The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-20
Reception of the United States Diplomats in the
Plain Dress of American Citizens.
WHAT fHE CROWNED HEADS THOUGHT OF IT.
soME LIKED IT AND SOME DIDN'T.
Napoleon, Like Sensible Man, DIDN'T care
Hsw the Americans Dressed,
&C.. Sc, sc.

structi0ns and Correspondent nee Relative
10 the Uniform OR Costume ~ Persons In
the Dipiom attic or Consular Service.
70 TIKI SENATE The UNITED srArEs-
In compliance with the resolution OF the Senate Of tho
18th February last relative TO the uniform costume Of
persons In the diplomatic consular service, transmit
report the Secretary OF State, AID the papess by
which it was accompanied. JAMES BUCHANAN.
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1860.
DEPARTMENT on STATE, April 2, 1860.
Tho Secretary Of State, to whom was referred the
enaes resolution OF 2stn February last requesting
the President, if in his opinion not Incompatible Win the
vubc interest furnish the Senate copies OF all in
aaructons pact and press with regard 10 inc unorm
costume Of persons in the diplomatic or consular ser
b. the honor TO Law before the President the docu
nents mentioned in the snbjoined list which are believed
% contan all the information in this department called
for by resolution The records OF the department do
nss show there any instruction or recommenda
ton dpoaaiic Of the Untsd States abroad
upon the subject OF uniform prior TO that OF Mr. Adams to
Mr. Anderson Of the 18th Of May, 1928 1t Ia understood
however, that the uniform ADOPTED by our mission 70
Client was informsty recommended to all the United
STATES diplomatic sgents ebo wen. abroad between the
period Of the return OF that mission and the
distraction to Mr. Anderson , referred s TO- An An
given to Mr.. Anderson, WAS alec addressed to
MI other ministers about TO abroad until the admins
form was recommended. The dress then recommended
also recommended TO all other diplomatic officers
sdmnistrsiion Of President Peroe when MI Marcy ad.
dressed the circular the subject which one Of the
Aeoompsnyipg papers Respectfully sub%t,rd, c.s,
The PRnIpENT LEWIS CASS.
LIST OF PAPERS ACCOMPANYING THE REPORT OF
THE SECRETARY STATE TO TIE PRESIDENT
Memorandum OF the dress Of An American minister,
nxed by the mission to Client, with an accompanying
Mr.. Adams to Mr.. Anderson, 2sh Nay, 1923.
Extract from the personal Instructions 70 the diplomatic
agents OF the United States, 1879
Extract from circular Of let June, 1853
Mr.. Fay to Mr.. Marcy, 30th June, 1858 Extract.
M sanford to Mr.. Marcy 18th August, 1863 Extract
Mr.. Seibels to Mr.. Marcy seth September, 1883 Ex-
NJ Daniel TO Mr. Marcy, 10th October, 1853 Extract
Mr. Vrt Mr.. Marcy, Stat October 1858. Extract.
Mr.. Belmost TO Nj M<rcy, Sth November, 1853. Ex-
Mr.. Schroeder to Mr. Marcy, 9th November, 1853
Extract
Mr. Belmont TO Mr.. Marcy, 2S,h November, 1853 Ex-
NJ Sanford to Mr.. Marcy, 22d January, 1854.
Mr. MASON to Mr.. Marcy, csh January, 1854 Extract.
Mr.. Buchanan to Mr.. Marcy, It'll February, 1854. Ex.
Mr. Marcy to Mr.. Sanford, 1slb February, 1854.
M Buchanan to Mr. Marcy, 2ath February, 1854. Ex-
Mr. Belmont to Mr.. Marcy, 2s,h February, 1854 Ex.
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Marcy, 18th March. 1854.
Mr.. Osullvan TO Mr.. Marcy, 2s'h June, 1854. Ex-
NJ Buchanan to Mr.. Marcy 18th June, 1855. Extract
Mr.. Sanford to Mr.. Csss, 18th January, 1850.
