The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-05

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From Schuylkill region, by railroad and
canal S39, 934 tons
| From Lehigh 377,S2l
Pine Grove 34,9l6
| Shamokin 13,087
o,herregions H @issSarns 1 i14,sSs
j Total 1881 500 ("
The face of the country, geological features, de-
scrption, population, and character of the people,
will proceed TO notice in my next.
| Iron regular correspondent
PHILADELPHIA, June A, l845.
| The protests against the Repeal meetings in this
country, on the part of the British politicians and
press were full Of indignation at the idea Of the inter-
ference of portion of our people with the concerns
| Of a foreign country; and, although American sym
| patty for poor Ireland did not 60 farther than a
mere expression of peaceful purposes and the sub
sorption of means to further the orderly prosecu-
ton of the great at home, there were many in
this country who protested against American Re-
peal societies as in utter violation OF our faith with
| England. England herself was indignant at our in
reference, and denounced it with great bitterness.
But what do now see in the proceedings going on
between Arson Jones and the government Of Next
co. in regard to the recognition of Texan ndepend-
ence' A British minister acting on behalf of Next
CO. against the people of Texas and the government
Of the United States! And all this not secretly, as
conduct SO grossly in violation Of all international
courtesy should be, but openly, impndently, and
with brazen profigacy and boldness. II becomes a
serious question whether this conduct of Mr. Elliott
is approved by his august government-whether it
will not be discaimed know j. is broadly assert
ed that he acts according to Instructions and if he
does, in what position must Great Britain appear
before the world How different from our own gov
ernment when rebellion reared his bloody form on
the Canadian frontiers and when our own warm
hearted people, ready to rush forward and lend a
generous aid to those struggling to be free,
strained by the proclamation of President Van Bu-
and the rigid enforcement of the neutrality laws;
| conduct which made Mr., Van Buren, unpopular with
some Of his own party, and with many Others who
believed the of the Canadian radicals to be the
cause of Justice and of right. The interference of
| France in the quarrel between Texas and Mexico,
and against the United States, after our Congress
had passed, and our executive had sanction
| ed series of resolutions, in accordance with
the wishes of the people, Acknowledged to be in
dependent by both Eance and England of our sis
ter republic, is still more incOmprehensibe than the
policy of England, as disclosed in the proceedings
Of her agent, Mr.. Elliott. What does our ancient
| ally expect to gain by this treatment of her old
friendl Will it make the throne Of Louis Philippe
secure, and preserve the succession in his own fam
ily--he well-known and darling object Of his heart;
| doubt it. The French people cannot become the
allies of England and the enemies Of America All
their sympathies against such state of affairs
could ever obliterate the memory of the many out
RACES committed by the British government upon
French honor and French glory. A friend of mine
who is now resident Of Paris, assured me that
when the letter Of our late Secretary of State, (Mr
Calhoun,) on this very question of anne xation--a
letter well known for its bold anti British grounds
reached France it was translated at once and circu-
lated in myriads among the people, and was every
where received with warm and hearty praise IL is
not possible, therefore, that the King of the
French speaks the opinions of the French people, in
recommending the systematic series of operations
which have been so long kept up by his ministers in
this country and in Texas regard to the question
of annexation. II is source Of high pleasure TO
see that the able French paper the "Courrier des
Etats Uns," in New York, denounces this policy
in strong terms, and regards it certain means of
estrangng America from France, without the slight
est prospect of getting an equivalent. And it is but
justice to add that Mr.. EIliot's course condemned
by the English tory organ, also printed at New
York-the "Albion," paper of very considerable
ability and influence.
am indebted to Messrs. Lea G. Blanchard for
several Of the sheets of the new work of the Hon.
Richard Rush, entitled Residence at the Court of
London now almost ready for the press. The
quality of the paper is good, and the printing clear
and bold The book itself bids fair to be very agree
able and useful, and will doubt be greatly sought
after, and generally read. II will contain about six
hundred pages, octave. From the sheets left with
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dinner at Lord Castlereagh's, and conversation
which there took place, bearing upon this country
The style seasy, flowing, and colloqual;
Meeting of ministers and ambassadors.
"June H. Attended the Prince Regents drawing room
i was extremely full three thousand were said to have
as mentioned not
state. Of Mrana s sns late
Duke Of Rent and the Princess Augusta; happy to have
done 50 IN the case Of this distinguished American
presents which, to those inclined think any change Of
when he paid visit might he taken onens; the tive
first not having been at court for years Is said
AT went the large dinner given by Lord Cas-.
lereagh to the foreign ambassadors and minister's
den Denmark, the Netherlands. saxony Nuremberg,
Spain, Portugal Naples, Sardinia and the smaller
minister being in the diplomatic dress Of his country
There were also present two Princes Of Hesse; Count wo
ronzol General Woronzof the latter
of the late Russian army OF occupation in France;
Ousey, late ambassador from England TO Persia MIR Bag
British minister at Munch Mr. Frere the Madrid;
Mr. Thornton the at Rio Janeiro; onis Span
ish minister at Washington; Lord Clanwiam; Mr. Planta;
Mr. Morer. and Mr. Hamilton. Altogether there was an
assemblage Of nctionaes from other nations and Of Brit
ish foreign ministers returned from service abroad
home leave larger than had before any similar
occasion in England
precedence observed at entertainments of this At
table had my left the Saxon minister Baron On
lands Next TO him sat Lord Csstleeagh who this
casion took the middle of his table On his right
Count Leven, the Russian ambassador and next TO him
Prince Esterha,y the Austrian Amidst the profsion
plate for such dinner Of it, observed had the royal
arms, but generally those Of Lord Castlereagh family
The table ornaments abundant light and varegated nation
al costumes presented took array very
striking " might have given the idea OF European Com
also invited.
Baron Just inquired of for Mr. Adams whom he had
known we'll and Of whom he spoke highly He said that
he knew the politics OF all Europe He described his letter
to our minister at Madrid the Of Abuthnot and
Amhrister as one Of great ability in lis defence Of the
whole conduct Of the American general and the policy Of
our government and asked whether after the execution Of
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