Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

narrative OF history South America
nected with England for the last twenty-five years. may
be undressing to assist in illustrating the extent Of the
guardian with which rulers have watched over Anne
can interests and property since the commencement of Pre-
sident Jackson's Administration.
That the United States first and far beyond every other
nation felt deep interest in the of the Spanish colo
MES their struggle for independence that she invited Eng
land to cooperate with her in recognising the independence
OF Buenos Ayres as early as 1879 that England then
engaged in playing double game of deep ubey with the
Holy Alliance" concerning these colonies and gave
respectful attention to the invitation that this nation,
foremost and unaded and with the sympaes Of the
chcai world against her. in 1929 did recognise the Span
sh colonies under the auspices of those great and patriotic
men, Monroe j. c. Adams, and Clay free and independ
en and, finally, that Great Britain, envious Of bright
fame and ponderous influence in those regions of America
theeupon determined the of her policy and instantly
followed in footsteps All these unguestionabe his
torlca facts and need neither eucdaton comment from
u.s. II is true the egoistical Canning placed record
statement OF his that he had called world into
existence 10 balance the old = but this has long since ceased
to be remembered of the inflated seeuogizng
boasts OF administration DESTROYS to retain its power and
for that purpose, ready to utter any convenient absudty
Though evidently sensible of the extravaganza of Mr. Can
nng declarations propose 10 show that Great Britain, by
actively taking advantage of her immense MEANS did all in
her powerif she could not deprive Of the glory of the
hr movementto render practically true In the prose-
cuon Of these designs she has, all cases. overhrown the
superior influence which this nation, prior the adminstra
ton OF President Jackson and the time of the Congress
Panama. universally held with those and feeble Powers
and that she has moulded hem both in diplomatic treaties
and commercial relations, almost wholly her own purposes
In conclusions shall present short summary of prn
cipa argument in connexon with of our pecu-
liar advantages in those regions and then shall take the
liberty of suggesting how, in opinon regain an
equivalent for what have lost by supneness and utter
sacrifice of patriotism to party.
Mr. Canning, Immediately after his extraordinary state
ment that 'he had called world into existence" or
dered abroad through all parts Of South America, numerous
agents. deeply infected with the Foreign Secreays cnhus
this subject who already before their outset,
disposed to report favoraby and also directed report
quickly. Upon these reports treaties Immediately made
with the nations commercial energy and capital
employed immense amount in all partsof the continent
and independently OF the partial construction OF many ar
Giles in the treaties, almost countless of money
eagerly advanced to the different Governments to cement the
bonds Of friendship while, in reality with the usual fore
sight of the British Cabinet, all this well calculated
when the day OF payment should to PROSTATE the weak
beneath the strong the debtors beneath the creditors and
pei them to for mercy at the feet OF their complete
masters In confirmation of this witness the treaty of 1926
between England and Brazil odiously foreign to the
creasng sugar interests of the latter that She the weaker
party and the immense debtor has declared at end and
will not accept any proposition yet made by the British
Cabinet But England wants the fertile island OF Santa Ca
tharna Astounding COAL the payment of her debt and
already speaks of taking Let also adduce the third a
Gle Of the treaty of 1926 with Buenos Ayres wherein
declared that all vessels of his Britannia Majesty shall have
liberty to enter for the purposes of commerce, all habo
bays rrs where other foreign vessels may be per-
mitted Under this article Brazil, Paraguay and
Monevideo all foreign nations, but all owning extensive
possessions the mighty rivers which form the Rio de la
Plata, must either be debarred from their seevden rights
England, with her overwhelming financial power,
sweep them all from out their waters And is fact
of great portent that this treaty. unlike all the other British
commercial treaties with America, contains article proudng
its termination upon notice of either party His Britain
mic Majesty Government well knew they would desire
TO end it and if they did, they could find pretext-a
course by no easy to the weaker party Yet Gen.
Rosas, Notwithstanding blockade of years. the open
of of
not eto upon England her system of declaring all
listing relations broken by any hostile act but leaves in
statu quo treaty which always continue distract
those but beautiful countries that she may reap
later the harvest of her political philanthropy In
fine, there not Independent of this continent
cept our and Paraguay that is not debt England
beyond the hope OF redemption, the probability OF
paying the interest; still day must time
other, and behooves watch the modus operund Al
ready we perceive the method of these plans universally
predominant influence of Great Britain ourselves in all
parts of foreign America and though they have been taught
by sad experience that in their eageness to build this fabric
OF anticipated power, they had reared basis too
steady for vast superstucte they doubtless expect
due find the reward of their governmental loans
of the millions expended in the mines and OF the manufac
shipped far beyond the required for the
sumption of the country.
In another way has this GEL Dorado of British hopes
acted, not only upon themselves but collectively upon all
commercial nations; for they created feeling Of importance
much greater than that which these infant Governments
properly entitled Seeing themselves huriedy coured
with every expression of lasting and confidence blind
ed they by the diplomatic intrigue and practical
Of the greatest nation Of the world they naturally fanced
themselves comforting Jdors consequently they adopted,
many cases. high handed and hucuatng policy, and, by
their nudcious and iimed laws, hampered commerce,
arded the progress of the public welfare throughout every
section of Spanish America and violated without fear of
proach, public and private engagements
Meanwhile what has been the OF these free and
generous United States After the completion Of the proud
est yet reared to fame in the recognition of the
Spanish colonies, and the firm stand which compelled all Eu
rope 10 regulate their early intercourse with Southern Amer
by maxims, the wheel of party politics took
other turn, and vantage ground most unwey aban
doned. The Congress Of Panama affords conclusive evil
dence that these nations then properly regarded the import
of early friendship and deemed their natural adj
yisers, for Invited to teach and to guide them
Whether the long train of evils which, for centuries to come
will leave their traces behind them would have been averted
by carrying out the noble and grand but perfectly practicable
views of Messrs Adams and Clay, question which we
leave to the awakening Of patriotism now happily pre-
vang amongst Truly hope when peace shall again
bless country that Government will offer the friendly
mediation which requested and which may not yet
be too late The knowledge Of multitude OF evils entaed
upon all parts of America by disorders which we might have
prevented, and for which, certain extent we fairly
accountable, demands effort least to make the most
pie reparation in power.
In further illustration of argument we would ask
whether the United States Government has attended to the
ordinary interests Of citizens many parts of South
America Have we a treaty with Buenos Ayres Have the
many claims due TO counymen that State been adjusted
Have had or do hold treaty with the Republic
OF Paraguay Above all things has Government in the
great majority Of cases. sent such men for diplomatic residents
qualified by their Abilities patriotism, and WISDOM to
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