The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-07
THE NEWS IN BERMUDA.
TIKI BRITISH OFFICERS WILL BK PUNISHED IF tn,


rFrom the Bermuda Royal Gazette, May 2Sl
Under the angry heading, "Apother Britain Outrage
the NEW York HSRID publishes Of alleged
Styx, within rs miles from Key West.
According 70 this statement an American schooner the
her, but when the steamer got within range she com
menced firing at the schooner with rifles the balls from
Which psssed between The men on deck and lodged in
for this alleged outrage The syx sent We told
boas board the schooner and her papers were over
haued Tho officer threatened at first 70 seize her, bun
subsequently, she was allowed 70 proceed.
This extraordinary aakenenf Be sinply
e7s~ Of s sehoo~er could sa,sSv s Bysss Oor~rrrsa
nof ns q fair AND candid account Of schaf passed. e
trdicndfion fet al home doaina ne officer in oowmnrd Of
York, snea Dse py Satisfactory explanation Be- given
But seems 70 us that the New York HrRAIpb begins 10
think thai the States have been too long without .
grievance 70 lay 70 The charge Of Britain and IKE
the london 1ima determined now and then 70 create
decided sensation 10 this amabe desire attribute
long and angry article In the HxRlrD Of the loh instant
when certainly does not 20 out Of way 70 pay any re-
officers the coast Of Africa are charged with unfair
play and ooluson With regard 10 the capure Of slavers
Eighteen American re vs..:s Cers seems ocnaemned
tAins Of a. n ships that for The sake Of prize money
they unfairly and celusvey procured the Condemnation
binary candor tells that all the slaves captured In the
price sent the West Indies nominaliy n free Ia
. .pe 70 1y .nSn %
the mstske made in emancpatns the slaves.
IL "a impossible 10 help smiling while resing article
not doubuIiy proclaimed, to And the Hraip modessiy
declaring that II England and France much In
states would long since have been ertp guishei
The governments Of England and France are repre-
scented TO be fully alive 70 the mistake made In abolshng
slavery and 10 be seshy endesvorng 10 retrace their
steps. But until natural laws decide this question In
avcr Of the slave owner, which, before long, says this
authority, they must do, els this country" asks the
m in.
suited and Ne ctz,ns piundered 70 satisfy the pride aud
repair the damaged interest Of another PowerS''
tonal courtesies Of The NEw yoRK Herald We cannot
however, avoid iamentiug such an exhibition Of vulgar
scrmony II u any Instance the American flag has been
sronsed by any officer In her Majesty service there
aman In the United States who knows An ythIne OF Great
Britain, who e not perfectly sasfed that ns British oover
mem reody ana 'c''hng frankly Do make every proper
~. prom the same paper, same d.yl
The papers received from the United States since
sgsns the British squadron the OF Cuba for fresh
insults said 10 have been offered 70 American vessels in
In the Senate resolution has been unanimously passed
calling the President 70 lay before the House papers ON
me subject meeting Of masters Of vessels had been
had passed The inviosbity Of vessels displaying the
stars and stripes, whether they carry aniegers or
hhto be regretted that these complaints should have
arisen 10 disturb the repose which two countries have
been enjoying N their mutual relations for some short
grounded complaint Of the conduct Of the British officers
IN the Gulf Of Mexico could be subst,ntiaed But surely
before the press and people of the Urhed yates proceed
condemn theee officers they should hear what sy have
70 urge In explanation OF their proceedings
The capture Of the Cortes (ssd the New York papers
10 be American) alleged ~ ground Of complaint against
the captain OF H. Ms s. ssyx. Many other resent
instances Of armed interference with Americas vessels
srs,y res~l slayirg ne Amecsn Tag. N sr ,s a.
u sould obrurtiy pat uop 70 all Efforts svpprcs ne
Sar trade, for pseds no Argument 70 show INA. soy