The New York herald., 1862-08-11
FOREIGNERS IN THIS CITY.

OF the country. y. ~ -
FOREIGNERS IN THIS CITY.
| The Rush to the British ConsuIs OF.
fiee-Passports and Certificates or Ma
tiOnaltty -Natives or the Green Isle
Claiming British Protection, &c., sc.
Our cousins who hail from that little island on the
other side Of the Atlantic peculiarly sensitive on
two ponts-ther belief In the superiority Of everything
English, and almost childish fear of anything which
may threaten 10 interfere with their freedom of thought
or action. John Bull very often though doubt unn
tentonay, parodies Pope when he says in effect II not
in words, "Whatoyer is English is right Attempt TO
reason with him on this point, and straghtway Johns
back is up, and with great anger and volubility,
not very ntegby he will endsavor TO prove that there
never was, never will be, and never be- any such
country the face Of globe England for Its climate
laws, government females public buildings and all othe
minor advantages, including its beef beer which go
a very great way in forming an Englishmans idea Of
eysum With glow Of the intensest satisfaction
spreading his ruddy face and extraordinary expansion
Of his corpucnt FORM he winds up by giving you friend
y blow on the shoulder almost strong enough to fell
and says that Brtons shall be slaves the
last thing you hear he away some ndstiuct
muterings proceeding from the prooundest depths Of his
capacous chest and in which may be distinguished the
words habeas corpus trial by jury King john revou.
tisn, &c.
those Of our transatlantic cousins who have for some
time past made their home in this country have
rather undnly excited by the vigorous taken
by government daring the last few days prevent
the departure from the country Of those persons who
bound by every law, both human and divine 20 give
their aid to the country in this i.s hour Of trial.
Another and greater Of trouble John Bull
the prospect Of being drafted. Why either Of these
should trouble him certainly at loss oknow The
law in relation to drafting plain and explicit enough
on tho subject Of aliens Those who have declared
their Intentions citizens Of the United States
exempt and need not be alarmed Others who have
allegiance to this government and have enjoyed
the various privileges which their right citizens
ferred, surely bound, that their services are
needed contribute somewhat towards the defence and
uphodng Of those institutions of which they have
long time enjoyed the benefit.
On Saturday LAST the British Consulate crowded by
from two three thousand persons all seeking infora-
ton these two points. Pierrepont Edwards Esq her
Majcsys Vice, and, during the absence Of his chief,
Acting Consul had posted notice the door Of his Office
during the early part Of the week stating that would be
necessary for all British subjects who had
allegiance to this country file their the Office
Of the County Clerk and by doing they would be
empt from drafting. Great publicity was given 10 this
through the columns Of the different journals; but SO
alarmed had the foreign residents become that nothing
short Of some sort Of protection paper to carry about
would relieve their great trepidation. Mr.. Edwards
also applied TO for passports by persons who wished
hasy leave of this country by the several vessels
leaving that day. The following the forms which
furnished those who Called OF which than
thirds natives Of Ireland, who had apparently
just discovered that the sGsm Of the Sea' a much
healthier place to live in than the proud land which
waves the strrs and Stripes
Her B,itaanic Majeay's Consulate, Ne,o Y@k Pierre
pont Edwards, her Macsty's Vice aud Acting Con-
sui do hereby certify that have good believe
aftor careful examination, that the bearer,
wnosG G ~ sns msss s
such entitled to all the aid and protection usually
extended to subjects Of her Britannia Majesty.
In testimony whereof, do heremto set my hand and
seal Of Office, at the city Of Now York, this day Of
-, in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty. PlERREP0NT EDWARDS,
... II. b N. Vice and Acting Consul.
Her Britannia Majesty's Consulate, Nesc York.,
Pierrcpont Edwards, her Majesty's Vice and Acting
consul 90 hereby o certify INA, nave COCO rsa @
bearer, whose signature is subscribed In
The margin hereof British subject who has declared
his intention TO become an American citizen but who
has not actually become such citizen.
In testimony whereof do hereunto set my hand and
seal Of office, at the city Of New York, this day or
- in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun.
drsd and sixty -. PIERRE0NP1 EDWARDS.
H. B. N. Vice and Acting Consul.
The persons VINO were IurniShoo Win Inc last FORM
told that the question still open 70
their liability be drafted Some six months ago Secrs-
ary Seward decided that persons Of this class not
citizens Of the United States; but during the last
week County Clerk, has decided that they
are liable to be drafted, and until the question is de-
ntely settled by the authorities at Washington those
persons who come under this category will suppose,
feel-very like cnlistng and taking the bounty.
The following notice posted up outside the Consus
ONCE on Saturday.
The Consus office is now closed, but will be open to-
morrow Sunday from twelve till two, for the convent
snce OF those who have been unable 70 apply for cer
Gates Of nationality. p. EDWARDS, Acting Consul
This Ias intended especially for the eonvsnencs
Of those who will sail for Europe In the packet ships sav
ing day. During the hours named in the notice only
about hundred and fifty persons applied for passports
and certificates OF nationality. or this number the ao-
rity were again natives Of the Green Isle.
Police Intelligence.
srAnsSo ArrHAY shortly after nine O'Clock on satur.
day evening Mr.. william Kenbsck was quietly standing
on the corner Of Rector street and Trinity place. when
some unknown person suddenly came up, aud without
tho loas provocaoA stabbed him In the left SIDE inct
ing wound which II 10 feared will prove fatal Tho
then fed and made his escape The Twenty