The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-11-26
Health to the Queen.

We observe by our eastern exchanges, tha
the Militia of New York City appeared on par
ade few days since and were reviewed by Gov
ernor Hunt. As might very naturally and ap
propriately be expected on such an occasion
the officers of the different companies, gave
commanding officers, which was prepared a
the Astor House on the evening of the sam.
day. Upon the removal of The cloth, the hcaltl
Of the President was drank with the expected
cordiality due to the occasion, and the Executiv,
of the American Republic. But, strange as i
may appear, the health of the President was nc
sooner smoothercd in the accustomed libations
than the health Of Her Majesty the Queen O
England was proposed and drank with all the
honors +" How far American citizen could
respond to such a sentiment, seems to US, suffi-
cienty susceptible of demonstration to the most
limited comprehension. Yet we are told that
on the occasion above alluded to, the sentiment
| was drank with all the honors - If it be a
principle in American faith, to discountenance
anG discourage monarchy, and any and every
that liberty which is declared by our institu-
tons to be the inalienable right of man, upon
what pretence can an American citizen propose
" health and happiness to monarchy :" In &C.
cordance with this view of the subject, and in
maintansnce of the only position which we
deem feasible, we are proud and happy to make
the gratifying and patriotic announcement, that
the health of the Queen was no sooner proposed,
than the 9th regiment which is composed of
lriShmen, Immediately turned dozen their glass
es and acithd eac fr0n>he table. This was the
duty of every one present who laid the least
claim TO American citizenship, and the conduct
OF the 9th regiment is proud tribute to the
patriotism of the Irish character
When we review The disposition of the pres
ent Wing Administration, TO court the favor and
good opinion of foreign courts and despotisms
and the disposition of Wing state functionaries,
to uphold and encourage the administration in
such course, we cannot say that we are sur
prised, that such sentiment shsuld have found
favor, at a festive board, headed by the Wing
Executive Of New York
1t is a matter Of record at Washington, that
orders have issued from the English and French
governre ITS, ordering their vessels of war to
cruise on our southern coast, and examine
American vessels leaving ports in the United
States, TO ascertain and suppress any armed ex-
peditions to foreign countries and that the Ad-
ministra,ion have tamey submitted to this i'm
pertinent interference, and bold and determined
Infringement upon our rights, with scarcely a
murmur Of dissent.
And as the Austrian government has given
our government notice, of determination to
recall its minister, in the event that the Presi-
dent, shows the patriot Kossuth, any attention,
we are not surprised that the Administration
should be seeking an opportunity, by an appeal
upon doubtful allegations, through its organs,
to public prejudice, in order to pave the way
for respectful cffciat Indifference to the person,
character and condition of this distinguished
champion of liberty and compliance with the
impcrious demands Of this naughty foreign
power
When such disposition to court the favor, or
timidity in resenting the impudent interference
of foreign monarchies, is manifested by those
our government, it is matter of
no surprise, that their followers should echo
the sentiment, by toastng the Sovereign of
Great Britain.
Emphatically may it be said, that we are
sadly degenera ting, from our original republican
and purity.