The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-23
EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
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Nothing appears, TO calm observer on tins side
oGlhe Atlantic, so amusing as the fears Expressed
in The American prints about a war with Mexico,
and the probable issue of lstlers-ofmarque by the
republic of Mexico. certain party in England
none on the continent Of Europc--woud certainly
not object to US annoyed; but, on sober refec-
ton, they must come TO the conclusion that any
such warlike episode, whilst it could not interfere
show Us the way 10 further acquisition, and graft
fy appetites which are most dreaded IN Europe.
The secret, underhand assistance Of England Is
thing certainly not thought Of by Sir Robert Peel
or any other British statesman. And this stands to
reason. Any such assistance rendered to Mexico
would, by increasing her momentary strengthen
rather by propping her up to hostile encounter
with ourselvesincrease the chances Of war, which
her whole policy il striving to avoid, and place fur
ther difficulties in the way of the amicable settle
ment Of Oregon; and, at the same time weaken Mex
leo by the war, and increase her Indebtedness TO
sucha degree to produce the very mischief which
il would be the intention of England to avoid. The
underhand assistance Of Mexico, therefore, can
have reasonable object; for unless she can be
sisted SO far az to be able to seize upon and keep
Texas, would be worth nothing, or less than no
thing; and TO assist Mexico to that point, il were
sheer absurdity to attempt Thus far England could
not act conformity with France; for the power by
which the July dynasty in France rules is that Of
the merchants and manufacturers, who support
Louis Philippe because he loves and maintains
peace, but who would not contribute farthing to-
wards aiding him in carrying on hopeless and in
glorious war. In such case, the radicals and con-
seryatiyes of France would join to overthrow min
listers, and, perhaps the government; and Louis
Philippe is not the man to put the succession in
jeopardy.
Neither need we apprehend that the British gov
eminent will assist Mexico with money. The very
idea Is preposterous England has sufficient de-
nands on her own treasury She must prepare for the
death Of Louis Philipe fora change Of DYNASTY or
revolution in Europe. would inevitably lead to an
interruption Of the present relations between Great
Britain and France As to the bankers lending
Mexico money for the purpose Of carving on war.
can onIy saw. thew are not quite so moon-struck
as all that. The only chance Of Mexico ever pay
ing her old debt is il, the maintenance Of peace A
new loan would increase the Indebtedness of the
state and at the same time, diminish her means OF
payment. N
AZ 10 the absurd notion that England will take a
mortgage on California. il scarcely merits serious
ref,,tSt;or England ,vo,ld hv Ahat means acquire
M frthsr title r. California fRan she nou has er
cent thrt shc m;cbf Claim nnvment f that deb from
anv power which NAV Afterwards take possession
10 maintain nossess;on Of that province fnrtber
than she has already right to do 40. an her friend
and alIv " Apv lo,n therefore. which either the
government az individuals MIGHT make 10 Mexico
on such mortgage. would establish no new title
and onlv impugn the honesty Of EngIand--of
which *. II 81 a,,;cmlarJv de.;rons &c FURNISHING
nav, ,,r,os. .;,.s ,hs ,or3 hss sho,o ,seT dssa,;s
fed win he old ones' /, = - III
,bnL Max;cr ,,,;ii soors ,;scov.r ,ho, shs ,,,as
led hv her friends of France ana Enoland N some
verv ,,nr,I.asar, as.. .nd thai 1, Il vain for har
gnv.-n,s,,, -, ho,, e. rora Thar d;nlo,na,; ,ood
oofI;cas ana mn,,,al assurances of ooodw;lI When
she shall he f,,Iv satsf;ed Of this rruth sbe will
undoubtedlv nroye more ,rnc,ahle There can he
no doubt tbat i i he Interest of The Euronean
powers. more than Ina, of he United States 10 pre
vent war with Mexico. We can, in the end, make
Mey;co NV ,be exnenses &c ne .war. wh;Ie ,he
losses sustained bv European. and especiallv Enc
Iish. merchants and manufacturers. would be ire
triev.lJe Rmt am vet ~ learn ,ba, EnoIand vo;l,
consent - NAV The los;snp came--a thonuSt which
as vet. has not entered the brains Of a British
statesman of anv marty. In The mean time. If Wa
naan ~ l,r;r, * nod hi,.,a,.rs f snssa;l,
10 ,erms ia us domhlc and treble our Sorces
on The frontiers Of Texas; let ms give evidence TO
the bower ~ Eurone that We are ready for war
Of .sgres.ion,a s vol as defence, and thew will soon
tutor Mexico to do the handsome thing. We are re-
spected ny the monarchcal governments in Europe
m proportion to our power, and not in reference 70
uayonets; and we must make display Of that sort,
IN order to Be saved the necessity of employing
flseEA IN good earnest. England is acting with re-
gard 70 her own squadrons on similar principle,
and 3tsncs with regard TO her army--which, beside
Aig1er - employed in no other capacity than that
=. Posseo oSS""
.Ihsre can be no doubt whatever, that since the
rising OF American securities in the London market,
a better feeling toward us is becoming manifest
among all classes. They discover, by degrees, that
after all, notwithstanding tie assertion Of one Of
their most celebrated divnes 1.-THE Rev. Sidney
Smith) to the contrary, Pennsylvania bonds are
better than Abyssinia bonds; while some
Of the shrewd ones incline to the opinion that In
case of a commotion in Europe, American invest.
ments, though liable 10 iuctuation, may prove as
secure az any government or railroad stock in Eu-
rope. The Journals most favorable to us-or, rath-
err, to speak intelligbly TO the commercial inter
course with our country--are those whose influence
among the moneyed and commercial men h fully
equal TO that of the other branches of the pressthe
London Circular to Bankers and the Economist-o
paper sent to all parts othe world by the friends Of
ne ant-corn-aw ana tfee-'rade league and there,
ore sure 20 reach an me moneyed men IN England
s ' on me comment OF Europe. extract from
the ia''er what think very cogent piece OF rea-
soning, 40 corrooora''on OF my assertion;
ssWith regard to the Oregon question, we must