The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-29


In notice Of the ratification meeting OF the demo-
cratic party at Tammany Hall. remarked that a new
feature Introduced In the resolutions passed that
occasion, and one which trusted would hereafter be
adopted one OF the essential elements OF the demo-
cratic faith. Although three OF thosr resolution are
devoted 10 the PRONUNCIATION Of the doctrine we refer TO-
the gs oil the whole matter is embraced in one of them
the sixthwhlch contains recommendation that the
federal government no longer adhere 10 the dogma OF
neutrality in foreign policy, while The monarches
oil Europe are forming alliances and conspiring TO ex
terminate republicansm from the Old World aud 10 cir.
cumscrlbe and impede. The continents of North and
South America, the progress OF republican institutions
and government" To The resolutions in general, Mr.
Cory spoke with great ability, and displayed an intimate
and minute acquaintance with the subject, which could
only have been obtained by personal observation and
deep reflection 10 be hoped that the report of his
remarks, which is given with the Herald usual accuracy
will be generally published and extensively read but as
the matter is one OF admitted and growing Importance,
without pretending TO anything like an equal amount of
information, will offer few suggestions in the hope
OF keeping alive public attention, and directing it TO the
point in estion.
There two three reasons why the United States
has not hitherto assumed The position in the diplomatic
councils of the civilized world that she is now Justly
entitled to- and of these the most prominent is so OBJ
vous that it scarcely need be alluded TO- while the others
will bear dscusson and 10 call for examination
and decision whether they should continue to be
OF any force In the first place, it is not until recently
that we have admittedly and undenaby attained to the
rank and station OF first class power among the nations
OF the earth. Until we had acquired such position
unit, we had, by our population wealth, and the
hbiiion OF our efficiency, offensive and defensive
cured unqueslionabe title TO the respect of the most
formidable powers Of the Old World-it was undoubtedly
sound policy TO preserve strict neutrality far as pos
sibe, in all foreign relations and content ourselves
with the quiet but steady and wachul protection of our
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this is undoubtedly what Washington intended we should
do when, in his Farewell Address. he counselled us to
avoid entangling ourselves by foreign alliances Wash
ngton never gave word OF counsel which was not
worthy of being observed to the letter. and perhaps ever
word OF wiser counsel than tina, we have referred to-
This very piece OF advice has undoubtedly constituted
second reason, and hitherto very properly why the
federal government has preserved, as far as possible
strict neutrality in our foreign relations But the advice
oil washington IN this case was intended TO apply the
peculiar circumstances OF the republic then existed
1--WE say in all reverence) some of the peceps OF
One infinitely greater than Washington were intended 10
apply TO the state OF the church when they were deliver
ed When the Saviour Of instructed his disciples if
smitten upon cheek to turn the other the smi,er
we are authorized to believe that He intended to incul-
cate the doctrine OF submission, when, from their feeble
and isolated position, they would incur inevitable desruc-
ton by resistance, and not that He purposed forbid
Christians, in all time TO come, TO draw the sword in de.
humble follower, the Father of his Country When he
warned the infant republic, which he had so far reared
not TO mingle in the war OF giants which then CON-
mencng, he had intention deter it, when il had at
tanned colossal manhood, from asserting aloud those
principles OF eternal right which he had maintained or
from giving lis countenance and encouragement the OPP
pressed who struggling for them. Much less have
we reason to believe that were he now alive, he would
counsel us-a nation OF five and twenty millions Of free
men-stil TO preserve our neutrality while the monarchs
OF Europe combining to exterminae Tepub.icansm
in the Did World and crcumscribe it in the New, or to
remain supne until despotism had rampled out every
spark of freedom in every other land, and had com.
menced its desoalipg march against our own.
But third reason still remains, which not only has
prevented the United States from assuming its proper
diplomatic position, but which, If the administration OF
government remains in the hands of certain class
OF politicians, will continue TO prevent it from doing,
Notwithstanding that the legitimate obstacles have
ferred 10 above longer exist We refer to the char
acter OF connexion with England, the est
have formed of the nature OF her government,
and the mistaken view that take OF the disposition
OF her government towards us.
In regard 10 our connexions with Engand-by which
commercial relationships unnecessary 10
enlarge Their incaculable magnitude, their vital i'm.
poriance the welfare OF both countries, familiar TO
every one. We believe, in fact 50 well aware ne
the masses Of the population OF both countries not only
OF the advantages, but Of The imperative necessity OF
scarcely De broken
up by any contingency whatever. But there are two
classes OF politicians in this country who take and
always have taken, different views OF this state OF
tbings-the wings, who seem 10 consider only that
could not do without England, and the democrats, who
feel tina, could do much better without England than
she could without us The former par,y--which en-
braces the great bulk OF the mercantile interest and
very large proportion OF the wealth OF the countrys but
a continuation OF the national republican organization
and degenerate descendant OF ancient federalism In
all lis notifications and in all Tines il has been afraid OF
breach with England and in favor OF cultivating, at
any expense, the closest relations with her IL sided
with her in the contest she waged with old allies, the
French it opposed declaration Of war against her in
1914 and pronounced il unjust and inqnous it has
been blind TO her continued aggressons this side Of
the Atlantic was unwilling lha, Texas should be rescued
from her grasp and at this day the controlling portion OF
the whig party srdcn,y participates with England in her
anti slavery sentiments and her hostility 10 the domestic
institutions of the South
The democracy on the other hand, have always main
tanned towards England attitude OF perfect in1epend-
ence Friendly when she has manifested amcable dis
position and shown due respect to rights, they have
unhesta,ingly called her TO account when she has in
frnged upon them and rigidIy exacted from her full
recognition Of them.
ii this view OF the relations existing between the two
great parties in this country aud England couectand
we believe history down to the present day will bear
in t-it will not be difficult TO decide in whose hands
the foreign relations OF the United States may be most
safely posted, in should ascertain that in the
coming struggle between the principles OF freedom and
despotsm the of Eng committed n