The New York herald., 1861-12-28
THE BRITISH couNsElloRs OF PEACE,
from tho London Times, Dec. Ill

from tho London Times, Dec. Ill
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To THE RIGHT Hon. LOAD PAAtRsroN, FIRST LORD TIE
Peace Society but representing Also in this instance
happy believe the sentiments Of large number
persons not formally connected with that body TO
the deep concern with which We have learned Of
events that likely to create serious misunderstanding
between this country and the United States Of America
We rejoice In the that Notwithstanding the
irritating nature Of the matter in dispute and the excited
state OF the public mind, your lordships government
prepared 10 conduct the negotiations with tho Cabinet
Of Washington with the utmost moderation and forbsar
doubt that the generous people Of this
country when the rst natural Irritation has subsidized
will amply sustain your lordship in such policy Of
citation that which under the circumstances would be
most worthy Of our character as powerful Christian
nation. England can, without any derogation Of her
dignity, aford to be magnanmous In her dealinga with
sister State struggling in the agonies Of domestic
luton.
We earnestly hope that the answer which may be re-
cevcd from tho American government will be such Is
to open the way for speedy adjustment or the point In
dispute But should difficulties ntorpose in the way OF
ton we venture respectfully to submit 10 your ordship
whether tho question which the controversy turns
is not of nature rhieh renders specially suitable for
We beg leave to recall TO your lordshps remembrance
that the principle Of arbitration which the British govern
mens 70 s gssa was sne nrst 20 commend . the
mouth Of Lord Clarendon was recognized and ratified by
the unanimous consent Of that august body and embodied
Tho Plenipotentiarss do not hesitate express in
the name Of their governments the wish that States
should before appealing to arms have recoirse 20 far
a. circumstances might allow, TO the good Offices OF
friendly Power.
Tho principle thus formally by tho sanction
Of all the great Of Europe has since received
the and cordial homage Of eminent statesmen
Of this country Of various political parties. 1t was
powerful engine behalf Of civilization and hnmani
ty:" The Earl Of Derby referred to il as
wasemboded the protocols Of the Conference Paris
The Earl Of Mamesbury pronounced the Of the
ference in acknowledging and recommending the prn-
cple his judgment and that Of the Of
which he was member, lone Of the most important 10
civilization and to the security Of the peace Of Europe
because t recognized and established tho truth that
time by giving place for reason to operate, much
preventive as healer Of hostlities."
We would further remind your lcrdshp that 0rea,
Britain and the United States have already In their rola
tons with each other solemny recognized this principle
in its most rigid form Of application In treaty
between the Two s re'sys to shsses
8, 1854, there clause which provides that, In
differences arising between the contracting parties any
matter connected with tho treaty the question in dispute
shall be referred first to commissioners and in the last
resort to arbitrator umpire TO be mutually chosen
'the high contracting partiessuch the terms OF the
trcay-solemnly engaging to consider the decision OF
the commissioners conformity, or of the arbitrator
umpire, as the case may be, as absolutely final and
conclusive in each case decided upon by them him
respectively
We respectfully suggest my Lord that here are autho
rites and precedens abundany sufficient to the
British government proposing that the question now
pending between them and the OF the United
States II II be otherwise settled should be refer
the decision of friendly and impartial or b
TRAITOR If II be productive OF no other advantage II will
least afford tc for that evaporation OF the public
mind to subside which unhappy prevails both sides
Of the Atlantic, and which, far more than any difficulty
inherent in the subject ITSELF threatens embarrass the
two governments in their attempts to give 1t pacific
solution.
We earnestly pray, my lord that your lordshp and the
government Of which you the head may be endowed
with ".hat wisdom which profitable to direct which
pure, peaceabe gentle and easy TO be entreaedn
avert from these two great civilized and Christian
nations which would be reproach TO their civ
zaon and bitter satire npon their professea Christians
~ JOSEPH PElSE, President.
HENRY RICHARD, Secretary.