True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04
GeIegrapBit.
Congressional Proceedings.

gress that he had ceased to hold intercourse
with Mr.. Champion, and in communicating
this fact, he deemed it proper to lay before
them the considerations of public duty
which have led to the adoption of meas
ure of so much importance. He accord
ingly transmits a voluminous correspon-
dence on the subject. The most important
of which is from Marcy to Dallas, dated
May 81, 1856, in which he says: "The
President has carefully considered the note
of Mr.. Clarendon to Mr.. Dallas, of April
30th, relative to the enlistment question,
and has directed him to present his views
thereon for the purpose Of having them
communicated to the British Government.
The President is much gratifed by tho
conclliatory spirit of that note, and by the
desire that Mr.. Clarendon expresses to I'D:
Just the existing difficulties and preserve
and strengthen the friendly relations be.
tween the two Governments. The dis
claimer of any intention to violate the laws
of the United States, and expressing re-
gret that contrary to the intention and de
rection of the British Government, there
has been such an infringement, are satis-
factory to the President, and the main
complaint so far as respects her Majesty's
Government is thus removed, but the Pres
idcnt extremely regrets that he cannot con-
cur with Mr.. Clarendon in the opinion that
Mr.. Champion and the Consuls at New
York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, are not
implicated in these proceedings regarding
those who have no connection with this
Government. He has nothing to ask OF
Her Majesty's Government but in cases OF
the individuals mentioned. He deems it
proper that their relations with this Gov
ernment should cease. In taking this step,
however, he does not intend making any
interruption in diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
but on the contrary, is desirous of keeping
the two countries upon friendly footing.
Crampton's withdrawal was asked express
ly on the ground that his connection with
the enlistment business had rendered him
unacceptable as a representative of HeI
Britanic Majesty to this Government, and
for the same reason the withdrawal of the
Consuls was requested. These officers
were all, as this Government still believes
implicated in the violation of the laws o.
the United States, contrary to the reitera.
ted instructions of their own Government.
This completely did not rest solely on the
testimony of Strobel and Hertz, but or
original letters from Champion and others
The dispatch proceeds to detail at length
the evidence against these British officers
A similar message was sent to the House
and was referred to the Commit tee on For
eign Affairs.
Mr.. Mason spoke in complimentary terms
of the ability with which the question hn'
been discussed by Mr.. Marcy.
Mr.. Cass thought that no pretext of wal
could arise out of the dismissal of Cramp
ton, unless England was determined to g
to war.
Mr.. Toombs thought that if this Govern
ment was satisfied with the explanation o.
Clarendon, that Champion should not have
been dismissed.
, Mr.. Cass replied, that this Government
had not expressed Its satisfaction will
g Champions conduct, but with the assuranc
of the British Government that they in
tended no violation of our laws; it nov
turned out that Champion acted in viola
tion of the intentions and directions Of bi
own Government.
Mr.. Toomhs did not believe England O
her officers had violated our laws at oil
n while the matter was pending he did no
s choose to urge the question against ou
!. Government, but he would now say, he dis
y approved the construction which this Gov
ernment had placed upon our neutralit
!, laws.
Mr.. Butler thought it would have bee
better to hive dismissed Mr.. Champion a
soon as his completely in the matter WI
II discovered. Adjourned till Monday.
u HousE.-Mr. Grow, representing Il
Majority Committee on Territories, mat
y a report proposing to admit Kansas into Il
y Union, with the Topeka Constitution; pos
a. poned ill the 25th of June. After passiI
es several private bills the House adjourn
o. till Monday.
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