Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-11-29
MASON AND sLIDELl.

The captured ministers to England aud
France, Of The so-called Confederate States,
bave at lsst reached Fort Warren, in Boston
barbor, where they can speculate on the vani-
ty Of humso wishes. and the prscarious tenure
by which Offices are held under JEFF. Davis
They have had a rather adventurous voyage:
arst from Charleston to Cuba; then from Cuba
10 the spot where they we're ovsrhauled By the
San Jacinto; then to Fortress Monroe; then
TO Holiness HSle, and at length to Boston
Ewes Fort Warren, which gives them rest,
though Oos liberty, must be Welcome, after
aush tsdiOus vOyagiDg.
We are yet TO hear tbe view taken By the
Governments of Great Britain, of the seizure
Of these two men. Authorities differ in this
country, says the Philsdelphia Bulletin, and
preosdents are disputed. The only English
orAcls that has spoken is the .ztbion, Of New
York, which denies the right to seize them on
the Trent, because il was public vessel, car
yiug the mails from one neutral port to the
other. But whils arguing ably and temper
ate!y against the right 10 seize them, il do,
elATes that IL does not believe ID will cause
var between England and the United States.
Tie .Htbtos also says that the so-eAllsd am
bassadofs were no ambassadors at all; bat,
their government nOs having been recognised,
they WsTa ordinary passengers. Rsre the ed
itor Is at issue With Mr.. Jefferson Davis, Hho,
ia bis message TO the rebel Congress, disiisot-
ly declares that they we're ambassadors, and
that the United States, iu capturing them,
"viOlated tbs rights Of embassy" seiSing them
while they were under the protection OF
neutral nation. This being the view taken Of
'bs matter By the rebel authorities, it is not
likely that Great Britain will trouble herself
particularly about the arrest Of the two gen.
demen. She may complain Of the detention
and visit 20 British vessel, and for this our
Government ought TO, and doubtless will /,
make repalatiOn aRd apology. But Of the
seisure Of rebelliouE American citizens, who
we're DOS ambassadors, shs will not be likely
20 make very serious matter. Her press
sill be violent, wrong headed, abusive and
meuaciDg. Bat this We are used to, and hap
PLY the Government 10 Independent of the
press, As the Prsss is independent Of The Gov
.eTpmGni.
After the moderate and friendly speech of
The United States Minister 10 EngIand, Mr..
AdsDs, and the friendly manner in which 1t
kaa haaN r.
England ought to be allayed. Even Lord
PalnerstOn spoke ehoeringy Of the prospect
Of getting cotton 10 plenty frsm other sources
than The Southern States, showing that thers
. 90 expectation Of disturbing the blockade to
procure il. Il is rather sickening to hear his
lOrdship whining sbout the American war
which he witnesses ''Rith The deepest affection,
With an afictioD which no words can express %
add then TO hear him cay 'sit 10 not for Us to
pass Judgment Oh such disputes" Why noti
When was il not right for an English pecE to
judge Of plain question of civil government,
question OF civilization, Of peace, Of human
iiyi Bot this is wandering from she subject
u Mason aud Slidell. We do nos anticipate
moro tbaD temporary Hurry with England on
'hsis account; nothing so serious as the Ore
gons the Fisheries, the Champion, ths San Ju-
sn aRd a dozen other little difficulties that
have occurred between us. The spectators
20 stocks may try to turn IL to advantage; but
&c viii require something much more importast
to cauas FUps0re between tAs two Govern.
zssats.