The New York herald., 1862-02-26

No. contains Correspondents resp acting nterns
tional maritime law" The major portion OF these Dc
spatches has also been published
THE BRITISH CONSUL AT CHARLESTON.
No. Is the correspondence respecting the Withdrawal
by the government Of the United States Of Mr. Bunchs
exequatur her Majesys Consul at Charleston In Coz
necton with this affair the following extract Of com
manicaton from Mr. Adams Lord Russell will be reaA
with INTEREST," t
LsoAnoN UNITED STATES,
LONDov, Nov. IA, 1861. J
MY LoRD-Tn obedisncs 70 instructions now have the
honor " submit to lordshps consideration thu
answer OF the government Of United the
note addressed BY your lordship mo the 9th Of
September last. In reply to previous note OF mne
touching the diversion nude from its gna course Il
the sealed bag Of dispatches Of Mr. Robert nch hes
Maestys Consul at Charleston, copy OF which was
am directed to say 70 your ordshp that ths decar.
tions made that note with unquestioned candor and
Freedom touching the contents OF that bag ely
satisfactory upon the main p int involved in the
ggestiOn ] had been instructed 70 make. IL II
therefore, pleasant duty imposed upon mo to express
assage NJ the consular dispatches which has
Cured In consequence Of mistaken suspicion that the
agent who transmitted them abusing tho contd nee
OF the governments II is hoped that serious in
convenience resulted from tho delay.
In announcing TO Lord Russell the withdrawal ~ Mr.
Bunchs exequatur Mr.. Adams, under date OF 2lst NO
vember says
Least Of all will the undersigned be permitted TO admit
that communication with Mr. Bunch, while exercising
privileges granted to him with the consent Of
the United States, with insurgents endeavoring ts
overthrow the government, be justified by the
declaration OF her Maestys Ministers that they have
already recognized the beigcrent character OF those
nsu gents and will continue so TO consier them is
inde d. true that her Majestys proclamation has been
issued for the regulation Of all her own Subjects ana
that has beon interpreted by her government as re-
ctgnizing the insurgents belgerent but 1t equally
true that the government of the United States declines 70
accept such Interpretation as modifying in the leas:
degree Its own rights and powers, or tho obligations OF
all friendly nations towards it,
Still adhering this position, the undersigned is
srcted to the result OF the most calm and
impartial deIbcraton upon the question thus submitted
for it's decision the necessity which his government feels
itself under to revoke the exeqaatur OF Mr.. Buncn:
Neih has this taken without the pressure "
strong conviction that, Independently of the facts
already alleged his personal conduct down 70 the
time this correspondence has been going on, ne we'll a.
before commenced has been that not of friend to the
government nor even Of neutral but OF part san OF
hened correspondence the subject took place
between Lord Russell and Mr. Adams, but for this We
have not space.
THE AFFAIR OF THE TRENT.
The nfth paper contains the correspondence on this
subject nearly the whole Of which has boon published
The following dispatches, however. are new
gAkL RUSSELL LORD LYONS
FOREIGN OErrg, Nov 80, 1881.
In my previous despatch OF this date have instructed
mands of the government Of the United States.
Should Mr.. Seward ask for delay in order that this
grave and painful matter should be deliberately consi
dered you will consent to delay not exceeding
days IT, at the end Of that time, answer is given
with The demands Of her Majestys government. sosr
10 dshp instructed 10 leave Washington scA all the
oers OF y.r legation sngng .iA you ne areirss Of the
iecGion and 10 repair immediately IN kondon
If, however, you should be Of opinion that the require
msnts Of her Massty's governments are substantially
complied WITH report the facts TO her Mnjesty's
government for their consideration aud remain ut your
post till you receive further ordcrs.
Yoi will communicate with Vice Admiral Sir A. Milne
immediately upon receiving the answer OF the Ameri.
government, and you will send him copy Of that
answer together with such observations as you may
You will also give all the information in your power TO
ths OF Canala Nova Scotia, New Brunswick.
Jamaica, Brmuda and such other OF her Majesty pos
sessions may he within your reach.
RUSSELL e.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ~, 1862
have already inf rmed your lo.dship by te egraph
that Mr. Mason aud Mr. Siiei who believed 10 have
been on thor way to England and France as oommis-
taken by force out OF tho British mail packet front by
the United States shin San acnto in the Bihama Chan
mel, and brought to This country Is prisoners.
The copious extracts rom American newspapers, which
the honor enclose, will make your ordship
quanted with such particulars concerning this unforu-
nate affair have transpired here. They will also
vey tn you tolcrably correct lel OF the impression
which II has mado upon the American public.
The cviience Of the English witnesses board the
Trent will probably roach London about the same time
as the present despatch without knowledge Of that
evidence Is impossible for me to form any correct
opinion the character Of the transaction. havo
cordngy deemed II right 70 maintain the most compete
tho subject To conceal the distress which
.eel would be impossible, would 1t, IL possible b.
Gesra5le bat have expressed no opinion ON the ques
international involved; have hazardcd
conjecture 10 tho course which wi be taken by her
Majesty COVE I'm n,. On the ono hand dare not run
the risk compromising the honor and Of the
British flag by asking for OF repara,ion which
prove 70 the other hand am scarce
l less unwilling tho danger rendering satisfac-
tory settlement Of the question difficult by making
q d. mand which may out 10 b. sary great
IN he present imperfect state OF my information Ied
that the only proper and prudent course is to wait for tho
orte which your 10! dship will gve--with complete
knowledge OF the whole case.
am rnwilng, moreover, to deprive any explanation
think 1t ht to oder, of the grace OF being made srona
,usly know, too that demand from me- woah
very much Increase the main difficulty which tho govern
would feel in yielding TO ay disposition which they
MAJ have to make amends TO great r.ain Tho Ameri-
IL reparation made by its government fom sense Of
justice than compliance with demand for satisfaction
from foreign minister
ENGLAND TAKES HER WAR POSITION.
In February, 1851 tho policy of hor Majestys govern
ment the event of Mr. Lincoln raising questions with
Britain" is laid down ths following clear and
emphatic tcrms:-
J. RUSSELL Lyons
FoaEGN 0syTcs, Feb. 2t. 1861.
The failure Of Mr.. sewards plans prevent
tho disruption Of the North American Union matter
OF deer Interest 10 her 1qj.ays soUeyrmea Bat they
only expect and hope. They are not called upon nor
their advice on The di,senien parties in tho United
States. Supposing. however that Mr.. Lincoln ac.ing
bad advice should endcavor to provide oxcemsn
fr the puoic mind by raising questions with Great
Bgiian her Maoetys go, ernment feel no hesitation
t. the policy they would pursue. They would, in
the FRA place b uny fobsa,ing Thoy would show
by thor acts how highly they value the relations
OF peace and amty with tho United States But
tcy would take care to lot the government which multi
pe provocations and sought for quarres understand
that their fortearance sprung from the Of
strength, and not from the midty Of weakness. They
Md ,rdr,. Government uhch making pocd cart
tot out o bstern7 dem ution, that patience iqM
tried too far this tone Is taken when necessary.
and only when necessary, have fears that the AmS
can republic will seek quarrel with nation sprung
from the same parents and united by language well
by ties of kindred aud long period OF friendly inter
course.
UNION OPINION OF ENGLAND.
LORD .. RCssEft TO LORD LYONS.
FoRuGv OvFicv, March 2, 1901.
NV IoRp-The American Minister called upon me
yesterday afternoon, ard read TO me despatch Of
Judge Black dated the 2sth OF February. In this de-
snatch Judge Black expresses his conviction that
States which have soparsted from the United