The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-11
THE NEW BRITISH MINISTER.

THE NEW BRITISH MINISTER.
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Voyage OF the FrSgate CuracOa from England
Ia Annnpolis-Arrtval at Bermuda short
OF Coal-Reception OF Lord Lyons by the
Au' 'herities-Arrives In Washington md IL
Presented to the Secretary OF state-The
President to Receive Him To-day.
Lord Lyons, the British Mlns'er 70 Washington,
the Chesapeake Bas board the Brit SD
gae Curacoa Captain Mason, Wednesday last the 9th
ost from England by way Of Bermuda He disembarked
Annapolis the afternoon, and reached his quarters at
Wizards Hotel, Washington, the same evening. His
ordshps advent had been long looked for, but do
ayed in eluence OF very rough weather which
attended the passage of the Curacao
The Curacao sailed from Plymouth, England, on
Tuesday, the 22d of February She had pleasant 10
Madeira, which place she made Tuesday, the LIST Of
March. CAPTAIN Mason lde little necessary delay here,
AID all being in readiness he sailed again direct for the
United states, on Thursday the 81 Of the same month.
After few days the Curacao experienced heavy
westerly winds, which gradually increased in rouehness
aud violence, driving her FAR south q deg latitude
When the gales moderated somewhat Captain Mason found
that the coal board running short, he deter
mined for Bermuda where could obtain sup
ply from the navy yard Of his own government
The ffgate Curacao, and her commander, Capt Thomas
A. Mason of the Royal Navy, already known t, the
American people. sue S y tuirty-Ouo gun beAHAcT
When she employed Ia conveying Lord stratord de
Redcie from the seat his Turkish mission in Copsan
tnople to England, she aground the Pelican shoa,
and relieved from her dangerous situation by the
United States soop ofwar Macedonian, commanded
by Captain Levy very interesting correspondence,
which published in the herald short time
since, ensued between the two captains, Captain
Mason expressing his best thanks for the good
vice done him. and Captain Levy recalling the generous
relief afforded to the sick and dying Of ship
susquebaDna by Admiral Sir Hoastoa Stewart and the
other British naval officers at Jamaica.
The Curacao reached Bermuda Friday, the 25th Of
March Lord Lyons landed the island and was re.
ceved with marked attention by the Governor and chiefs
Of the military, naval, and civil departments He took
up his residence at the Admiralty House, Clarence Hill,
Hamilton.
Saturday. Goth March the Governor entertained
his E1ceency, the Secretary of legation and his lord
ships private secretary, at dinner at the government
house, Mount Iangton, where he met by the most
distinguished men residing on the island.
After few days he took his departure from Hamilton
and reached Annapolis stated When the Cura
Goa was Off the port she saluted with thirteen guns
from the United States Naval Academy The salute
promptly returned from her deck. -t
The people OF the ancient Of Annapolis greeted
Lord Lyons in very friendly manner. Lord Napier,
the present English Minister, him in the borough and
accompanied him to Wizards.
Richard Bickerton Pencil Lyons, known as Lord
Lyons the eldest Of the late Lord Lyons, better
known as the famous Sir Edmund Lyons baronet Of
the most distinguished officers In the Eoglsh navy,
holding, lie did, ts flag with credit for Atty
years. The present peer born on the 2Cth Of April
1917, and consequently in his forty second year. His
mother daughter and co heir Of the late Captain
Josiah Rogers, R. N, and married Sir Edmund Lyons in
| the year 1914.
The rsl service rendered by the present peer In the
Englsh diplomatic circle in his capacity Of attacks 10
the embassy in Greece then represented by his father the
Admiral This in the year 1889. From the Court OF
Athens he transferred to the Court Of Dresden the
10th Of April 1852 and to at Florence in the
year 1852. Hon. Mr. Lyons made Secretary 70 the
Legation 1t Florence, by Queen Victoria, in the year 1885,
Subsequently her Majesty appointed MIN hor Envoy Ex-
raordinary and Minister Pe9potentary 70 the Court OF
the Grand Duke Of Tuscany from which position he
taken in order supply Lord Napiers place at Washing
ton. Lord Lyons s represented being a of very
cultivated mind, refined tlstes and frank and
suming manners. He is spruce bacheor
The Lyons family had its origin in the island Of Anti.
gua in immediate descent from the marriage
Of John Lyons, Esq., with Jane, daughter Of COL Samuel
Harmans, both Of that place. John Lyons grand
father Of the late distinguished Admiral The first baronet
created in the year 1s40 and Admiral Lyons obtained
the peerage, all know, for his faithful services the
Crown, both diplomat and naval commander, shining,
he did, most coospcuousy in his professional capacity
| during the period Of the Crmean
The motto of the family is
| "Nol irratare leones"
which, translated, means am unwilling (or araid) to
anger the onsa very sensible resolution when read
aphysica' sense but which think will nos be
regarded either the people present Of
State Of the United States, in diplomatic view, should his
British Majesty of the forest growl at interfere with
without just cause Lord Lyons first interview with Gen
Cass took place in Washington, Friday, the Sth inst
Lord Napier presented his ordshp the venerable Sec
retary, when exceedingly courteous, but entirely in
formal conversation ensued Secretary Cass
sion to compliment the retiring Minister Lord Napier, in
| very warm language.
Lord Ly yons will be presented to President Buchanan
oday and Immediately after his reception will be
rolled at the foot of the diplomatic list, which Lord
Naper's stood No. H. Lord L. brings with him
Mr.. Irvine Secretary Of Legation, and Hon. Mr. Nonson
| as Private Secretary
Lord Napier proposes embark in few days for Eng
land in the Curacoa her return voyage. 1t s ex-
pccted, however, that he will visit this city before his
departure We glad TO nnd that the British residents
in the metropolis about to pay tribute Of respect
him previous to his quitting our shores. preliminary
meeting Of the leading members Of the body held last
Friday for the purpose of taking the necessary steps to-
wards presenting bis lordship with an address, COM
mttee appointed to draw 1t up, and TO take other
measures give effect. No doubt such testimonial
will be extensively signed, as no British Minister
popular in this country than this distinguished
dipomatst We understand that due notice will be given
when and where copies Of the document will be found for
the reception Of signatures is thought that the Cham
Der Of Commerce and others Of public bodies will offer
his lordship slmlar mark Of respect
COroncrs' Once.
sTosNG Old MAN DxAnI.-Coroncr Gamble held
| inquest upon the body of old named Jacob
Bertrand at the OF Sixty ninth street and Broad
way who died from the effects OF injuries received by
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