The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-14
Designs OF the British Aristocracy and the
Monarchs OF Europe against the Union

The more one studies the attitude occupied
by the European powers towards this country !
the more obvious does it appear that we are
approaching most critical period in our MS
tory Looking merely to the facts, it is quite
apparent that notable change has taken place
in European policy during the past few years.
1t is manifest that closer attention is being
paid to our affairs and our institutions than
used to be the case. English noblemen, like
the Earls of Carlisle and Derby. travel through
out the United States, and the only fruits Of
their wanderings that ever come to light are
diatribes against slavery. Missionaries, like
George Thompson. are sent here from Great
Britain to SOW dissension among the States
and society Of ladies of rank and influence,
headed by the Duchess of Sutherland, ladies
Palmerston and John Russell, and openly coun-
tenanced by many leading members ofthe British
aristocracy, is regularly organizedin London, for
the purpose Of furthering the same end. Nor
is the course of the British government at vari-
ance with the policy of the aristocracy. We
need only allude TO the famous proposal for
tripartite treaty, to show how eager the Eng
lish and French are to curtail the natural eX-
pansion Of this country. Even this attempt in
volyed less direct hostility to us than the more
recent negotiations between Great Britain and
Spain for the emancipation of the slaves in
Cuba, and the conversion of the island into a
free power, so as to serve as countercheck to
our Southern States. All these facts are preg-
nant with instruction; and when it is borne in
mind that the continent Of Europe derives it's
information respecting us mainly from England,
ard shares, in great measure. the views of
Great Britain respecting the United States. one
can hardly restrain feeling Of apprehension
at the designs which are being SO plainly ma
tured against us.
That such designs should be planned, is no
matter of surprise. The United States-the in
carnation of principle directly hostile to and
subversive Of that on which all the governments
and political institutions of Europe rest-have
already attained a menacing pitch Of power and
ambition. Already-in lS4S-our moral inlu-
ence was plainly perceptible in the struggles
which convulsed Europe; and though that in
fuence is less clearly seen, it is hardly less ac-
lively felt throughout the old continent at the
present day. The simple incident which has
shed such lustre on the name of Ingraham has
given signal impulse to popular aspirations in
Europe, aud terrible shock to hereditary dy-
nasties. Such incidents will be multiplied in
the next few years. A very short while hence
the population of these United States will reach
forty, fifty, sixty hundred millions of souls.
These millions will contain no drones, no pau
pers, no helpless aristocrats. All will be active,
energetic, prosperous and ambitious Wealth
and plenty will abound throughout the CONT
nent Should wars arise we shall be able to
cope with all the other maritime powers of the
earth.
1t is the foreknowledge Of these alarming
prospects which has suggested to the British
aristocracy and the various rulin g dynasties of
Europe, the course they now pursue. They see
clearly enough that the United States are des-
tined to ill the same volcanic position in the
world that France occupied in Europe at the
close of the last century; and, trembling at
the obvious approach Of the tornado that is to
hurl them from the pinnacle of power they have
SO long possessed, they are now concerning
schemes to prevent its progress.
1t is beyond doubt that such an understand
ing exists between the British aristocracy and
the present ruler of France A plan has doubt
less been matured by the two courts to direct
all their power and energies to check and keep
within bounds the expansion and ambition of
the United States. Compared with this, the
present European squabbles are mere child's
play. Neither France nor England would fight
to save Turkey if the matter came to the test
But every consideration of abstract reasoning,
and the natural influences from notorious facts,
show that they would strain every nerve to re-
press our growing power and territorial az
grandizement.
What means will they use {? So far as Great
Britain is concerned. an open rupture with US is
not to be expected. Any event that would
have the effect Of checking the imports of bread
stuffs and cotton would create CONFUSION
throughout England that would shake the throne
Peace with US is an essential condition Of
EDgland's prosperity, and even of her national
existence. But nations = in the past-have
been oyerthrown by other agencies besides war;
When Philip Of .Iacedon wished to conquer
Greece he did not march his armies at once
against his victims, but studiously fostered and
couraged jealousy and disunion among the
various southern States until each, isolated
and weakened by disputes with it's neighbors,
fell an easy prey to his arms. So, Great Br-
tain, which cannot afford to 60 to war with us,
is stealthily. but perseveringly, stimulating
jealousy and hatred between the various States
Of the Union. The abolition wedge will, she
tIusta, be piled SO vigorously by her insidious
agents, that ere long separation and disunion
must follow, and she will then stand the undis
puted mistress and the first commercial nation
Of the world. Meanwhile, it is not unlikely
that England is urging France on to do what
she cannot venture to attempt herself British
councillors are doubtless soliciting Louis Ma
poleon to play an open game in Cuba, Mexico,
and Hayti. We have not seen much tangible