The New York herald., 1861-12-19


respect We should pay to thcm We must, however,
admit that the question not quito simple regards
England Great Britain has always been opposed TO the
rights OF neutrals and In 1855 she made concession
from her old principles, II solely because she found
ample compensation In the abolition Of letters Of marque
England, regards noutrals, fully bound towards
and all the Powers that adhered to the convention Of the
10Th Of April, 1855. But tho United States not Of
the number The Washington Cabinet refused admit
the now maxims proclaimed by the Paris Congress be-
cause the Western governments would not the whole
length In the path Of liberty by decreong the
complete emancipation OF trading vessels in time Of
IL results from this double situation that England and the
United states have remained IN their reciprocal relations
under the empire OF tho old maritime law"
The arrest Of these Southern Commissioners from
among tho English press For instance, the Evening
Herald took advantage OF the rupture urge the Cabinet
to avenge the insult which has been committed on the
national flag The Scotsman takes dinoront view and
It's opinion Is TO assimate the ambassadors TO contra
band Of war
Pamerston's organ, dares not give us opinion on SO
serious and deicatea matter. 1t is premature, accord
ing to its opinion, to discuss the consequences Of this
serious occurrence
The United States according to the paper) have
right without doubt to stop all merchant vessels at
sea- and to seize all soldiers arms dispatches and in
general every thing that is contraband OF but the
question Is " they had the right 10 search merchant
vessel for the purpose Of taking passengers from her
decks, and whether the flag all passengers with
out distnctonY
The Morning Post it is true thinks that tho American
OF in arrestng four passengers V official character
That paper thinks that the British Cabinet has perfect
right to demand satisfaction and the restoration OF the
passengers arrested awaiting only the decision OF the law
officers OF the crown which will control the government
in its future action.
II not our place to say that this hesitation the part
of this official organ proceeds from any real doubt the
question Of right or from decision taken not to break
through tho peaceful relations existing with the
United States, which might result in the seas being
covered with American prvaeers preyng upon English
merchant vessels However this may be- the American
demands OF Great Britain The principal point Of the
question appears to be- according to the Morning Post In
what capacity the received on board the
English packet for according to that JOURNAL they had
official character. But tho latest from Havana
informed that the British Consul went in uniform to
receive these Southern Commissioners. and presented
them to the Captain General Of Cuba Ministers Extra
ordinary Of the Confederate States to England and
France.
Tho Daily Nses, which receives its inspirations from
Lord John RUSSELL keeps rather reserved this question,
taking much the same ground tho Morning Post; but
IL is somewhat stronger In its expressions aud treats
act Of the American lieutenant as piece of folly, and
expects that the Washington Cabinet although II has
hibited nothing but mbecty up TO the present time,
will disavow the conduct Of Its subordinate
That paper therefore declares that the present ministers
should not allow themselves 10 be carried away by i'm
prudent anger, Us would bo the with Of their
predecessors but expresses the hope that they will
In this difficulty all the moderation that be expected
from wise and experienced statesmen.
tFrom the Courier du Havrc, Of the 2sth Novemberl
An event of ths greatest gravity has Just complicated
the already perpexng quarrel existing between the North
We have already given in Yesterdays paper the sub
stance Of the occurrence Under the local head will be
found tie circ,.nsana, dails Of ct audaeo,s rio'aon
Of the rights Of nations, against ichch the English officers
protested 'cith energy Wh the Queens gorenmen is taking
cdeous measures to drenge hs outraged honor o Eng
lish flag.
What will Lord John Russell and Lord Pamerston
do-they who are ordinarily 80 touchy concerning
the rights and prcrogativcs, often contestable,
Of England abroad win they be content with backing
up the protests Of the officers Of the Trent by diplomatic
SssE ss E sEsssa ss 81 ya &
will end in dsavowal Of the of the commander Of
the San Jacnto2 II will be- II II should occur, to show
herself very accommodating and II the influence OF Man.
chester and Of Birmingham DO sufficiently powerful TO
determine the English government to accept such repa
ration II must bo matter Of rejoicing for the peace Of
the world because will clearly prove that peace at any
price will hereafter bc integral part Of the political
programme Of the English government.
In regard to tho American government, which cannot
acquit itself Of the responsibility OF the act committed by
the commander Of the San Jacnto. bscsuse this
sell cruising at but short distance from the coast Of the
United States must have received and formal in
struciionswe admire its boIdness and II 1t succeeds 1t
will be q new confirmation OF the Latin maxim-1udo ss
footuna jaut Regarded from The point of of the
right of nations, ae act Of the San Jacinto is altogether
just!fatle. 1t Is in fact admitted by the United
States themselves that in time Of the p0u-
trail flag the goods, tho goods belong
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ag was notorious that she a Sos espy s roos aaa
ncd as conraband OF war; and coming from Havana, a
neutral port hound to ST. Thomas another neutral port
she could plain justice have been the object
on tho part OF the American cruisers.
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