The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-15
The London Chronicle and the Presidents In
auRuPal

The London Chronicle and the Presidents In
augural.
We have already presented readers from
European journals containing their views OF the Presi
dents Inaugural with such remarks they suggested
But there is passage in the comments OF the Lon
don Chronicle The address hitherto unnoced by but
which deserves consde ration II refers that portion of
the Inaugural which contains the declaration that it is the
right OF the American citizen "to stand unabashed even
in the presence of princess tina, he wander far
that the head Of his will not see that no rude
hand OF power tyannca passion is laid upon him with
lmpunity and that he realize every and on
every soil that his citizenship nvioabe panoply for
the security Of his rights The Chronicle denounces this
declaration bombast, and states, with offended air
that it . addressed TO the spot at which the repre-
sen,atives of foreign governments placed, with
emphasis and manner that could not have been unnten
tional" We do not know in what manner, with what
emphasis, the President delivered the portion of the In
augural alluded To- but if the fact be the Chronicle
states it, proper sentiment was properly expressed and
the pains taken TO send 10 London an account of the
Presidents only proves that European represent
atives offended at the claim of equality put forth in
behalf Of republican citizens. We do not interfere
with the institutions OF foreign nations, but claim
the authority 10 fashion In moulding them,
we have acknowledged the truth that sovereignty
sides in The people, we had right TO do; and our
government should that citizens in foreign
lands be not wronged by foreign officials, treated
with contempt by foreign princes Although European
monarches may not be willing TO admit il, the time has
passed by when American rights be tramped on
with impunity. There is a class of in country
who look with and reverence upon kings and
princes, who cannot realize The growth and power OF
the United States, and who cannot bring themselves
to believe that simple republcanism should dare to
raise its eyes from the ground when in the pres
ence Of royalty but they passing from the stage
aud losing their influence. For the last four years
they welded the executive power of the nation, and
welded it in such a to confirm foreign princes
10 the belief that our citizens should stand abashed in
their presence and that their rights might be invaded
with IMMUNITY. But the executive authority is now in
the arena whose ideas not formed and fixed when
our nation weak. with scattered population and
meagre vino understand changed po-
sition with regard 10 the powers OF the earhmen who
appreciate our unprecedented growth in population and
wealth. and the influence and power can exert in
peace or war It would be well for monarchical gov.
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their conduct towards the United States because of
publican Institutions and for monarchical senta,ves
to learn bride their anger when American President
demands equality for American citizens, and proclams
that American citizenship shall be panopy for Ansr.
can rights The lime has when our interests de-
msnd settled policy in foreign intercourse and our
strength warrants US in insisting policy which has
other basis than justice, and that equality which de-
rived from justice. The honor OF the United States will
no longer permit its republeansm to operate prac,.
cal dsifanehstment requires that the steps OF The
late administration be cttlced, aai claim 10 equal dig
nifty and equal rights be indicated with unyeIdng firm
ness AS far concerned truth and justice and re-
cprocy have been treated distractions by European
dipomatists We have the assurance OF the Chief
Magistrate that they must have practical application and
active vitality. In view OF the past the London Chronicle
may consider the unmeanng bomba. and
find fault with the in which that assurance was
given; but mistake much the purpose Of the admins
atios il the declaration OF the Inaugural is not sustained
in all its extent No one wishes our government, 10 claim
precedence of others, but the people will rally one man
10 the support OF the Executive which refuses TO admit our
nferioy, and protects American rights in the presence
| OF princes