The New York herald., 1869-06-15

In this conversation little said 70 the which
ths former negotiation broke of. viz, by
the United States to raise before arber the
ssSPsSS az Sy
saa 10 nr % hs we could not on this
Impossiblity in framing the reference that
avoided.
Here we have an unpleasant indication on the part
OF our chief DegOator Of readiness TO assent to
| ambiguous agreement for the purpose OF making
things run smoothly; out it Is evident from this con-
versaton, and from the subsequent convention that
| the grievance OF the neutrality proclamation was
not insisted upon AT that time by the United States
| government. Indeed, as we shall presently II
Johnson as last device for making his work pal
| atahe to the Senate Negotiations now went on
rapidly. and on November 10 convention
| Tor the settlement OF all outstanding claims''
was signed, the agreement which was to remove ali
causes OF bitterness between the two countries being
| announced with much cOmplacency by Mr.. Johnson
| at the Lord Mayors dinner. Up to this moment her
Majesty's government had no doubt at all that Mr..
Reverdy Johnson was fully authorized by hs nstruc-
tons To agree to the terms actually settled. He was,
OF course constantly corresponding with hs govern
ment both by letter and telegraph, and IL might be
the sanction Of It's terms at home. In fact, Lord
STANLEY writes to Mr. Thornton, on the sth OF De-
| cemDer:-
formed BY MI Seward bad stated in a teesrapbic
a s n pnSe ne q II VIII III &c s
point having conceded Her Maestys government had
e ssssps casne Ws:hsa a'
| OF the Senate Of the United States.
| Yet this convention Of November 10 was thrown
over by the American government Mr. Thornton
formed him that the contents of convention
not accordance with the instructions given 10 MIR.
Reverdy Johnson, that the President and his col
leagues conld not approve certain OF the stipulation,
and that Its present form, the convention would
| not receive the sanction OF the Senate.
Mr. Seward writes Mr. Thornton proceeded
that his government earnestly desired that good work,
he sad mad been Dpn @ So, 80 nearly to conc
lueht though they acknowledged that your Lorship would
that consideration OF the importance The subject. you
would not 90 So bt would consent to some MODIFICATION OF
Ser Senate sh'e"'0" WHICH ~0'' 'eA0ef acceptable 10 'ns
10 this appeal the British government responded
in the most loyal and honorable manner. The min
istry in England had been changed. and it became
the duty OF Lord Clarendon To decide on the pro-
priety Of a new convention. The amendments de-
manded by the United States numerous and
important, the omission OF three articles relating to
the arbitration on the Alabama claims, among other
things, being required. On December "a Lord ClH
rendOn wrote that the government were prepared
draught convention. in which everything the
Americans asked was substantially conceded.
Finally The negotiation was completed on January "a,
1862 by the signing OF the second convention the in
strument which has been lately rejected by the
American Senate. No impartial person who reads
! these papers viii fan TO perceive what we have
already remarked, that the settlement which has
been thus set aside is IN its details almost wholly Of
American origin.
One OF the most singular incidents is yet 10 be
told. While the judgment OF the Senate was Still
pronounced, though hardly doubtfu-that is as late
on Lord Clarendon to propose that another amend
ment should he made in the much amended conven-
ton. This was nothing less than that the two Pow
should submit TO arbitration all claims OF each
government on the other as well as the Claims OF
question Of the liability OF England for the Queens
proclamation should be submitted among the Others
for the judgment OF the tribunal. MIR. Reyerdy
JohnsOn's language ia Singular
Ny government believes, advised that il has
claim o; its her Macsys because OF the
during oSr late war, and from the sinr on. Of
the Aabama and other similar vessels her Majesys Por
aud from their permitted into other be
lifted and provisoned during their piratcal cruise
1t is suiSlcient TO add that this amendment was
courteousy declined, and that any further sugaes-
tons OF the American Envoy were cut short by the
rejection of the convention by the American Senate
OH April l3 after IT had been under consideration
for no less a period than three months. Thus has
ended this remarkable negotiation, IN which our
government appears to have carried conciliation
and forbearance to the utmost, only TO meet with
ever new and more eAorbant demands.
The Tone Of the English Press ON the Ala.
bama Claims and Mr.. NIotley's Mission.
The London Post oi the 2d inst says
The confidence we have expressed in Mr.. Motley's
fitness !Or the position he fills Is encouraged by The
dresses presented TO him upon his arrival at Liver
pool by the Liverpool and the American Chambers
that Mr.. Motley IL aware OF the extent OF his powers
and is not likely TO exceed them; while their brevlty
Is an that he does not intend to indulge in
that mischievOus garruli,y which distinguished
his predecessor. These features make the speeches
themselves all the important and
worthy OF attention, and encourage us to RELY fully
upon them and 10 infer that Mr. Motley really comes
here with sincere purpose to bring TO an end the
we are told 'that It was the earnest hope ana wish
OF the President and the people OF the United States
TO cultivate faithful and friendly relations between
the two countries, " ana he repeated IN his second
speech the declaration OF the desire for 'sncere and
amlcaole relations we accept the profession with
conduct well as the language OF the English
government as proof that they are not be-
EIndhand in the desire for friendship, and il this
spirit is but maintained on both sides there can be
no reason why all the differences between the two
nations should not .e adjusted speedily and satisfac
torily Mr.. Summers speech was In effect an admis
sion, and Mr.. Motley must know, that the real
the rejection Of English offers has been precisely
want OF friendly feeling or rather the existence OF
active feeling OF enmty towards this country for
Old grievances We trust, however, that we may
infer from Mr.. Motleys words that tins enmity il
now so far cooling down as to allow Of the formation
OF good understanding upon secure foundations
for 1t Is useless to hope for IT SO long as one side ap
prCaches the other with distrustsu feelings and
vengeiul purposes.
The London standard Of the 81 speaks In the fol-
lowing terms:-
We have spoiled one most promising negotiation
OF great eagerness 10 congratulate our
selves on Its settlement. Is there danger OF our
making similar mistake with Mr.. Motley? What
security have we that ne VIII not be thrown over
board IN his turn, just as hrs predecessor was for
using friendly languages What higher character
has Mr.. Motley than Mr.. Reverdy Johnson hadf
Who VIII even guarantee US against General Grant
falling, six months hence, into as low depth OF
unpopularity as President Johnson dids
Considering how greatly the ISSUES OF war or
peace may be affected by our language towards the
American ambassador, it Is only matter Of common
prudence that we should restrain our feelings
towards the person Of Mr.. Motley. With the utmost
possible respect for him. and with the keenest
OF the mission with which he is charged 1t oud he
unbecoming IN us as a nation 10 lavish upon ntm
any OF those exiravagant attentions with which we
overw helmed his predecessor We may be glad to
hear that Mr. Motley Ia Of pacific disposItion but
do not know tnat II Is required OF US TO fall into
an ecstasy because OF that circumstance. The
assurance Of Mr.. Molley's friendship Is very
gratifying and We trust We are able to recip-
rocate his kindly sentiments. But the good opinion
OF the American ambassador. especially considering
what snifty and uncertain character that Office
veys, Is not matter OF life and death 10 this
try. We do not go into raptures over the ambassa-
dor from Prussia the representative from France
We do not walt upon them for their favorable opn.
ions, or bless them for every kind expression. The
interests OF peace and of humanity, even more
than considerations OF national honor and dignity,
should impel Us TO receive the representative ofa