Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-01-31
FOREIGN.
Hon. JoHS NELSON, &c.

FOREIGN.
BosroN, Jan. 25.-By the new Royal
steam packet Cambria. Capt. Judkins, in 10
1-2 days from Liverpool, we have received
the monthly budget of foreign intelligence to
the LIST inst. from Paris, to the Sd from
London, and TO the 18th from Liverpool.-
The Cambria worked admirably in every
way but encountered very strong head winds,
and constant severe weather. On several
days the Western gales were so heavy that
she made but very slow progress.
Parliament not being in session there is
little English news of a political character.
The disscnsions of the established church
continued without any manifest abatement.
The Presidents message on the opening
of Congress was received in England, by the
steamship Caledonia, Capt. Lott, which ar
rived in Liverpool on the afternoon of Dec.
20, in l3 days. The message was published
in the London papers of the 30lh and was
of course the subject OF varied comment.-
The following are the first remarks of the
Times -
Mr.. Tyler has not fallen far short of our proanos-
caons in his last eilIsion: but is the first time
since the foundation Of the Union that the annual
message Of the President Of the United States has
been converted into manifesto TO justify great act
of violence and TO recommend a measure which
amouns TO an earnest preparation for offensive war.
This nwicdly document includes every thing, from
n dldactc essay On the properties of Republican con-
e era'ions, down TO the expedency of establishing
ro2e-wnlk "conrenient 10 the hemp-growng reglon,"
and iunatc asylum at Washington; but every part
of is imbued with the spirit, and that spirit
tends exclusively 10 agitale he mind Of the American
people on their foreign relations. Mr.. Tyler indeed
observes that the first and most effective means of
preserving peace the strict Observance of justice,
and the honest and puncina ulilmen of all engage
mpnts." In most other countries the proposition ls
admitted and adhered to in lis dlrec, sense; but Mr..
| Tylers inca ures seem expressly calculated TO de
monsrae the converse of the same undenable truth,
and to show the world that audacous violation of
Justice and Phlndelphan dishonesty and unpunc.
tualiiv in the non -iumeni of engagements, tend TO
unsete the general peace and all the landmarks of
society. Four.fiiths Of the message ale engrossed
with discussions of foreign questions, pending, nth
more or less of aciimony and emharrassn'T'i be-
territories in the New World. The remainder is
cuped after brief statement of the improved hnan-
cal condition Of the Union. with recommendations for
the improvement of the army the ordnance depart
ment and for'cat ons of the coast, the navy yarls
and especially the creation of a steam navy.
The Times expresses its satisfaction with
the tone Of the remarks of the Message on
the British negotiation. IT comments at
some length on the subject of annexation as
discussed in the Message and the correspon-
dence of Mr.. Shannon. A subsequent art'-
Gle in the Times Of Jan. 2, has a more full
commentary on some parts OF the Message,
and on Mr. Cahoun's letter TO Mr.. King,
which is published in that paper. After re-
marking at some length on the part Of the
Message and Mr.. CallIoun's correspondence
in relation to Mexico, it aludes as follows
to Mr.. Calhoun's letter to Mr.. King:
Meanwhile, and this is not the least important part
of the case, the American agents not inactive in
Europe. 1T appears from despatch which we PRINT
in anoher column, addressed 9th Of August lSil)
to Mr.. King, the American Minister the Court Of
France that the arrival of that gentleman at Paris
he AT received personal declaration from the
King a." that in erent could any steps be taken by
his Government IN the slightest degree hostile, or
which would give the United States just cause Of
complaint"
/ In subsequent conversation between Mr. King
and NJ. Guizo that Minister is reported to have de-
clarcd, that France had not agreed TO unite with
England in protest against annexation; and the
American Government inferred that France was not
disposed, in any event, 10 lake hostile attitude with
reference 10 annexation France was, therefore, un-
deTslood by the Cabinet of Washington TO abandon
the principle OF Texan Independence as completely as
she had never recognized II, or had recognized 1t
only for the purpose of abettlng the uned States in
the plumber of the Mexican territory. Mr. King was,
therefore, TO inform Louis Philippe that the object Of
f annexation would be pursued with undated vgor,
and 10 give his opinion that derlded majority OF the
American people were IN lis favor and that il would
4 .aftnt I'M u Ia cd n stn Stph N
transaction this at Paris afforded the most power
ful encouragement which the scheme could receive
from Europe, since II left Great Britain To maintain
: the Independence Of Texas sing handed: and we
must add, that il places the good faith of the French
' Government in a very eguvocal light We require ia
he informed caagorcaliy whether or not the French
r Government was not ut the same time affecting n
JON in our endeavors to maintain the status quo in
# Texas whilst was in reality giving these assurance.
n to Mr.. King? Tho charge is a serious one, and We
If await the answer.
Mr. Calhoun, however, has,ened 10 avail himsel
of this opening lie at placed the question
it, basislhe exls ence and interests Of slavery
:. and he appeals 10 France with confenc whct
l. we would fam believe TO be misplaced, to combine
N with him in defeating policy which tends to the abo
l. ion of slavery on the American continent. Admit
n ling that one of the main objects of BRUSH policy IL
this que ton s to check the progress and ascendanc
70 of slave institutions he contends that France cal
to have interest IN the contamination Of this rant
he scheme but that her interests, and those of all tn
continental Powers Of Europe are directly opposed L
e. ierest of the European Powers demands that the
should not only tolerate bat encourage and promut
re slavery in American, and therefore assist America II
of unparelled acts of snolnllon and bad ianh whlc
ef the pernanencc Of slavery on that continent avow
ii eddy depends This is the question stripped by II
n own advocate of all dsgui,e and the odlous motive
nd in which this abominable scheme have originated
of namely, the agarandizemen of the United States fG
the express purpose of perpetnang the serylle cor
ns dlion Of the negro laid bare TO the wondt
IA and execration OF mankind On these grounds NJ
and c,u ~
De- ropefor encouragement and support The prncip
Tor interest Though is not the only one; we have in d.
precang the annexation OF Texas, is our hatred an
nm resistance to that violation of human rights and
I'd vine Justice which have eradlcated from the coli
AN MES of Britain; and II by labored defence of ST.
tx very and slave interests that Mr. Calhoun courts II
sympathy Of the French Government
m. We leave nnnotlced his sarcasms our phllanihr
ace Py and fanateisin; we smile al the motives ride