Mobile register and journal. [volume] (Mobile, Ala.) 1841-1849, 1845-09-18

eft IL u who are pirtes to 1t.
Mr.. Huskinson President of the English Board of
Trade.
The tone Of the foregn press, particularly that of
England, toward Ibis country, manilests degree Of
irrltaby IN stirling contrast TO the official courte-
sizes extended 10 Mr. Everitl his departure from
that Court, and TO Mr.. Mclean on his reception
resident Minister Finding the ministry frustrated
IN their objects, ind oiled their meddng nrigues
in relation 10 Texas. the EuglIsh journalists give
loose to The biltGes expressions of mortified plide.
in terms Extensively insoIent and well calculated to
awaken feeling ufresentment in this country that
it may not be e,sy to alla,. IL the London Times
may be taken as the exponent of public feeling in
England. a siipng disposition exists among the Bulls
to give Brother Jonathan cudjliling-a species of
amusement in which, they seem to forget, there may
be blows TO AXE as well as blows to give.
That leaders may see something of this state
ofteelng, we copy from our late files snndry extracts
from the leading English papers.
From The London Times, Aug. ~.
The world views the annexation oil Texas, If the
whole history Of the transacion from first to last. be
dspassionaely surveyed, one OF the bdsest frauds
and most UNIV arranlabe act o! spoidfion ever perpe
opinion in Europe. such an aggression on The terrific
ries Of a weak State by powerful neighboi, would
he impracticahle. II can only be compared 10 the
policy Of Russia towards the Turkish empire-a po-
icy which Russia herself is not bold or bad enough
10 avow, and which she has allowed the other pow.
Of Europe arrest by their interference and CO.
operation in the affairs Of the East As far public
opinion in Europe is concerned, annexation has done
for the political character of the cabinet of Washing
ton, what reputation had already done for the f.
in credi of he Init nd
with far strict justice, the lnamy Of repu-
diation upon of the States only, and that
Of annexation is the result Of the deliberate and de-
termined policy Of The American people and their
rulers. Whatever the political results oflhe measure
may be, ii became the governments of Europe, and
the organs OF public opinion in Europe, to show that
the universal laws of public morality and justice cam
not be violated, The other side OF the Allan
TIC, with absolute impunty. As far as the actual
contamination of the act Of spoliatIon is concerned,
the U. States had no direct antagonist 10 encounter
but the feeble government of distracted republic in
Mexico. specimen of whose weakness, in the shape
Of ii declaration o war. we give in another column;
but for the justification Of this extraordinary spec
men Of democratic diplomacy, America stands alone
against the whole civilized world. Not for Texas
alone. but for the principles which she has basey uio-
lated, an indignant protest is sent forth by Europe
and we only re-echo the stern rebuke OF the wisest
and best Of her own citizens Ill, indeed, men are
still willing 10 be called Amer lean ciiizens when
they nust in that capacity sustain the burden Of Il
transaction which they have themselves denounced
shameful and fatal to the true principles of their
country. What says New England 10 these things?-
What is thought NJ them in the cultivated and intel
eciual society of Boston, which lately possessed in
Claiming an eloquent defender OF Christian morality,
and still boasts in Story unrivalled exposition of
law and justice? The pride of The American people
used to consist the traditions bequeaihed TO them
by the purity OF Washington and the integrity Of his
ilustrious companions; it is now stimulated by The
articles of Mr.. Calhoun, and the aggressons Of MI
Polk. They used to boast of superiority to Eu
rope, in their exemption from those political errors
and crimes which have so often deluged The ancient
world with blood; but whilst civilization among us
daily consoidates the general peace by firm obser
vance Of public duties and international rights, the
American continent seems destined to witness the
fatal consequence Of an eruption Of those passions
and lollIes which wise government and yirtuous
people do most studonsly repress.
The mere fact of the annexation Of Texas is, we
repeat, of small account in eyes but the spirit
which it indicates on the part Of the American peo
ple and the consequences which will inevitably fol-
low IT, at no very distant period, are matters OF the
deepest for the future fleneefoIh the pas
sion which hes been reused principally for the pur-
poses of an unprncpied party, must at all hazards
be satisfied Men like MIR. Calhoun or Mr.. Polk
who subsist by stimulating and serving that passion.
are the successful rivals Of men like Mr. Webster or
Mr. Clay, who aspire TO the nobler task Of control
ling il. The same spirit is not altogether wanting
in other free countres; IN England II has one repre-
sentative; in France il has many: but these men
thrown into opposition by the loss Of The confidence
of their soveregns and their countrymen, whilst the
government steadily pursnes an opposite course In
the United Sales on the contrary, the ascendancy
OF the resiless INSCRIPTIONS party OF The democracy
is complete; and with such men in power, directing
the passions Of the people TO aggression on foreign
States, no limits can be assigned To the wanon ex-
cesses which may be anticipated from such govern
ment.
II is vain TO conceal il is impossible to overlook
the fact that the possession Of the Of Eagtdnd,
and the relations Of this country will, the United
Sates are constantly and especially menaced by this
dedestabIe party. The fear of the arm Of Britain is
the only protection Of the British possessions in North
America fran inuason. The possession Of such
harbor as Halifax, the navigation OF the st. Law |
renee, and the command of the lakes, are objects of
infinitely greater Importance 10 an ambitious people,
than the acquisition Of the wilds Of Texas aad Of
Oregon. At present, indeed, even the democratic |
leaders are unprepared to rash into conflict with
the forces Of Eng Iand but one can doubt, that il
these possessions were held by any weaker hand, |
they would be Immediately and unscrupulousIy as
sailed They are now defended, not by any respect |
for our rights 6ua BY The convietion Of our poWr. A
man who has Just committed one theft, is only res
trained from attempting another by the dread Of re-
sistance or of punishment; and IN our dealings with |
The American Government, we are compelled, by ex-
perence 10 treat them as a State which respects no
adverse rights of others, and no engagements OF its
own. Under such circumstances. and at the very |
time when the worst part Of the peope-he reckless
majority ofa Democracy--m flushed by its recent
Triumph over IT. opponents Of bone, and i.s adyer.