Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-14
From HE Ntp- York National .8Groca,e.
EUROPE AND AMERICA.

The political principles Of Europe and Ame-
RIGA are assuming their respective forms and
systems. The elevation of Mr., Canning 10 the
Office of prime minister of England may be
owing in some respects TO accident, but the
character of the age gave no inconsiderable
impulse TO such an event.
The true character o! the European monarch
ical system is developing Itself Since The con-
gress of Verona and The invasion of Spain, Eng
land has been gradually Withdrawing from the
combination of hists. The force Of pub
lie opinion is great in the British dominions -
A series of events followed the congress. of We
roma, which has given an Interpretation TO the
views and principles Of Russia. AT the insti.
galion of the great northern power, Austria was
| forced 10 invade Italy, and France to enter Spain,
for the, purpose of destroying the constitution
al governments of both. "lf we do no, make
a war at the South" said the French minister,
"we shall have one al the North" Wherever
the freedom Of the people made lis appearance
on The continent, some member OF the holy al
lance was sure TO attempt, its destruction.
The monarchies of Europe established after
the fall of Napoleon united their power to that
OF the church, with the view Of reviving the
systems Of a dark and uncivilized age. Eng.
land bele!d all these acts Of the continental
sovereigns with alarm. Her views and her
principles of government differed essentially
from her neighbors. Popular opinion mixed
with her monarchy in such a degree as to give
i, energy and spirit. But this did not fully
appear ill Mr. Canning, by the accident Of
CastIereagh's death, was called TO the cabinet
The invasion Of Spain ended the first series
of efforts made by the Holy Alliance 10 extend
and strengthen their system. The nations in
which popular rights still existed exhibited
their movements in opposition to the enemies
Of constitutions freedom England occupying
the head OF the representative system there,
found il necessary 10 act in self-detrnce. Mr.
Canning recognized the indie pcndence Of the
South american Republics, but this policy
which he claims the merit Of in Europe, had
It's origin in an American statesman, who, like
Mr. Canning himself, sprung from the bosom
of the people. MIR Clay, in the American
House OF Representative was the first mover
in South American emancipation. Let this po.
Icy be tXairiUed on every side, and we must
br satisfied that i, has served as the most efec-
tual check 10 the dangerous views Of the con-
"linental system cherished by the i%ntrigues and
aided by the 800, 900 bayoncts of Russia.
The United States called into exislence the
South American nations, England followed as
a matter of necessity and policy The same
general feelings or political principles which
dictated both these events have in a great de-
gree produced the Portuguese Constitution
the British expedition 10 defend that Constitu-
ton; and la,,erly a change in the British Cabi.
net, which will, we hope, soon accomplish the
result to which all these events naturally lead.
Hereafter the United States will find herself,
from sympathy, feelings, consanguinity, policy
and other considerations on the same side OF
the grea, question Of popular liberty as Eng
land herself. Particular interests in
may be contested between them. but as regards
the continental system Of controlling popular
rights they will be found responding to each
other.
viii not the change in the English Cabinet
produce importan, events inEurope? 1t is most
likely. lie, the Catholic question be discreetly
seltled-let The corn laws be equitabiy dJusted
let measures be adopted for the amellora,lon Of
their manuraclures--let all those matters be &C
complished, aud England will soon be in an a.
,i,ude 10 keep the sovereigns Of Europe within
their own limits. She has got a fooihold in
Portugal and nothing will dispossess her bat
superior force. In Europe the elements of a
deadly war are at work. With the exception
of Portugal, a Russian despolism o9ershadows
The whole eastern continent. England is the
only point that stands between the spirits OF
despotism and their great object Her insular
s;tuar;on--hcr energy and activity have hereto
fore protected her from their control. But how
soon these restraints might be oyerIeaped i!
no other Obstacles existed? How soon France
and Russia would endeavor TO quarrel with
England if some check was not presented to
their view, -,
The discontinued in Europe no doubt would
range under the English flag II war between
conlcnding opinion. we're kindled in Europe
Still this would but teach the monarchis's pru-
dence. Is there no moral influence that ranges
itself on the side OF England and strikes alarm
into the absolu,is,s? There is. A family OF
nations on this continent have grown up 10 man
hood. They are full OF energy, youth, hire, and
ac,ua,ed by the trues, principles OF liberty
The United States have given a new direction
10 the affairs of the world Without striking
a single blow we have welded a moral power
which has saved England from the gulf Of abso-'
lutte monarchy into which the continent has
fallen. England has restored her lost ascen-
dancy by the recognition Of South America,