The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-09

spectator of the violation of the laws Of nations by
foreign interference, then it has established prece
dent-it has consented that the principle of inter
ference become interpoated into the book of inter-
national law; and you will see the time when the
league OF despots commanding the whole force of OPP
pressed Europe will remind you thus
Russia has interfered in Hungary, because it
considered the example set up by Hungary danger
Gus to Russia. America has silently recognized the
right of that interference. France has interfered
in Rome, because the example of the Roman demo-
cracy was dangerous to Rome America has silently
agreed. The absolutstical governments, in protec-
tion of their divine right have leagued in a saint
alliance with the openly avowed purpose to aid one
another by mutual interference against the spirit of
revolution and the anarchy Of republicanism. Ame-
RIGA has not protested against it, therefore, the prn
ciple OF foreign interference against every dangerous
example. has, by common consent of every power on
carth-contradicted by none, not even by America
become an established international law"
And reminding you thus, they will speak to you
in the very words of that distinguished statesman
to whom respectfully allude.
You have quit your ground upon which your
national existence is founded. You have consented
to the alteration of the laws Of natons-thc existence
of your republic is dangerous to us; we, therefore,
believing that your anarchical Chat is republican,
doctrines destructive Of, and that monarchical
principles essential to the peace and security and
happiness of our subjects, will obliterate the bed
which Las nourished such noxious weeds; will
crush you down the propagandiss of the doctrines
world"
! have quoted the very words, very Unexpectedly
givcn over to publicity from private interview.
which j, out OF respect and personal affection. did
not answer then precisely because took the inter-
view for private one. Even now, | refrain from
entering into further discussion, out of the same
considerations OF respect; though am provoked by
this unlocked for publicity, and win saw nothing
But after having quoted the very words.
ave to the public opinion to Judge if that authority
of just words is against or for national protest
against the principle Of foreign interference.
Let once the principle became established with
your silent consent and you will soon see it brought
home to you; and brought home in a moment of
domestic discord, which Russian secret diplomacy
and Russian gold viii skilfully mix. You can be
sure Of it; and this mighty Union viii be shaken by
that very principle of foreign interference which you
silently let be established an uncontroverted rule
for The Gespots Of the earth.
These are the only words which spoke, and
trust every just man must take them to be spoken
with that consideration and with that high respect
which none Of his warmest admirers can entertain
in higher degree for that distinguished statesman.
Even the remark of the unlocked for publicity,
though berg n simple fact, were in no ease ndclii-
cate is not applied to that distinguished statesman.
Nay, have not even entered into any detailed dis
cusson of the matter, but simply left it to the judg
modest and respectful remarks, somebody, hiding
himself in the dark clouds of anmosty, that he
may not be made responsible before public opinion
for his foul Misrepresentation, writes to New Or
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charged him with $ breach of confidence and
want of gentlemanly courtesy"
And up is taken the foul misrepresentation in
certain papers, and went motions and resolutions
and every possible spring put into activity, to excite
hostile feeling against the poor persecuted exile,
whom your citizens kindly invited to become your
guest, and who upon this invitation, come down
more than six hundred miles, not without con-
siderable expense and loss of precious time 70 ac-
knowledge the honor which you bestowed upon
him by inviting him to be your city's guest.
Well, gentlemen, if those who did not hesitate
upon the trick of Geographic despatch to charge
me with having committed a dislegal act, if they
had published my Louisville speech, at least the
concerning part of tiff those inhospitable resolu-
tions had been connected with quotation of my
words, would not complain. would say:--'' Well.
the fact is stated, the matter is reported to the
peoplethe people is put into the condition to judge
by ltself-he people is just rely upon its verdict
with confidence and humility"
Bat no, that was not done; my speech made at
Louisville on the 9Th of March-to-day is the 30th,
and yet those who have so dsloyally charged, nay,
nsulted unfortunate exile, have never given any
notice Of the real fact; they relied upon the crcum
stance that their readers would not read the papers
belonging to an opposite party-wherc impartial
justice was done to me; no, they msused the conf
dcnce Of their political friends; they left them under
the impression Of their false report, and did not tell
the truth, because truth would have done me some
good.
Il is this against which have to complain. aud
appeal to the justice Of yourscntiments. But no.
do not complain. have too high opinion of the
citizens of Now Orleans to believe that it is who
will have to suffer from this foul play--and if 20,
well; let them rejoice in their triumph. would
rather be driven away with shame from your city
than triumph by such means.
] have one thing more to complain of. Let me
tell you gentlemen. that when was about to leave
England for the United States, some gentlemen
prognostcated to me that | would be opposed by
the Southern States. My answer was--No, that
is impossible. The Southern States arc very warm
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to the principle that every nation has the ri hit to
regulate its ewn institutions and to dispose of its
own domestic concerns. 1t is this principle which
plead and plead not only for my country, but plead
IT as a common law of all nations because that
principle is in jeopardy the absolutistcal powers of
Europe having made powerful alliance, with the
openly avowed purpose to crush that principle of
state rights everywhere and to establish by force
and violence. IN its stead that arbitrary principle.
egn power has the right to interfere against the
State rights of whatever people.
IT is this principle Of interference against which
] plead and which ] will combat all my life.
stand upon the very ground which is the pre-emi-
ncnt platform Of the Southern States. If lose my
course shall have lost their course. 1t is therefore,
! said in England already" No, the Southern
states cannot oppose my principles their own in
terost is connected with them. The Eastern and
Northern States may support me, but the Southern
states must support me- if they are not willing to
abandon the ground upon which they stand"
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cal friends, in the South, stll it is indeed true,
meet also more opposition in the South than have
met in other parts Of the United States. How is
this to be explained ! will tell you gentlemen.
with your kind permission, and here is my second
complaint -
My enemies, unable to upset my arguments, re-
sort again to Justification Of facts and misrepresen
tation of principles. They represent me to you
man advocating just that principle to which am
MORALLY opposed They charge me with being an
intervention man, while ] am soul and body for
the principle Of nonintervention. And besides
some material aid, ! require but the principle Of
non-interention secured, very to see my
down-troddcn country independent and free-be
cause we do not ask others to fight our battles-we
will fight them by our own hands, and all that we
desire is not to have any interference. but fair
play"
II is therefore raise my voice out Of the bosom
OF my nations distress, and EuIopes oppressed ma
tions join in my voice, exclaimng--" l. there no
power on earth willing TO maintain the laws of nat
tions, when all the dcspots of Europe unite to yio-
late themF' And say to the great republic Of the
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