Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-20
Independence and Annexation OF
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ference to tho exterior relations of the u States may be-
vet IL phrase Of substantial and significant meaning
when applied TO national organization and policy.
The acquisition OF Texas, and its annexation to the
Union without any restriction in regard to Slavery and the
fact that this territory is rapidly filling up with
slave population which, indeed, from its geographical Po
sou was from the first to be inevitable, has a.
reused the jealousy and apprehension OF the non-save
holding States which be suddenly awakened to the
magnitude OF the consequences that may result from that
measure. Those States reluctant to elnquish again
TO the South Legislative power, which, with natural
PRIDE they had gradually transferred TO themselves
aud 10 witness the decline Of their heretofore constantly
sugmcntng ptepondeSnce in the national counSels, not
only by the of their population IN ratio great
.r than that OF the Southern States, which, the time Of
adoption of the Federal Constitution, law TO the
Union, but likewise by the rapid settlement OF the vast
territory OF the line Of the Missouri compromise, and
the admission OF States carved OF 1t into the u
Mon as members Of this great Confederscy This a
tua feeling and its recent manifestations, IN the most
emphatic manner-of which Mr. Wmors amendment TO
the Two Million Bill is of the striking, though BY
no solitary usuaton for the papers OF both par
ties in the nonaveholding States with sentiments of
n kindred characer-might have been reasonably an
tepaed We are only astoni,hed that they permitted the
annexation OF Texas be contaminated, without ncorPo-
rating in the restriction similar to that which, upon
Mr.. wlmors suggestion, engrafted upon the Two
Million bill, the design OF which, as is generally believed,
though unayOwed. the acquisition OF California by
purchase from Mexico.
We always believed that in the progress Of events
Canada would follow the footsteps OF TEXAS, by first
abshng her independence, and then applying for adms
sion into Union and have the slightest doubt
that the sagscous politicians OF the North have long been
prepared-and perhaps whouta "cordis understand
ing" with some OF the leading Canadian maeonirnts-to
consummnie this design, whenever propuous period may
Justify attempt the part Of the latter
throw Oh the colonial yoke
Recent events seem TO indicate that this period NAV not
be very remote. Additions. Of discomfort with the
rule OF the British Government have been engendered by
Its commercial policy, which, however beneficial b,
may the people Of the Mother country will,
ceded, operate inurousy the Canadians A Mon
tea correspondent OF the New York Courier & Enquirer
refers to these events and oreshadows their probable
sequences long and interesting letter. from which
make the following extract:
THE recent mporantIchanges in the British commercial
regulation, have introduced elements into provincial
politics Hitherto the government has greatly favored Its
provincial trade by distinctive duties. Wheat flour, &C.
have been sdmilted into British ports when coming from
Canada at much lower rates OF duty Than when coming
the United States. This enabled the Canadian peo-
pie send very considerable quantities OF hsr products
Great Britain and maintain successful competition
with similar products from the United States But OF TIN.
advantage they are now 10 be deprived The principle Of
FREErEAnE has been adopted England the ba
RS other commercial policy. Wheat from New York will
now pay no duty than Whearom Canada. The freight
oi a barrel OF flour from New York to Liverpool has
ragged for the CENTS, whereas the freight
IRON Montreal to Liverpool by OF the ST Lawrence,
has varied from 81 10 to ) 20. This differ
OF from cents, in the pnce flour
Liverpool, end tbs favor OF the American product
Now this Of things clearly uiuous Canadian in
teres, and especially the Canadian trade. Canadian
products cannot find their the home market, tho
face Of competition. The monopoly Of the ST. Law
secured English shpowners;
the Canadian trade does not have the benefit Of
petitOn upon that The Corn Law o. Great Bri-
struck deadly blow the agricultural and
commercial interests O her Canadian provinces. And
the other hand while Canadian wheat and flour placed
the footing with foreign in the BRUSH markets
British manufactures protected BY dsrentla duties,
NThea exclude rival articles OF American other foreign
productions.
