The southern press., 1851-10-27
speech Of mr.. W. NJ. Cory.


We have read with the greatest interest the
very eloquent speech of Mr.. w. M. CORY of
Cincinnati, delivered at tue Democratic meeting
held at Tammany Hall, New York. The speech
appeared at full length in our paper of Saturday.
AS an exposition of the views and opinion OF
true republican, it is perfect--as an exposition
of the present state Of Europe, with which he
has been long familiar, it is worthy Of the high
est attention.
We have already. on several occasions, given
some particulars and views of the present crisis
in the old world. as Americans naturally feel
deep interest in the cause of liberty. At the same
time the mere observation Of so vast phenome-
non the struggle of two hundred and fifty
millions of people for freedom, is one of the
most exciting and curious that can be presented
to the human mind.
Mr.. CORY touches with great bOldness on
the necessity for a more direct nterposition in
favor of European republicanism. This doctrine
will meet with many opponents.
Some of our greatest men have left urgent
recommendations to take, in all matters relative
to Europe, decidedly neutral ground. From
their point of view, and considering the tune and
circumstances which led them to that opinion,
we believe them to have been entirely right
elfpreservation is at all times first considera-
ton. But il is not surprising, that when danger
at home no longer exists, men of manly and gen.
erous minds should feel deeply for the sufferings
of others-indeed it would be unnatural and
most despicable if they did not.
A grave question will then arise. In what
way are we to show our sympathy to other ma
tons, whose people are oppressed, and with
whose governments we are on terms of friend
ship and alliance!
If We compare for moment our neutrality
with the neutrality of Russia, for instance, we
find that we have u lesson to learn Russian
neutrality is all on one side; American neutral
ity, much to the annoyance of the ma ority Of
our travellers in Europe, is all on one side and
that, the side Of old oppression. There is some
thing wrong on that point. Not merely are we
bound as republicans to sympathze with repub
licanism-but we are bound as men to side with
human rights, and humanity-and still more so,
rs liberals, and honest men, are we bound to
stand by nation and demand the honest ful
filmeot of engagements made to it, and out OF
which II has been basely deceived.
A people. goaded to revolution Gas we once
were) by oppression, demand "reminiscences
sions are made, its government acknowledges
the necessity of them, and comedies them with
conditions which the people accept. Once re-es-
tablished in power, the old party strengthen their
position, and then in defiance of oaths and prom
ises, defrand the nations of their legally acquired
rights. 1t alleges absurd excuses in mitigation
of the fraud, falsehood and violence
Under such circumstances, what is the duty o
the United States ,or of any other nation profess
ing to be oycrned by honorable motives an,
principles? We a-e in fact witnesses to th
contract-to an act of justice long withheld
Vein measure, ,acquiesce in the form of govern
ment so constituted, and by the appointment o
minister afiix our seal to the deed Yet wheI
the contract is violated frauduleutly, and PERU
ry and violence added to the crime, we do moi
even protest against the proceeding!
il is all very well to talk Of neutrality, and sc
forth. But Justice, honesty, and human right
stand higher than the bubbles of antiquated
law, or the frivolous etiquette intended 10 screen
the actions ofintiguers and oppressors.
The policy of this nation should be as honest
plain and streight forward, as the spirit of our
institutions-and the course we are bound Ia
adopt, is not to invade other nations to enforce
our system upon them, against their WILL but 10
compel by the most energetic course, and as far
as lies in our power, the honorable fuflment OF
oaths and promises once made to all nations
Has this ever even been attempted ! Is there
then no justice for the weak When Hungary
fights TO preserve her ancient liberties, does
Russia hesitate to help to crush her X there
no right then of interference, but in siding with
wrong!
We would not, nor would Mr. CORY, involve
this country needessly in war. There is no
necessity for any measures or threats tending
TO such results; but there is a necessity, and
that most urgent for most honest energetic
and republican line Of conduct--sueh az we have
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would adopt, were he called upon Individually,
and in his own good sense and honesty to dem
onstrste, assert and maintain in relation TO any
other individuals.
1t is not worthy OF our government TO forget
that fraud, perjury, and violence are crimes, al
though perpetrated by men 10 richly embroider-
ed uniforms-we must stand by what is honest !;
we must stand by nations who have acquired
rights and liberties honestly and fairly. We
need only look back to the repeated declarations,
professions, confessions and promises, made by
politicians all over Europe--to their own e1-
posures and admissions of existing eyils--to
feel the bidiousness of the frauds practced since
1s4s, when the people relying upon those prom.
ises, sided for the most part with those repent
ant politicians, for the sake of order and concil-
istion. We should feel still more tie difficulty
and baseness of their recent acts from the fact,
that Cancellation for twenty years past had been
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