The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-24
THE DAILY UNION.


tutio,s; but any other government in any part the
wOrn is entitled to do the same; and Russia and
Grat Britain have done il.
lis possible no doubt, that principle which has
not actually been recognised as part OF the law of
nations may deserve 20 be so recognised. The prn-
cips asserted by Presidents Monroe and Polk,
thosgh not law, may be equitable, that the Brit
ish government would do well to combine with that
Of the u. States TO urge lis adoption upon all other
governments. IL is worth while 10 examine the pro-
position Of the American statesmen, with view 10
ascertain whether, since II IL net already, II ought
not forthwith 10 be made law.
The claim, then, which they assert Is neither more
nor less than exclusive right Of colonization over all
the inoecupied tracts of the American continent for
the government of the United States.
10 this exorbitant claim they show better
title than the accidental circumstances that their gov
eminent 10 actually resident on that continent
Iha government and It's citizens are themselves
colo,iss from Europe; their settlement gives them
valid title to the territory they have actually
taken possession of, but no right TO exclude from
the snoecuped tracts other colonies which Europe
and European governments may send after them.
The first law delivered 10 man was, that he should
repsnsh the earth. In virtue Of this law, all deni-
zens of oyer-peopled countries are entitled 10 seek
for and take possession Of new and unoccupIed
lands They are entitled 10 transplant the inslitu-
tons which habit has made second nature 10 them
to their new homes
plant monarchica or arstoeratcal institutions IN the
territories TO which Russia and Great Britain have
established their preferable right OF colonization,
that ths- United States coonist has 10 plant demo-
cratic institutions in the territory on which his gov
eminent has laid its hands. In point of equity, the
claims Of the European colohists are the stronger
for their oyer.peoped countries leave them no OPP
ton but 10 emgraie while within the settlements Of
the United States the population is insufficient fully
TO occupy the soil. The Polk and Monroe policy
is the dog-in-the-manger policy, Of excluding Eu-
ropeans from regions which their own eountrymen
will be unable to occupy for centuries To some.
IL has its original In bgoed political seetarian-
ism, which can see nothing good except in It's own
political Institutions and would compel all settlers In
America TO adopt them. IL betrays on the part Of
the Americans want Of faith in the goodness Of
their own institutions If sincere and consistent in
their belief of their excellence, they would leave
them to be voluntarily adopted by the newcomers,
instead Of trying to make submission to them con-
dition Of settlement. The aim OF this attempt to
prevent European colonization is, TO extend the
political influence Of the American government, not
to promote the individual prosperity Of American
citizens.
The pride Of professional politicians may be graf
fled, and their emolumens increased, by widening
the sphere within which the authority OF the central
government at Washington and the local machinery
Of government throughout the Union Is paramount;
but private citizens can only be benefited by re-
cultivation Of the waste. The imposition Of repub-
Iican institutions is obstacle to European colo
nization. The American citizen who sacrifices real
individual interests gIatify the vanity Of his gov
eminent, is simple as the European subject who
does so to pamper the pride Of n monarch.
The OVERLAND nAIL.-Enda and China.-We
have received, by our ordinary b-monthly express
from Msrseies, dispatches in anticipation Of the
Bombay mail Of the 18th November.
The point Of most interest is the departure Of the
encouragement from Agra, the 18th Of October,
and his quick movements, (although 1t was given
out that he was proceeding slowly,) whereby he
was 10 arrive at Delhi on the 18th of November
that is many days prior to the time when he was
expected there. The affairs in the Punjaub have
moi lost their interest," although late atrocity is
recorded. The situation is most extraordinary; the
troops have murdered all the prime ministers, or
Wuzeers well all the kings that cannot act as
they please.
The boy King Dhuleep is represented being
no great favorlte with them. His mother, who is
said TO be at once "Messalina" and "Faustina, "
has conrived to keep the soldiers at bay since the
death Of her brother, Jowahr Singh, although she
has had no prime minister; for Gholab Singh, whom
the soldiers wished to promote for his wealth to
that most dangerous post, and then to plumber and
to butcher him as they did his brothers and his
nephew has contrived to gain his mountain fortress
of Jamoo, where he has formally refused their in
vitation. Tel Singh the late governor of Peshawur
queen moiher intended to give the place to Rajah
La Singh her principal paramount; but this report
has not been confirmed.
On the other hand, we hear that she having offer
ed to abandon the throne for herself and her son.
condition of having a jsghire secured to both for
their lives, and not having gained her object, after
the feast at the Dussers, paid some small sums to
the troops, and then contrved to take herself and
her son off to the fortress Of Enritser where it was
supposed she would remain until after the feast Of
the Dewalee had passed over. That festival took
place at the end Of October.
In the meantime there have been, as 1t is conf
IDENTIFY stated, new and stringent terms to the La
hore government by the governor general; but no
one can tell what guarantee be offered by any
person in that country for the observation of any
stipulatons, or for the preservation of internal or
even external tranquility and order for one week,
or even one day.
The turbulent and lcentious soldiers govern as
they choose and no one can resist them. 1t would
not surprise us to hear of tire flight of the Queen
mother, and of her son, to the British camp for pro-
lection The great difficulty in such case would be
to escape with impunty, for the soldiers would not
hesitate to sacrifice both mother and to their
fury.
1he British army remain collected on the from
tiers of the Punjaub and will speedily be ready to
march on Lahore, if necessary. There is nothing
positive known of the fate Of Peshora of Singh, who
was it now appears, aided in his late attempt to
hold Attock by Dost Mahomed and the Afighans,
who intended, if Peshora was successful 10 seize
Pesbawur
Prince Wodemar, of Prussia, who was at UNI
balla on the 5th Of November was about to proceed
to Loodnna and Fedozepore; but his return to the
former place expected, it is said that the in.
vason of the Punjaub will be begun thence.
The Nizam's domnions continue in the same
miserable state. The soldiers are without pay, and
threaten to do mischief The revenues of the state
are farmed out and peculation and disorder the
necessary results.
In other parts of India tranquility prevails, al.
though apprehensions general of great search
ty of grain and of water in various districts during
the next six MONTHS in consequence of the defcien-
cy in the late monsoon.
From Burmah the news Of the dethronement of
Thara wadde has been confirmed. He had become
mad and had been guilty of the most wanton acts
of cruelty; he was, therefore, deposed his BROTH
er had been previously, and regent appointed in
the person of his youngest son, Shoadoongementha,
under the guardianship Of Mekkarameng and Kyes
woongyee. Mpkkarameng, the uncle of the regent,
is said to be a man Of talents, and is member Of
the Asiac. society. The removal from power of
rhoro in uh family madppsa a aaid n