The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-06
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American Affairs In Europe.

Though the file OF American papers which received
gence sufficiently specific interest the public, the
general characterized by two points Of
such and sipgulerity as to deserve flew re-
marks Whatever may be the nth Of the snticipsons
which we have lately expressed Upon the msroh Of
political intellect 1t is clear that the general aspect Of
affairs has given rise analogous sentiments not only in
various countries Of Europe but in that quarter Of
the globe where. without dspsrsgement TO the good
sense OF the nhsbi,an,s we might have expected hem
to have been VI -omew hat slower growth What the
ry to disclose but this much least is csrtan.tha
in different quarters profession Is smults neousy medo
the same title sixty since and that these pfcpes
are eXemped by practice TO extent not nconsdsra-
ble 1t Is proclaimed without reserve denial that the
amy and Intercourse Of nations should not depend upon
the caprces conclusions of individual cahnef
that an appeal to arms among civilized people general
ly unnecessary II Is dsgraceul and desrucve and
that the efforts Of Legislature should be combined Tor
the good OF the country and not divided consumed In
struggles for ascendancy, measures of etalation
In the United States the war movement suggested
by recoectons OF the past IT not seriously counter
stimulated by representations of the future And ad-
dien these important aids. supper ted by the
Notwithstanding all this, II has been shown. beyond
doubt that the vast majority of the American people
ment Of the DIFFER with ourselves but that many Of
them also conscsntously DESTROYS Of
hosuities have actually Making allownn
for little pardonsbe assumptions the tone OF the leadng
columns Of many of the best Of the American journals is
extremely credabe the public and to themselves-
Though the helpessness of Mexico is abundan ty clear,
such aIacrty as to leave only the dcuy Of rejecting
without offence tae excessive influx Of reinorcemens,
plated with approval the continuance of the s
deprecated in OF the papers from more honorable
motives than the consideration Of its expense and diff
Guilty.
Nor does admit of question that the great
eial Of the last session has been most inuentiai
promoting these sentiments At what expense, with
what concurrent advantage to ourselves, we have
achieved this end remains to be seen But that the
peal OF our Corn Laws has been accepted by foreign
nations earnest Of good will to ALL example of
Legislative advancement and as pattern for study and
imitation the publication of tho various dence
in pages from time TO time must have placed beyond
the shadow of a doubt.
To say that the centuries have each produced
their successive developments of new eras," which
have rapidly dissolved into the uniform current OF the
times would 6e but tue enough but each perhaps has
left some frsgmen. Of improvement swell the general
stock That going to be wise and peacea6e and
hoped Tor But the principles we speak Of are Of such
intrinsic truth we believe them TO be- the CONNER
will not only diiuse the enJoymens of plenty, but Sc
cure the blessings of peace IL the ameoration oil the
social state OF the people OF infinitely higher value man
the tiadionary policy OF party ii, the common enemy
OF nation, as embodied in the poverty the ignorance
and the distress OF the larger half OF IT, should be an Oh
ject of legislation paramount the ambition the cupdity
the reseutmens of any body OF men, If ell these pro-
positions are essentially and immaaby true their esab
discussion The expedients Of cajolement, of dis
appointment or OF procrastinatien will be but
temporary. Il is something to see that abuses which,
quarter Of a century ago. were considered as ntegra
parts OF the constitution now only justified on the
necessity can be allowed 10 excuse their
their practice in the present day. il must be shown to
arise from more admissible than oncld am
biton or personal hostility.
From the London Herald July 10
The intelligence Of the ratification Of the Oregon
treaty by the American Senate. conveyed By the Great
Western, and which given to our readers, by sx.
traordinary express in second edition in paper Of
in every town and hamlet Of England. It needed no
small courage in body far removed from the ON
c an e s
plenipoten,iary Of Premier who began the negotiation
by the almost fatally absurd o, cloud
by this weak aud silly admission OF an
tered by the factous frenzy of portion of their own
threats and declarations Of President Polk-the Ame-
rcsn Senate have not merely advised that high func-
hut they have given their assent to treaty in
Eve articles which only awaits ratification here, to be-
portion Of the public law Of Europe.
This result is IN every way credi.able body of men
the elite Of that great for their
their Judicial and administrative experience and vnd
Gates their claim to be considered the legitimate sue
Rufus Kings and the Randolphs Of the past generation
Indeed there Is hardly name Of note in America or
not to '' be iound in favor Of the treaty The
Calhouns the Rushes the Critteniens. the websers as
and the more in,eigen and instructed OF the merchants
all in its favor and rejoice In settlement or rather
in compromise which has for the present at isa, post
achieves this great not greatest good possesses all the
elements pecessary to render such national
valid and obligatory and h therefore, not wonderful
three ourths Of the Senate were in its favor Tho
parties have the power to consent and they have con-
sented freely. The execution OF their mutual agree
ment Is possible easy, and within their power.
The treaty /: short. consisting but Of ave articles
II that some doubt existed as to whether Great
Britain should enjoy the navigation Of the Columbia Ri
in 1859; but Mr. Pakenhsm obviated the doubt by
admitting that the right strictly limited within the
charter could only be enjoye for seventeen years
longer i g. till 1863 In making this admission II 10
only iair to assume that Mr.. Pakenham acted only
but isi bard p to reconcile this admission with the minis
teral statement Of Sir Robert Peel Monday the Goth
June in the House of Commons, wherein he gave his
audience to understand that the free navigation of the
Columbia was unclogged with any restrictions whate
That the free navigation of the river Is only be-
neht limited short term of years abundanty sp-
parent and SUCH indeed, might be presumed to be the
whose great ambition seemed to be to live AN jour ie
jour- and always to meets great danger by some tempo
exclamation Of the French King in past generation
would seem to have been the motto Of BrItish pol
clan in the present. II il that for tho present dis
great and wise Minister to remove dicuues during
for few years TO perpIex bis successors II Sir Robert
Peel be ignorant Of the public lay OF Europe We may
this treaty propoundcd by his pehpotentary, Of
by his quite at variance with the legisla
the Rhine The broades basis Is laid down by the inter-
national law Of Europe for the navigation Of rivers The
article OF the Congress OF vienna says the Navigation
in all the OF the Rhine fom the point where
becomes navigable 10 the be entirely ree and
though the late king Of Holland conIved to bsc the 9th
powers by the Interpretation which he put on this
article yet his mpting close great river oie
Of the omong II not one Of the proximsts causes OF
the loss OF his However good the general the
DRY Of government In America yet in state wherein the
vehement passions Of the msiory influence the opinions
and Of the people, and sometimes overbear the
laws it were vain to hope that this article OF the treaty
give rse future dispute on the renewal OF the
Hudsons Bay charter but in the present sge OF comp
| AM andc
times TO be contented with putting on the EVIL cay
he fourth and fifth articles OF the treaty appear TO be
ceptionsbe, would we quarrel with our right
TO the OF tho Columbia being subject TO the revenue
and navigation laws Of the United states. which IN no
very material respects. differ from own The rabh
cation Of treaty ia great degree owing to the zes
and talent of Mr. Webster, and IL must DO consoiaon