The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-02-12

rather fairly disposed for ak mischisf--both
represent the Presidents declaration upon
this subject as direct interference with the
rights Of European powers holding possess
sions upon this continent. Both Mr.. Monroe
and Mr.. Polk well knew that from the artic
circle TO Cape Horn, this continent was di-
vided into independent States and European
colonies. There is not foot Of il which is
not thus held or claimed. They both dis
claimed all interference with European
rights; and in the very message of Mr.. Polk
announcing this doctrine, he announces also
that he had made proposition to England
by which, if accepted, she would have se-
cured most extensive and valuable region
upon the Pacific. His views, as we'll as
those Of his predecessor, are clear enough
if no perversion is sought. The status quo
of the independent nations is TO exist. They
are not TO be converted ito colonies, No
system of colonization is to be again applied
to them. Mr. Monroe's principle of non-n-
reference extends to the whole continent.
Mr.. Folks with more caution, is limited to
North America, as that portion of the conti-
nent more Immediately connected with our
rights and our interests. But both proceed
upon the same general principle, that such
an interference cannot take place without
injury to us, and that we may therefore, just
ly protest against it. And il is not little
singular, considering the opposition in the
Senate to the very consideration of this sub
ject, that Mr.. Monroe should have stated
that, at is gratifying to know that some of
the powers, with whom we enjoy very
friendly intcrcou rse, and to whom these
views (refering TO the condition Of the South
American statesy have been communicated,
have appeared to acquiesce in them" lam
sure hazard nothing in stating the views
of the present President. His anti-colonixa-
ton system has reference 10 every attemp,
to convert into European colony any of the
independent states of America, or any por-
tion of them. Aud will add, that in look
ing TO the present state ofthings, or in look.
ing forward prospectively, as he must have
done, as far as practical statesman may
look forward, have as little doubt, that any
attempt to make an English colony of Cali
fornia, would present the very case against
which he thus warns his countrymen and the
world. He may well be unwilling to see
the United States belted round by the fleets,
and armies, and territories, and power ol
England. Already she rs conterminious with
US from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific
ocean, Beginning at the Bermudas, most
important naval station upon our right Attain
tic flank, and thence passing to Newfound-
land, to Nova Scotia, TO New Brunswick, to
Canada, east and west, and to the immense
countries extending thence across the con.
tinent, and running far within the arctic cir
Gle, and governed by great trading corpor-
alton, which exercise a reponderating in
fiuence over the Indians inhabting those
regions. Oregon and California, if gained,
and Mexico influenced, if not ruled, would
complete the circle, and weuld place our
boundaries every where in contact with the
territories of great power, or with those OF
an ally in name but dependent in fact, OF
looking out upon the ocean, where her pow,
er is so strong, and her pre,ensions SO un-
limited.
But whatever views may be entertained
of the policy of introducing this resolution
the question now assumes a wholly different
aspect II is now here. 1t is before the
Senate, before the country, and before the
world. DO what we may, one effect of this
question is beyond our reach. 1t is already
flying upon the wings of the wind, and will
be carried TO the flrthest boundary Of the
republic, and to every iog-cabin upon the
verge of civilization, which dots the psairies,
or is lost in the forest. And yet more it is
crossing the ocean, and will pass to the Old
World; and wherever it goes, what will be
said of our refusal TO consider it? To what
motive will this refusal be ascribed? To
ftimidity, Mr.. President-unjustly, we all
lknow; for no such motive has had the slight
Eest influence upon single member Of this
body. But we shall not the less be charged
with it, nor will it the less iniurousiy affect
US. There is not Journal from Johnny
Groats' House to the Lands End, which
will not have its fling at the disposition we
make of this subject, and of all times this is
the worst TO halt IN our course, and of all
nations England is the last before whom we
should exhibit any condnct that aaay be tor
tured into the appearance Of doubt or appre-
hension.
But what is proposed by this resolution?-
1t proposes, Mr.. President, 10 repeal prin-
ciple which two of The greatest powers of the
earth are now carrying into practice upon
this continent, so far as we can discover any
principle involved in the war which the
French and British are now waging against
Bueros Ayres; and principle solcmnly
announced by the French prime minister in
the Chamber Of Deputies, clearly in doc
trine, but cautiously in the remedy. But
what is this balance Of power which is to
cross the Atlantic and take up its abode in
this new werlds 1t is the assumption Of a