Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-08
From the Savannah Republican IF Nov. "A.
Lord LYONS and the Blockade.

We alluded some days ago to circular alleged to
have been addressed by the British Minister at Washing
ton to the various Consus OF her sty at the Confed
erste ports with reference to the lsgsy of loading
British yesses 10 ports over which Lincoln had extended
bl' blockade Jurisdiction Some denied that any such
circular had bee. ssued contemporary down street
atnOrg the number We have before US, kindly furnish
ed by the vice-Consu at this port Official copy Of
the circular referred 1t will be found in columns
It will thus be seem that the British Minister not only
recognizes the present pretended blockade but had sent
10 the commercial representatives to his country, de.
cision Of New York Judge, and the dictum Of VIM Ii.
Seward as the rule for their guidance. If the circular
does not mean this it means nothing II Ia mere brn
t.aa f.rusn, traiDg with great public question, In
yolvng vast and valuable Interests. There Ia no ntma
ticn Of egalty in the circular and discretion given
20 the consular agents He to take the blockade
for granted and communicates with them on that under.
sanding.
II this be So We are constrained under all the c!rcuu-
stances To regard the circular Of Lord Lyons most
extraordinary document He has evidences without mum.
Der In his possession that the Federal blockade
migaed fraud and imposition upon the nations OF the
earth 1t seems to Us that instead Of aiding 1t by bis
sanction, he should when addressed By Mr. Seward
ba subject lave thrown the truth n his teeth and told
him that any interference with he commerce of his COun-
ymen under any such petense on the part Of the Fed
e, authortes would be at their peril The alternative
he has adopted il what appears the face has
ANYTHING but friendly aspect towards the Confederate
States. We have no navy with which to drive Ell and
s these Infamous pirates that lowering around
- y;n nd ma
should at least recognize what the law entities to
matter Of right
The following is the circular referred to by the Rspa6
Redn:
THE LAW OF BLOCKADE.
The following circular, addressed by Lord Lyons TO
the Brsh Consuls in the Confederate Sates is accom-.
otned by letter frcm Secretary Seward the Law Of
blockade:
WAsHIxGros, Oct. 10, 1891.
Sra: On the llth OF May asst made to her Majesty
Cousuls 10 the Southern States the following announce
nlent:
Neutral vessels will be allowed fifteen days to leave
port after the sctual commencement OF the blocka de-
whether such vessels with without oargoes, and
whether the cargoes shipped before after the
commencement OF the blockade"
enclose herewith copy Of q note which have re.
revived to-day from the Secretary Of State OF the United
Bates aud in which he nfo-na that the law of block
ade which does not permit vessel in bockaded port
3, take on board cargo after the Of the
blockade, will be expected to be strictly observed by all
vessels in ports boekaded by the naval forces OF the
Uaited States.
You will take note Of this communication Of the Sec
rotary Of State for your own guidance and that OF the
IN as,ers Of British vessel and ysu will mark carefully
and report me- the exact date at which the present
despatch and its enclosure reach you
You will without delay, send copies Of this despatch
and its enclose your vice eOnsu for their information
and guidance.
/ am, cir, your most obedlent, humble servant,
LYONS
so her Majesty's Cousuls at -.