Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-10

West coast OF this continent uses the following ex
pressions -
In the discussions to which this interest has Civ
en- rise. and in the arrangements by which they may
terminate. the occasion has been judged proper for
asserting, principle, in which the rights and in
terests of the IT, States involved that the Amer
lean continents, by the free and independent condi
ton which they have assumed and maintain are
henccorth not to be considered subjects for future
colonization by any European powers"
This is word for word, the much talked of Mon
roe declaration. Ever since the date of its enunca-
ton, % years, it has been recognised prn-
cple of American policy, and found warm response
in the feelings of the people. No nation, perhaps
in the history of the world. in mod
ern times has been so jealous of foreign interior
ence as the American Confederacv: and so far has
this feeling principle been carried that as in the
above declaration, it is not confined simply to our
own territories but to some extent embraces both Of
the American continents. Our MAJ thine wars with
France and Great Britain undertaken for the
purpose Of protecting our flag from interference
to which the nations of Europe were forced to sub
nit. We mean the right of search All our wars
not even excepting that of the revolution, have
been in defence of this principle, essential to
tional dignity. and territorial independence.
But while the confederaey at large the Gene
raj Government as its national representative, has
uniformly adhered to this principle and course of po
LEY the Southern States from the popularity of their
institutions, have been among its most Jealous asser
ters and rightly so for therein lie all their hopes of
security and quiet. We know that not only the
Northern States, but all Europe and America.
with the exception of Brazil, opposed to US
in this matter. We know in what dark co1ors
the fancied horrors Of slavery arc painted to mil
lions who, perhaps, sincerely believe that Ian
guage can be employed sufficiently strong to por-
tray its evils In this position of affairs it is
right and duty, to sternly proclaim and enforce
the doctrine of non-interference This doctrine lies
at the bottom of all Southern rights and States
rights parties It is essential to our existence.
But while we are proclaiming this doctrine
CARDS ourselves, prudence would counsel US to do
nothing that might in the slightest degree tend to
divest it of the moral force of our example. We
should be particularly cautious of interfering in the
municipal government or domestic affairs of
ncghbors as every such interference must inevita-
bly, have the effect of weakening the strength of
own position. Standing isolated from the whole civil
zed world if we except Brazil, are in a situation
somewhat similar to that of a in glass house,
and cannot safely indulge in the healthful
ton of throwing stones.
Our remarks of course, have reference to the
petitions which have been, or may hereafter be,
ganized within the United States, for the purpose
of reyolutionizing Cuba and Northern Mexico. In
regard Cuba it evident that there is and has
been noinsurrection- of subssting there
in which to take sides. The island of Cuba is Span
ish territory. The Spanish government is supreme
throughout its length and breadth. and although we
may believe that the Cubans oppressed and may
he ready and willing to sympathisc cordially with
them in any effort they may make to throw Oft the
Spanish yoke; still, abstract question, We have
no more right to interfere with Cuba account of
the peculiar system of laws existing there than
Great Britain or any of her subjects would have to
interfere with account of the peculiar nstitu-
ton of slavery existing here. We are speaking now
Of the abstract principle of the thing. not of our
personal feelings for must admit that in spite Of
u.s. they were with Lopez and his little band
As for the movements in Northern Mexico, having
for their ostensible object the severance of some
the northern States from the present Mexican con
fcderacy, we can see neither the excuse fol
them We cannot understand what object is to bt
gained or what good effected. We believe the Mex
lean form of government is already in advance o
the capacities Of the Mexican people.
The fault does not lie in the form but in the ad
maai$tration of the government At any rate, from
movement headed by Carabaj jail and Canales. moth
ing but plumber and rapne can be expected. w
most firmly believe that all the valuable coast rang
of Mexico will yet be annexed to the United States
peaccably and quietly, but the time is not come
They are not yet ready, and until better, NOR
energetic and American spirit be disseminate
among the people of that region, their acquisition
would be a loss
We are perfectly convinced that Cuba will
ours and that before any great length of time
but its acquisition will be under different auspices
and effected in different manner from any conten
plated by Lopez, or those who took part with him.
The acquisition of Cuba by negotiation or purchase
will be and should be made prominent measure
American policy 1t is now importantly will 500
be indispensable to our commercial interests in til
Gulf of Mexico-Spain cannot hold tit must
ours.
In glancing over the above, it strikes us that
may run counter to the current of popular feeln!
We say this. because, as we have already remarke
Lopez and his gallant follower, who, had they SD
ceeded. would have been canonised patriots an
heroes instead of being denounced pirates ar
robbers But this cannot alter tie principles il
yolved which we have discussed an abstract que
tion, and upon which our conclusions will, we thin
be found essentially correct.
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