MEMORANDUM OF TER DRESS OF AN AMERICAN MINIS
TER AS FIXED BY THE MISSION TO GHxNr.
blue coat, ned with white 81 * straight standing
eape embroidered with gold single breasted straight
round button holes, slightly embroidered Buttons
stamped upon them. an eagle flying, with wreath
ts mouth, graspng lightning In one OF It's t,ons Cuffs
srsseSss sod knee buckles white ss stoCkne. snd
gold gilt shoe buckles three cornered chapesu bras
~ 30 large as those used by the French nor so as
those OF the English black cockate, TO which lately
m eagle has been attached. Sword, &c corresponding
The secretaries have the same costume, with the ex
seption that their coats have less embroidery than that
q The Mister.
1t lie usual at all European courts, on what called
ala days such birthdays of the sovereign marriages
mons, for the foreign ministers, we'll other persons
q distinction connected with court appear uni
Rbrms more ependid with oroidery than upon
sons of ordinary ievees, drawing rooms and diploma
10 circles decent respect FOR the ussges Of the coart:
suitable mplixnce with forms there established
proper minser Of the Unitei States should
adept this custom, and on those occasions coat
ihe skirts the breasts, well ~ ut the cuffs
and cape other parts Of the dress remaining tho
mail Uniform There should be white ostrich feather
or plumet the minister's hat, not Standing erect, but
An the persons attached to the legation the Same
untserm the Secretary, and need TO have only one
DEPARTMENT OF STATE Nov. g, lsl7.
Mr.. ADAMS TO Mr. ANDERSON.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, May rs, 1923 ) .
Al sngraved dee,eu Of the uniform worn by the Minis
Ssrs OF the United at foreign courts, occasions
when full dress is required. In the monarchica 60
sompeIed to the usages appearing
In The presence OF the ereigu In court dress He
indeed. CreoeuuAl
"a this uniform was adopted for the convenience OF
ng the dress upon all necessary occaiions and ct
syery court.
EXTRACT FROM THE PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
DIPLOMATIC AGENTS OF TIE UNITED STATES,
ADOPTED AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF TaH ADMINS
1RATION PRESIDENT JACKSON.
From proper degree Of respect 10 what understood
Ne members Of the diplomatic body accredited near
fhem court dress certain occasions, such
sosrs he President has thought proper to adopt the
1sowiDg the dress 70 be used by the diplomatic agents
eoded e we'll by It's alive cheapuess a BY it's
aAapasion TO the simplicity Of our institutions namely
black coat, with gold star on each side Of the collar
white At the option Of tho wesrer three cornered coa
psau DO bras with black cookade and gold eagle and
nndestood however that the OF this partcar dress
not pres ribbed by the President is barely suggested BY
% for ns Of ss the Unsd
9nAtes residing near foreign governments
T1 NEW ORDER OF THrNas-rHE cELKBRAwD
x.r.c. from c,rcu da,e Sih Department. SAT-. Jun.
/, 1858
m addition 70 the Persons Instructions TO The diplo-
~ following are hereafter To be Observed
IN performing the ceremonies observed upon the COCA.
ssaaes win CONFORM far n consistent with ius,
pouee OF his devotion 10 republican Institutions to the
he rules prescribed for representatives Of his rank but
ne department would encourage - far as practicable
without imparipg his usefulness 70 ms country his
peaxance at court the simple dress OF American c
ssn Should there be cases where this cannot be DONE
swing 70 the character OF the foreign without
Aeiment public interest, the nearest approach
compatible with the duo performances Of his duties, Is
earnestly recommended. The simplicity Of our usages
and the tone Of feeling among our people are much
moro In with the example OF nrst and
most diaipguished representative At royal court than
Dc practice which has since prevailed Ills to DO re-
GREETED that there any departure in tbs spect
From the example OF Dr. Franklin. History has re-
ssrded AID commended this example, 50 oonsenia to the
spirit OF political institutions The department Is
sous Of removing all obstacles to return 10 the simple
and manifestations course which was deemed proper,
md much approved In the earliest dsys OF tbs
republic. lis purpose 70 cultivate the amics
he relations with all Countries and this believe can
b efIectuaIly done without requiring our diplomatic
AGENTS abroad depart in this respect from what is SUITE
- The general sectmens Of fellow citizens at HON
An usfructons in regard TO what called diplomatic uai
form or court DRESS being withdrawn each OF rep
pentatves IN other countries will be let to regulate this