The New York herald., 1869-01-01

proper ,!gh, in letter we publish elsewhere. Some
workinsmen connected with the Reform League had
invited him TO dinner; but In consequence OF the
discussions IN America TO which we have alluded,
division or feeling arose among them, and they have
w1InurawD the invitation. They were not even con-
tented with this piece OF rudeness bnt must needs
tell Mr. Johnson, in plain words, OF supposed 'hos.
fifty towards him OF majority OF Americans.n leans,
To this he Justly replies that "he denies
the right OF any class OF persons In TINS
country. many or few, to question that he is repre-
sentative OF the government and people OF the
United States; and he objects, II possible, more
decidedly, that any sucn Impression constitutes
even the semnlance cf excuse for any act n Of DIS
Is fortunate IN escaping from contact with persons
who are obviously ignorant OF the manners OF
gentlemen But their Insult 10 the United states
Ambassador IL OF more Importance than their rude
ness to Mr. Johnson lie II not mistaken, however
In supposing that this committee represent nobody
In accord with all other classes in the respect with
which they desire to treat any one who may mold
his Office. Before Mr.. Conngsby and his friends
take upon themselves again 10 interfere IN
public matters we trust they will acquaint them
selves with the rules both OF ordinary society ana OF
/ Official courtesy We repeat that so long as Mr..
Johnson Is the accredited minister OF the United
States we treat him with the most unqualified trust
displeased at entertaining friendly feeling
towards themselves they have reason to be dis
pleased with our reception OF their minister
The I.nird-yohnson Correspondence.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE LONDON Tines
SIR--As many erroneous statements have been
made both in this country and America with respect TO
the first interview had with Mr. Reverdy Johnson, ut
the banquet given by the American Chamber Of Com
merce ut Liverpool on the 30 OF october last, %
which ! invited and as 1t has been suggested
that Mr.. Reverdy Johnson sought my acquaintance
that occasion, deem IL right 10 send you the en-
closed correspondence, for the publication OF which
| have asked and obtained the consent OF Mr.. John
son.
| have to request the favor of your inserting this
letter and the correspondence. am your most
obedient servant JOHN LAIRD.
BIRkENHEAD, Dec. II.
PrRRrSHrAp. Oct 1e, 1855
DrAH srnI have been in the habi q showing attention
borhood and the occasion OF visit to Liverpool u
recognizing AZ do the Efforts you are making cement
friendly relations between this country and America But
nss IN oe eeSn Snn m n ans
gentlemen whose sympstes with The south In the late
if doing win In any be preIuical TO you in the
estimation Of your friends IN Ameries But a sincerely
resist telling you that VIII give great pleasure to
have r. y. o these sno 70 p
head should feel able avail yourself q Y am dear
His Exceiiency the Hon. RrvERpy JOHNSON, &c.
No. I UPrHa PORTLAND PLAcgl
LONDON, Oct. q, 1853.
DEAR sInyour favor of the 18th inst has just been re
For the kind with which you refer me, yet
United States and your desire cemented amlca
BILE relations between your government ana own, thank
do not know that win be in my power while am in
Liverpool because OF already entered into
visit you at Brkenbead but II shall be. viii do with
pleasure. -.
feeling between any portion of her Maesys subjects
deavor by all proper extngnish such feeling.
Eowhstanding therefore thai you saSs ~, 70
pleasure IN ma,ns your personal acquaintance
ne from yourself now bene over you
wish to see a lasting peace between con,riea
main, with regard, your ooedien! seSyen v o,,>,oo,,
JouN LAIRD, Esq. Brkenhead.