Year: 1862

The Anticipated satisf.ctory Settlement
OF the Crists-The Etiquette OF DiPlo-
macy.


TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


NEW YORK. Jan. 7, 1852.
Thavs to thank you the careful publication of my
letter 17th ultmo OF which this the sequel and
TO you the you have pursued with
regard to the appropriate disposal Of the Confederate de-
puties The event has been critical tho solution honora
BILE and satisfactory neither party has yielded right
nor suffered wrong. The progress TO its termination,
has been conducted with scrupuous courtesy and dig
nky.


II 10 also gratifying to remark, than the prompt set
Element Of difficulties the public mind has accorded
decisive approval and doing, favorable ilustra-
ton has been made of the reliance which can be placed
on the enlightened intelligence Of the American charac-
ter Notwithstanding the disappointment which has
existed in the escape from punishment of the compro-
missed persons predictions and preudces have been
yielded the hope and in the anticipation that the even
tualty will prove that the liberal policy which has
vailed will be emnenty conducive to the most conser-
vative results.


Is, beyond all question, certain that Great Britain
has not entertained any design to engage In hostile con-
trovsrsy In tho diplomatic correspondence she has
opened for the obvious purpose Of obtaining amicabe
adjustment Of the osnce-suppossd to have been inten





proud ndomitabls nation voluntarily permitted
herself to be committed TO . persistent policy
OF Q friendly future. The insult has been
oblitera.sd the required surrender has been made;
and in thus seeking this reparation, favorable op
portuny has been gratutousy passed over for prompt
and complete recognition Of tho alien Confederate States
Thus in contemplation Of these circumstances, it is i'm
possible to resist the conviction that in the immense mill
tay which has been made there has been
other object in view than TO be prepared to meet any
hostile contingency To the federal government the cap
turc and the surrender Of the Ecupated individuals have
not been without their importance. An occasion has
thus been afforded prove to the great Powers Of Eu
professions thus evincng that have not forgotten the
obligations to the civilized world to preserve in
tiona law.


1t has also been gratifying to note, throughout the
whole correspondence that the Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs, Earl RUSSELL has preserved uniform course OF
marked delicacy. On every point there has been ex
hibed honorable dese to avoid giving for
Irritation opportunity for msapprchensIon; and, al
though q settlement principle deemed necessary,
1t nevertheless loft to the Secretary OF State to in
dictate and suggest the odus orandi Of their exodus
most agreeable to the federal government in
order to ensure the OF arcndy ssue and
while have thus had to feel and to express
the sincere respect the Ministry Of her Britannia
Majesty we have an agreeable duty to perform in the
candid admission that to Lord Lyons indebted for
cordial and judcous cooperation In carrying out the
instructions OF his most espec
ally in the consderate and transformations manner in
which he has directed the departure from Boston OF the
released prisoners.


Through the whole correspondence-in its tone, tenor
and distinguished comty-we have an opportunity TO
entertain the that foreign disagreement has
been conducted to honorable denouemsnt, and that
henceforth ENJOY tho gratifying anticipation Of
renewal and an continuance OF our friendly
relations with Great Brtap and while recognise the
happy restoration Of peaceful intercourse it is sasfac
tory conclude that there be possible grounds for
experimenting that shall again be involved In the
pectve pers Of outside interference In the conduct of
our domestic entangemens In consideration Of the ele
waited character Of Great Britain and the respect due
proper self esteem ought to Danish from thoughts
as absolutely degrading all suspicious that there may
have existed any intent foul play for the dscredtabie
purpose OF promoting some nvdious candestne outrage
on our national integrity In ha boring fecling i'm
preston Of the possibility Of the existance OF chcaney
improbable should not only run counter to tho
farest evidences truth policy but should
reflect most fatally the estimate entertain Of the
value Of national character consequently bound
in justice to Great Britain and to elevated
gard for the moral worth Of diplomatic engagements TO
dispel any insnuaton omotve design Of inmical
tendency That we shall have ample cause to be gracd
with th termination of negotiation have
son 70 believe and the carefully and assduously
shall examine the past the better satisfied wc shall bo
with It's honorable terms OF restoration 70 prospective
harmony.


Az an additional instance OF the refined decacy pur
sued by the British Ministry with pleasure
TO the discreet and udcious conduct OF Admiral Sir
Alexander Milne, In honorably abstaining from any de-
monstraon, by paradng strong naval force indicative
Of disposition to control negotiation through the In
fuence Of o coercive power.


In consideration Of all the circumstances we have had





tho belief that hostile feelings have and that
no measures have been adopted exhibiting disposition
In her Majesty to wound natl nal pride
or TO give offence impugning the honor Of the American
character It is thus have opportunity properly to
appreciate the real Importance OF tho discriminating
judgment which has been displayed by tho Cabinet of
Washington. In the midst Of excited popular desire
90 reek vengeance Sde and Mason for their known
disloyal nsrumentalty in bringing about national
troublcs 80 deporaby destructive and embarrassing to
tho great interests OF the country, the Executive has
stood Arm. The administration have not only wei shed
with respectful attention the diplomatic and
mands OF Great Britain, but they have encountered with
success foregone conclusion that any concession would
be disreputabe. In the Of tho discussion there
serious danger OF collision, through obstinate
pulse that surrender should be made for the
suppression OF which indebted to the deibe
and cautious judgment OF the Secretary OF State whose
statesmanlke and eminent talents and inte
gcnce have proved superior to false predces aud par
tsan propensities.


In connection with this subject, it is important to bear
in mind that England has, with wonderful consistency
and under serious trials maintained nvolae the right
Of voluntary protectory for political refugees OF every
description. Sovereigns noblencn patrios and r,volu
tonss have found in her dominons asyl m whore
they have been received and treated with most uni
form disntorestedncss and humanity.


AIFXANDFI, HAMILTON