New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-10


q portion Of her Msje,ty's subjects in tho
manufacturing districts, and toward the relief
Of which, such generous and nunitcent con-
tributlOns have been made, has, In some de-
gree, diminished, and her Majesty has given her
cordial assent 10 measures calculated TO havo
beneficial influence upon that unfortunate stale OF
things. Symptoms Of a renewal Of disturbances
have unaffected Themselves in her halesty's colony
of New Zealand but Ter jes trusts that by wiss
and conciiatory measures, supported by adequate
means Of repression ordor and tranquility WILL DO
maintained in that valuable COLONY.
Her Majesty has given her ascent 10 measure
for augmenting the income Of considerable number
Of email beuehcss and che trusts that this measure
will be conducive to tue Interests OF the essolsneu
church. Her Majeety has given her assent 70 ~
for the remission Of large portion OF the a'u'e
book by the removal Of many acts, which, sIthouSI
tbey hsd become obsolete unnecessary oos.rueteu
the condensation Of the statute law. Her ma)e"y
mas felt much pleasure In giving her assent 10 an
act for placing upon weil-dehhed iVo'inR tua'
volunteer force which has added most Important
element to the defensive means Of the country.
Her MAJESTY has gladly given her assent TO an oct
Tor carrying into effect the additional treaty con-
cludcd hy Her Majesty with tho President OF the
United States for the more efectua suppression OF
tho slsve-trl1e, and her Majesty trusts that tho
honorable cooperation of the Government Of the
United States will materially assst her Majesty IN
those endeayors which Great Britain has long been
engaged in making put AL end to the erpetuation
OF that most dsgrAceiul crime.
Her Majesty has assented With satisfaction to
many other measures Of usefulness, the result Of
your labors during the present session. Il has been
gratifying TO Her Majesty 10 observe thar powlth-
standing many adverse circuuStances the general
prosperity OF the Empire continues unlmpalred,
though great local distress has been suffered III Great
Brltsn from ths effects of the civil In America,
and IN Ireland, from tia results Of the uniavorsoe
seasons. Tho financial resources Of the United
t..tl.s ,ta,n md a
raj commerce with the world has not been materially
imaired. Ii has been source OF great satisfaction
10 Her Majesty TO find shat her great East lndian
possessions have raj Idly recovered from the deVas
Iaiions which lately overspresd them. They are
entering upon q course OF improvement, social,
finances ana commercial, which holds out good
promise for the future prosperity OF those extensive
regions. On returning 10 Your several counties,
you will still have important duties TO perform, and
Her Majesty earnestly prays that the blessings OF
Almighty God may attend your efforts to promote
the happiness Of her subjects, the objects OF her
constant ana earnest sohci,ude.
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE ON FITTING OUT
OF CONFEDERATE vEssELs-LETrERS FROM
MR.. LAIRD AND HIS WASHINGTON CORES
PoNDENT.
Sir: In The Times Of yesterday you published q
Letter which Mr.. Golden was on the point Of form,
prevented IRON reading to the House OF Commons
on Thursday.
1t is addressed by Mr.. Gideon welles, Secretary
Of the United States Navy, 70 the Hon. Charles
Sumner, and dated the l9lk OF April, 1863.
H. this letter Mr.. Gideon Ws.les says that che has
a. indistinei remembrance tina, his department. wm
imporuned By more than one person on behalf Of
Mr. Lard"
a. tie matter hiss never LEFT the memory Of Mr..
Welles, shall feel obliged ''if be will give me the
nance o: any one Of the persons who have 20 impor
tuned him on my behalf, and shall, no doubt, be
able TO show hun that they cid 50 III VI ALL without
snv authority from me or my hrm.
In the meantime accept the admission that the
department over which Mr. Gideon Wells presides
above cd itself he inportnned BY foreigners TO build
.tIps on behalf Of the Federal Government.
Mr.. Wells also states that it 10 not true that bis
de lsrtment ever approached my firm with view Of
getting vessels built In TINS country Tor We AI'on-
can Government"
I can ouly cay that believed it to DO true, and
leave the public TO judge whether had not sufficient
grounds for entertaining this belief, having in 10y
possession the letters the oopies oil which forward
10 you for insertion.
Inc contents Of these letters clearly chow tina, my
friend Was well known 10 and IN the confidence OF
tue Federal Naval Department, and have no doubt
bis name il very familiar TO Mr. Gideon Wees
sso inclose Il copy Of q letter to my oouespon.
den, on the llth Of April last, 70 which have NOS
yet any reply.
Before deciding TO publish the letter Of the Both
Of July, marked confidential, and the importsps
memorandum il contained, l consulted some Of the
leading men on both sides Of this House Of Com
mons, and gave lhsm 10 confidence tie original cor
respOpdencs 10 read.
They are Of opinion that the course taken BY
Mr.. Golden in Publishing Mr. Gideon Weliess let
Ter givcs me clear n ght 10 Use all documents IN
my possession for my own viudication, but that
aLn bot justified in making public the name OF my
corIe,pondept.
will only add, In conclusion, tia. believe At
the tine and believe now, that my correspondent
bad the authority Of bs Government for writing
the letters. copies OF which iaclose.
Requesting the favour OF your inserting this cor
respondenee,
am, Sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN LAIRD.
10 Pask-placc St. James's+treet, July IS.
wnsiyoroy, July 90 1891
DIR s's, Sine. ny , ', +. .a,,s, 4.
a. oa ys..d .hp built OK Of ID. country Tf .hS
j.ot .ssd ycu herewith m.nOI,ndsm handed ne La.
syslrs rom the department with the rsque that would
,cai to .! & Sos s aye. :na a
such chip ossusd how coon, and for bow much with
ssch plans AID pseihcsons ~ you may deem 1t best 10
feel very tbs. the building ofsh proposed .hopoo
q Gamer will iesd 10 other busises, of much value.
Our builder. would b. jealous n thsy
Of his application to you but, in The present condition Of
have assured my Govpmsnt that you will keep thi. matter
ely and stny 10 yourisvs aud by 10 nssns let be
known What binding OF Tor Whoni.
You will notice t., the largest liberty Is given for tho
at uctsa Of the sp. requisite only being Important
ale 10 bomb and shot proof How this 10 to be
p,1sd 1t Is for you TO Judge AID determine the Depart
nent gives speoiGoati,ns can state to you In conn
dance That the object elhhis the make
the attempt repossesion Of is fors specific
Southern Pert. .
asYe assured Minhter Of the Navy that sucb
be built do IT, and be las great confidence in
NY judsnss,
f. this shot and sheproof vessel he also warts
side wheel xapbost Of not feet Draft rudder
At 10th eBds speed less thsn - Knots TO carry spgs
sun a. sscn ens weighing GOV a. exclusive Of carriage the
bat {, be built ofirsn
P.se give all due examination snd thought for both Of
objects desired especially the battery write soon
a. directed usual at New York for which leave
hsTe this evening