The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-24

on-the great moral interests Of the French nation,
and an independent foreign policy" Among the
grievances Of the opposition, and the instances cited
to prove that the interests OF the French nation have
been sacrificed 10 England, is also mentioned the
attempted interference Of M Guizot in the affairs OF
Tsras, and the chimercal and absurd effort TO esab-
ish .9niean equilibrium pO,or. This is another
instance OF the sautary effect produced by the Pres
dents message, and Mr.. Buchanan's frmness. For
II ID 10 be remarked, that the ministry itself never
attempted TO defend or insist on that policy and
the ministerial papers, though the question Is now
again discussed before the electors too prudent
on their part TO renew the controversy. The inter
ference in American affairs u.s. therefore, at least for
the present, and hope forever, abandoned by the
French government; and for this we are indebted,
next to the President and Mr.. Buchanan, TO M.
Thiers for his able illustration Of the matter, and
the uncommon perspicaciiy with which he brought
his argument down IN the capacity Of all classes Of
the French people NJ Theirs may yet be kept
from the ministry year or two longer, but his
administrative talents will again be brought into
zion when those Of his personal opponents will be
worn out and exhausted Nothing has power except
that which takes its root in the life and substance Of
the people; it may exist and vegetate awhile; but
il lackst the ylvifying spirit which makes the will and
act OF single man, the organic law ofa whole ma
ton. think il fortunate for M. Theirs, and for
the cause ofbersl principles In France and through
out Europe, that the author Of the History Of the
Revolution should at this moment, be in the oppo
slton. He Is thus able 10 preserve his mighty
talent for worthy occasion, and to acquire fresh
popularity where, as minister, he might have pro-
duced censure given offence. M. Theirs has
fallen back in the Of the great forces that are
now engaged in the great historical conflict but in
the great battle Of Lutzen, which decided the liberty
OF conscience in Europe, 1t was even the rear which,
after the death Of the great Gustavus and the dss
perate exploits Of his successor in command, drove
back the myrmidons Of despotism, and accomplish
ed great victory. So is great cause destined TO
succeed even after its avowed champions have per-
ished; because they never die without leaving the
seed Of their principles behind them.
The presence OF Ibrahm Pacha, and the impor-
tant charges which the government contemplates in
the administration Of Algeria, keep Paris in a con-
tnued excitement. shall not describe to you the
feasts which are given in honor Of the former, nor
the satirical comments which made upon them
by the press generally; but the fact itself is striking
enough that France, after surrenderng her ndepen.
dent policy in the east in l642, and sacrificing her
allies, should now put herself To much expense to
honor them. Or is it that France, in her foreign
policy attempts to make, what sailors call, new
taek' Martial Bugeaud, it is now pretty certain,
has resigned his command in Africa. He has, from
the beginning, been opposed to the formation Of
special ministry for that colony, and the very decl
sion Of the ministry TO establish one was sure to
bring about his resignation. II would appear,
therefore, that the latter provoked by the cab-
net. On the other hand it is said that the marshal
will be raised to the dignity of peer Of France If
SO, it is greatly to be doubted whether he will in
crease the already powerful numerical majority OF
ministers in that illustrious body.
The news from the United States has been graft
flying TO all the friends of peace, and has again
raised the American character in Europe
For some time past doubt entertained
whether the Senate of the United States would at
tba paftea A nar, 10 b.Ir
somewhat submissive, was considered of less mpor-
lance the practical object Of the notice could
be moro than to notify England that the Oregon
question had TO be settled within the space Of year,
the pishes of the Senate the mode Of settlement
being evidently nothing but pia eonsidsra, which the
President may take into consideration or not &C
cording to his judgment, circumstances favor
honorable compliance with them. When the stp-
Elementary news reached u.s. Of the rejection by the
House Of the terms in which the notice OF the Senate
was couched, the libsra journals of France at
congratulated the United States on their frniness
and ventured to predict that Great Britain would
yield to any reasonable proposition, offer one her
self which the United States could honorably accept
The fact, that the House and Senate at last agreed
on anew form of expression which embodied the
sense of the majority of the Senate, without adopting
it's mode of conveying il insignificant it may APP
pear, changes very materially our position in the
eyes of the world. As long az words used to
convey ideas, change in the phraseology Gin speech
only different information or accent) will necessarily
operate mutation in the minds Of those TO whom it
is addressed. IL is, therefore, not indifferent what
language is used, and whether a word expressing
nearly the same idea is used for another The Brit.
ish press proved by the manner in which it received
the news of the compromise between the Senate and
the House that it comprehended the distinction, al
though 1t affected to lay great stress on either
following the French provorb, III td,a tars bonnie
mine q maupais ieu" No one doubts now the peace
able settlement of the Oregon question; for nothing
would have been more dangerous to final amicable
arrangement than f the British government had
mistaken the true meaning of the Senate and the
American people; and, encouraged by appearances,
had presumed to offer terms, which, feel assured,
would have been equally rejected at once by the
Senate and the House Of Representatives. Herein,
and in the consequences of such offer and refu-
sal, lay the true difficulty Of the case; and
hence, in my humble opinion, the most decided Ian
guage now, will lead to the easiest and most AMIGA
Bile arrangement hereafter. Events will prove the
truth of these assertions, and have already in part
established it. Ever since that news, and the prob
ability that the President will undoubtedly give the
notice at his earliest convenience, the tone Of the
European journals in general has been more re-
served and more respectful towards our country.
People know, especially in England, that they are
responsible for what they may chance to say and
to write in the premises and therefore use forecas,
and discretion IN their expressions. The question
will thus be kept free from unworthy national pre-
JUDGES and anmosities, which might otherwise en-
tange it, and divert it from its legitimate channels
This consider very important point, although
some may affect to disguise the opinion of journal
lists, forgetting that this is the only opinion heard
on both sides of the water.
So settled seems to be the determination to pre-
serve the peace that even the prospect Of war be-
tween the United States and Mexico does not seem
to affect the Oregon one way or the other. The
idea of placing Spanish prince on the throne of
Mexico has been equally regarded as impractcable
and ridiculous. Spain is sufficiently indebted and
bankrupt, and a prey to anarchy and mil
itary desposm without adding to its necessities by
a Don Quixotic attempt TO repossess herself Of her
former North American colony. The finances of
France arc, according to the able exposition Of Mr..
Beau, mortgaged ill 1857, when, if everything
goes on we'll her annual deficit of from, forty-eight
fifty millions of francs will be covered; and Grent
Britain | imagine the point of civil, though
legal revolution, with famine in Ireland, and gen.
era election impending, will be too much agitated at
home to mix herself uselessy and hopelessy up with
the quarrels of other nations. There is strong
disposition manifested on the part Of the lords to
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