Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-02

The Indiana Journal says that 1.-THE London Times
reOices the election Of Mr.. Pierce, and counts
largely the benefit be derived by Great Britain
in consequence Of his free trade doctrinesw
That readers may the obliquity Of moral per-
ception which just be constitutional de-
feet in Wing editors, give below the article Of the
Times referred by the Journal II will be that
the rejoicing" Of the Times over the election Of Mr..
Pierce is almost lugubrious that Of the Journel
over the event.
From the moment at which the Democratic Conven-
ton oil Baltimore proclaimed General Pierce be the
candidate OF that party for the Presidency OF the United
States, We have entertained doubt Of his
cess and our conviction this point has been maer-
rally strengthened by the divisions and blunders Of
American wings Ii was blunder to make General
Scott the candidate oil that party, but having
adopted him, II was another blunder MIR. Web
ster on the footing Of independent competitor; al
though on this, as on former occasions, Mr. Webster
might Justly be considered the foremost and ables
oil has country yet his discredtable attempts
popularity on the questions Of the fisheries and Of the
Looos Islands have materially lowered his political
character General Scott has also done himself harm
by his own inudicious exerons for even the laxty of
American etiquette startled bv the exhibition Of a
general ocer, filling the post of COMMANDMENT Chief
oil the orces who contryed 10 combine his military
of nspection with the undgnied canvass Of an timer
orator General Pierce has shown more discretion
and reserve for the world has learnt much Of
his abilities and intentions than il knew when he was
nominated. But the result Of several of the State cleo
tons has been decidedly favourable Democratic
party, that the ascendency possessed by those
opinions throughout the greatest part Of the Union may
be said to be already demonstrated.
As General Pierce is known 10 be favorable TO low
tariffs and liberty Of trade doubt be entertained
that the period during which he probably conduct
the affairs of the United States will witness snd
rapid extension Of their and Of their rela
tons with this country On the of the internal
policy oil the Government apprehensons need be
iertaned but confess that do not feel equal con-
hdence in the foreign policy OF the American Govern
ment, and it will require unusual Of frmness
and prudence in the President whoever he may be-
to resist the extreme pressure from without which
ready to take the extravagant and lawless
prises under the sanction Of popular omnpotence The
American people are, no doubt, alhpowerul at home,
but when they proceed to mix in the affairs 81 other
countries they must be content 10 recognize and obey
those general laws which ought alike TO control the
cesses Of despotism and Of freedom. Mr.. Fillmore is
perhaps, useful a cosld be found TO fill the
presidential chair under such circumstances, for he has
acted under a strong OF responsibility, and he
to share neither the passions nor enthusiasm of
his fellow-citzens. He has quietly, but practically,
awaited the consequence Of many of their danger
ebullitions and in spite Of vast deal Of idle deca
nation, he has credably adhered the fundamental
precepts Of the founder OF the Republic PTes.
dent, elected the very when the passion Of
conquest and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO have possessed
itself Of the nation with increasing violence will
ally find il more difficult control these mschievous
and unprinciped tendencies.
Among other circumstances that may tend the gra-
LITIGATION OF these passions, il seems that the Navy De-
partment under Mr. fillmOre mas gradually formed
squadron of unusual strength, laying ready for
in the harbors Of the United States. The expedition
against Japan still the motive the pretext Tor the
equipment OF this armament and have doubt this
squadron does consist OF -ofbattleshp, three
four steam frgates, and soops of war, equal in
their respective kinds the vessels Of any navy in Eu
rope. But compared to the existing naval forces Of
other countries snch squadron is inconsderable,
and should watch with interest, amounting to
DER the advance Of such force numbering in all about
PIG guns against the unknown but not inconsderabe
| oil o EmDue Of
present aspect OF affairs with SPAIN are, by
satisfied that japan is the true destination Of this
little feet; and it will certainly be extraordinary if this
important detachment Of the American navy be sent
across the Eastern Archipelago, and entirely of
reach, at time when the relations OF the United
States with any European Power unsettled or nse
cure.
! In the carried with by this country
against some OF the chief independent States Of Asia
such as the Chinese and Burmese Empires we have had
several peculiar advantages. We have in the arsenals
and armies Of India complete basis Of operations,
ply provided with supplies and renforcements within
comparatively easy distance Of the theater of We
have explored rivers by means OF steamers which took
the heart Of the enemys country and enabled u.s.
when there, to carry regular military operations.
Without these means Of warfare it would have been
difficult, perhaps impossible to conquer with handful
OF the ris inertie OF Asatic monarchy; and
are by that the appearance of any Ame-
rican squadron of Nangasak Jeddo will produce
decisive effects the Mkado the Kubo of ia
pan than the of Canton the capture Of RAN
COON by our own forces did the respective Courts Of
Pekin and Ava.
If know anything a all of the character of the
japanese Government the professions oil pacific inen
tions contained in Mr. Fillmores letter will be read
with establishment and resented indignty; and
not undeseryedly So Tor never did an expedition sail
with more downright intention to take by force what
obtain by II mainly in this sense and
expedition Of prowess and maratime daring that
the scheme is popular in the United States Tor the
charges brought against the japanese Government are
say the Of them, negative occasoned mainly by
their chursh refusal Of intercourse with the Of the
world il would be hard say what principle, by
what right Commodore Perry is be instruct
the japanese civilization end free trade with 10 inch
mortars and 100 gun ship The truth is, that the
American Cabinet is prepared to deal with the coal
fields Of Japan Just as it attempted to deal with the
guano of Lobos and there is defence against such
| policy but the possession Of superior strength.