The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-20
OMMUNICATION MS.
EUROPEAN INTERFERENCE WITH
AMERICA.
To tie Editor Of the Union:

AMERICA.
| To the Editor Of the Union:
| That the governments of England and France
have determined to regulate the political relations
| of the American communities, is becoming more
and more apparent every day. Already has the
minister of the King of the French formally de-
clared that il is proper and necessary. Already
have the ministers of those powers united in their
diplomatic efforts to prevent the republic Of Texas
from changing its position IN relation to the United
States Already have their united fleets overcome
the power of Buenos Ayres and Uruguay, and
shed the blood of their free citizens in the prosecu-
ton of their plan.
| In your paper of the 18th instant, have read,
with increased apprehension, but without fear, the
language of the Journal des Debats of Paris, on the
same subject My opinion is made up, that, such Is
the settled purpose Of the two monarchs and the
question is now presented, what shall be our course
in view of that purpose The Journal dss Debais
says, when speaking of the United States;
The civilized world with Indifference their
ACKNOWLEDGMENT the Mexican side; for every inch Of
The infamous institution Of slavery. For the political bal
of the world the conquest OF Mexico by the United
States may eventual dangers which though distant
! it viii not be superfuous to guard against
Europe. therefore, watches with care great empire,
face covered with population of sixtytwo millions
double that of France and that of Austria and quadrupe
that Of Prussia and cannot help being filled with the con
temptation Of another colossus which may occupy the
whole space Of the ishmus of Panama from the mouth
the st. Lawrence the Columbia river, in the Oregon
thus acquiring the disposal Of the productive cuiva
BILE lands and the richest mines Of the earth and extremely
Between the autocracy Of Russia the east the
mocracy of America thus aggandized on the west Eu-
aay think with her and dignity
not for the interest OF Europe that the entirety of mer
H. w them The would BE-
wide step toward the enslavement Of the world by the Uni
ted Staes and levy Of buckers by the Mexcans this
MT The liz
therefore, good why the public mind should be
ed with attention toward what passing the other
side Of the Atlantic
M. Guizot has given the initiative, which is fol-
lowed up by the press, and carried out into active
operation by ministers and admirals The storm is
rising The cloud, not larger now than mans
hand, is destined, at distant day, TO usher in
| whrlwnd Of wrath-not upon this country so much
as upon fated Europe.
| The United States are now allowed to be Of
| some importance in the scale of nations
| could easily show the ignorance which dictated
the remarks of the "Debats" upon the effects Of our
conquest of Mexico, should such an event happen;
| but dsdain TO argue the question. l deny the
right of Europe to interfere on this continent! de-
| ny the assumption Of monarchs whose thrones are
even now totterlng--ay, tottering to their fall
which claims the right of debating to this nation
with whom we are to make war, and with whom to
make peace. We regard all nations as ''enemies in
warm peace, friends'' And should rupture be-
tween this country and Mexico take place, it is at
the option Of either or both of those governments
to take part against us. Their diplomatic inIerfe-
renee, their written commands sthus far shalt thou
60, and farther" will be treated by the rising
food-tide of American power and vengeance as was
the command of the Persian monarch TO the swell
ing ocean.
ly disinterested in their interference with distant and
Independent nations, we might have more respect
for them. But we are not blind, nor is any one
so easily deceived, as to believe such an extrava-
gance. When did either of those powers ever ex-
hibt such SPIRIT
Was it when England reused the nations of Eu-
rope against Napoleon, combined and subsidized
them in the name of liberty and national rghtsi
Had Napoleon agreed to favor the introduction of
British manufactures on the continent, instead Of
establishing the continental system, England might
have recognised his throne, and taken him by the
hand she has taken the hand of the citizen King
The origin Of whose title is considered by her il
legitimate as was Napoeon's.
Is it in the kind and paternal supervision Of the
nntve princes of India, that her disnterested sup
port OF a balance Of power is shown' Alas for the
supposition she has, by some MEANS become the
master of oil their kingdoms.
Was 1t when she became the protector of the
Greeks in the lonian islands They are now an
appcndage Of the British crown. 81
Was her interference in the Texas-annexation
question produced by disinterested friendship to
lamentations of her statesmen and editors since
their failure, have betrayed their intentions and
they now encounter the sneers and suffer the tests
of the rest Of the world on their disappointment.
The history Of monarchies abounds with too much
suffering and misery imposed upon mankind by
their lust of power. Modern monarchies form no
positive exception to the rule Providence has pro-
vded for US an asylum in this western world, at.
distance from them. Here we are safe, so long as
we shall remain united and vigant. The infant Of
l776 is now full-grown man. We have matched
ourselves with the bully power of Europe, even in
the zenith Of her glory, and when were not half
our present population
Shall we now surrender the important advanta-
ges which we enjoy by position, country, popula-
ton, science, resources and free institutions the
dictation ofgovernments to whom we owe no OBJ
legations
What would they offer us in return for this sur
render Of our rights as an independent and sover-
eign natoni Will they invite us to bear share in
the regulation of European nationsi They would
the spirit of all evil in their midst, as to
allow the pattern and fourishng republic of Amer
lea, with all the dangerous associations connected
with her origin and present condition, be kept in
the view of their down-trodden subjects. I
If, then, we are not to be allowed a reciprocity
of action in this matter (Which, in fact, do not
desire we demand similar abstinence on the part
of Europe from all interference in the affairs Of this
continent.
We have never heretofore interfered in foreign
conflicts or formed entangling alliances abroad. 1t
was the early policy of the founders of confede-
racy, the wisdom of whose opinion has been illus
trated by our subsequent history. But If we shall
be driven by unjust aggression to retaate upon the
gray-headed governments of Europe their officious
conduct towards us, how powerfully could we ope-
rate upon their stability and safety!
Where were the sympathes Of England and
France--where their prudential fears--when Poland
cried to them for aid against cruel oppression Was
it because her oppressor was of sdouble the popu.
lation of France !" Was it because of the 900, 900
bayonets of Russiai M
Why is it that Circassia has been permitted to
wage most unequal contest against the same pow
er for the last five years, unheeded by these watch
full guardians of the world While deeds of chval-
ry, which would have honored the heroes Of Their
mopyle, are being performed in those blood stained
mountain passes, England and France are as quiet
as lambs. France is permitted by England to occu-
py Algiers; and her vaorous navy has planted the
ricolor flag and her religion the shores Of Tahi-
| n of he reg Of ha