The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-09-25
DESIGNS OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT

While Great Britain is inlimaling deterni-
nation to contend tor our Oregon territory
ours, clearly and justly; while she is endeavor-
ing TO negotiate a IT, ATTY with Texas Tor the
ayowed purpose-avowed by her Minist rs-oi
abolishing slavery in The Uni'ed Sla'ef, II be
comes amatter of some importance TO scfuiin'Le
her motives and designs.
Those who are familiar with European h'sio-
~ must remember what were the motives and
designs Of the British Government when II op-
posed the revolutionary movements IN France.
The Ministry at that day considered the spread
of Democratic principles eminenilY dangerous
10 the interests of monarchlcal Governments,
and asserted that they were only acting IN self
defence, to embrace every opportunity ana
means in their rover 10 arrest their dissemna-
lion. II was her hatred and dread OF Re
publican institutions which instgated Great
Britain TO fomenl the war against France. II
is hue, that when Napoleon was crowned,
France ceased to be Republic but, neverihe-
less, the spirit Of innovation still existed-the
tide of conquest roll, d on, and old dynaslie,
were uprooted. Hence il was that Great Bri-
tain continued the war until the old order Of
things " as re establis he'd. She contributed her
blood and treasure, though none of her terrific
ries were invaded, to crush the spirit Of innova-
ton which threatened, at some future day, to
inst itself into the breasts of her own subjects.
In all this the motive palpable-it was nat
ura-and her designs were fully accomplished.
If, Notwithstanding the enormous sacrifices
exa,ted by The infdel Republican leaders in
France-lhe appalling spectacles OF cruelty and
bloodshed exhibited by them-Great Britain yet
dreaded the contagon of public opinion adverse
TO monarchcal Governments, how much more
reason has she TO fear the peaceful, rapid, and
prosperous growth Of Republican institutions in
our country? Emigranls from all quarters of
the earth are daily landing on our shores, and Ia
king up their abode among us. Subjects Of
,ax-buIdened European nations can stand erect
free, and happy, on our productive soil. And
they not only communicate the advantages Of
their location TO their distant kindred and lrierds
by letters and newspapers, but the facili les al
forded by steam navigation enable them, as
well as our native citizens, 10 hold pers onal in
tercourse with the inhabitants Of Europe, with
greater expense, than was incident 10 the Peo-
pie of England who, forty years ago, visited
The Continent No wonder then, that Great
Britain shoold regard the example and influence
Of the American People with the same jealousy
and dread that she did the rapid strides of Napo-
Icon to universal empire. She naturally looks
upon lhe;union of our States as another Confed-
Grafton Of the Rhine, and doubt, SIS .ntertains a
desire TO detach some Of tn m from The Cohfed-
eracy. And hence we should not be surprised
who, under he gui.e Of the best motives in the
world, would huh the brand Of dscord among
our citizens.
The British Government has proclaimed TO
the world that, in n goialing a treaty with
Texas, the design i, TO procure the abolition of
saveryin the United States. How careful OF
our interests A parent could not be more 50
Ii made treaties with Austria, Prussia, and
Russia, TO limit the boundary Of France TO he
Rhine. But when the arme, ofthe allies reached
the Rhine, they crossed ii-march to Paris
restored the old dynasty, and the British Gov
eminent, with a m0gndnimty destined to an
eternity Of fame, chained it, great rival on a
dreary rock in the ocean, where he persisted
Should Great Britain pour into Mexico and
Texas one half the amount of The subsidies
voted to Austria and Prussia, there will be no
want of bayonets TO second the operations Of her