The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-06


of the world, and is in the present only the too
Iof European emssares Not that il is believed tina
the governments of Great Britain and France hay
made any Official promi SEES, through their accred
tied agents induced Mexico to assume her presen
beligerent attitude in regard TO the United States
but simply that these agents have taken no pains L
contradict the promises made, and the inducemenu
held out by unauthorized persons in this unfortunate
affair. Mexico is unquesuonably laborng unde
the belief that some diplomatic coup de main ma,
yet come to her assistance; but there is no chancl
for il whatever after Mexico is once defeated. No
defeated Mexico is likely to receive assistance from
| Europe for the power which would then come L
her assistance would have to take her place insteaC
Of standing by its side, or acting behind the stage
have reason 10 believe that on the part of France
M Guizots declaration of strict ne,assiity will b.
faithfully adhered TO by both the king and hi
minister though there seems TO be no want of dspo
sition on the part Of the French government to fur
her, as far as consistent with public safety and the
good opinion of the chambers, the views and pre-
tensions Of England France is isolated from lIt
continental States of Europe, and is thus obliged e
accept the good Offices and alliance OF England
though no man or set Of men in France 10 sufficient
Ily bold 10 pronounce that alliance natural, or one
conducive TO the material well being of The French
people. Ii is accepted pas alsr, aS;an offset u
| the northern powers, and means of pochcaly reg
ulatng the succession of the French throne. Ii has
therefore, but a specific and limited object and "a
such one, as M, Theirs very shrewdly observed
in his late speech in the chambers no country car
sacrifice its permanent interests, and ally at all
! times and under all circumstance.
| The ministerial journals of Paris continue their
hsf.subdued hostility TO the United States Some
three or four days ago, when the liberal journal, le
| SIecle, broughtout long article on pnyateeung,
showing the pernicous influence of that nefarious
practice not only on the commerce Of the belliger.
ens but also on the trade Of nentrals and calling on
the government to use its best efforts to prevent
| Frenchmen from engaging in 1t, the Presse, Emil
GlrardIn's paper conservative journal OF S0i-sarll
independent color, endeayored to show that the
writer in the Steele mistaken, and that the prac
tee of substituting philosophical reasoning for the
consideration of specallties and circumstances was
Inadmissible in politics and diplomacy. Apart from
the shameless immortality Of that assertion, the artl-
Gle had no other object than to add to the already
exaggerated fears of our merchants and shippers
the French and the English governments, in view
of the unsettled politics Of Europe, being, perhaps,
more Immediately interested in this important ques-
tion and in the strictest adherence to the treaties
concluded to that effect with the United States, than
ourselves. But all this will mainly depend on the
occurrences on the Rio Grande, and therefore re-
irain from commenting on this subject any further
in this letter. The political article or the Revue de
Deux Mondes, published this day, though speaking
at some length Of the position Of Mexico and the
United States, does not argue the question OF letters
of marque, but expresses It's unfelgned qualification
at the proposed augmentation OF oCr national navy.
Though lamentaby in error as regards It's statlstl-
cal deails of ships and ssamen, the writer of the
article, after some pertinent remarks on the relative
position of England France, and the United States,
concludes by saying that he is glad the United
States have at last resolved to become naval pow
err; for three great maritime pooers much likely
10 maintain The peace Of the porld than hoo; and The
idea Of maritime equilibrium u much more reasonable
| than that Of an -3nsyiean balance ofpotoer.
The sessions of the chambers will Drobaby con-
tinue to the end Of this month. In six weeks the
new elections will have taken place, and, as truly
believe, have swelled the ministerial majority
to about one hundred. This is, perhaps, rather
a misfortune for NJ. Guizot, who may thus per-
severe in a system which is sure to ALLEVIATE the
nation, while It secures TO him parliamentary
maiortes in the chambers. When the legislature
of country thinks itself absolved from considering
the public will further than it is expressed by the
technical voters, it only govern by force, which
Just as dangerous in body OF hive hundred to use
as in single irresponsible person. ministerial
| majority Of one hundred will give additional weight
the efforts for electoral REFORM and bring the con-
suton of 1880 once more before the masses. The
commencement was made in the tribune the com
bnation of all the opposition presses will do the
rest. The people must have question set before
them which they can understand, and which affects
their immediate interests, in order to be reused to
some great movement; bat against such a one the
ministry of the present day is not likely to stand.
| The probable change in the ministry of Great Brit
ain is not likely to affect tat least not Immediate
| y; for it is understood that Lord Palmerston on
his late visit here made the necessary explanations,
| and removed some Of the difficulties which were in
the way of his accepting the secretaryshp of for
egn affairs with the appreciation of HIS colleagues
trust the Oregon controversy will be settled before
his lordship's accession to Office; though am in
| formed from reliable source that Lord Palmers-
ton is quite peaceably inclined, and disposed, for
anv reasonable sacrifice. maintain peace with
| America The question merely is, how far Lord
| Palmerston, in his zeal to oppose Lord Aberdeen,
has already committed himself' | suppose it is an
easy matter for his ordship to dsavow certain arti-
ces in the "Chronice," though some of his speech
| es and questions in the House of Commons might
be the cause Of some embarrassments. hope, how
ever for the best; and rely, in common with almost
every American here, on the frmness Of the Presl-
dent and the wisdom and skill Of his constitutional
advisers. The Oregon question is, on this aide OF
the water, pronounced settled. If so, 1t was set
tied by the measures Of the administration; by man.
ly determination and prudent forbearance-not by
doubts and fears and msgivngs, and exaggerated
computations of English power and American help
essness But de moriuis nil, &c.
| With the exception Of the Morning Herald, the
British press has, on the whole, continued temper
ate. II in dignity, ogently Gliding us, and
assuring us that on the whole, England has no dis
position to treat America in unfriendly manner
The Herald on the other hand has been most &C
lively employed in furnishing the British puo'''
with statement of our defacations, for the purpose
of drawing comparisons detrimental to our reputa
ton and in favor of the superior morality OF ar'sto
! cratic governments.
| These repeated assaults on government ant
institutions, which the Journal des Ddbats, witt
evident delight copies from the English press, (no
having the courage, after the shameful corrupuon'
rored upon the French government in its owl
chambers, to raise its voice on SO delicate subject,
are the best evidence Of the fears with which tn
progressive prosperity of our country inspires TN
leaders Of the reactionary movement IN Europe
Each time that the old English tory, or the presen
French ministerial press, attacks our institutions
they confess their apprehension lest our example
might produce wish to follow it among the oP
pressed millions of Europe. They act, in all sscl
. cases, IS being already arragned before the grea
tribunal of public opinion; and, being unable TO DC
end their position, reduced to the paliry SUFFERING
of terminating on the republic. "Those that liv
in glass houses - hints the National, very modesty
fought not to throw stones" and it would certainly
be cruel if any one we're TO advise an American ed
, tor to investigate the morals Of our government
: where everything is sacrificed to ministerial MAJOR