The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-20

between the simple Of my reception BY the shlef
gisu OF he only republic in Europe meriung zoe
name, the .pc'eni in the ~orld and sne p,ap
circumstance eth surrounding tue chief person'
Which The American representative =. rov 40 a
with questionable proprieiy permitted oy nv sn..ss,;
to year, is never required IN sshzerl' ID cn INV cs
ZION.
To-, wu,,.rr MARCY Seq 4aEoDeaE S. FAY.
TILE FIRST AFTEAFT IN '.,aRrs-Mn. sAsprorp 70 Mr..
MARCY.
LwAnoS OF THIS UNITED STATES, !
SIR +. Pans August 49, 1853 )
on The \, occasion II the reception of tho Diplomatic
70 nm, ,ns 81" .oassador Of Englsnd, in taking
thank tho diplomatic corps for their
s,sr firmly established for SUCH least. do con
an s. without any sAcrase of dignity or amour prpre
At ths reception, at diuner given by the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs 10 the diplomatic corps and al sotres
afterwards at the Tuileries, deemed Is my duty (al
revous Dsr uctions respecting diplomatic unlorm oeng
withdrawn by your circular instructions OF June y to
appear In citizen g dress. The position in which found
myself was Of some deicacy and embarrassment.
The instructions had not been received by ms from the
department. They had however, been published in the
newspapers OF the United states having been comma
nicaea by it they had been extensively republsbed
and commented upon by leading journals here aud
throughout Europe and had been the frequent subject Of
conversation political circles where present had
already far as could without aetrimept 10 the public
service acted in conformity 70 the desires therein ex
pressed concerning details the business Of the Legation
therefore, as the only proper coursc for TO parsue,
determined to act IN conformity with the spirit OF those
probation Of our courymen ABROAD and were in accord
sDce with my Owl sentiments. AS such change could
not but attract attention deemed IL due, &C. OF
courtesy 10 inform the Minister OF Foreign Affairs OF
intentions. accordingly told him. in conversation
ment having withdrawn lis former instructions re.
spectipg the uniform OF It's dipo matte agents,
official the simple American citi
should appear ut the dinner to which he had dons
which Ihavs invited TO appear court; that felt
persuaded that my go appearing would neither be misin
terpreted misunderstood; and that this change Of
dress return to the original simplicity which had dis
tpguished our fret diplomatic representative here could
not be regarded as sgndyng any charge in the sent
towards France, and whose desire cultivate the
most amcable relations with our ancient ally.
Mr. Drouyn de auys replied TO me, with great cordi
atty that this could not Affect nuriousy those relations
that the acting this matter in conformity the Wishes
Instructions and usages Of the government could not be
any subject Of complaint; and that he weud be most
happy 10 see me in this gsrb II desired IL. He added
moreover that he would make the subject understood at
court.
His Majesty received the mission with attention and
H. S. SANFORD.
Hon. WILLIAM MARCY, Secretary Of State.
THE BELGIAN CHARGE FOLLOWS SUIT Mr.. sEIBELs
TO Mr. MARCY.
LEGATION THE UNITED STATES, /
BRUSSELS, September 80, 1859 )
The instructions Of the department relative TO uniform
which, allow TO say conceived 10 proper spirit
and regard for the dignity and respect due go.
strictly to carry out And win add, tia: is much to
be GREETED that morbid sensibiy the ridiculous
custe ms and fomAes Of the courts Of Europe has here
United States residing here depart far from the
TOMS habits and tastes Of their own country sr,pr,
Hon. WILLIAM L. MARCY, Secretary OF Stats Of tho
United States, Washington.
THE KING OF SARDINIA is EQUALLY AMtABLE-MR.
DANIEL TO Mr. MARCY.
TURIN, oc. 10, 1853 )
At the conclusion Of my visit the Minister desired 70
know whether should like 70 be presented to the King
Ss en- o M
In accordance with the principles and sentiments Of the
United States that its agen. should hereafter appear at
court the respectable attire Of American citizens than In
uniforms which have significance in social system
that discretion was left to them in the matter but while
OF foreign country, personal preferences
warmly in favor of pursuing my instructions in their letter
and spirit
The Minister very politely expressed his acquiescsncs
the good :n.s and s 81 the ss Ts1
JOHN N. DANIEL
Hon. WILLIAM L. MARCY, Secretary OF sats.
THE PRUssIAN COURT ADHEREs TO THE OLD FORMS
| Mr.. yRoOh TO MR.. MACY.
LEGATION OF THE uMrsD STATES,
| BERLIN, o'sober 81, 1853
On the lat instant prepared note TO tbs President
Minister Baron Manteue, informing him OF my arrival,
dsntias After calling several times was enabled 10
the Baron in and presented to him copy OF my
letter Of credence Ia this interview took occasion to
state that ii the desirc Of my government that her
representatives should appear foreign courts without
and desrous to appear but 10 this change possible
derespect was Intended 10 his Majesty or any other
whether my predecessor Wr Barnard, had not siways
appeared in costume, to which 1t replied in the AMIR
MIN the nst the Of
received by all her representatives. The Baron stated
tina. hs would shorty zee hi; Majesty and you'd After
received an official note from the Baron, from
which II was evident that his Majesty would not
tune respectful. / va. disappointed in this
but thoushi uexpedent to insist upon this point With out
Instructions when such insstment would probably be
| prejudical Immediately informed the Baron that
could not during the week be prepared for presentation
following and in the interim procured very plain and
pD. vRooM
! Hon. WILLIAM ]. MARCY, Secretary Of State, &c.
AGREEABLE EXPERIENCES OF THE CHARGE TO HoL
LAND-MR BELMONT TO Nh. MARCY.
LEGATION OF A lT r S Hsas s.iss 41ss'A
v va: pre:. s; to the King BY the Minister
| me previously that the King consented I,
receive in citizens dress, had insisted upon IT,
better liked To this observation did deem neces-
aary to make further reply that the ins.ruc-
and went, therefore, ths audience in plain citizens
Dress while the King, the Minister Of Foreign Affairs and
his aids de camp the only persons present were In full
uniform, and covered with stars and atoms Nv
audience lasted about quarter Of hour and the con-
versaion was limited to few commonplace Inquiries and
replies IN regard to my age, my arrangements for
house. &c Now that have been received by the King
in civil dress shall OF coue, dispense with any kind
Of uniform at all future presentations the Queen aud
other members Of the royal family well - on all other
| occasions Of ceremony.
AUGUST BELMONT.
Hon. WILLIAM l. MARCY, Secretary OF State, Washington.
| ACTION OF THE SWEDISH GovERNMENr-Ms sCHRor.
| DER TO MR.. MARCY.
LEGATION OF HR USIIKD STATES
stockholm, Move nber "a, 1888
|
Unjust not lose the opportunity Of informing you of the
result Of endeavors to carry out the OF the de-
partment in relation to diplomatic uniforms On the re-
cept Of the circular upon the subject heretofore duly
Acknowledged lost no time in communicating the sab.