The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-29

ters came pouring in-tbe oligarchlit
press reproved him In very strong terms;
and, in fact, all his friends were exasperated.
This offended Monagas in his turn. He accord
ingly deserted his party, as Tyler did the wings
In the United States, and turning out of office oil
the olIgarchists, supplied their places from the
opposite faction. Things have been going on
thus for 'some time, until articles of impeach-
ment had been got up, and would, in all proba-
| bility, have been acted on by the Congress
which was SO violently broken up.
| Thus we see the mischievous agraIsan and
ultra doctrines of willy and desperate man like
| Guzman, who, in the fatal tendency of these
doctrines under the cloak of philanthropy and
! love towards the thurman family, and the bitter
spite of disappointed politician, like Monagas,
deface the fair prospects of the peace, quetness,
and happiness which Venezuela seemed destined
| to enjoy. Is not this lesson to the ultra doc
trnes and their disseminators here at home
Here we have proof positive Of the end of such
| schemes.
| But there is another important view to be
/ taken, and that is the constant interference of
the leading governments of Europe In the af-
| fairs of the South American republics. Recent
occurrences in various parts of the world have
shown the meddlesome tendencies of the British
| government with the affairs of other countries;
and every foreign arrival, almost, brings fresh
proof of their wish to interfere wherever they
can.
| In Venezuela it seems that Mr.. Bedford Hin
ton Wilson, the British charge d'affaires, has
taken most decided and active part in faror of
the revolutionary accommodating secret con-
ferences with the prominent men of the rebel
lious party, and conducting himself in such
marked manner as to have completely identified
himself with the whole affair. This same Mr..
Wilson was formerly British consul general In
Peru; and whilst there he pursued similar
course to his present one in Venezuela. He
mixed himself up with the questions at issue
between Peru and Bolivia; and if he did not
produce the present difficulties between those
two republics, he at least laid the foundation Of
unfrendly feeling between them, and made
himself very unpopular with the Peruvians, so
that on his recall from that country, they were
very glad TO get rid of him.
| Much such similar affair took place in the
republic of New Granada, some six or seven
years ago. At that period revolutionary
movement was going on, headed by General
Obando, and party feeling very high. San
culinary contests TOOK place between the con-
tending factions, and the utmost confusion pre-
vailed. The British charge d'affaires at Bogota
made himself then very unpopular by the part-
Fan spirit he showed, and the protection and as
sistance he gave to the chiefs of the rebellous
party. On the removal Of Mr.. WILSON from Peru,
this same charge d'ataires in Bogota Was trans
ferred to the Peruvian government, and Mr.. M
son soon after ,cas sent to Venesuela. The pre-
sent British charge d'atfares at Bogota is Gene
: raj Miller, gentlemen who, from his long resi-
dence in South America, where he served in
Bolivar's army during the war of independence,
is probably as well versed in the Colombian cha.
racter and the politics of THOSE countries, as any
man living.
Now what is the meaning of the British 60.
vernment allowing their ministers and agents to
interfere with the political affairs of the countries
they are sent to reside in? Why are they re.
warded with fresh appointments some other
part of the southern continent of America, when
the complaints and remonstrances of the govern.
.,L;-l 49, s~snUvfng mem!
The answer to all these questions is plain
Too much harmony and good feeling among the
South Anerican republics ,could, in a short time,
render the southern continent of America almost
as formidable as the northern no,c u.s. This would
not suit Great Britain; she is anxious to keep
oo"h thCsC youug IcPuDiCs, anu therefore Is
not at all averse to the frequent repetitions of re-
evolutionary movements among them; and if there
is the slightest symptom of disturbance, her
charges on the spot are ready enough to
tan the spark into hame. Such has
undoubtedly been her policy in South
America, and such with some variations) would
be her policy If she could bring it to bear with
Mexico. We all remember Captain Elliott,
famous travellings and journeyDgs at the time
that the annexation of Texas was about being
carried into effect. Recent movements in Mex.
leo indicate her desire to have a finger in the
pie there. Guatemala, and the impudent claim
OF the British through their friends, the Mosqul.
to Indians, on part of that republics territory,
all show the anxiety of England for a foothod
here, and the control OF the southern republics
Her interference with the Argentine Republic,
and the Hat failure of her diplomats to obtain the
advantage OF Rosas, may also be quoted
But enough. We have said sufficient to draw
attention to this great question More than the
quiet OF Venezuela is threatened now a-days.
and we trust the American government will not
allow the crooked and obscure policy of Eng
land TO outwit II in the matter of the welfare
and quiet Of the western hemisphere.
REVIVAL OF THE WlLMoT PRovlso IN CONGRESS
The most interesting incident attending the
probable confirmation of the new treaty in the
Senate, is the sudden revival ofthe Wilmot pro.
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