The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-25
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Republican sympathics.
In almost every instance in which the
present Administration has had occasion
to deal with foreign powers, in mainten-
ance of our rights and in faithful observ-
ance of our international obligations, an
effort has been made on the part of the
Opposition, sometimes even in Congress,
TO induce the suspicion that it favored
monarchical tendencies, and turned cold
countenance upon the cause Of freedom
in other countries.
When Nj. PoUssIN was dismissed from
his diplomatic relations with this Govern
ment, it was alleged, with much vehe-
mence of sympathy, that his republican
sentiments were odious to the Admins
traton, and that the occasion of his dis
charge was mere pretext for persecu-
ton. The discarded minister was regard
ed as a victim, and, if we recollect right
ly, some went so far as to intimate that a
secret understanding existed between MIR.
CLAYTON and LOUIS NAPOLEON upon this
point.
All this was ridiculous enough; but that
was no reason why it should not be urged
against the Administration by many of
its opponents, and be believed in by many
more.
The detention of the German steamer
which was fitting out at New York for
the service of European power then
engaged in hostilities with another pow
err, with both of whom we were at peace,
| gave rise to another outcry. The manifest
duty OF the Government, under its laws and
treaties, to preserve its position OF neutral
ity as between these two belligerents,
was interpreted into disposition to side
with one of the contending powers,
although the question at issue between
them related more TO dispute about ter
rtory than to any question concerning
liberty. But the duty of the Administra-
ton was obvious; it had nothing to do
with the dispute at all; its only obligation
was to hold inviolate the good faith Of this
Government-whichi it did.
The revolution in Hungary, accompa-
MED by noble displays of patriotism and
bravery worthy of gallant people, called
forth strong feelings of sympathy in all
parts of the United States. The oppo-
nents of the Administration could not
forego the opportunity to charge the Exec
utive with indifference towards the strug-
Cling patriots Of Hungary. The documents
submitted by the President to Congress, in
compliance with resolution Of inquiry on
this subject by that body-documents
submitted on the 22d of March, and never
published until within few days-are
now before the country to show what
course the Executive took in that behalf.
The correspondence between the Secre-
tary Of State, Mr.. CLAYTON, and Mr..
DUDLEY MANN, who was empowered to
represent this Government, in so far as its
friendly countenance could be shown to
the Hungarians, and TO recognise their in
dependence so soon as it was established,
renders unnecessary any further words OF
J ours upon this topic. The letters of Mr..
BUCHANAN and of Mr.. STILES, late charge
al Vienna, are to be found in the same
connexion, and may be read with interest.
The entire series Of papers pertaining to
this correspondence was published in the
Republic of Thursday.
We need scarcely allude to the projected
enterprise against the island Of Cuba, which,
once suppressed, has been again renewed.
The action of the Executive, formerly a:
now, in respect TO that subject, has re-
. ceived and continues TO receive the intel
ligent appreciation Of the country. Yet
on both occasions, this extraordinary dis
, position, manifested by so many Of thu
opponents of the Administration, to charge
! it with want Of sympathy in the cause o
freedom, because of its inAexible adher
! ence TO the laws Of neutrality and gooc
i faith in its relations towards friendly pow
ers--this most gratuitous and unfounde'
allegation mas Deen mace WIN all tn
!, gravity and earnestness that might be
!. long to a serious vindication Of truth.
e The opportunity may soon be presente
:. for showing, or rather for allowing oficia
y documents TO show, the absurd nature 9
= other clamors raised upon prospective sus
.. picions that we were to be "sold TO the Brit
,e ish" in the negotiations between thi
:. Government and that of Great Britain
y concerning the sovereignty Of Nicaragu
y and the right of way for a ship canal be
Of tween the two great oceans. In the mea
in time that matter may rest until the docu
q ments are forthcoming.
I; We may here add, that while all pal
B. ties in this country cherish lively sens
biIity and strong feelings of sympathy j