The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-21


fore, that England parts with regret with man my
naval friend calls "noble fellow and a credit 70
his country"
1t is probable that England will again be repre-
cannot obtain corroboraton OF the report as regards
the individual named.
The project for another Franklin expedition was
langu'hhisg when the Resolute reached our shores
Her arrival seems to have altered the current OF
peoples thoughts, and now all the talk is Of new
voyage. Lieut.. Bedford PIN, one of the officers
OF the ResOlute ia among the prime movers; and 1t
appears likely that even if the government does not
tit ont an expedition, one will be sent provided from
private sources.
Mrs. Stoves visit to England in order to sssure
the copyright OF "pred' III this country and our
colonies, wss unsuccessful for a reprint has been
issued in Canada from the American edition, not
the English You win see that the Daily Ne,os has
taken up the subject IN leading article which
you will perhaps copy. 1t is highly desirable that,
as We speak and write the same language, some ar
rangement could be effected between America and
England on the copyright question.
I'm Thumb appeared here again on the 10Th inst,
the day after Christmas and his "levees have been
pretty well attended, though not 80 nunerously
fear AS to perfectly satisfy MIR. Barnum l see this
enyerprisDg gentleman has with him a surprising
family Of Towards" He advertises them as open
To engagements
Mr.. Murdoch the American comedian, retains his
engagement at the Haymarket theatre even during
the psDtomme season. BE Is now playing Duke
AraDza IN the Honey Moon"
Burlesque has been discarded this season from the
maj orty Of our theatres, and managers have return
ed TO the old paDtomme. ! cannot particularize
these things in this letter. Suffice 1t to say that all
the houses are crowded nightly, the lads and pit
people assembling before The doors early as five
and even tour ock nightly. To speak OF things
theatrical Just now would be a waste OF time on my
part and waste Of room on yours Next week VII
give look n the musical world for you.
The Hesolutc Officially delivered 10 the Bril-
fish Governments.
TIE UNITED STATES FLAG sALUr1D AND HAULED
DOwN-BOrsrING OF THE USI0N JACK.
PORTSMOUTH, Tuesday, Dec. 80 1856.
To-day this celebrated ship has been bodily given
over TO her original owners.
About one O'Clock Capt G.. Fl. Seymour, {. H.,
the Flag Captain, went on board 10 inform Capt.
HaItsteiD that the American flag would be sauted
with twentyone guns prlor to beng struck on board
the iesolute. At the hour OF one the salute was
fIed-the American flag being run up at the main
Of the Victory-and az the last gun doomed the
stripes and stars were hauled down at the peak OF
the ResOlu.e and gave place to the union jack; Br
tish enfigns also foate6 simultaneously from each
Of her mastheads and cheers echoed from the decks
of the ship.
CAPTAIN H .RTsTsIN (who was attended by all his
officers and the American Vice-ConsuD, uncovered,
then in brief terms, expressed on the quarter deck
the high he entertained of the cOur,esies and
hosptaltes he had received from the Port Admiral
and other authorities during his sOjourn at Ports
mouth, and said that, having completed the mission
which had fallen 10 his happy lot to be intrusted
with from the United States government, nothing
remained but to give the vessel over in fact as ne
had already done in effect and to express the fervent
hope that as long timber remained in her she
would be a substantial memorial OF that good Will
and harmony between the tso nations which he was
sure existed, and which be prayed might exist
through all time.
Can't SEYMOUR acknowledged the kindly senti-
meDts of his brother seaman, and thanked him for
his mention of his gallant father (the Pert AdmiraD
in connection with so gratifying testimonial OF
The raternal feelings represented by his mission to
England.
Mr. Penn. Master of the flagship Victory, and
party Of royal marines. then assumed possession
of the vessel and all the officers went below to par
take once more Of American hospitality.
When the time came Tor embark'ng In the
steam tender sprightly, which was assigned 70
convey the American officers and crew TO
southampton, as tue party passed over the side the
maIiEes presented arms. On the Sprightly passing
down the haTbor between the Victory and Penn
broke lne-oibattle ships the crews lined the bull
warKs and rigging, and cheer upon cheer folio we'd
the gallant visiters their course These were Ia
ken up generally by the inhabitants on either shore,
on the Victoria pier, and on the ramparts.
Captain Harstein and Lieutenants Stone and Da-
wilson, with the crew, 60 70 southampton to embark
in the Washington for the United States, tomorrow.
Lieutenant Wells, DR.. Maccoun and DIR. Otis, remain
IA England q few days.
Before leaving CAPTAIN llsrtsteln wrote highly
complimentary letter TO Mr.. Digby Dent, of the
Portland Hotel, Soutbsea, thanking him for his Un-
RENTING attention TO himself and officers and the
handsome accommodation provided them at the or
Gel OF the lIOWu tneif
Ireland.
SMITH o'BgIrS AGAIN IN THE FIELD.
Tired, il would seem, Of silence and inacuon, Mr..
Smith o 'Bren has emerged from the strict privacy
which be has maintained since the exercise Of the
ROYAL prerogative permitted him 70 return 70 his IA
tive land and assume his natural position among the
country gentlemen OF Ireland. Mr.. D Brien has, In
fact rs-,nteTed the political arena, and letter ad
dressed To the People Of Ireland p ainy indicates
that he means TO reassume the position OF leader,
which lie held for a brief season subsequent 70 the
virtual deposition Of Mr. O'Connen. The following
is a copy of the document:-
TO The PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
Although It Is my intention 70 shun henceforth
both tho snowy deuslons OF Parliamentary life and
the Ieacherous quicksands Of constitutional agita
ton, ] have not abdicated my right to express my
opinions with respect 10 the interests o.! my native
land or OF mankind and. having rea son T. believe
that IL il the wish Of q considerable portion OF my
fe!lgw-countrymen that should devote my leisure
hours TO such an occupation shall make no apollo
py for Offering TO YOU some observations upon the
presGp. circumstances OF public Affairs.
Seldom have I had occasion 20 invite you 20 CO.
operate with any movement that has originated at
the other side Of the channel, but IL seems u me
that yOu ought no. 70 remain silent with respect TO
the que .ion upcer debate ia England as 20 the
pTopTlety of maintaining for another year the adj
diiional percentage Of the income tax which vas
impostd 70 meet the expenditure occasionei by the
late war.
Allow me in the st place TO obse We that IL If the
application rather than the natuie OF this tax that
IL Objectionable property tax il the most just Of
ell taxes, and even an income tax. II equitably
era iuaed, would be preferable 10 fiscal exactions
which rrsss upon the industry enjoyments Of the
poorest classes Of the community. IL, therefore, the
present income tax we're applied 10 purposes useful
10 Ireland ! would rather urge modification OF Its
provisions than q dninution OF its amount
But the question now at issue is whether the
British government ought or ought not 70 De en-.
oouI aged by the continuance Of this tax 10 sabect
the resources Of ireland 10 exhaustion, In order 70
.tal.tn ant fba nm M
objects in which Ireland has no Imaginable con FERN.
know very well that my views on this subject
will not be ceptable TO many among you. The
Irish people are fond Of fighting everywhere except
on their own soil, in defence OF their dearest int
rests and the IIisn farmer has been 20 much accus
toned TO associate the dea OF war with the hope OF
high prices that he " inclined 70 welcome war on any
terms.
D., La. nm nal.-ix ino,,iro what has the c<nnire