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

nth the distinctive evidence Of his class, 30 that may
known 70 what privileges he y entitled The diploma
spect and national hospitality accorded 70 II by the
and 70 secure their observance each Nom
dtpce OF his belonging TO by his oress varying accord
ing tho orders OF his government or mis- own sense OF
This IL the condition of things which believe exists
here Al this lime and the usefulness OF every minister OF
foreign country depends in no small degree uyon his
ayaing himself Of opportunities OF association with
thoee who direct iauence the operations Of govern
mept without restraint geo wing out Of
disregard Of their wishes or regulations IA respect
attire.
arrived in Paris with earnest desire that nothing
would which would induce ae TO consider Il necss.
gary to adopt any other than the simposs citizens Dress
at time FELT 1t to DO my duty, wever 70 inform
myself the degree of Daportanc which the imperial
governments attached to che subject and on the nth OF
January had an inormL conversation with NJ Dro iyn
de LHuys, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, aud made
known him that II was my intention presented
my credentials, Sc duplicate OF which had given him
the Gay before 20 appear In suit OF pain black clothes
"tbe simple dress OF an American citizen-aud that
desired to be informed whether Il would be regarded
wanting respect TO the imperial government &c said
that be would take the Emperors order my presen
tattoo una would converse with mo freely aud frankly
on the subject now suggested Impressed on him that
raised no question for the Emperors decision to my
dress, but only sought information. On the 10th re-
ccved note from the Munster requesting me 10 call
the next day at the Foreign Once, he wished 70
verse with me. attended at the hour named, and
Immediately admitted. He informed that the Emperor
QfE1re " cSt0OnSn oIlCia relaLOn5 Win
me, as the representative Of the United States,
and would receive to present my credentials In the
costume had indicaed He added, that Is the nsrac-
tons u my government had Withdrawn all order prescri-
brig costume, and left 1t TO my own discretion would
have bee sgree able the Emperor II had felt at ber
ty the occasion o.; establishing official relations with
bis government 10 have in SOME degree the
pssge Of ministers Of my rank at his court Iexpreesed
my satisfaction at the Enperors readiness to receive me
proposed, discnimed all intention o! dsreepect and
assured him that purpose was simply TO carry out SO
far practicable the wishes OF my government distinct
y made known In the order - which he referred; but
that those wishes inconsistent with the obeer
OF entire respect for the imperial BE
slated very fairly and frankly the regulations regard 70
costume at court, and the ressons for H. thanked
him for the information he had given me- and retired
delivered my credentials 10 the Emperor in the simple
dress OF American citizen Beyond this did not deem
consistent with my duty to my government 10 ask
any exemption from those usages ana regulations OF the
court which were conformed to by eli other ministers
foreign countries accredited proper respect
this government forbade my insisting having accorded
20 me the advantages OF personal intercourse and
citation, however important In my official duties, In any
other mode than that which would entirely volun
tary and agreeable became satisfied py my own OBJ
eervaton by With the minister infor
nation from various entitled my IMPLICIT respect
that The form Of the government it, uaages aud regula
tons, required that should m odify my drees when
went TO court such occasions; other would offend
the sepsbiee Of those whom my duty TO concih
ate, debar myself from important means or information
and facilities Of promoting the interests OF my country,
and thus impair my usefuneae her representative be-
cauee Of question Of Dress which had right TO make
hsd m.ds mg duty % decide FOR
The Of Cancellation strongly recommended 70
me by the present and prospective condition Of Affairs
this continent the relations OF European nations with each
ober and the great interests Of my country which
must be affected by those relations
Thoroughly convinced that my duty required me to do
30, attended the Tuilleres Monday evening In
simple uniform dress and presented to the Emperor and
dies Of their families who had been invited 70 paraSe Of
the Inequalities OF the palace, which they could hot
enjoyed without having been nrst presented.
