New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-01
Great Britain.

On the 10th instant a deputation Of shippers an
merchants interested in the Mexicen trade waite
on Earl Russell The Importance Of the interview
was considerably enhanced by announcement be
Ing made during its progress that while the United
States Government have been seizing British vesseIs
bound to Mstamoras, without any contrabsnd of war
being on board of them, Mr.. Adams has been giving
special license for ship 10 proceed from England
to Mstamoras free from any interference
by American cruisers, 10 carry supplies. which are
stated to consist of arms and ammunition for the
Mexicans in their war with France.
II was also shown that the interference Of the
Union cruisers with the Mexican trade had the effect
Of enabling the Americans 10 establish a monopoly.
The immediate object OF the deputation was 10
elicit from the Government some assurance Of prO.
lection for the steamer Sea Queen, which is detained
at Falmouth waiting the decision Of the Govern.
ment. suggestion was made for the Government
70 send mail agent in the chip who would represent
an Official guarantee that she bound 10 the port
for which she cleared. Earl Russell promised to
consider the proposal. He expressed much surprise
On hearing OF the detention of officers and euper.
cargo on board the Peterhof, they not being criu-
inals nor subject to criminal lave.
A policy OF insurance WA attempted TO be effected
at Loyds on the 10th, the vessel beng furnished
with certificates from Minister Adams addressed to
Admiral Du Pont dated from the United States Lee
cation, London, and stating that Messrs Howell and
T1dman had Furnished Mr.. Adams with evidence
that the vessel was really bound 10 Matamoras with
cargo for the Mexcans, and he therefore cheerful
ly gave them certificates at their request.
The Times editorial says that Mr. Adams has
transferred the policy of the Mexican land frontier
10 English ports Of shipment, by system of passes
for Englsh goods ana merchandise, without which
they are not TO reach the Mexican coast The safe
guard he was granted evidently has a money value
since it has produced at Lloyds n order to obtain
insurance. Ii it was likely 10 reduce the preminm
IL gave shippers an unfair advantage over all firms
TO which MIR. Adams, from caprice or misiormation
might refuse as his pass. But the commerce OF En-
gland will not accept exemption that gives il freedom
Of action on an American ticket Of leave All the
coast OF Mexico IS neutral territory, and by no right
eau one Of its ports be blockaded.
In continuing our commercial intercourse with
Mexico, we deny even the liability to any deten.
zion OF interruption. The traffic is legitimate and
cannot be carried on IN the letters of permits and
certificates from the United States Legation. En-.
gilsn rerchsnts cannot 70 a. snprhJu,s 20 f.nei.
ministers for hoebres 20 transact business I,c
whole proceeding ia monstrous, whether as Il clI.
culation or biunder.
The Times City Article gives further particulars
oil the afiar IL says: The gentlemen named ia the
pass ~ mr. Adams are Mir. Howell, an American
contractor, and Gen. Zrman OF the Mexican army.
effect the insurance. "
Mr.. Adams In letter said he granted the oerti6.
Gates on account OF tho eredta6le object in 80.
Ibat opJect was 70 ship arms and ammunition for the
Aexicals IN the war against France The inspr.nca
proposed was GSO,OOO ON the arms and G IN ma -"
the ships freight. WV VII
The Globe gives the report that Dir. Adams tel,
chagrined II the publication VI bis letter 70 Inc
FEDERAL Admiral that be visited the city TO cepsnre
the indiscretion OF the parties who gave il public
The Daily News says there can be no doubt tbst
the irritation between England and the United
States is gradually increasing There are mques-
tiona5ly faults on both sides. Bat, except in the
case OF the Alabama it il impossible TO point to any
one act which offers just ground OF complaint.
Russell is no doubt determined 10 DO all be Gun "
prevent another Alabama affair; But unless his
efforts sre supported by public opinion they will be
uosvsiling And certainly unless the temper Of tie
country alters is difficult 10 See how II can De
avoided. '
Psychological Lord Seaton, an old Peninsular
and Waterloo hero. dIed Oh the 18th, aged 81.
In the House Of Commons, on tho I6tb, Mr. IIors-
fall give notice OF his intention 10 call attention to
the seizure OF the gunboat Alexandra at Liverpool.
Lord X. Cecil asked it 1t was true that spies bad
been sent 70 Liverpool 10 watch the dockyards and
Ihe Confederate agents
Sir q: Grey dsmed that any spies bad been en-
ployed by the Government The facts were these:
LsIl Russell had received letter FROM the Amer.