The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-22
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BAIrxorR, Dot. Is, 1861.
Interesting Developments Connected ,vth the Vist Of Sir
Jams Ferguson to Richmond Of an Eng
ish Proteorate Orer the SouhArres for Treason-7ne
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have been put in possession of some worry startling
facts to-day, which, taken in connection with others
are dy well known, furnish strong confirmation as
could be desired Of the mical attitude of France and
England towards the United States You are aware that
Sir james FERGUSON distinguished member OF the British
Parliament is now in this city, having from Rich
mond through the lines Of the opposing armies before
Washington under the protection of flag Of truce II is
proper state here that have derived my nfor
nation from Sir James from the gentleman who accom-
panes him. Indeed, il is due to him to say that be has
behaved most honorably this respect regarding the
privileges Of flag of truce be violated
The Facts then these-The "open letters Of intro
duction" which Sir james bore from far higher
source than from Dudley Mann. They were from Lord
Palmsrston and whether addressed to Je Davis or not
presented to him and served give all sanction
that JEFF desired to whatever communication Sir James
made That will shortly the light. Although verbally
made it Of the highest possible importance to tho
robes, as f accepted, it will virtually place the Confcde
States under the protcctorae England 1t has not
yet been accepted But after II made Messrs Mason
and Sliel accredited by the rebel government as
minister's to England and France received their instruc
ti0ns and sailed from Charleston week ago TODAY
namely, on the 11th irst.
the 18th hcse were known at the sate De-
partment in Washington, and that day the etary
State issued his amaton to the Gevc of all tho
States on the seaboard and lakes. This proclamation
than it says. implies that the negotiations
that are foot between Fl ancc Spain AMI England
on the hand, and the rebel States on The other
win result in foreign aid being furnished 10 the lat
ter that necessity exists that orr harbors and
lake ports be put into state Of defence immediate v;
aud that in all human probability sha have Euro
pean our hands in less than sixty days This
k,t.
War Department. the language amt requirements OF
which will be still more explicit Those States which
have not yet furnished thei; tas the will DO
required TO do 80 forthwith Su are the facts When II
remembered in addition thereto. that the Prince Camille
dc Pognac and 1--WE other French officers of high rank
now serving in the Confederate army, with the approval
Of the Emperor Napoleon; that he has refused and
hidden officers in the French from serving in the
Union army; that the two Of the Price lie Jonvile
the hereditary enemy If the regarg Empc have been
given commissions IN our army; and that it is not long
since Napoleon declal ed that the South must he re-
cognizcd Italy had been, it requires great skill
penetration to decide which way the Emperor feels in
cncd. Finally, the fact came TO light yesterday that
Messrs. Mason and Slidel authorized to treat in
England ard France for European proeco, oves the
South. The readers Of the HERALD draw their own
conclusion from these facts is my business TO record
them.
Arrests for treason continue be made here almost
daily. Among the lat, st those &c Isaac G. Mark
dorsey French and Robert Ray, members or Marshal
Kane's po'ice. They are all al Fort Mctenry. Robert
Renwck has been removed from Fort MHenry to Fort
Lafayette. Hon. Henry May, who released III rler
that he might attend the nncrai OF his brother Com
mander Nay, unted States Navy, at Washington. last
Sunday remains large probably his promise 10 re-
turn To- Fort Lafayette at t Of the government
There indications at PRESENT that that Summons
will DO issued. The ginhoat finola is npw taking
on board her armament ahd machinery
BALTIMORE, Oct. 10, 1851.
The Baltimore and Ohio Rddrodd Not 10 Je Reolened a,
Presented .velo Army Tent
learn from the highest authority that the govern
nent has intention at present Of rebuilding the Baiti
more and Ohio Railroad. The magnitude Of the under
taking is much greater than supposed 10 say no.
thing of the track and Of the great bridge at h Tiers
Ferry, there are fifteen other first class bridges IL be
built not one Of which be less than two hundred