On such OCCASIONS expect TO continue 70 conform to
usage. The department is already informed that Mr..
Sanford, Charge dAaires I'D interim adopted course in
some respects different from that hlch have taken
reRfe there not coincidence Of opinion between
IN this regard can hardly be necessary for me 70 say
that, in the views which have expressed in this de-
spatch have intention to call In question the proprie
ty of bis decision to the rule Of conduct himself in
the circumstances in which he was placed.
must ask your indulgence for the space which have
devoted to this subject. Having no knowledge Of tue
views Of the department. other than that afforded by
pref, could not say less and present my Views fully
MASON.
Hon. WILLIAM L. MARCY, Secretary Of STATE
MR.. BUCHANAN's DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLAND-MR. BU-
CHANAN TO Mr. AARCY.
LEGATION THE UNITED STATES,
su LONDON, Rb. 7, 1854
You will perceive by the london journals the Fsses
the Morning Post the Ne,cs the xontng aer std the Spec
totor the Examiner, Llosds, &C. copies Of which send
you thN my absence from the House Of Lords ope
ming OF Parliament, has produced quite sensation In
nays found Suy !. ven this incident
Hoose Of Commons All this peculiarly disagresabe tc
ne and has srsen entirely from an ndscreet and rather
offensive remark OF the LONDON Nmes, in the account
which that journal published of the proceedings the
opening Of the Parliament But for this the whole mat
desired.
Some time after my interview with Sir Edward Gust
the master Of ceremonies in October last (whom have
never teen Rnce), which reported to you In my
despatch No. 49, OF the 2sth Of October determined
after due reflection, neither to gold lace nor en-
broidery at court and did not hesitate express THU
mipAton. The spirit Of your circular a. we'll Is nv
own sense OF propriey brought this conclusion
did not deem becoming me, the representative Of
repubBc, to initiate costume which may be Alto
gether proper in the representatives. Of royalty minis
q ns IN % ~
than coat covered with embroidery aud gold lace Be
SIDES after ALL this would prove to be but feeble at
~ he could not the orders stars which orna
ment the coats Of other dipon aists nor could he ex
cert rare instances afford The diamonds unless hired
At the time, entertaining most sincere respec,
for the exae character Of the Queen both sovereign
and lady, expressed desire to appear such
dress as might suppose would be most agreeable 70
herself without departing from tho spirit OF the circular
not feel liberty 10 mention, that might assume The
civil dress wop by Gen Washington: but after examining
stewarts pora ct the house OF friend came the
conclusion that would not be proper for me to ADOPT
this costume. observed, 'sfashons had 30 changed
since the days Of Washington that II were to put on his
own country at Of his receptions should render
myself subject Of rdicule for le Besides, 1t would be
consoeeo plesumn ID me 10 Affect the style OF drcea
Of the Father Of his Country
It was in this unsettled state OF the question: and besors
had adopted any style Of Dress that Parliament was
opened. II, however, the had been different and
had anticipated serious question, prudential reasons
would have prevented from bringing Issue ct the
door Of the House Of Lords court held n the nasca
would for many reasons, be much more appropriate
place for such q purpose.
Under these circumstances received, on the Sunday
morning before the Tuesday which Parliament met q
printed circular from Sir Edward Gust similar 70 thu,
which have no doubt addressed 10 ali the other
foreign minister's inviting attend the opening Of the
session The following s extracted from this circular
mo one can De admitted into the diplomatic tribune in
the BODY Of the House but in full court dress
Now, from al the attending circumstances do not
feel disposed to yield to the idea that any dhrespect
intended BY this circular either to my country or nv
self Since came TO London have received such alton
tons from high official personages render this quite
improbable What may be the nna result OF the cues
ton cannot clearly foresee but do not anticipate any
serious difficulties.
JAMES BUCHANAN
Hon. W. L. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
Mr.. MARCY sNUBs MR. sASFoRD-MR MARCY TO M