The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-23
INTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS.
bur Washington Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Nov. Fl, ls49.
lhe Trade of the East Nsw and Important COM
meciat Treaties necessary.
am Induced to give you the preference of
review OF valuable documents forwarded you last
Saturday, and which, you will perceive, are lust
published, because think your paper the only one
In the United States having that circulation reach
ing, as 1t We're, the confines OF the world.
These invaluable documents contain much that
is of immense Importance to the commercial world,
and would increase the amount OF revenue to this
country, beyond all possible estimation, Just now.
History has shown us that two hundred years ago,
Oliver Cromwell understood the naval grandeur Of
his country was 10 be more advanced by eastern
commerce than any ether; and TO him Great Bril-
tain was indebted for her increase of revenue
The trade to China was Of his creation, and the
conque sts by arms and treaty that followed In India,
and swelled the Golfers of Old England, resulted
from his great design OF promoting large trade to
the East Riches, like sunrise, ascends from the
same direction; ant the United States would find it
much to their advantage 10 court reciprocity Of
intercourse. The Easter world teens with wealth.
and Kingdoms known only TO us by name, offer their
rich products to our marts, could we induce the
present government TO direct their attention to-
wards them. Treaties, however, are required
by all these nations, TO produce the mutual
confidence SO essential 10 trade; and the United
States should send out competent men Chose
who can converse with the nauyes) to make
the esteem of these various Orlenals. Mr. Palmer,
whose industrial pursuits for years have been
directed to these Objects and whose valuable infer
nation you have lately received, deserves certainly
the flrst place IN the choice OF this cabinet for the
mission. His talents as an Oriental hnguist, are Of
the highest order, and his personal knowledge OF
Eastern character beyond that OF any other man in
this country. The documents, however, speak Tor
themselves, and your readers will need no other
evidence of his excellence than their perusal.
Immense advantages are now being ioregone by
the present admlnistra IN negccting, as they
do, the timely information OF FIR. Palmer, whose
views clearly dehn d, ard whose researches
upon the subject are SO rite that all other writers
upon these matters, are lett lar behnd-in Tact,
Mr. Palmer from his long association with the
moneyed Influences of Europe, and his intimacy
with the sources of Eastern commerce, is probably
the only man IN this country who can command the
amount OF intelligence he now presents to the
public. The Easte RI world oilers 10 this country
the most tempting advantages in its trade; not
only would our products find ready market,
but their returns fill to overlooking, our treasury;
the shipping interests be advanced, and sailors,
the bulwarks of our country's defence, be aug
mented steam naviga ton from these shores would
reach the confines of the universe, aud every
branch OF popular industry meet with protection.
Industry, which Is OF more account than gold, to any
people, would be promoted, and national wealth It's
concommtant, follow. Allow me to say, that the
perusal of the various articles IN Mr.. Palmer's
pamphlet, will convince you, and your many
readers, of the great necessity we have to open
so valuable trade-and by treaty. Thirteen
oriental countries of vast Importance in mer-
camille view, are now uncared for namely;
/. The Comoro Islands g. Burmah proper.
2 Eastern Africa g. AMMAN. or Cochin China.
g. Abyssinis. 10 The Indian Archipelago.
A. Arabia. H. Corea.
o. Persia. IL. Japan and its Colonies
9. Beloochistan. 49, Siam
Z. Central Aria.
At least we have 100000 900 of Industrious
people who desire our productions, and are ready
to yield us their riches In return.
Although our chief magistrate Is gallant SOL
der, he must know that the prosperity OF nation
consists more in Its extensive commercial pursuits,
than IN conquests. He must that the moro
expanded become the interests of the merchant,
the more ailluent will the nation be. Duties paid
in at custom houses, are the national means OF
support and moneys, the "thews and snews''
Of a country's strength. Ia this tree country, no
arising from trade with foreign lands will be re-
CURED to increase with the growth our republic.
Russia, although an autocratic government, sees
the great necessity Of enrlchlng herself out OF the
trade TO the east and Is making quiet but rapid adj
vances To forward her views. Asiatic ship timber
of the best kind, and OF the largest dimensions,
she now procures; and her trade IN minerals and
.urs outvies all the worlds production elsewhere.
The people Of the United States have been kept
n ignorance Of these matters too long now Is the
time to inform them and once IN possession OF
these plarlpg facts, they will doubt hasten TO
avail themselves of their advantages. The article
on Persia, lettcred Il In the appendix, shows how
much valuable commerce can be revived there,
and with what facilities. la fact, the exposition,
from time 10 time, OF this more than interesting
pamphlet, will greatly delight most Of your readers
ORIENT.