The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-24
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER "a, ls4s


diction we ventured to make, at time
when there was much uneasiness in the
public mind, that the dismissal of NJ Pous-
sin would not interrupt the friendly rela-
tons subsisting between France and the
United States. In adopting course alike
demanded by the interests and honor of
the country, the Administration effectually
guarded against the possibility of misin
depreciation of measure which, left with
out explanation, might have been con-
strued to indicate an unfriendly feeling on
the part of the Government of the United
States towards France. The published
correspondence had between M. Poussin
and the American Secretary of State was
a complete justification Of the decision of
President TAYLOR; and Mr.. Clayton's let
ter to M. de Tocqueville, informing the
! French cabinet of Nj. Poussin's dismissal,
whilst it was at once firm and dignifed in
substance and tone, made it impossible
that a serious rupture should grow out of
the affair, unless France had contemplated
such an issue in neglecting to recall her
minister when advised Of the imperious and
insulting temper of his dispatches.
1t is gratifying at all times to herald the
disappearance of clouds which, though no
larger than a mans hand, appear to some
to threaten a storm but the assurance
which the last intelligence from France
gives Us that this diplomatic trouble will
pass away without leaving trace of IN
kind feeling between the two countries,
will be particularly acceptable at this
time. The aspect of affairs in the Old
e World BODIES struggle in which it may
be of the utmost consequence that the
f strength and prowess OF the States of south
ern and western Europe should not be en-
barrassed by formidable engagements
with the United States. Aside from the
qualification which is naturally felt by
; every patriotic American at the acquies-
cence of President Bonaparte's cabinet in
the Justice of the decision OF our own
{ Chief Magistrate, the people OF this coun-
try will be glad to learn that France is
= free to act in concert with England in
Z repelling the emperor Of Russia, should he
If persist in answering the prayers Of those
e who invoked the Cossack to crush the
. little liberty yet lingering upon the CONT
e nent of Europe. The first demonstration
made in this behalf will be in the direc-
= ton of Turkey Our readers are already
. apprised of the noble stand taken by the
: Porte in the matter of the Hungarian re-
fugees demanded to be given up to Russian
y vengeance. They are also aware of the
+. aid and comfort" vouchsafed by the
= French and British legations at Constant
= nople, in case the refusal of the Sultan to
d outrage the rights Of hospitality and the pub
Z lie law by surrendering TO death Kossuth,
! BEN, and their compatriots in exile, should
:. bring down upon the Ottoman empire the
Z, ruthless and gigantic power Of the Gar
to Though this assistance was not rendered
= in form TO bind the French and British
e governments to uphold the decision Of
, Turkey with force Of arms, yet the
: glimpses which the press Of each country
gives Of French enthusiasm and English
!, !, spirit INF support Of the embassies at Con
G. stantinople, leave little room to doubt tha
K, blow struck by Russia upon this quarre
a. will be the signal of a general European
IN war
In such struggle and for such caus,
the sympathies of America would be on thu
u side of the Sultan. Austria, now reduced
At to little better than Russian fef, and burn
= ing with thirst to avenge the victore
70 achieved over her arms by the Hungarian
4 patriots-as well from motives Of fear of he
re new master a. hatred Of the exiled patriots
n whose safety provoked the ruPture--woult
= doubtless support the invasion of th'
n Turkish territory. What the disposition
:. Of the reactionary principalities of centra
ID Europe might be in such crisis, may b.
r. matter of question But however the,
N sided, or whether they brought large
nc or lesser force to the field, it is plain tn
4 great reliance OF the Sultan would be Eng
le land and France.
N For this reason, amongst others, It J
y. matter Of congratulstion that right un
- derstanding OF the late diplomatic Difficult
&C. ty has disembarrassed the latter nation o
sct any apprehension Of rupture with tn
ng United States Faithless as il is charged
not the French government has proved to tn