The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-20

friendship as had always been shown towards them;
they should all be maintained without giving to the
United States any great cause OF complaint, but
without regarding any illegltlmate pretenslon- For
Striking J example A, the time Of the French revo-
luton, Washington had steadily resisted the popu-
lar clamor to engage in the conflicts It created In
Europe-to maintain strict Independence towards
all European Staies-to be the ally OF none, france
or any others. He thought that Washington In SO
doing was right, and thereby rendered an immense
service to his country They were not now In siml-
lar circumstances; but he hesitated not 10 SAW tnat
the fundamental principle OF the policy OF wash
ington at that time, .ince become that OF his coun-
try, ought 10 govern that of France And Tor MS
part long he had, should have, the nonoi 70
sit in the councils OF the crown, he-he friend as
sincere and afecuonate any one OF the great So
cety, of the great government OF the Uaited States
accepting willingly their present greatness ana tneir
future greatRess-he would maintain not the less IN
all the questions great and little which may arise in
the new world as In the old-he would m lntain not
the less the full independence OF the policy OF his
country-he would practice not the less what APP
peared to him conformabe to the interest ofFrance-
And, }" he added, in conclusion, am sure that
in doing that we shall be understood and approved
even in the United States. know the power OF
popular errors. know the empire OF popular pas
sions but know also that the modern tree States,
whatever be the form OF their government, monar-
chic republicanwhatever be their social organi-
zation, aristocratic or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS always
. on tnlS CONVICTION. i Will say Willingly On tnl5
faith, that whatever be the error OF the moment, at.
ter long and free examination by the empire OF
disc ussion and Of liberty, truth, justice, reason.
good sense finish by prevailing, and BY. directing
makes the existence and the safety of modern free
states II will not be the United States which will
give to this salutary and sublime faith painful
denial"
Lengthy as this abstract Of Mr.. Guizots speech
is you may doubt not, find room for il. II is the
formal and deliberate reply OF the chief OF the GO
vernment OF this great nation to the chief OF the
government of the United States Il Is, taken alto
gether, most probably very different reply to
what Mr.. Polk calculated upon. It is az high and
lofty, as firm and as decided as his own message,
statesmanlike language To Mr. Folks censure OF
ton Of the policy pursued To Mr.. Folks doctrine
! that no European power has the right to exercise
gives fiat contradiction and adds that France, as
European power has the right, and, what is more,
will exercise it, To Mr. Folks declaration that the
/ United States will not be the ally Of any European
power-will maintain policy of strict eutrallty in
any contest between European powsrs-it replies,
BE it SO; but, it you will not be allies, we will
mot be yours. Pursue your isolated policy-it is
right and wise; but remember that we too will pur
the same policy-we too will act strictly for
own interest, uninfuenced by the remembrance Of
ancient friendships and ancient alliances. Help us
help you" Such is the truth and in fact the sum-
mary OF this most remarkable Speech stripped OF all
those friendly phrases and all those cautious forms
of expression, which European statesmen think 1t
necessary to employ That it will ere ate an i'm
mense sensation in the United States cannot be de-
MED, for 1t indicates in the most striking manner
the policy that France will hereafter pursue
Whether ii was altogether wise In the chief OF the
American republic to provoke such an expression
or opinion from the chief OF the French government
especially at period when there is danger OF a
Of your readers will decide for himself. In this
country its importance is duly estimated the mi
niseral party in both Chambers rejoice at it, as
well merited rebuke to what they consider the in
siderable arrogance OF the Amer President.
The opposition party, on the contrary, are excess
sively dissatisfied with it. They say that 1t is
thing less than formal casting of of the American
and a new piece OF trucking to perfidious Albion.
In the discussion on the address in the Chamber
OF Deputies, the United States and Texas have like
wise come IN for good deal Of observation. They
weretirst brought forward by no less parsonage
than NJ. Theirs, chief OF one OF the opposition
sections Of the Chamber-one of the most eloquent
orators and most eminent statesmen OF the country,
and formerly minister of foreign affairs. He
observed that 1t appeared to him, from the remarks
IN the Presidents message, that the United States
We're dissatisfied with the interference of France
% rxa S.v ssd s ns sHd1 for They s
United States to consent to allow them to arbitrate
on the Oregon question. They had thereby com.
mltted great fault-a treat injustice to the United
States, and had even endangered the peace Of the
world. This speech, which was remarkable for its
eloquence, created an immense sensation in the
Chamber. M. Guizot replied to it at considerable
length.
To these copious summaries OF the speeches of
the French Minister and his great rival, it is not
necessary to add anything They set forth the
public opinion OF this country. The opinions OF the
press are also in accordance with them-he opposl-
ton journals repeating and enarglng on the position
taken by M. Thiers-the ministerial contending for
those of M Gdzot. But, notwithstanding The
lengthy discussions which have taken place in our
+ eli fnro IN Ann maj p,usf u0f he
supposed that we shall hear no more OF them
Again and again will thew be brought forward by
independent members. This day, for example,
an amendment s under discussion In the Deputies,
to the effect that, in the event OF a war between
England and America, France will see that no IN
jury be done to " the principles Of public right.
which protect on the seas the liberty and dignity Of
international relations" But no matter how often
American matters may be discussed, and no matter
how severely the opposition may condemn the
Government, it ID not likely that any change will
take place in the attitude and language OF the cabinet
On the Oregon question. the newspapers have tor
the most Part confined themselves to the reproduc
ton Of the news from America, and the remarks
thereon OF the English press Their general opinion
says clearly, that 1t has doubt at all that England
will, eventually, give In to all the demands OF the
United States Government-and the republican
newspapers say that, if che does not do in quick
time, the Americans will give her sound drubbing
The more serious and important journals, however,
think that England is not disposed to give in, and,
though very reluctant to fight, that she would rather
have war than abandon her rights. They think her
friendly and concillatlng language is proof that
she has intention to be bulied and they say that
her preparation for shows very clearly that such
is really her intention. Among rejecting people the
impression is, that, If there be war; the chances
as ten to one in favor OF England--her navy being
very formidable, and her army, compared to that
Of the States, SO considerable. They do not forget
that America has obtained some victories over her,
but they remark that that was when she had two or
three European wars on her hands, and when, con-
sequenty she could not put forth all her strength
Some of the newspapers think that the time is not
yet tar distant when the United States will swallow
\ up the whole Of Mexico and one or two say, that
they will soon wrest, or coax, or swindle Cana da
4 from Great Britain.
/ The Minister of Finance has submitted the budg
ct 10 the Chamber. The general totas after de-