The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-16

jessys Consul for sossh Carolina thss the d ns sshe
burned Or ohsswss dsssroysd tss slrss Nth
drawn the ghtship and removed the buoys wcsca vea
as guides 70 the entrance Of the narbor q 49, @
The Consul observes THAI there H. IN every
probability that British shps bound 70 that AAroor, o.
passing on their voyag 10 other pa IT, may 80. ..o
may ensus AS regards vessels desiring TO leave the
harbor the observes that the Gaze s oae little
take such vessels out but SHOULD any accident happen
| it is. he thinks, 70 DO unprecedented snAt tue in-
surance would refuse compensation and thus
he believes Tow masters would feel justified In running
AZ r4 doubt that information Of this ssate Of things
hss already reached Of shs Ustsd sasss
ard tost euch admit of have
b. en- taken either the shss beaosns and bueys
u be replaced or at AL events, 70 vessels ap-
preaching 0harsston q shslr danger Ny object in ID
dressing sou Vs. IN The first paes, free her MAessys
bnity any loss Of me- and property which may
happily accrue; In the second place, obtain on shs
nc. e 3: much = ma.
alsy the anxiety OF British SUBJECTS.
have the honor % " sir With the highest cousider
Hon. JEREMIAH s. BLACK, Secretary Of State, &C., &C.
Mr.. sCzIHDxx
BRDnxS LEGATION, u
WASHINGTON, D. G. Jan. 8, 1851.
SH-The Bremen Consul ut Charleston, south Carolina,
has transmitted 70 me communication directed to him
the 4th inst, by the s0csled executive depart
men at that place concerning the lights the c0t Of
the state and the busys in ts waters Of which beg
leave 70 enclose copy learn at the time that
the authorities de face the state Of South Carolina
have caused those lights TO be exngushed and the Light
roying on the ability Of the pots Wanted In the
enclosed communication, being willing to incur myself
any sosponsDa fo6 inc lives ana properly 2! my
may be exposed TO serious damage, lose n time In
bringing these facts 70 your notice. In case you should
not yet have received other official information thereof
shall thank you for informing me what measures the
United States govern ment has taken intends take,
for tho purpose OF protecting far possible vessels
which, during present state Of things may attempt
70 entor the ports OF South Carolina am STR
with high consideration, your obedient servant,
Hon. JEREMIAH s. BACK Secretary Of State Of the
United States. Washington, D. ca
CHARLESTON, Jan. 4, 1851 +
sR-I am directed by his Excellency the Governor
say to you that II has been necessary adopt certain
regulations concerning the lights the OF this
State and the buoys In It's waters.
be necessary the activity Of the pilots will prevent
hoped any serious injury Inconvenience to commerce
The Collector Of the port Mr. Colcock, viii give you
exact information In relation such Of these matters
you map desire to have Respectfully your Sesaen
BLACK 10 LORD LYONS.
DEPARTMENT STATE, I
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1861.
i MI LORD-I have had the honor to receive
/ your lordship's two dated respectively sno
a1st ul.imo and the It'll instant. have laid
them before the President who directs to say in
ply that he deeply regrets that any injury should happen
TO the commerce Of foreign and friendly nations,
4
full trade at the port Of Charleston should suffer
sequence OF the anomalous things which has
existed there for short time past.
In your ordshps first note several cases are put and
you request me to furnish such Information respecting
them az as VIII enable you give debate instructions
to her Msjcsfys Consulate at Charleston. The points
thus raised viii be answered az fully in the nature Of
things this government speak Of events which have
The jurisdiction of the federal government to regulate
trade with foreign nations impose duties 20 ,ds
imported into the United States exclusive Congress
has. AZ you are fully exercised this power b.
passing laws hich clearly define the oues rights and
liabilities foreigners az wou as American ci.izens en-
gagged In that business. THIS government cannot
knowledge any standard Of legality Or any rule OF con
duct other than those prescribed In the statutes referred
to- 1t necessarily follows from this that payment OF
duties to person who is not the proper officer Of the
United States and authorized by the laws OF the United
States to receive them viii be a nispayment Nor can
cieaI ance whkh may BIO obtained contrary TO those
BE- sa ss as ,as By the ,sSss
at Charleston will or win not be regarded q
sufficient reason for not exacting the penalties
which am very sure you will SEQ the necessity Of
serving until 1t practically arises. 1t me i'm
any general rule at this moment, which might mot be
misintsrpeted hereafter Each VIII, doubt have
It's own pecoliartiss. Tho degree Of under
which the party who violates the law may be compelled
TO act At tho time and what amount Of coercye power
south Carolina will bring TO bear upon the masters Of
vesses, oons,gnees cargoes arc racts which may
have some influence but cannot be ascertained
giving any the Intention Of the
President IN gard TO the supposed cases speak or
Your lordshp's motive in making tho inquiry Is fully
appreciated ANY uncertainty on such subjec. Is in
itsef evil which ought be removed IL It could be-
But the reliance which your lordshp cannot but
TIE justice OF this government will, doubt quiet ali
pprehenson Of ultimate wrong to British SUBJECTS II
UGH wrong possibly be avoided
crns the shment OF the nights the destruction %
the beacons the removal OF the buoys &c which
as guides to the entrance Of the harbor Of Chaestoo
am unable 10 more at the present moment thsn thai
notice will be given by the asnry Department OF
condition in which these acts OF south Carolina have pat
avail myself of this opportunity to renew to your
lordship t1e assurance Of my high consideration.
mR nI.cx 10 MR. sc1uEupxS
DM',Rrxksr os STATE,
WASHINGTON, jan. IL, 1851
SRI have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt Of
yonr note OF the 9th inst and IN reply 70 IT, well in
further response 10 your previous communication the
2Th ut To transmit herewith tho copy or note Of yes
terdays date addressed TO Lord Lyons. This
bodies the views Of the President upon certain questions
submitted by the British Minister which substau
tally the same as those contained your
OF the 27th ult and 9th inst avail myself the
zion to offer TO you renewed assurances Of high
| RrDolIa sc1nrsss, Esq., &c.
rAssARA.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ia 1861. (
The undersigned, Secretary Of State Of the United
States has the honor acknowledge the receipt Of the
note Of Mr.. rsssara, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Penpotentiary Of her Catholic Majesty OF the 3lst ult
and reply the copy OF com muuicsiion OF
cation embodcs the Of tho President upon certain
questions submitted by the British Minister and en-
braces information upon the points referred to in Mr.
Tassaras note OF the 3fst ult.
The undersigned himself Of the occasion to offer
TO Mr. Tassar renewed OF his high conscera
ton. j. s. BLACK.
Senior Don GAIn,nI GARoAy TAssARA, &C., &c, &C.
BLACK
LEGATION SPAIN AT wAMuSGrosl
WASHINGTON, jim. 10, 1851
The Undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
TepipotcntAry OF her Catholic Majesty has had the
honor receive the communication u the honora ple
Secretary Of STATE Of the 10th inst transmitting 10 n
BY way or reply 70 MS Of 3st December up1n
the exceptional condition Of the port Charleston South
Carolina that under date Of 10th other
notes from the Eng ltsh Minister.
n ing nj "a inst hn of fha