Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-10-03

had been warned TO retire. from Monteyi-
deo.'
We copy the above notice of a transac-
ton, which most of our journals have seen
htto chronicle without one syllable of COM
ment. Disturbances have arisen between
two or three of the independent states Of
South America. They have resulted in
actual hostililies. These hostilities have
been conducted so far as we have heard,
according to the laws Of civilized war
Meantime. large squadron of British and
French vessels has been lying in tue wa
tiers of one of the belligerents; and now it
Iappears that, without notice or explanation.
or rendered reason, this neutral squadron,
availing itself to the fullest extent of the
right of the strongest, has quietly taken
possession of the naval force of Buenos
Ayres. What apology or justification has
been, or will be, or can be made out for
this highhanded outrage, we are yet to
be informed. Every principle of national
law, and every sentiment Of national conf
ty, unite in its condemnation. As mon
strous violation of the duties which nation
al hospitality imposes on those who re-
ceive it, this act of an armed European
force, done while lying in the harbor Of a
friendly power, seems to US almost without
aparrallel.
But, in another light, it challenges yet
more serious attention. 1t is on its face
an attempt by France and England to sci
matters right between independent powers
on this continent, by The strong hand
somewhat famous-of balance of powe
in America. to be adjusted and trimmed a
will, and at arms length from the othe
side of the water, is now something NOR
than theory. The called powers
, seems, are beginning to put it summaril.
f and promptly into practice. EncrelcE
ments of this character-armed interlereu
ces by European powers in the affairs c
this continent cannot be noted too early
nor frowned upon too sternly, nor repres
sed too soon. il is the duty, as we be
Iieve, OF the people of the United States
TO make the national voice heard on thi
subject, in tones which admit neither o
doubt nor misconstruction. "O6sta Zors,a
|, cipiis," is the maxim alike of efficiency ant
of prudence. We know not that the inter
ests of our country have been directly com
promised in this bigh-handed proceeding
but every interest of every independent ma
tor cf this continent, is deeply comprom
ised in the principle which it involves
f Every instance like this, of British o
!; French interference-glving ground, as
f does, for serious OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
: Oh appreciation of the policy and the prin
l ciplts which are now predominant in on
national councils. While these continu
t to prevail, no European aggression, wteth
b. er coming in the shape of dictatiep or c
armed interference, will be suffered t
touch the interest or tarnish the honor {
our country.
Some reference is made in the abov
= article to Alexander Everett, Esq, OF
i commissioner to China. He suffered niue
\ at Rio Janeiro from the complaint TO whic
: he has been long subjected, and had son
). thought at one time of returning TO tt
h United States from that port, in the Bra
n. DIVINE, Com. Parker.) Butihe Brand
= wine has returned to the United STATE
g Y about him and it is supposed he h
IF gone on upon his mission tn China, in Il
i. Columbus. -Cnion,A
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