The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-04
THREATS of European Balance ef Power
I'm America.

We published, in Mondays HERALD, very in
beresting and important article, which we extracted
nom the London Times Of the tweniy-Grst Of
August last, containing some strange hints, innu-
sndos, and manaces, concerning the territorial poll
sy Of the United States, as well numerous
pressions Of alarm of " this powerfri people," who
"when they declared their independence, did not
exceed three millions of souls, but who now
amount TO above twenty-five millions"
After sdverting to the establishment of the ba-
lance of power in Europe, tae writer says the due
arrangement Of il, as regards the world at large.
would no; appear TO come within The sphere of duty
self imposed upon European statesmen. This, he
says, is a dangerous opinion. he then refers to
the treaty concluded recently at Washington, be-
tween Sir Henry Bulwer and the American gov
eTnmeni in relation TO Pritish aggressions in Cen
trail America, and says, that il the doctrine were
maintained by the United States that England
had no right to enter into any treaty with the
Central American republics-if Il were assert
ed that such a treaty would be deemed oGsas
tsLh by the United States, thee the interests Of
the world would have been sacrificed by assent.
ing 10 such absurd pretension, and permitting %
the United States 10 establish such an absurd doc
time, which, in tact, lays at Our feet the whole
American continent from the North Pole TO Cape
Horn. The next subject which the writer takes
mp is wha: Is technically cal!sd the Monroe doctrine
declaring that no European State shall acquire ad-
ditiona POWER or territory 40 this continent, and
suspects i was limited pretty strongly, recently, that
English interference would not be tolerated IN Gen.
,raI America, by the United States This alarmed
John Bull, and hurt his pride "pretiy considerably,
whereupsn he exclaims IN tone OF offended ma
jesty, that IL the United States wish 20 keep on
Anncable terms with England, we must be satisfied
with what Territory we have, and IL We attempt to
get any more twill be matter OF absolute mecca
sits fur Engl and 20 interfere and prevent it The
riier did not 20 30 far as to threaten an European
Alliance against vs. that he reoerves, doubtless,
for q subsequent article, IN which, probably, he will
give US a benefit IA that way, and threaten Us with
an INVASION by the combined forces Of the principal
ry,,sn monarchies OF the old world Il We % Get 10
have our affairs regulated by them.
We have alwaysbecn convinced that the govern
neufs II Europe, and essecillly tha; of Euglaad,
viewed with alarm the Increasing power, strength,
and resources Of this young bat gigGniic republic.
For O. glsai number of years they affected 10 de-
spse us and con dered Il meriiorous to De IN gno-
rance ct our COVE rRmcn; anj institutions as well a.
of our Increasing power. The last war, however,
cp,n ned their eyes LITTLE TO the true state Of the
matter. Our citizen soldiers whipped then On
and. and oug gallant little navy thrashed th,n on.
the sea. Co their hearts content Therecent war with
Mexico sin further convinced tkcm that We were
no, 90 be considered any longer weak nation on
tn contrary thatwc had attained tue rostionof enc
a the most powerful nations IN the world. The sc-
QUESTION of California followed, tya concomitsn,
and most nnIrc ccdcn;cd increase ia oar commerce,
with thr pGcapcc', before long, that w shall mo-
nor1h-c. 10 a great eXtcnt, the carrying trade
Of the world, AMI become what destiny long
since dscreed we should bc-thc greatest na-
tiou Of ancient o. modern tunes, the queen
Of the seas, iuv.nciblc on land, The hope Of The
down.,roddsn people Of the sesi Of the world,
and rrhaps the instrument that will yet ini.ct re-
irbution. which the rotten despousms Of Europe 50
well deserve for iramrHng on the rights o. humani-
~. Thee threats and alarms, however, have
come too late As to England. we huFl the a back
m defiance. and dare her 10 her teeth TO lh I'm
rer sgains, the United states. She knows H Ia
her heart. that che is rotten to the core. that she
is painted sepulohre, that she Is nothing
but fesserimg monument Of PuEesce1t cor
rupons and that but for this very country,
which she occasionally, in the agony OF her dissc-
luton. barks AZ, but dare not bite, she would long
before this have met the fate which her centuries
Of impurities entitled her to. The London IsNcs
is in doubt whether the Monroe dostrine was spe.
cisuy intended to spply 70 England. We can in-
form that journal that IL was and VIVA, 10 more the
winter of the article referred to may. Il he please,
inform highlands European master, the Emperor Of /
Russia, that, Unnecessary, it will be enforced against
htr, too aad fhe whole Of Europe comm asd