The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-08

TO THE gDITOE OF tux HERALD.
LoSDos, Dec. 10, 1856.

TO THE gDITOE OF TaE HERALD.
How rapid is the course OF events in his first de-
csde Of the last haH of the nine een.h century. A
year sgo--Only twelvemonth-th the allies were still
concentrating their fOrces in the CFimes and medi-
tating deeds never to be accomplished else where.
Since then We have had An armistice a conference,
a peace, and are now threatened xith another Con
gIess of Powers, to iptrpTcs the peace.
A year ago the London Times t0nnd ont that the
Irish were about invading Gle British islands, aud
sounded the t0esiD OF alarm. The British govera-
ment in fiji of terror or OF bravsdo, ssraightway
sent its fleets to threaten coasts, ana oveawe
in the Gulf Of Mexico; and then case the Presden
tiai announcement to Congress that dploma,y had
exhausted its efforts to settle the affairs of Central
America, ard that England anu the Uni ed States
had each taken position of direct antag,nisu
towards each other, flom which Presidential wis
dom saw no avenue of peaceful escape Then, too
came the expulsion of Champion, followed by that
Of his consular auxiIiaries. Blood was high aud
prudent bankers began to suspend their credits
Vessels of war-Enqlish and American -grianng
brassy defiance, sgarmed in the sea OF the Antilles,
and the peace of the world really appended upon
the discretion Of s,ore of naval captains, never
too highly distinguished for that virtue, however
famous for courage.
year has passed, and Camptcn and
bis maityred Consus are forgotten. The
affairs Of Central America, brought to the
test of common sense, have settled them
selves, and the last cloud which froTned OH the
relations between the United States aud Grea. Bri
tain has disappeared from the horizon. Iastead Of
the "Thunderbolts' and "Devastati tions" of naval
warfare, charged with engines of death speeding on
missions Of revenge, the sturdy "Resolute,' white
winged dove of peace, bearing the olive branch aod
frejghted with the friendship of nition. carries to
the shores of England the best assurance. that how
ever for the moment they may dider Great Britain
and the United States can never more be foes
rivals it may be, but never enemies.
Under such altered circumstances. it would
he unworthy the greatness of the English
tion to cherish any longer sentiment Of hos
tihty or lower its dignity by aestaniug from
those diplomatic relations wi h the United states
which, however, unimportant in themselves, are
taken as an earnest ano evidence OF hsr uDn aud
good will The Briti,h government h.I wisely re-
solved to resume, without delay, trinh aud friendly
intercourse with America, anr to lame A vi ulster
in Washington who irom hi- rank and services, a.
well as his lboraty OF views 80 Ill I've acce ptible
to the American people IL bas further resolved to
send no more to The United ) ates men ct a secoa1
or third late-bOrr OF red tape AID seshng gwax. aud
h'ought up IN the Circum Ocution office like Crtmo
ton. or the erpuisee of au inferior European court,
like Bulwer
TIE choice ! am happy to say, has fallen on
Charles Pelham Ni'liers, NJ T.. bro,her of Lord Cli
Tenoon, and ut present hOlone the oiisc OF Jud &c
Advocate General. His acceptance wa HANDED in
TO oay and bus departure will be 1t early pe5cd
circumstances viii a0ior.
Allied by blood to tue arstocracy Mr Viilicrs has
mace his reputation 90 tie representative Of the
people. With Golden aud Bright, nc was the earliest
Of the champions OF the aoti Corn Law League. la
the House of Commons he was it. le iding supported,
The pisted Antagonist Of George Frederick yogag,
and .he man On whom fell the burtbeo OF deble.
Bnt when the battle was over. and toe triumph
complete, his experience differed in respect from
t,at of most active reotmtrs The puDic accepei
the boon which his euerci's had maioiy secured
but forgot the man who had wrenched " fro "a
the pfejudice and gnorau, g OF the nation.
Mr.. Uondon ana some others, more tenacious Of
their claims, and probably less modes, ia urging
them, received Testimonial but none o{ ghss ~
iuevsTen'ly call "the polls, fell to the share OF
Mr.. Nilrers.
With these antecedents Il will be understood that
Mr. Vniiers is we'll acquainted wi the agri cultural
and commercial uteres OF his sn country, and Of
the civilized world. aud will have nn intelligent
sympathy with tNe industry aud enterprise OF the
United States. Republican IN habits, afTlble ia
manner, and amiabe In dspo-iion frank la inter
course intelligent and instructive IN conversation,
and, moreover animated hy a sincere friendship
and real admiration OF couoty and
us Institutions. I venture e. say that he il
prominently the best man in England ror the
honorable position which he has accepted. lie will
not be routine clerk. Of DlrrVw scope, like his pre-
deccssor. who had neither RINK nor ability 10 com.
mend Lm nor an intriguant, never direct and
manly like Bu yer: but will bring 10 his post the
qualifications which position long publ; service.
AMI manly character have enabled him 70 acquire.
So far he is concerned, the relations OF the two
countries could not be in better hands. With his
appointment az I have said the la-t cloud which
dakeped On the relations Of The two countries seems
70 have passed awt may We not hope, forever
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