The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-28
Foreign Correspondence.
Paris, January 9th, 1912.

am happy to find my favorable anticipation rea
lized by the Message which must please the w higs
themselves, if they be not most obstinate IN their
spite. | have never read public document which
gave me more pleasure than this Message, particular
ly that part of which refers foreign relations.
presume that his declarations that subjec, have
met with universal approval throughout the Union.
The only part which seems to me liable TO cavi
objection is that which speaks Of the currency, and
the proposed fiscal plan. Not being competent TO
judge of such matter, cannot say that have de-
cided opinion either for against the scheme. 1t
seems to me, however, to be very reasonable one
and as likely to accomplish good end and to con-
ciliae general favor any other that could be pro-
posed. The inanciers, however, must dispose of this
matter, and to them l leave it, well satisfied that
whether they adopt reject it, the country will pros
per and grow rich, and that those who engage in le
climate trade, and shun the Scylla and Charybds
of speculation, and the bluff and pharos of com
mercs will rarely meet with bow-ups or crashes.
have observed with delight the favorable reception
which the Message has found abroad, as well among
the Americans themselves, in the foreign journals.
have not heard an American speak OF it otherwise
than in terms Of high appreciation A distinguished
Whg resident in Paris declared if have been right
ly informed that it is the best Message have had
since the days of Washington. The French papers
give it almost undivided praise The " Deoals"
which is the highest authority among the Partisan
press upon foreign affairs, commends in warm terms
the :" hrmness and moderation" of MIR. Tyler upon
the subject of our relations with England, and for
the liberal papers, there is limit to The praise they
bestow upon it. They contrast it with the Kings
late speech TO the Chambers, and advise Louis PHI
lppe 10 learn wisdom from the example Of the Anne
rlcan President wish could give you psrbatim
the remarks of the tutionnel" 1t spoke uf
the Mes age every way worthy of the ruler of
great nation-as lesson of craftsmanship from the
New 10 The Old World Even in England, the Mes
sage spoken of with respect that certainly
not to have been expected. One paper, il is true,
spoke of "ill-wsitten, trihing queruous," &c,
but it was evident that this was nothing more than
the wincng of the CALLED jade The Tory papers,
which usually indulge in great deal of bitterness
and sarcasm towards u.s. and all our sayings and do
ings, treat Mr.. Tyler with a remarkable degree of
moderation. 1t is clear that his the subject
OF our little unsettled balances with them has inspired
Thorn with feelings of respect and decency to which
they are usually strangers when the United States
are in question. In England, as in France the
other topics of the Message in lost
sight Of in the interest occasioned by the question of
the right of search. The English papers touch it as
If IT were set round with lhorns and although the
Tines" denies any such conclusion, cannot help
thinking that Mr.. Tyier's language this subject,
coupled with the spirited and Incorporating decara
tons of Mr.. Stevenson, in his correspondence with
Lord Palmerston, has been the motive for the ap
pontment of Lord Ashburton as Special Minister
at Washington. This is most remarkable step;
that proud and powerful England should conde-
scend to send special peace-maker to Go
vernment, proves great degree of solicitude on
her part for the result, and if rulers will
%goliate boldly and fearlessly, and with arms
in their hands, she will treat us more respect
fully still, and listen to reason and justice. Up
the subject of the right of search all the Democra-
tic papers with us, and highly commend the firm
ness with which we resist the ntolerabe pretenson
of England to the mastery of the ocean. They say
that France has degraded herself by submitting to
the right of search by which England is the only
gamer. The pretensons of the British Government
far less absolute seems from Lord Palmerstons
letters han had supposed, but really hope there
will be no backing out' part, no abandon
ment Of jot or title Of right long that in
toerabe arrogance and graspng avdity which distin-
guish the policy of Great Britain checked humble and
nothing would delight me much union of our
Navy with that OF france to give her good sound beat
ing. The thing is not impossible before many years
shall have elapsed, but it will be fghtful undertake
ing. The English Navy as read yesterday in
London paper consists Of $50 vessels of all Sizes Of
which los wal steamers! This immense navy
is manned by no less than $4,000 sailors, and
marines With this force England can hold fast to
China, and carry on equal war with and France
united, into the bargain Nothing would please me
than our Navy increased to 100 vessels du-
ring the present session of Congress. We should
initiate England in this respect She is increasing
her force daily, doubtless in anticipation of a ma
Iitime wal. Within few days have news OF
her continued ravages in China her object seems to
be to occupy the whole Chinese coast, and get the
whole commerce of that Empire into her own hands
to the exclusion of the United States and all other
commercial powers. 1t is seriously proposed that the
forces which are to occupy the Chinese coast and
islands shall be supported at the expense Of the Chi
nese Treasury BECAUSE orsooth it is all TO be done
for The benefit of the Chinese themselves Jupiter
where thy thunJers2 With what unhoIy ambl-
ton, with what persevering injustice, does Great Bri-
tain advance to universal dominion Open mark, s
with the sword, then is her principle Drink or
fight" is the word in the West (says MarryattD
Buy, or have your Threats cut" is the equally I'M
sparng MOTTO Of England, in her intercourse with
weaker nations
You see am growing bitter against trans allan
TIC cousins. This comes in great part, doubt from
my beng IN France, and hearing Frenchmen talk
aboulr The bitterness of their hatred for Eng land
(lspeak OF the the nation and not of the iuno
rant and unthinking has no iiris. have often been
amused with the fervor and pas with W hch youny