Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-09
Alliance between ENGLAND and Americn.


The Hon. Robert j. Walker. recently addressed
the inhabitants of Manchester by invitation and du-
ring the of his remarks he referred to the out
rage which has just been committed on popular
rights in France. rs follows:
g believe" said the speaker, that the events
which have recently transpred in France of mo-
mentous magnitude to gand, to the Urited States,
and the world. 1t is true there may be momenta-
ry repose Of despotism-i is true that the man who
has combined in himself the character of a traitor
of an insurgent-and of military usurper-may
/ trample down for moment the liberties of France
But PROFOUND this single question to Engshmen :
If he does succeed, who doubt that govern
ment established by the army of Louis Napoleon
established in favor of whose hands are drip
ping with the warm ife-h blood of his countrymen
OF every age sex, and conditon--that government
thus established will become military despotsm-
that Louis Napoleon will not become mere power,
to be moved on the political chess board by the iron
finger of the Gar! This despotism of France be-
ing created by the army of France must merely be
a belligerent despotism The army must have en-
ployment 1t is not to fight against the despotisms
of Europe. This act has already been sustained by
the despotic power of Austria, and have no doubt
that you will find it sustained by the Russian Gar
and by all the desposms of the continent of Europe
Then. if the imperial army of France are to have
employment, may not look back to history ? In
1914 had we not somewhat parallel catastrophe.
when the constitution of France overthrow by
Napoleon BOnaparte. and an imperial government
was re-estabshed in France as believe it will
, be in France again Hear hear. What follow
ed the establishment of the imperial and military
power in France in 1904 may it not follow in 1855
CHOW, gentlemen, hope these events may not
follow; hope that shall have pcacc-peace with
r Engand-peace if possible, with all mankind -
Applause There is no genuine free-trader that
can be otherwise than the friend of peace. Ap
plause. And | do say this, that do not believe
that it is the interest of England ally herself with
S the despots of the continent of Europe. Hear -
And further that, if upon her refusal to do
she should be assaied by those despotc powers
maintaining her constitutional government, he
own trial by jury. her liberty of speech and
the press she should require add speak wha
know to be the unanimous sentiment OF my coun
try--the entire American population, backed b,
$ their Government will come man. and fgh
e the battle with you, if it be necessary
q From the London Times.
At no time. for the last three centuries and hall
: has America worn so youthful and promising an as
pect to this country as at this moment neuer has
: appeared so much an the LIGHT Of a friend an nced,
land Of refugee and destined partner in many Ia
J. 00rs and many tf'""phs'
# Beyond the operation of tariffs and financial dis
o putes, Mr. Walker casts prophetic eye at the grea
Is conflict between military absolutism and consttu
<, tonal government, which every day assumes NOR
serious aspect which every day draws nearer to th
e island, and which will one day divide the Who'll
/ world. There two States in the whole worlt
y and never have been. bound to another,
~ mutually beneficial. and able to work tOgethe
ol as the British empire and the United States L
Re present 1t seems impossible but hat the qrho1e of
continent Of Europe should fail into the hands Of mil
y tdrg de&pots; it equally impossible that VI
Is with American brethren should lose nstitl
~ tions enthusiasm for liberty. Here then, a.
= the t7ro parties an the great that threatens TO
= eide and cOnUulSe The lUhOIe aU0rld.
Is What will be required of US ? What attempts wi
D. be made on US What crusades ought we spontan'
ie ousIy undertake? What assistance in any al
p we to expect from America For our islands W
D. have no fear. Desposm is great on land, but in
III potent and craven the Wherever our shiI
he can co. there we have compecr. AS on the TO
s mer occasion referred to by Mr.. Walker, we prote
N the New World from the tyrannies of the Old
! What, then. remains to be done =! Are we expecte
L. to land the continent of Europe and fight singh
D. handed with four huge military monarchies music
re ing two or three millions of armed men Wh'
re degree of assistance to expect from AmeriC
- in marching into the centre of Europe? None, W
y should think.
a However. there are many things to be considered
to hundred years ago what was Russia hundre
H. years hence what will be the United States? A
empire with not far short Of two hundred million
a. souls. Should any thing happen to us-should v
ever be exposed to unmertcd indignity and oppre
of sion. and services to Europe forgottenwe ha'
mt only to pray ErOriare atqs nosyiS erOss6us ultO
st and that the prayer will one day bring across.
lis occasion. the messengers of State that app
re to it's purpose the of continent and v
is oceans.
Va The with Tails.
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