The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-05

q conflict OF q serious cha raeter.
The other fact Of an intere sting nature Is the
opening of the new route, by the way OF Lake
Nicaragua, between the Atlantic aud Picshc
oceans. Two iron steamboats, now ply on the lake,
and arrangements are in progress, by which, when
facilities are completed the Pacific side for tax
ing passenge IS in Wifi steamers between San Fran
cisco and San Juan del Sur, this route will be the
shortest, safest, and moss agreeable one between
California and the Atlantic coast. The reason that
the first passage made has been SO long, is ac,ount-
ed for by the want Of o stea ner Of the proper
calibre on the Pacific side.
Our news from Val paraiso is IF considerable SOM
mercial Importance There has been some political
trouble in the country, growing out Of the heat Of
politics during the elee lions; but such events are
incidental TO the progress of governments in South
America everywhere. Politics in that region
appear to be carried on upon volcanic the Dry,
alike pulling to the philosopher, and very uucer-
tain In the nature of their results. more impor-
tant fact is the announcement OF severe storm,
which has done much damage to the shipping in
the harber Of Valparaiso Sixteen vessels, il
appears, have suffered from the elemental contest,
of which two were American. A description of the
scene will be found under the appropriate depart
ment for such Intelligence
From the Ladrone Islands, we have an lite N of
news which demands the immediate attention OF
our government. A vessel Of war should be imme-
diateIy despatched to inquire into the circum-
stances attending the visit and detention of an
American capt ain, and some of his crew, in that
thievish locality. The probability is, that they
have been slaughtered by the natives. In such a
case reparaon should De exacted to its full extent,
that our -serchantmen may be res pected hereafter,
not only in that part of the world, but in other
parts, where have every to believe that it
is thought that the United States are net only
a "weak government but very ind feren. to the
principles involved in small offences against It's ig
nifty and position Great Britain is seldom SUBJ
je ,ted to such ndignities, and when she is, she
makes summary example, not only to obviate
further troubles but to save the lives of her seamen
and subjects generally.
Great anxiety exists in every part OF the United
| States, with regard to the position of affairs in
/ Cuba. Nothing reliable has been published for
several days this subject-the latest accounts
only representing with equal air Of credibility,
that Lopez has been annihilated and that he is
cessfully msint tanning his position. The steamship
Empire City, from Havana, will arrive, probably,
! by TO- morrow morning, when we hope to be able ID
publish full account of the position Of affairs in
| the island which will tend to ssttle in come mes-
sure, the agitation of the public mind
The SANDWICH ISLANDS - TRo UBLE WITH
/ FRANcE-The President of the French republic, it
would seem, if current reports be :rue is not very
strongly disposed 70 cherish very cordial relations
with the United States. He affects to be thoroughly
liberal in bis political views but Of his courses,
since his elevation to the Presidency, bespeak
bankerpg after the diadem Of France and while
he courts the despetisms of Europe, and crushes
the Roman re public with al armed force, and re-
/ fuses sympathy to k0ssuth he also manifests dis
position 70 pick on arrsl with the United States,
unless it "concurs" in his subjugation Of the
Sand =eh Islands; and i. is said he is disposed 10
ally with the British government to 'sro sect Cuba,
and threatens the United States if they interfere
I Well, it see ms thai the contest must come, be-
tween the despotizms and N anarchists Of Europe
ard the republican principles Of free America.
/ Let it come. We learn correspondence, of
ra:y character, has taken place between Mr.. Web
ster and the French government, respecting the
Sandsich Islands. 1t will probably be placed be-
fore the public ere long. We predict the French
gentleman has the worst Of it. The people of this
country should be awakened to what is going on.
Mr.. Webster is expected in this city every day,
route - Washington. Appearances indicate that
the powers that be extremely embarrassed in
reference to the measures to be adopted TO our
foreign affairs, the position Of which is more crit
cal az this moment than for many years past. They
need the counsel of the great New England states
man ct the seat Of government, every day. Our
government must act firmly, and not bs.ray the
slightest symptom ef knuckling TO the Europeao
powers, as to American affairs. The governments
Of Euro pc have more business to NEEDLE in mat
tiers this continent, than this government has 10
tell Austria and France that unless they do the
people Of Rome justice We will interpSse in aid of
republicanism there. What if this country SHOULD
say to England, We will aid oppressed Ireland If
she resists youl What IL We notify Austria, that
we intend to aid any future Hungarian patriots
who revolt against your tyrannyl This game Of
protection it is ealled-,his doctrine of inter-
ference "to preserve the bslan,e of power" or to
secure peaceful trade and commerce." is one we
can play as to Europe, as efectually as the Euro
pean powers can in any par. Of this hemisphere.
Our policy is peace and non.interference. The
people Of the United states arc quixotic propa-
gandifts Of republican principes-they do not seek
to enforce the blessings Of political, civil and re-
hgious freedom by the sword, OF at the mouth Of
the cannon, By the brs.ling bayonets Of s,iiery
Bot we viii no. permit the monarchieal powers
Of Europe 70 volunteer and ntcrmecdle in The affairs
! Of the American Continent, to keep down berry
by force. France must not AID shall not have the
Sandwich Islands We have not interfered with
Der proceedings in Algeria, or her holding Abie-
kader il slavery away from his country-ri:hout
apology, as the whole affair may have been. Sac
mustnot extend her eonquests into the Pacific Ocean,
nerely to acquire tic means to injure or annoy Us
hereafter. A powerful motive for resisting her is
the little confidence to be placed in tie pernanea:y
Of her present so-called republican Invitations.
Great Britain aad France must not intermsddle
with Cuba. This goveTnmea. will preserve rigid
nentrality-i,s own domestic laws require II, and
their enforcement will secure it. Bat the nterer-
ence Of other governments, avowedly as a check to
this country, demands our action firmly. and