The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-04-09

1872. There are now upwards of million
oftons employed, navigated by more than
seventy thousand seamen; and the trade,
shipping and seamen are increasing in ratio
which keeps pace with the multiplying pop
ulation of the colonies, and the rapid devel-
opment'of their immense resources. This
vast trade is carried on exclusively in British
bottoms, manned by British subjects, and
consist almost entirely of British manufactur-
ers and British colonial staples.
Standing confidently upon her own re-
sources, unattecting by those accidents which
influence the fortunes of other states, Great
Britain hus within her own bosom, it will
thus be seen, all the means of extending
and perpetuating her commerchial, military
and political power "She can send forth
her vast commercial marine and powerful
fleets built, rugged, previsioned, armed and
manned through means at her exclusive dis
posal, and beyond the control, or even in
terruplion Of foreign interference" except
from US. ar
Such being her commanding position in
regard to the world, let us now examine her
peculiar regard 10 ourselves, and particularly
the bearing and influence of her colonies
upon our present aud future security. .rs
The important military influence of Nova
Scotia and Bermuda upon our maritime from
tier has already been adverted TO. New
Brunswick and the Canadas hang heavily
upon our flank and rear. The influence
which the latter are capable of exercising
over the Indians, upon cur western border,
and the Mexican States, render their geo.
graphical position most powerful check up
on US. If she retain those colonies she may
readily add the force of Mexico to her own.
That republic can never possess naval power;
ii must therefore rely on alliances with some
great maritime power for tzs protection of
te valuable and growing commerce. We
have adopted the maxim, whether wisely or
net time must determine of non-interierence,
under any circumstances, with the affairs of
other nations. That protection, then, which
the Mexican states would gladly recoive from
us, but which we are prscluded from our
settled policy from aaerding them, Great
Britain will readily extend to them; and in
a war with US, they, as we'll as the Indian
tribes, would be so much added to her force
ON the weakest flank of our country. Fer
colonies, therefore, ard their subsequent
: influence, are guarantee to her against our
commercial, maritime and political ascapdsn-
cy, so long CO she holds them. ...
Suppose these colonies transferred 10 cur
country. The immense wealth which they
new pour into the lap Of the mother country
would then be ours; maritime resources
would be mere than doubled; we should be
forever freed from Indian difficulties; and
Mexico, in all offensive operations against
us, would be passive if not powerless. Oul
n1eans Of defence would be vastly increased
because eur northern frontier would be re-
duced to the single post of Quebec, and the
resources for the defence Of our present long
: line be concentrated at that point In TIE
same ratio thrt the power Of the United
States would thus be increased, would the
maritime preponderanee, resources, and poll.
tical influence of Great Britain be dimin
{ ished.
, The important truth has been demonstra
ted in modern times, that the greatest mill
G tary power depends not upon large armies
j. bu. npon the combined mechanical skill
). productive energies, and naval superiority 0
frao people, directed by high intellectual
/ capacity and attainment.
Naval superiority consists not in ships, bu
y in seamen to man them; and depends upo
# possessing the nurseries in which the sea
! men are formed British naval power
e vulnerable only in its contact with us; an
c it requires but an ordinary share of sagacit
}. TO perceive that the principal pillar Of ths
a power is within our grasp; it is formed Q
# the northern fisheries and the immense trad
If which they nourish-those fisheries AM
that trade depend upon, and necessaril
Q follow the possession of Nova Scotia, Ney
n Brunswick, and the Canadas Have W
g the energy TO seize and retain them? Tha
If is yet to be seen. But it would be wors
s than suicidal to commit the peace of ,hi
H country for paltry objects. lfwar must com
S le, the stake for which we play be not COZ
9 fined to few million of worthless acres br
II be worthy OF the efforts of great and ga
liant people; let it be- for nothing short {
Il the commercial and naval supremacy Of til
/ globe. If we look to anything less; if W
n determine to take anything less-we ha
i, better throw up The cards and yield tn
IL game. .e
h If we be but true to ourselves, vast as th
a object is, we have the means Of accomplish
i ing it. In fiscal resources we are secon
il only to Great Britain; all we want is tn
J. financial talent, and intrepid intellect,
II call them forth; our physical means, if abl
1t directed, will be found ample aud the mas
g. nitude of the object itself will cluster aroun
is it the whole moral energies Of the America
c, paople. --- -------- :.
nt ANOTHER LARGE HENS EGe.--Mr, Edwa
&c Goodwin, of the Up Neck district, has left
m hens egg at our Office that measures