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BURLINGTON:
Observation-Disclosures ~, tsas.
OUR FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The regulation of our Foreign Relations has new
or been committed to safer hands than those in
which they are now placed. The nice distinction
80 recently made, where Cuba seemed to De the cno-
sen theatre Of two threatening antagonstc scenes,
the one calling for vndication Of the rights OF an
American citizen against Spanish authority; the
other in vindicat oftreaty stpulations in taror
Of that same authority-the effective and instanta'
Moons success of both efforts and the total frustra-
tion of scheme pregnant with war and bioodsned,
nearly brought to fruition bya secret combination
of men Of might and of high daring all over the coun-
trv-exhibits craftsmanship far exccilng the d.
plomacy OF q Talleyrand or Metternich, because
while success ful,it was unmixed with thatlow cum
ming and intrigue BY which they generally accom-
plished their object. Such prompt aud correct &C
ton on the part of President Taylor's Admnistra-
ton must call forth the admiration OF European
statesmen, while it should make every American
proud Of the wisdom and energy Of his own gov
eminent. Such results can only follow from an ap-
prehension OF, ana determination to do, right
This Administration at its very commencement has
shown that it possesses wisdom to guide and ener-
~ to execute. These two great requirements
give assurance of safety to all amid the most trying
exgencies and leave margin for fear on the part
Of any. AS far as human foresight can apprehend
and human effort avail, country may be consid-
cred safe in such hands.
As far as we have been made to understand the
subject OF the difficulty between France and this
country, the same wisdom and energy have bee
displayed on the part Of our government. Longam
bloody have originated about more triing mat.
tiers than the difference between the price Of tobac
CO or a demand for salvage on the part of wreck
er. But peace or war, the laudable course pursued
by our government-its determination to uphold
and yndicate the honor Of the nation-while it has
observed the most courteous forbearance towards
those who seem to be employed as tools to seek
quarrel with twill be applauded and upheld by
the American people. President TAYLOR seems
prepared to meet and silence his enemies, both at
Nome and abroad, simply by adhering to the right.
The efforts spoken of by the correspondent of the
Louisville Courier, to bring into disrepute this adj
ministration, are assuming serious aspect. There
are men SO bent upon this. that to accomplish it,
they would disgrace the nation, bring on war, and
involve the country in carnage and bloodshed.-
Thanks to the vigilance OF the administration and it's
friends the Vaccinations Of such worse than trail
tors, have been discovered and exposed. These
loco foco potters already enangled in their own
net. They cannot compete with honesty, because
they neither understand its workings in themselves
or in their associates President Taylor understands
as little of party tfciery they do Of honesty
He goes straight forward in the discharge of all his
duties-marches on to the attack-or stands to re-
ceive the shock OF the enemy-as the case may re-
quire--having but one end in view, the good and
glory OF his country. This was his course as Gen.
eral in Mexico-this is his course as President Of
the United States.
What epithets are strong and emphatic enough to
distinguish and what rand deep enough to mark the
men who for selfish and envious purposes, would
rob President Taylor ofhis well earned laurels, and
balk him in his efforts to benefit and bless the
country? Are they not deserving of an Arnold's
reputation and an Andres fate9 Already has Pres.
ident Taylor given presage of his ability and deter
animation to bring back the country to its original
simplicity. He secs that the machinery Of our gov
eminent is not so complex, as the tortuosties and
interest Of loco focoism would have the people
think. If not thwarted in his designs, Gen. Taylor
will convey to the whole people better understand
ing ofthe plan and action Of our by the
simple process Of carrying out and illustrating the
intentions of its founders, than could ever be COM
municated by all the long winded Messages and
Treasury Reports that have been published for the
last dozen years. His will be practical admins
tration of the government, while others have been
merely theoretical. His will be strict adherence
to the demands Of the Constitution in fact, while
Others have ridden over and avoided the claims Of
the Constitution whenever their ambitious designs
were likely to be thwarted BY its legitimate opera
ton. The country may well congratulate itself in
having such Executive.
We cut the following from the st. Louis Repub-
lican OF last Friday. The Smith spoken OF is well
known in this community as the late editor OF a
Universalist paper called the Angelic Messenger
His improper conduct with female in this place,
and his attempts to swindle his brethren, led Mr.
Edwards the Universalist preacher in Mount Pleas
ant, TO publish card recently, putting individuals
on their guard and advising them not to trust him.
il determined 10 head his brethren he has started
the paper again at Pennington, with little change
Of name. We think If justice is done him he will
hardly be able to resume his editorial in this
State. The last heard Of him he was in the Gala
boose, awaiting his examination before the grand
jury.
Rererend Gentleman in Trouble.--A man calling
himself the Rev. Geo. p Smith, editor Of the Evan
gelcai Messenger. published at Pennington, Iowa,
called a. the store Of Jew the Lcvee, and bar
gained LOT some goods. He offered in payment
Tor them note Of gao with the name Of Captain
Atchison. formerly Of the steamer Amaranth attach
Cd to It, The Jew took the note on board of the Am
aranth, to ascertain whether the signature was gen
uinc, and was informed by brother the Captains
who now commands the boat, that il was a forgery.
The Jew returned in company with Capt. Atchi son
to the store, and took Mr. Smith in custody. Whilst
on their way to the police office, the gentleman took
from his pocket-book piece of paper, and syly
tore il in two, and threw it down in the street.
This was observed by Capt. Atchson, who imme-
diatey secured the pieces and on placing them to-
gether he found that another note in the same