The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-20


thousands OF pages OK these have received copous
extracts The correspondence commences as far back az
1852 but as the revolution Of affairs the interest and
value Of such old documents is lost, refrain from FILL
ing columns with them and publish such AZ we be-
lievs will 10 of interest to the reader.
q Great Britain.
Tlsg ENflsrsiENT TROOPS IL GREAT BRITAIN
Lord Russell. In reply TO a letter from Mr.. Adams
says:rhe government OF the United States either
proceed on che principle OF admitting British subjects
TO voluntary service in its ships military bodies and
on ID has 10 reason 10 complain that the
do the same; it appeal the Foreign Enlistment
act and that case ought not 70 encourage 10 Its own
practice that which denolrces in the case Of the Con-
federateg The United States cannot ask the British
ernment partially and unfairly. If thousands OF
British subjects to be found fighting in the ranks Of
Ettes II breach OF neutrality that some hundreds
should be found in the ships and armies OF the Coincide
rates upon similar invitation on their part.
To the above Mr.. Adams replies
Nh loRD-I am very happy TO understand by the terms
9nps mote se o. aa ne M n Isl sa ao
tertanod the part Of her Maestys to put
obstacles in the way Of remonsrances on the part
government against the enlistment by parties within this
Kingdom OF her Majestys SUBJECTS for the purpose and
with the intent to carry on war against nation with
which she Is at peace II has seemed 70 me that such
proceedings have been and carried in violation
Of the neutrality declared in the contest and
that extent become just subjects Of complaint my
part am not aware that have ever carried my repre-
eeutattons beyond that point
FRENCH INIERrERENcR.
Mr. Adams 70 Lord Russell, August 20, 1868, writes:
have tho honor to communicate TO your lordshp,
under directions from my government, copy Of q note
addressed to Nr Dayton, the Minister or the United
States at Paris by the Secretary OF State directed
90 say that this done solely out Of respect to her Ma
Jestys government and tor its information and not from
any belief that has had any purpose desire vary
from tho policy hitherto marked out for itself 10 regard
90 the difficulties in the United states The peculiar
Cumsances attending exposition Of the views the
Emperor or the French made in Parliament during the
chs part o. the President to his opinion that
the recent military and naval operations OF the United
Eatcs justify an confidence that the insurrec.
abroad fail Hence the appearance OF intention
70 teudef such aid at this moment could not but he
garded likely to increase existing difficulties than
TO overcome them Not doubling that this is also the
conviction which continues to regulate the action OF her
Majesty government pray your iordshp to accept the
assurances OF tho highest consideration with which
have the honor TO be- my lord your most obedient
BLOCKADE RuSSERs-LxEp's RAMS
Tho correspondence contains letters in relation to
the fitting out Of the vessels in the British ports to run
Confederate SHIPS &C., in British waters. On this sub
tect Mr.. seward writes 10 Mr.. adams, September 8
Su-Your despatch OF August 20 been submitted "a
She President have bestowed the most
thoughtul consideration upon yDur suggestions concern
Ing the Importance Of avoiding collisions with Great
Britain Your observations concerning the importance
moro effective measures for arrcstng the depredaons
che pratca vessels sagacIous have recon
meuded thc for the earnest or the
Tor stating the dcuss Of enduring without resor. 70
extreme measures Of resistance the new invasion which
s % tho Of
department have been taxed to the utmozt for
oeeos,ve pfsparssops ana maintaining the Dock,
have vessels that be spared from the siege Of Charles
con ADEQUATE 70 resist the formidable rams which, vr.
eualy With tho consent OF the British Parliament, are
within few weeks TO forth against from Iairds'
shipyard The vessels which the Lards prepar
ing must therefore BE- expected to enter Portland Bos
ton New York, II they prefer must:atempt to break
che blockade at Charleston, ascend the Mississippi 70
New Orleans Can the British government suppose for
mad0 upon with British built, armed and manned
,us sot"ssory war nevitsbe Whatever view NAV
be taken OF the fortunes Of the insurrection In Europe
Is deemed clear IN this country that the factious spirit
which gave birth Is rapidly declining and the senti.
mont OF nationality Is developing itself anew. with
energy known before The nation after TITO years.
IL highly excited II believes that though found UMPIRE.
pared, there no limits to its ultimate ability OF self
bold the press and the Parliament Of Great Britain
You have ouly TO listen to the political debates any part
cepl an foreign war now with more unanmi.
~ and chccrulness than at any former PERIOD write
tnb with with tho carnesness OF conviction, and with all
the concern which must feel who believes that any
foreign must be only inferior in theldanger brings,
70 the domestic war which SO many differing from me
Thought endangered the very existence OF my country
am sure that British statesmen must know that war
between their country and the United States
Britain For the interests Of both countries and Of civil
.lzation hope blow will fall from their hands that will
10 q despatch OF February 10, 1868, Mr. Seward In.
forms Mr. Adams that to the bill comforting upon the
President the power Of granting letters Of marque and
90 put II In force in its discretion He had had little
hesitation in saying to Lord Lyons that. no extreme
eho part Of the 10 communicating him
Che subject FAR avoid any suspicion the part
DC feared should DO incidentally and indirectly affected,
III shall DO found inexpcdent TO put the act In force
10 iciter OF Lord Russell 10 Mr. Adams, dated sepem
Der H. 1868 the former says at has been the aim Of the
goyesnmsns % maintain strict neutrality between ,I tho
unusual extent and loss OF life the American CONT
meat ae, Ms,ssys government nsvs for the
n thcy have been unable to prevent some
violations Of neutrality on the part Of the Queens sub
lects the has been that Great Britain Is
cry which governed by definite laws, and Is not subject
80 arbitrary will. law, you well aware, is
courts JUSTICE which will admit assertion FOR proof
nor couIccc certainty. In the United States in
Judges Of great legal ability whose learning and impair
tsiiy have given weight and authority to their decisions
= s' sonsD 5 Ss ss e hs
United States will feel disposed rather TO 10 those
great exposers o. International law and to be- guided
rather by Ecsefu examination OF the course OF her Ma
destys government, than yield TO the hasty conclusions
and prcudlcia imputations OF public clamor:
After further remarks on this subject Lord Russell
cludes By saying, have to add that instructions have
boon issued for preventing the departure Of the
An question from Liverpool until satisfactory evidence
can given their destination or at all events until
fne inquiries which are now being prosecuted with view
90 obtain suoh evidence, shall have been brought TO
,cluelon,
PRAucAL CRUISERS.
10 tho course Of long reply Mr.. Adams says; The his
sbty OF dena that the insurgents have been steadily
and persistcnty engaged ransgressng the limit above
1aid down They have built ships In the ports OF this
kingdom with the intent 10 make war on the United
States thoy equipped and armed those ships with
she aid Of British subjects; they have manned these
ships by the enlistment OF British subjects, and without
1vor entering any nsurgent harbos they have sailed on
She high committing depredatons the property Of
eho people the United states, under protection OF
ene British nag. In advance Of this series
oil procecdngs have been steadily engaged In making
representations Of che danger OF the your lord
Snip the correctness of which has been almost uniformly
verified by the result
Mr.. Seward writes 70 Mr. Adams September 2s, 1883
Sm--I have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt OF
your despatch OF tho 9Th OF September together with the
and yourself the occasion OF the decision Of her Ma.
estys 10 prevent the departure OF the iron
hav basn