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

cord,ng to the message of President Polk il would
nc they are not extraordinarily friendly The follow.
= me language Of that official document 80: II must
iergoen that anne xation obtained in spite Of
intervention OF the diplomatic agents of the Europe.
powers France even, ancien, ally, that country
nicn mas common interest with US in maintaining the
OF the seas has sought to prevent this result
rnght to rejoice at having trumphed over British
French Intervention in such energetic and efica.
lords; but still is a fact that at the same time that
are exchanging with England words Of the most
seiy intimacy our relations with America are becom
81 not hostile less friendly Under any circumstan
es should regard this q matter 10 be regretted hut
nder present ones look upon most unfortunate
are aware what serious dispute has arisen between
England and America; hope and wish sincerely that
DIS may be amicably settled; but In situation of such
avy the conduct Of France should be extremely cir
umspect fear that hitherto has not been sufficient
So What makes the thing still more serious 10 the
neory the Minister Of Foreign Affairs has put forward
bout to call the attention Of the Chamber to the subject
or tho sake Of opposition but solely with the object
-, me IDEAS OF the government on the sub
ect II u can DO done. must admit that have good
ropes for 1t has been shown that serious occasions
ne opinions Of the present government may be innuen
he part Of the Chamber what call the clearing IN Of
ne most serious question which may be brought forward
during the present session. You are aware that Texas
OF great importance to the United states and that
possession was anxiously desired by that power
VIII add that never had an annexation been made
aexas has been separated from Mexico, and all
The powers. including France, had recognised it
annexation, and that is an irrevocsbio fact
Cabinet has considered its duty oppose itself to this
measure u 1t be true stated by the Minister for
Foreign Affair.". that success should be the Law Of govern
mens there has been fault in this affair for il fail
ed and has caused interruption in relations with
the United States But what good reason could have
excited the opposition Of the Cabinet to the
Did our commercial interests demand it7 II has know
been said that had interest in drawing supply
cstt from Texas; but the 6rst place that State did
q and mr. vna our
interest that thst locality should be placed under the
patronage Of powerful nation rather than abandon
cd to the influence Of England. Permit me,
tonishing increase Of the United States Scarcely
M and they touch Mexico on the side Of Texas and
Canada by the Oregon; they had then 600 Of nha
CINE tina this extraordinary and unheard Of prosperity
should give umbrsge to England; but for my part al
though declared partisan Of English alliance, cannot
Tor the sake Of my country be at all uneasy at the de-
velopement ofthe power Of the United States II has
been objected that the annexation Texas to the Uni
IT, must confess, the first time ever heard this equ
librum spoken of can fully comprehend balance Of
Of ali the States composing il; and whenever his suu
orum has been disturbed has been proper seek to
res'tabhsh III; but will not ask: what have we to do
with America in that respect The Hon. NJ Guizot 10
afraid that the Spanish will be annihilated by
the Anglo American one. oh when that time
100 ships Of the line and 200 fgates when they shall
longer profess the principle that the flag the
european
assistance Of that Of America II We still possessed Can
ada and Louisiana can imagine that the development Of
the power Of the United States might give ansasness
part Of the American continent; but have given
up the question no longer in any way
the United States what be permitted to call ano
Their step towards political freedom. Since French
policy represents in this world revolution have lost
much Of our freedom OF action. Formerly there ex.
listed amongst the various European States opposing in
Franco Va Rut he dav
~ in the world. on that day there wa: formed
cert N fact which impeded and still impedes our &c.
at the bottom Of this No; but maintain that
there Is amongst these European powers, and against
furious to u.s. You lately had proof of this When
events took place in Serva which appeared likely to in
sure TO RUSSIA too extensive domination, France endea
yored to excite the Jealousy Of Austria but she was not
great ssgacty perfectly well explain this indifference
what has occurred, said this gentleman, sis an evil
but between evils the lesser one ought be chos
en-" Well then, what has taken place in Servia is
closer TO England who from the nature Of her govern
men alter $780, naturally Inclined to form ALI.
ance with but 10 proportion as the two countries be-
lous ofour navy, which has certainly met with great
checks but which fortunately again It's for
U.s. and exercised disastrous effect on cur po.
Icy Two facts may remove this consiraint: one the
q osr
Paris end London shall be witnessed In any other capital
Of Europe ell liberty Of action will to u.s.
the powers Of Europe then having sympathetic feeling
towards us. The second cause which may lead 10 the
emancipation Of our policy Is the augmentation Of the
this assertion s, that it, during the last two years. Eng
land has been yielding in her relations with owe
s wh them was sbs motive Of IL. conduct
of the French Cabinet in the affair Of Texas have
hesitation in declaring that this conduct was adopted to
hxrn Arri
last Ave years The Cabinet taking the reins Of pow
er, found France and England bad terms from the
land not. She could not be actuatsd by any
other feeling than sentiment Of having done
duct TO adopt-to do nothing wait The principal Of
the union between France and England is the mante-
nance and the European quo. But for the
faults committed at Tahiti and the question Of the right
OF search should have been perfectly in accord with
England the affairs of Syria and Of Greece, and the
que stion OF Morocco would have presented no dcuty
for right side and victory in favor: In
the question of Texas might have said to England
you cannot require that in order preserve balance
OF power in America We should renoance our oldest al
lance and friendly relations with the United States
But the faults committed on the two Questions have
mentioned have weighed In all our relations with Egg
land After madly establishing ourselves at the Marquee
where could not subsst went to Tahiti where
intrigue united to RELIGIOUS anatcism hence the Prtch
ard indemnify and all the concessions in the affairs
the opinion in England in France s tina, each Of the
two countries has made concessions. | have said
and repeat t. that independently Of the faults commit
ted at Tahiti If France has not observed diplomatic
ay in the affair Of Texas she has been forced to act
by the necessity Of not giving offence to England The
conduct Of France in the affair Of Texas has been the
Purchsse.money paid for the right Of search Yes in
the relations with America you have been obliged to
depart from the circumspection Of sensible men,. And
why 2 To redeem your faults you have committed
fault both with view to peace and to war War; per-
haps Will not break out. hope it for do not any
longer demand grand positions content myself with
moderate ones For America the affair 10 enc Of true
material interest; for England OF dignity. At the
outset France might hope to play the part Of useful
Intermediary but the Ministry has broken the national
relations which existed between America and France
and this pert taken from country by the fault OF
the Cabinet Afnr the words of President Polk It
impossible that France offer herself TO coDciise the
difference ] shall say no more desire what have
said may BIO heard in America fear not its being so IN
England for what Is that every thing
should re clearly understood between three such great
countries England, France, and the United States
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