The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1848-07-11

4 wero denied his attentions, and lcw Of whom
visited Paris without being invited to bis
house. His observations upon he governs
ment and people Of France were given to the
public in the pages Of tho Democratic Re
pie,o, in an article entitled g France, its King,
Court and Government" which most Of our
readers will probably fecollect. Among 9th
er literary papers published in this country,
was one upon the French tribunals Of JUS
lice, which contained much information in
teresting 10 an American, and in which The
author expressed his decided condemnation
Of the system Of the English common law,
looking upon it as code originating in feu-
dal and almost scmi-barbarious times, and ui-
terly unsuited TO our condition and instiu-
tions. This opinion is fast gaining ground,
and we trust the time is rapidly approaching
when this relic Of fsudal tyranny--this per-
fection OF nonsense as il in many cases is--
will give way to reason and justice.
In l04l arose the well-known question Of
the quiniuple treaty, in which Gen. Cass act
ed prominent and efficient part. The
British government, in its schemes Of
maritime superiority, which i never aban.
dons any more than its plans Of territorial
ugrandtzemenf, proiec,ed plan, by which,
under the pretence Of abolishing the slave
trade, her ships or war could have been ena-
bled to search and examine, and ultimately
to seize The vessels Of other nations at their
pleasure. This plan was TO form treaty, TO
which the FIVE great powers Of Europe should
be parties, BY which means new principle in
the law of nations would be established, and
our flag, among others, prostrated at the feet
Of England This treaty was negotiated and
actually signed by the ministers Of the FIVE
powers those Of England, France, Russia,
Prussia and Austria--before the natule ofthe
transaction was fully understood by the
world. Il became disclosed before the rati-
lfcaions were exchanged with the Fiench
government. Gen. Cass published pam
phlet which entered deeply into the whole
matter, and which was translated into French
and German, and extensively circulated up
on the continent II awakened the public
attention, and created great sensation even
| in. England. The London Times, in announ-
| cling il, said:
"Itis shrewd performance, written with
some spirit. much bold assertion otfacts, and
very audacious unfairness Of argument.
which is rather amusing, when contrasted
with certain tone Of gentlemanly candor,
which is occasionally adopted even IN the
very act Of performing some Of his most glar-
| ing peryersions."
In addition, also, TO the pamphlet, he pre-
scented protest to The French Government
against the ratification ofihe treaty. In do
| ing this, he stated that he had no instructions
TO pursue such course, and adds:
IL have presumed, in The views have
submitted to you, I'M. Guizot, the French
Minister of Foreign affairs, that express
the feelings Of the American Government
and people. lin IBIS have deceived my
self the responsibility will be nine. As
soon as Lean receive dispatches from the
United States, in answer TO my communica-
liions, shall be enabled TO declare TO you
either that my conduct has been approved by
the President, or that my mission istsrmina-
| lted.n ..g.4-
But he did not deceive himself. His
course was warmly applauded by the Amer
ican people, who are ever alive to national in
'eres, and honor, and coIdly approved BY the
government.
The following short extract will exhibit
the spirit which prevailed this memorable
| paper:
.But the subject assumes another aspect,
when they l,he American people) are told
| by one Of the parties that their vessels are
to be sorcibly entered and examined, in or
der 10 carry into effect these stipula,ions.
Certainly the American government does moi
believe that the high powers, contracting par.
ties TO this treaty, have any wish to compel
the United States, by force, TO adapt their
i measures to its provisions, or to adopt itsst;p-
uations. They have too much confidence
lin their sense Of justice TO fear any such re-
suit; and they will see with pleasure the
prompt disavowal made by YOURSELF sit, in
the name Of your country, a; the tribune OF
the chamber Of Deputies, Of any intentions
| Of this nature. But were il otherwise, and
were it possible they might be deceived IN
this confident expectation, that would not al
terin'one title their course Of action, Their
duty would be the same, and the same would
be their determination 10 fulfil il. They
would prepare themselves, with apprehension
indeed, but without ismay--wi,hTegret, but
with firmness--for one Of those desperate
(struggles which have sometimes occurred in
the history Of the world, bnt where Just
cause and the favor OF Providence have Civ.
en- strength TO comparative weakness, and en-.
abled it to break down the pride Of power:'
Il. The success Of this scheme. .so ion e cher