The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-02
Letters from Our Representatives Abroad
on the Subject of Diplomatic Costumes,

The secretary Of state on Tuesday responded to
the resolution Of the Senate calling foT copies of
the correspondence with the persons in the dplO-
matte service, relating to the act Of 1867, prohib-
iting them from wearing any uniform or official
costume not previously authorized by Congress.
Mr.. Yeamsn, minister at Copenhagen, under
date Of May 2s, 1867, says be knows nothing about
the law excepting from the cable reports, and de-
sires further information. He subsequently writes
a long letter showing what will be the bad effects
of the operation of the law. He had On one oc-
casion attended court in citizens Dress as his ao
sence would have caused false and unjust INFER
ences against our government He had at other
tines declined to attend, because he could not do
so without wearing court dress.
Minister Hovey, at Lima, in letter dated May
l6 1867 wants to know whether he can wear the
uniform of brevetmajor general on days of Ger.
emOny without infringing on the laws Of Con.
gress, and whether he is entitled or net to that
military distinction in accordance with his rank in
the army of the United States. He thinks he has
q right 90 wear the uniform and TO be addressed
by that title. Secretary Seward, in reply, COIN
cides with Gen. Hovey's view of the question.
Minister Sanford, at Brussels. July "a, 1867, says
be has already cOnformed to the act of Congress,
He mentions several ceremonial days when be had
simply appeared in the citizens dress He refers
to his well known views, previously expressed,
against any extraordinary adornment, aud ex-
presses his qualification that Congress has in
dorsed the views held by him on the subject.
Minister Hale. at Madrid, September IL, 1867,
says be has complied with the circular from the
state department, and expresses his great gratif.
cation ct the passage Of the law. he had the
pleasure Of appearing at reception of the queen
dressed simply as an American gentleman.
Minister Adams at London, in July, 1867, says
the dress circular of the department has been re-
ceived. The matter is OF trifing importance, eX'
cept in so far it may affect the usefulness OF the
public service abroad. If he should happen to be
occupying that post whenever court day occurs,
be thinks it would not be difficult to come to an
amicable understanding to relieve the American
legation from attendance altogether, without CIV
ing rise TO any unfavorable Interpretation as to
the state Of relations between the two countries.
The strictly official efficiency of a foreign repre-
sentative would not be materially impaired by his
taking no part in mere ceremonies. His social in
6uence only is likely 70 be affected, but If he &C.
cepts the position with a full understanding Of
such condition be can have no reasonable excuse
for complaint
Secretary Seward, August Is, 1867, in his reply
to Mr.. Adams says: "Your letter Authorizes me
10 assume that you will cheerfully comply with
the joint resolution of Congress in regard TO the
| dress to be worn on State ceremonial occasions.
| have not the least doubt that your discretion
will be better guide for your proceeding in mat
ters collateral with the subject than any instruc-
| ton which could egained by this department"
l.
WELCOME TO ARCHBISHOP KENRICK-An I'M.
posinq DenOnStrdtiOn.-The demonstration OF
welcome to Archbishop Kenrlck, on his return
from Europe was the largest, probably, ever wit.
| messed in ST. Louis. The procession embraced
over thirty societies and parishes, with bands,
banners ard other devices, contained little less
| than 5000 persons and was one hour and ten min
utes passing given point. The streets on the
| line Of march we're thronged with people, and sll
| the houses we're crowded with spectators. There
could not have been less than 30,O00 persons par
ticpstng in or looking at the pageant. When
the procession passed the srchblshop's house, an
| address Of welcome was presented 20 him, after
| which be stood at his door. waving blessings until
the entire concourse passed by. Much good feel
ing and enthusiasm was manifested toward the
archbishop who is dearly beloved by the Catholic:
here, and highly esteemed by all classes o
| citizens