The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-16


publcsns Il is Russian Intervention 10 Hungary which
governed French intervention in Rome, and gave the
temerity 10 German yr0nts TO crush down all the
beavers for freedom and unity in Germany The despos
q the European continent leaxued sgainst the free.
dom OF the world That is matter Of Tact The sec.
ond maer OF Tact is that the European continent is
the eve OF new revolution II is not necessary to be
initiated In the SECRET preparations OF the European de-
mocracy to be aware Of that approaching contingency
is pointed out by the French constitution itself. pre-
scfbing new presidential election for the spring
NOW, suppose that the ambition OF Louis Napoleon
couaged by Russian aid awaits this ime (Which
scarcely belieye,) and suppose that there will be
peaceful soluton--such would make contented the
Trends OF republican Franceoi course the first act OF
the new French President must be, at least, recall the
revolution will follow il not frecede. this recall in Italy
Or II there is peaceful solution in France but revo
luton, then every man knows that whenever the heart
OF France boils up. the pulsaton is felt throughout
Europe, and oppressed nations more rise, and Rus
STA again nterferes. Now. humby ask with the view
OF these circumstances before my eyes, it be
yenent 10 such great power as this republic TO await
the very outbreak and then only to discuss and decide
what direction you will be willing take in your foreign
poley Agents may come again, as under the last Prss
dent, al late hour to how matters stood in HuH
gary Russian interference and treason achieved what
The sacIlegous Hapsburg dynasty failed to achieve You
fell" So respectfully entreat the people of the United
States, in time, to express its will 10 what course il
wishes to be parsued by lis national government in the
case OF the approaching events have mentioned. And
most confidently hope that there is only one course pos
sible consistent with the above recorded principles II
you acknowledge the right of every nation TO alter s in
slituions and governmental you acknowledge the in
reference OF foreign powers In that sovereign right be
violation OF the lazy OF nations, as you really do-f
you are forbidden 10 remain Indifferent TO this violation of
International law, your President openly processes that
you are then there is other possible than
interfere in that sovereign right of nations but also
you WILL perhaps object that that is SO much as to 60
to war. | answer, no--that il is much as to prevent
war What is wanted TO that efect' Il is wanted that.
being aware of the precarous condition of Europe,
IA DOsS-
ble send instructions to your Minister London to de-
clare TO the English government that the United States
acknowledging the sovereign right OF every nation TO dis
OF It's own domestic concerns have resolved not to
interfere, but also not let 10 interfere whatever foreign
power with this sovereign right, in order to reprsss the
spirit OF freedom in any country--consequenty to in
vite the Cabinet OF ST. James unite with the United
States in this policy, and to declare that the United States
are resolved to act conformity with England in that deci
sion in the OF that approaching the European
continent which is impossible not to foresee Ii the ct
zens OF the United States instead OF honoring with
the oilers OF their hospitality would be pleased to express
this their will by, passing convenient resolutions, and
ratylng them TO their national governmental the people
by all constitutional means-if the independent press
would hasten to express the public opinion similar
sense-if in consequence of this the national govern.
menl would instruct its Minister in England accordingly
and by convenient communication TO the Congress give
entirely sure that you would find the people of Great
Britain heartily joining this direction Of policy Nobody
in the world could feel especially offended by it. and
existing relation would be broken injured and still the
interference of Russia in the restoration OF Hungary
independence formally declared in lsa9) prevented Rus
sian arrogance and preponderance checked, and the
oppressed nations OF Europe become free There
may be some over anxious men who perhaps would say,
" But il such declaration OF your government will
be respected. and Russia still does interfere then you
would be Obliged by this previous declaration TO go 10
war, and you don't desire TO have war" That objac-
ton seemed TO me like il somebody would say, eli the
vault Of heaven breaks down, what will we do I" Ny
answer is "But il will not break down." Even 80 an
swer but your declaration will be respected Russia
will not interfere you will have occasion for war
twice, thrice consider provoke against ITSELF besides
the reused fury OF natons-besdes the legions of
publican France the English leopard and the
surrounded eagle OF America Please to consider the
fact that you, united 10 England, have made already
such declaration, not to admit any interference Of. the
European absousca powers into the affairs OF the for
mery Spanish colonies OF America and has this decla
ration brought you 10 war Quite the contrary il
has prevented so ii would be IN our also Let
me, therefore, mos! humby en'reat you genllemen-et
me entreat you this occasion, by the means OF pub
cy-he people of the United Statesto be pleased 10
give such practical direction 10 its generous sympathy for
Hungary TO arrange meetings and pass such resolu-
here and there and in every possible place OF this
great Union. as | took the liberty TO mention above.
Why not do SOL beg leave to reIcraie what had the
honor to say yesterday TO a committee OF Baltimore. Sup
pose there should in Cuba revolution occur-a revo-
luton from the inhabitants OF Cuba themseves-and
whatever European power would send down a fleet
to support Spain against this revolution. would you
admit this foreign Intervention in foreign country
am confident! there is not one in the United States
who would not oppose this intervention Then, what is
ne adherence pelWeeh ns euPposeu case anu nc case vi
Hungary Is there difference in Principel No Then
what The difference is that Cuba is at six days dis
from New York, and the port OF Hungary Flume)
at eighteen days distance. That is all and who would
affirm that the policy of such great Free and glorious
nation the United States shall be regulated by hours
and no, by prncipes' Allow to remark tina, there is
immense truth in that which the French-legaon in
the United States expressed 10 your government, in
able note of 9th October past, which beg leave to
quote "Amenca is closely connected with Europe being
only separated from the latter by distance scarcely
ceedng eight days journey, by OF the most important
tons OF America and Europe at this day dependent
upon another that the effects OF any event. prosper
otherwise, happening one side OF the Atlantic
ARE Immediately felt the other side. The result OF
this community OF interests commercial, political, and
moral between Europe and Americaoi this frequency
and rapidly Of intercourse between them-s that II be-
comes difficult TO point on, The geographical degree
where American policy shall terminate and European
policy begin il trace out the line where American
| commerce begins and European commerce terminates
where may be said to begin terminate the ideas which
| are in The ascendant in Europe and in America"
The second which beg leave TO mention has
reference to commcrca interest There has in latter times
doctrine stolen into the code oil International law which
contrary to the commercial interests oil nations
~ 10 their Independence. The pettes despot OF the
world has the faculty to exclude your commerce IRON
whatever port he peases to do He has only TO ar
range blockade and your commerce is shutout or j
down .irodd~u Venice, bleeding Lombardy or my down
oppre but resoluic Hungary, rises to shake OFT the
Austrian tyfabrs yoke, AS surely they viii, that yran
believes TO have The right from the very moment TO ex
\ eude your commerce with the risen nations. Now
this ia an absurdy, tyrannical invention OF iyrant
violating your in'erestyour own sovereign lndepcnd
ence The United States have not always regarded
things from this point OF view. find IN note OF Mr.
Everett Minister OF The United States in SPAIN dateC
Madrid. Jan 40, 1884," these words: I'm the war be