr
Tor Yankee court If justice-it was proved
teat shebei was utterly unworthy Of crsdl and that
BurRJhai reyer either saw or Communicated with
Mr.. Champion. An eh3rt, equally unsuccessful,
was then made to implicate NJ Mathew; oar able
tailed Is net the fault Of that fuuctonary, who in the
United States combines the Office Of puonc prosecutor
with that OF detective Mr. Mathew very properly
woud not condescend the charges CT the
ture Hertz deprived by the Attorney General OF the
opportunity Of making his defence in the legitimate way
and Mr.. Cushing fooled his attempts 20 stretch tue
law = ell back upn his ability writer of State pa
PERI and 10 The world those productions which
grosness, vuigary, daring ton, and income
unsurpassed by anything recognized ny the
government o a civilized country
sush outline Of the origin Of the e tnrs tened
with the nited States That should
have been treated with confer by the honest portion
Of The American community is than should
have sxp.ctecthat 10 should have been laid by
tain members OF the American government to lpcae
oifcias order get up elec lone sring cry
against his country is also int gibe, when kno
the Character of the raeu VINO are The most pushing and
yisient in the Cabinet of Washington We could name
the individuals refer and show hat not
aS gerber as.ray in estimste may say that
remarks do apply TO hr. -ecreta Ma
President Pierce.
So much for an affair which a it seems to us has
never yet been put clearly before the public Of these
coun tries II could be business OF ours 20 deferd
Lord Clarendon but In this instance very little blame
deed attaches TO the Foreign Office.
Our sentiments be principle Of foreign enlistment
and OF it's present application are well kncgn con
der ned the the abst act and point 70
operation in both continents In proofo its EVIL resuits
and OF the truth and justice OF anfcipsnons For
the sake Of few oeggarIy hireipgsn p Asd NJ 10
Gernsny and in America, have been compelled TO
submit TO vulgar and Distressing insult r. the admins
trauoR WHICH burlesques government here were IN
earnest, England need not want mercenaries to 6ght
her battles ana TO protect her honor rom the hour
surrendered the oence % the State hi ed
blrbarans she entered upon that decline from whca
there escape. Our government nothing for
the future danger, and With enIe faulty close their
eyes 10 the tendency 81 the career have entered
upon and the British Parliament have coasene to AXE
such men the repositories OF power the present
strangely eventual exists add 70 give then unusual f5
cts Tor lowering national dignity and for effect
ing our national ruin
For reasons, however, which sufficiently obvious,
do not anticipate any Interruption Of onr relations
with the United states, not Sithstanaing tue ei-
forts OF the strugglers for potorety, TIE ma
Lightly of the SouLhe-ner, and the unextneushs.
bic hatred Of the n iIustrious' Irish. The Yankee
may buster and rave. and ~nen the opporsuui-
~ exhibit his smsrtness in attempts f.
bitter feeling against Fnglaod such that which
igponinicusy broke down ~ Phi adelphs. bad feel
ing against this country believe, aces animate the
masses and regret belief in its adv
ment bat against its explosion must be set the SOLID
barrier Of Yankee commercial Interests The cities
cotton south the grower me PORK packer Of the
west, all dedend peace and commerce Furthermore
the United states for their extent and preensions
stitue in reality anything bui formidable power. They
bave board on two exposed