The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-01-05

The British government, in It's last communication.
although well knowing the views Of the [ nited
States, still declares that IL why
clia'ory spirit may not enable the two governments
TO overcome ali obstacles 20 isfactory adj ustment
of the subj Assured of the correctness OF the
struction of the treaty constantly adhered 70 by this
government, and resolved 10 insist on the rights Of
the United States, yet actuated also by the
desire which is avowed by the British government TO
remove all causes of serious Misunderstanding be
tween tive nations associated by so many ties of IN
ercst and kindred 1t has appeared to me proper not
to consider anlcable solution OF the matter nope
less. There is however, reason to apprehend that,
with Great Britain IN the actual occupation of the
disputed territories, and the treaty, therefore, pract
caliy null far regards our rights, this lntcrna
tional difficulty cannot long remain Undetermined
without involving in serious danger the friendly re
laions which il is the interest aud tho duty of both
countries TO cherish and preserve 1t VIII afford me
sincere qualification if future efforts shall result in
the success anticipated heretofore will no more
fdence than the aspect of the permits now to
entertain.
One other subject Of discussion between the United
States and Great Britain has grown out of the at
teInnt which the exigenecs of the in which she
Is engaged with Russia induced her to make
TO draw recruits from the United States. 1t
il the international and settled policy of the United
states 10 maintain Impartial neutrality during the
wars which from time to time occur among the great
powers Of the world. Performing all the duties of
neutrality towards the respective beigerent States
may reasonably expect them not to interfere with
IN the lawful enjoyment OF Its benefits. Not
withstandiAg the existence of hostiities, our cit
xens claim the individual right to continue all their
aecus STONED pursuits by land or by sea, at home or
abroad subject only 10 such restrictions in this rea
ton the of the usage of nations, or spe
cial treaties may impose, and II is our recognized
light that territory and jurisdiction shall not
invaded by either of the belligerent parties for the
transit Of their armies the operations of their fleets
The levy Of troops for their service the fitting OF
cruisers by against either; or any other &C, or in
ideut Of war; and these undeniabe rights Of neu
rality individual and national, the United States
sill, under eircum stances, surrender. In pursu-
Of this policy, the Government OF the United
do forbid their citizens 10 sell ~ eIthea Of
,he be.lgerent powers, articles contraband vi war
take munitions Of war or soldiers on board their
,rivate ships for transportation Although, in do
NJ, the individual cltl2en exposes his property OF
person some Of the hazards of war, his acts d.
involve any breach of national neutrality, OF
themselves imp.Icate the government. Thus, du-
ring the progress Of the present in Europe. Tia,
citizen has, without national responsibility, tn ere
,o.e sold eunpJwder and arms t. all buyers. Re
ar IS.s OF h- destination of those artc mgr
aAntm.n have been and stiil iuuC to b. largei5
mployed by Great Britain aud by France in trans
'Jgtlng troops provisions and munitions Of war Il
n principal seat OF mihtuTy operations, and III
bringing home their SICK and wounded so dturs. Blu
5uca Of mercantile is not interdcte
nd, therefore, does not compromise neutral
Rtious with Russia. But our municipal law il ac-
rdance with the law OF nations, peremptoriy for
bids, not only reigners but own citizens. 70 ii.
.ut within the limits of the United States.
% commit hostIhtles against any state WITT which
he I nted States at peace, OF 10 increase the
lore II any foreign armed vessel intended for such
l1stiities .ain-t friendly state. Whatever con
may have been feat by either Of he belii great
DOW private armed cruisers, other ycsseie
the service OF light be fitted out in the porte
this country to depr5date the property 81 tn
Jsaer, ail snch fears have proved TO be perfect
groundless.
Our citizens have been withheld from ANY such
or purpls3 BY good faith and by ~ spec ior the
Whl.e the laws Of the Union ae thus perelnp-
tery in the prohibition Of the equipment or artna-
nent OF bcger-n armed cruisers N our ports, they
provide not ab olutely mat person snail. in
he terri3rr iari sdc'inn Of the United States
OF enlist hmse I, or hirs retain another per
son to enlist or enter himself. 30 60 beyond the
limits or jurisdiction IF The United States, With in
,ent u enlisted OF cntersd IN the service of any
tercign state, either soidrr or marine or
canaan board Of any vessel OF war letter
nafi'te, or pri ateer ana these enactmcts also
~ s;4lct conformity with the law OF nations winch
ieeiares thai STATE has rIl TO raise troops for
and or Serl4e ~ another slate ~ uOui lt-
cat and hat, whether forbidden % the municipal
lsM not the Very attempt to du II without oaeh
ansent Is attack upon national Sovereignty
Nueh being the pablo rights of the municipal law
VI tbs United states sDilctuds on the subject
entertained by tins government when year since
tae British Parliament passed act for the enlist
meat of foreigners into the service Of Great Britain.
Nothing on the face OF the act in its
pubic history, indicated that the British Govern
mcut proposed to attempt recruiting in the United
states. Nor did IL give animation of uch IN
cot TO this government 1t matter of sur
prise therefore. 10 find subs quently that the Il
- cement OF persons within the United states pro
ceed TO Halifax in the british pTovInca of Nuya
TIA, anu there enlist in the service OF Great Britain
going on extensively with iittle ne dsguit e.
ordinary legal steps were immediately taken To
resi- aud punish parties concerned, and put an end
acts 50 infringing the ma iclpai law, and dcrog-
atory 10 our severe gnty. Meauwhi suitable rep
e,enta tons on tn. subject addressed 10 the
british 6os, rnment Ihereupon il became known
by the admission of the British Government itssf,
,aat the attempt 20 draw recruits from this country
originated with 1t, at least had its approval
sanction but it also appeared that the pubic agents
engaged IN ii had strong instructions not to violate
The munio pal of the United States. II is dIii-
ult 10 und rstand how it could havs be- supposed
hat troops could be raised here by Great Britain
without violation OF the municipal law. The l.
nlstakabe object of the law was to prevent every
aeh act, which. If performed. must be either IN Vi
ation Of the law, in studied evasion thereof
N tho meantime matter accrued of additional i'm
portanes, by the rtcrutmsnts IN the United States
lot b-lng discontinued, and the disclosure Ok the
let that they were pros, eutsd by systematic plan
ieNlsed b. official authority that recruiting rendez
'ous had been opened in our principal cities, and
iepots for the rceep of recruits abshed our
r0uler and the Whole business conducted under the
| officers, ciyl ANA mtitary, tie British
| worm American proytnc and s.'pe IN thu nj ell
ates. In cempacits Of thos officers under-
aking W sich could only be aecompii he'd by def
/ ace oar avs, throwing su-plel6 u over 4tt.-
| ade VI utra Y aud disrs gardlng our terri q ria
* g. was nelasivaiy proved 10y the evidence
- in tho trlai OF suen of agents a. have be l.
/ ppFehehdrd and convict Il. some Of the ufiieefr
! has implicated of high ofhciai position, and
AMY I IN beyond our jurisdiction, that iegai
p . eeilug coula not reach the SQUIRE of f.le mrs
2 T. hes considerations and H. fact that III
eaase II complain; was not mere occurrence
tut dsiipvraie design entered upon with fut
anomleage VI our laws and national policy, aud
,ucted by r,sponsIb. fuDeJ 6naries, imp lied 4
present the 10 tie Bra / government. IN orlC
70 secure no oaiy CESSATION Of the wrong. but il
r3paration. subject is Ill under discussion ID
result q which gili b. communicated To you IA ia
time
The President here says that difficulties have aris
4 ~ b wnnH n.tiznns and Rrllish anhac-s - n