The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-28

REVIEW on THE FRENCH QUESTION


he sut5sa.-1hs last adUiees BY The Europa-Mr
poaiirg ~ z cS@g,s. DID noi fsov u H. poa.
Way NJ Poassis ioas recalled Mr.. Ciaytca's visD
misunderstood By both Poussin and DE 16cquev,ie =
Poassin unconscious Of cfenes-Dspriusd Of he mean,
statements from The Department of Stafe-1 oblset-
The sbset.-infraet,ons Of the pabtic sv-Mr Gay
TONS duty 10 prosecute. HIS unprecedented course
PHILADELpHIA, October 20, ls49.
DEAR sRs When the first shock Of the news, snnoun.
chg that untriendy relations existed between the Depart
nes Of State and the French legation reached the public
mind, that some uneasiness was displayed among the
holders OF The public securities, and especially in this
nothing beyond that healihfu excitement. which run.
ming excuses, keeps sufficient interest alive to
watch for developments and be prepared for results Be.
od ms az INA mas esed f o.s anu az
for what looks like systematic effort in many OF the
public journals 10 far ahead OF the proofs in assuring
The public that all the difficulties with France have been
satisfactorily settled 0fcourse all good men heartily wish
il but every close observer that facts have
reached the public which warrant such assurance IL It
good Is wise, sae to lu down the public mind into
sopo0und reose, upon specuatons and differences lar
beyond the proofs, and where results surea lsit
moi huru rather by leading the mind into an erroneous
way Of thinking, that if France would "pockei" the
treatment her minister received from this government,
she would "pocker' anything; and having SO lightly
abandoned her claims for reparaon against the United
States that she must have been aware that they were
ments make kaown that all these differences Of adj
usmen having been effected were premature and untrue,
will all these ncautous and rash deductions OF the press
have LEFT the mind O. the nation n the Pest condition
questions, when France shall have revived hem and is
pressing them Tor settlement?
Moreover should we make the most OF the news, and
take il as true that Mr. Poussin has been recalled, his
conduct disappr0ved his treatment acquesced m his sue
appointed. Mr. Rves received and that diplomatic
intercourse is soon 10 be resumed the very utmost that
haxo Stad ha hiatt If
diplomatic etiquette in dispute between the Secretary OF
State and the French minister have been disposed Of
leaving the French claims against this government just
where they when the discussion between Messrs
Clayton and Poussin dropped with the omnous embar-
assment TO satisfactory adjustment, that each party
stands committed to opinions touching the justice OF the
claims, which they have warmly espoused, and
rey at variance Now, OF these claims directly in.
wolves the honor OF France in the alleged aront offered
to her flag through the forcble detention Of the French
Sarque Eugene BY Commander Carpenter OF the United
States steamer Iris, and while under the protection and
within the maritime jurisdiction OF friendly power at
peace with both the parties II the foree detention be
esabished-and there is scarcely any difference of opn
ion about the fdct must be obvious every one that
France cannot abandon her claim reparaton without
donor and equally clear that the United States cannot
REJECT 1t without offence II one the other shall not
give way through mediation otherwise, it must
to blows Which pM give way-which should give
way-involve the gravest alternatives which nations
can deal with, peace or war While such moment
Gus issues remain open-when the French government
has been pressing both claims for adjustment with The
deepest earnesness and under the most thorough
yson Of their nsticeafter M. de Tocqueville, tine
French Minister OF Foreign Aairs) referring them in
bis note TO Mr. Rush. has gravey declared that the gov
eminent OF the United States "cannof think that the
French government aolrs itself be drawn, By the desire
@proeeiing It's Subjects to support pretensons THE JUS
TICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO IT."
how can any enlightened journalist undertake to assert,
the face OF these facts, that the difficulties between this
government and France have been satisfactorily and
finally closed
Under other circumstances, errors such these might
be let alone but acting upon foreign relations and at
critical moment there may be mischief in them, if not
peril and they call Tor correction Let then look al the
matter as really is the present and past OF the df
cues, and with free and fearless inquiries of how they
originated who is to blame, and how they may be ADJUST
ed! What, ihen Is the present aspect OF affairs under
The very latest intelligence has been brought BY the
Europa at Boston The news she brings is, that the
Paris Montieur had announced the appointment of NJ
ngon; but states, further, that .Ge government ra,
totally ,gaora Of phat had passed III america tuhen
M Bois pas named"
The Para Prae states that NJ Porie's claim for in.
demniiy was to be settled IN way not quite Satisfactory
as some OF our journalists led 10 suppose as he
frtHd government had determined that should be paid
Out 81 esriam moneys due from France 10 the United
Nate and adds IN reference 10 the demand OF repaTa
ton for the detention OF the Eugene, il appears that
the letter written the subject by Mr.. Poussin was
eouched IN rather unsuitable language, OF winch the
french government. MAINTAINING The CLAIM, had ex.
pressed its drsopproudi."
This is all the upon the subject, by the Europa
which have seen, and IL confirms while II adds 10, that
previously received by the Niagara; and with the add.
uonal information brought by the latter steamer OF the
profound sensation and great excitement occasionea in
Paris about the I'd 4th of October. when Mr. Clay.
IONS note to Mr. de Tocqueville announcing the dis.
missal OF Mr. Poussn, received thither believe
about all the maternal adyices we have received by both
arrivals
No mention is made lin the telegraphic despatch
whether MIR Rves was presented 10 or received BY the
French government II be has not been, should re-
gard il very unpromising circumstance; for If no
obstacle exists 10 diplomatic intercourse surely bis
wees can never be more needed than nor. Can
lecture be formed, or motive assigned, why he has
presented himself TO the French government f such is
the case) except that he has well founded apprehension
that he would not he receivedi imagine no other.
Tue, II Mr. Rives was received, il would Of itself de-
eide nothing in relation 10 the settlement of The French
claims; but il would be regarded auspicious ind
cation that the French government was not 20 much
offended at the treatment which MIR Poussn had received
ron ours-tba Il would not enter into friendly dis
eusson upon that and all other matters.
But, says the Moniteur, in announcing the appoint
ment Of MIR. Poussins successor, "rHE GOVERNMENT
was TOTALLY IGNORANT or WHAT HAD PASSED IN AMER.
icA WHEN NJ. BoIs NAMED"
Does not that look rather ominous Does il not sur.
psingy resemble apology by the French government
TO the French nation 10 foresia its Indignation for hav
ing made that appointment by inmaing that il would
mol have been done had MIR Caytons 10 NJ de Toe
qneylle been previously received, the dismissal and
Disgrace OF Mr.. Poussin been known And should this
have been the motive would II not be fair TO infer that
knowledge Of these circumstances Vouid haze pre-.
rented his sgpoinfmenf, they vW prerent his beng
sent here now that they are knownl give the more
weight 20 these conjecures, from the well known fact
thai the Mon,sT not only the organ Of the French
government, but fully enjoys It's confidence; and il is
obvious TO remark that II they ell-iounded, the
French question a far more menacing aspect
than II has ever worn before; and, for the cherished IN