The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-18
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
[From our regul.r oorrs.pondeat.l

| New YoRE, Oct l6, l645.
One Of the most singular flncies that ever entered
the brain of man, is that put forth by the editor
OF the London Times, in supposiag the msnacles
raised from the wreck Of the Missouri indicated
her being fitted out for SLAYER The United States
send out steam-frigate as saver The nation
! that first declared the save-trsde piracy! Whow
The man is mad, or drunk, and no mistake
Further accounts had reached England, through
the German papers, Of the disasters attending the
Russian campaign in Circassia. j..
II was rumored that another great battle had
been fought between the belligerenls about the
latter end Of August, in which the Russians were
again severely worsted having lost many prisoners,
with stands Of colors, &c. II reported that In
tie last engagement Prince Woio,zof, the COM
mandcrin-chief had been taken prisoner by the Cir
cassians. Schamil Bey is now the greatest warrior
of modern times.
From the tone of the French journalist least Of
the Debafsin reference to our relations with Mex
leo, we are convinced there is some design enter
tanned by the French government to re-obtain some
kind of foothold IN the New World.
Louis Philippe, who possesses more talents and
energy than any Bourbon who ever sat upon the
French throne since the days of Henry the 4th,
would gladly if he could do something to repair the
French losses Of territory in America, sustained
under the monarchy of 1863 The Dsbais admits that
Mexico, however desirable to herself and to Euro
pean powers, can do nothing to Texas; that
she is without an army; that, at best, she could
bring only 10000 or $4,000 men into the field, who,
without means of equipment, and without discipline,
would be inefficient. Then, Texas admits the
Dsbais, kngly journaD is gone forever, as far as
Mexico is concerned All that European powers
can do is to provide against the further and future
entertainments of the Anglo-Americans upon Mex-
territory; otherwise the balance Of power in the
New World may be swallowed up by the great
northern republic, which is an event of great mo-
mcnt to the governments and monarchies of Europe.
VI-s -. .Ds H. (a~
inferred by the remarks of the Dsbais,) by France
and England, one or both, taking slices from Mexi-
CO themselves on the shores of the Pacifc!
This desire of acquiring territory in the New
World on the part Of France, is made more
manifest by her usurpation at Tahiti; her in.
reference in the affairs of Buenos Ayres; and
the recent survey made of the western and
northern provinces of Mexico, by M. d. de Mo-
fras, by order Of Louis Philippe.
The truth is, this monarch, who is indebted to
republic for the preservation of his life, and protec
ton to his family-who was placed on the throne, at
the end of the three days revolution, by General
Lafayette, citizen Of the United States-we fear
has become as strong legtimst, and as ant-repub-
lican in his feelings, as any monarch in Europe
He who rose TO his place by republican aid, and was
for long time voted out of the family circle of Euro
pean legitimacy has now been received with open
arms, and all his past sins forgiven. He is visited
and cajoled by other monarchs. He has married
his children to the princes and prncesses of other
governments, which unions have done for his fam
lily what the sword could never have accomplished
We do not undertake TO say that Louis Philippe is
hostile towards the United States, would be viii
ling to push his Anglo alliance 30 far as to act in
open hostility against us. Such movement might
cost him his throne; but what we justly complain
Of is, the constant abuse of the United States by
his party employees organs, &c.
The monarchical journal calls our soldiers (the
Anglo-American) ''msdiocre." This sneer is as un-
true as it is unjust. Were they mediocre at the
fall Of Burgoyne' Were they mediocre at York
town, Brandywine, or Trenton? Were they medic
ere at New Orleansi II thinks US strong on water,
but weak on land when the reverse Of this is true.
M. ID. de Mofras, the special agent of the King,
is full of sneers towards the United States yet his
book is ordered to be published without revision.
Does not the real ground Of all this abuse of the
United States, by the tools of monarchy in Europe,
grow out of jealousy or, we may add, out Of the
fear Of the strength, growth, and spread Of republic
canisml "What may result TO monarchy" say they,
sif one great republic is to be permitted to control
the destiny Of the continent Of North American
ssMay not my successors on the throne Of France
be displaced and superseded by the spread Of re-
pubcansm?" thinks the French monarch. And 30
may think every other monarch in Europe Ne-
ther any thoughts acts their part can prevent
an approaching and however distant final over
throw. The United States will their ridicule,
and disregard their threats They will move for
ward with firm step, seeking nothing but what
is right, and submitting to nothing that is wrong"
French abuse of our government and institutions
| sounds strangely in American ears. With England,
il is an old song, stereotyped abuse; but coming
from our ancient friends and allies, may well
cry set tu Br,.ie?" We know that France has justly
felt some impotence at the adoption of our absurd
tariff law Of 1842, by which her trade and COM
merce with this country were seriously damaged.
But she ought to consider this rather as the sue
cess of party than as the settled policy of the
country;--that immense numbers were zealousy
laboring to bring about speedy ameioration, with
every hope of success. Acrimony between the
people of the two countries is wholly uncallcd for
No monarch in Europe has been more esteemed by
the Americans than Louis Philippe. He had lived
among them in adversely They had seen their
own Lafayette take him by the arm, and lead him to
the throne of France--of that France, in whose
praise they always loved 70 speak. They deeply
the other crowned heads of Europe treat him as a
usurper The return they are now receiving from
those in the interest of the Hing of the French, is
felt to be the unkindest cut Of ALL They, however,
know it is not France that thus speaks; but only
party Upon France they still look their ancient
| friend and ally-generous, noble, chvalric France,
is incapable Of INJECTING unjust censre, or giving
unnecessary pain TO con6ding friend. As Amer
icans voice hasalways been, and we trust always
will be, "vipe Ia FTance."
| The city, if we except the news brought by the
Great Britain IL rather barren Of news at the pres
! ent time Several important trials to come off
soon Polly Bodines case has to be gone over
again.
potato crop in Europe have been exaggerated.
The French paper Of to-day gives a brief account
| of recent events in Madagascar, which have not
time to notice at present, but will do SO tomorrow.
The Paris correspondent of the same paper treats
with ridcnle the insinuations of the London Times
against this country, founded on the discovery Of
| the manacles Of the Missouri.
The sales of cotton to-day were large; at a de-
cline, however, of about ID per ID.
Flour.--Over 10000 barrels changed hands yes
terday. To-day, Genesee has sold as high as
IS 3fs. Some few sales of superior brands were
made at IS SOL bat the latter price is difficult to re-
alize. The former may be considered the standard
| rate.
] Rye was sold at rs cents per bushel
considerable lot of NEW. raisins sold at
i ton to-day averaging about &2 so per box.