Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-07
FHR OG-STATR RIChTS,
RICHMOND WING.
wEpSEsDAY SIOnNINe. Oor. !, lsss.
Great Britain and Ourselves.

withdra wal from bis unpleaant and prOhess post in
England Is believed 70 be corroci as "eary in August
last the President instructed him TO withdraw from
mission ia which his services could longer be useful
10 his county" The SsntHsl adds that from the date
at which these Instructions we're sent at is apparent
that this action Of the President must have been based
on the intelligence which reached about that date Of
the refusal Of the British Government to unite With that
of France in placing q footing OF equality with
orr enemies, BY acknowledging the independence which
We have so fully indicated the face Of the world"
Having for long time rsed this course, it would be
supeIauOus nov to express our approval of it. We
only regres that action vas so long delayed, and st
mOSe that II has not beea eOmpesS the occasion
called .or Why recall Mr.. Mason II the British con
suls are 10 be permitted to remain and exercise their
functions in this country What does this Withdrawal
import While We continue % extend this ecprocated
and extraordinary privilege TO GTelt Britain Notthat
We are sensible Of the injustice and unfriendness of
her conduct and determined 20 resent it, Not that
We are forced to assert sef-respec by refusing
onger 20 treat with Difference and courtesy GOsera-
ment aha. recognizes OUly BY the insults and injuries
that it heaps upon But apparently, that the Con-
federa,e authorities are either dissatisfied with Mr. Ma.
son, personally or have reason TO believe that he lie
personally unacceptable 10 the British Government
his would be lair "a ress0d4bls Interpretation Of
the afAir as s stands, and i might be expected As
logical consequence thai some unobnO1ious person
would b. at once sent 20 AXE M. Ms place.
Tie recall Of NJ. EasOo vas demanded BY a sense
Of selfrespect yell by important considerations Of
public polcYbuE these reasons require With far greater
weight and uIgescy the disnissal Of the British con
suls. At most be could do ne harm, beyond that of
compromising dignity, but these eonsuls are not
only here without leave but they are charged with
and in cOnempt Of authority and Ia derogaou Of
Of our rights daily exercising the most important
functions and what is worst AID most CALLING OF all.
they in mids. and thus employed BY permission
obtained IRON the power which is Uaging worse than
barbarian against An impairment and insult
lug correspondence which has Just been bad with the
Governor Of GeorgS BY OF these consuls exhibits
something Of the extent OF the powers With which tbey
arr charged and the temper Of the instructions thew re-
oeve. summary Of this correspondence nav be seen
in another column from which the reader will perceive
that they are expected exert restraining poueroyer
our right to raise armies aud TO employ mill ia Acting
under authority from the Washington Government, and
acknowledging other S-d receiving their instructions
:
known 70 be btery hostile 90 Us these unlimited nm
received and in,rudDg uoe'Onaries ArrOgats to them
selves the sovereign privilege Of prescribing 20 the free
Republics Of this Copderacy the extent Of their rights
in providing or their defence. They presume to
bid particular class o; soldiers service By regular
operation OF law under certain Circumstance to throw
down their Taey have the ehsontery 70 admon.
ish that this ag,nSt independents aud sovereign
States By people Who toregl to as aud by gov
eminent that never snythn, more than our scr.
want and sgsnt is eivil rar aud consequently that
We are rebels and traitors They dare TO threaten US
with such representations as Ul compel compliance
vita their demands from governments that will permit
no representation from Us.
Nov We submit that this nsOlence ought % be brought
q an end. The bearing Of Great Britain to Us from
the beginning has not been suoh a. 20 give her any
claim upon eur pGtisnes-si lees 10 authorize her to
dictate % rs concerning iatsFnal Affairs and to
bully with menaees We choose 10 reject her inter.
ference Great Britain, nOre than any or AL other
countries is responsible Zoe the tEyag situation in which
fad ourselves. Il vas she that Introduced and es-
tblshsd slavery here and FsEpsd the benefits of its
colonial existence Il Vas she that iosered and patron
lied il into fixed and neradiclbe instul on BY offer.
ing she pref able market for the products of its
labor l. vas she, that IRON the corruption of mixed
blOOds and fostering civilization generated the Yam
kee and speWed him upon the shores Of New Elgland
Il she that stimulated his qu propeusi,ies Tor
evil BY missionaries Of. iana.cism and siT rded him
means Of mischief BY contributions Of money 70 be
used in erusAde5 Of incs1diArsn at the South. She
furnished the original OF dscord and disturbance
on this continent she struck the spark that 6fst ig
nited a sectional a,me, aud she fed she Gre al grew
into a ooEdtgrai0n She vas the 6ts., and that viii
undi guiJed alacrisy 20 acknowledge hat there was
war and she viii be the last and then with uneoncea
Cd reluctance, do any thing bring about peace.
AL that she has Jet done has been with the view Of
prOoDgng and aggraya:ing The war. Convinced fr, N
the first that the seeding Sales could be subu
gated and would never abandon the contest TIL their
independence secure her ouy ain has been 70 en-
courage she aggressOrs pes 10 their ruess effort
tn both beligerents reduced % se OSest pOssi-
bic degree Of prOstratoa. Accordingly she las 70 tie
great prejudice o. ourselves and Che ineaoulAble adj
vantage Of The enemy, takel the ioIlOsing positions
l. That although tbs La Of nations permits prizes
captured At 20 be taken nto the ports Of neutral
nations for condemnation and sala his shall not DO
done during the present
2 That though the same Law permits the vessels Of
bslhgsrsHs seek Shelter, repair reh, obtain nsees
sary supplies, &o, in the ports Of neutras this shah
be done during to present Oay 20 extent that
viii be Of no avail 10 tie Confederate States.
8. That though Is is lawful shd customary for the
ship-buidss Of country to construct vesse-OfWAr
for another country provided they are not trned and
equipped within the waters Of the country where they
are built this privilege Is TO be suspended during this
war, and, since the AE Is inadequate 90 enforce soch
suspension the Law Is to be set aside By ministerial At
and person 10 be considered guilty une,s be proves
bis innocence.
A. That although Great Britain bound by the most
-, 49,. ,;oDs a p.tiop e.a take upop itself a a