"l no, b, supposed tina, these vitality important met
should excite opposition IN Canada Hostility
the Corn Law, the root Of all the mischief being
terry useless, Of abandoned Blu, large and
very active party has into existence, which
upon remedial measuTes,-upon policy which shall fur
nsh anudoe to the injury that has thus been inflicted
upon the province. This party demands,
81. The freedom Of The 81. Laurence ell vessels Of
NIL nations, Oer that the provinces may have the
FIT OF the reduction Of freight which such competition
would inevitably bring about. This regarded by them |
the only IN which the navigation Of that
be preserved.
2 They demand the repeal Of all e1sfing difsrenfiaI
dHhss f1D0r Of British manufacture. They insist
upon the right IN regard to these articles Tor the pro-
corn,-the right to buy where they buy cheapest
Having manufactures themselves, they demand that they
shall be taxed 10 support the manufactures O Great
Britain With much force they say the opposition 10
such demand this, with very bad grace
from Free Trade BRUSH Cabnet;-and the continuance
al the existing system only be regarded proof Of
disposition 10 hold the rights and interests OF Province
IN the most strict and narrow suJ-eence thJse Of Great
Britain"
rhc warehousing aud Tran., Bile. passed by our
CongIt~s at IT. recent session. have rendered m more dit
hrulf Uf
ne oi trade Hitherto order avoid the payment Of
the American duties Canadian importers sent their goods
round 10y tie St Lawrence. Now they lake them d.
Tccy through the states and receive back whatever duties
they mny have paid entering American ports The ef-
feet Of these must evidently be TO divert an immense
amount Of Canadian trade INTO American channels
"IhCsC and other considerations which cannot now
specify have introduced elements into the political ag
iatons Of Canada. What viii be the result remains IN be
seenbut think there can be little doub, that when 30
becomes clearly manifest that her Interests the happiness
mud prosperity OF her people, aud the general good Of tho
country not promoted bat rather injured Hereby the
existing union between Canada and Great Br tain will M,
long continue. The VI events rapidly sunder
ing the mutual interests Of the Tue people already
demand what 10 fact amounts 10 perfect commercial free
dom. When this attained Grtot Britain have no OBJ
lcct m desiring continuance of political connections.
pamphieieer OF the Golden stamp could bring about sue
cessul and peaceful revolution in Csnnda within les
time dian Golden himself has consumed n cfectng the
Corn Law revolution DO England"
That Canada must At day assert the right Of 20
government, cannot be doubtful. That che will deem %
advisable, in that event. 90 br annexed 70 hs Amer
cin Union rather than independent aud fec
bic Republic, ovorshsdowod by her powerful nsiphbor
from whose aRgresrons she might awsys be safs BE-
not les certain. The Northern States will, of course
eagerly avail themselves Of favorable opportunity Of
restoring the balance Of power" seriously disturbs,
by tho Of Texas without any anu-sayery
srcou-or, other words, secure, beyond the reaci
~ future contingency, that podomnance in the natona
councils, which they danger Of losing by the add
ct territory extensive a. Texas ont Of which som
90 or eight suyehoidug States hereafter To- be form
sd-and they will turn against the South, II need be- o.
che Arguments both Of consuuuonuiy and o1podoncy
which We rosofed IN order to vndoao seton in r,
gard 10 Texas Cen the South obecto thi' "ortsn
zion of ho area Of freedom" whenever the question ma
present itsslf Tor decision Or will yicd he
aud surrender he future fcci0n, prepoudcunoe, from
mar1snimous de're to propagate the Republican cree
and 20 extend dominion until the vision Of "ocea
bound Republic shall be realized, end We may proclaim
thai "tho bouujl,ss Continent BE- ours1"
~ The Rsleigh Register mentions, - circumsian'
worthy Of note. that Cen. webo, who has been elect,
r. T. IA d