, 1853-06-18
England and the United States.

tNlslcu petN NCeH ue Nv" NON''''~'' avn
the revolution 10 the present time, appears
to be undergoing gradual mciamorPhosis.
If the language Of portion of the press on
both sides of the Atlantic can be regarded
as meaning anything, We would conclude
that the two nations had come to tie altar,
had confessed their mutual sins against each
other, hal obtained absolution, were pre-
santing all their old hatred as a burnt offer
ing, and were now billing and cooling as
lovingly as a silly young couple about to
wed. Many cool, old-lashioncd thinking
men, though looking on with feigncd com
placency, arc in reality amazed. The won
der is, what's in the wind ?" The " Lon
don Morning Chronicle" Comes first TO the
stand, and laying its hand upon its heart,
humanely, wisely, and innocently says:
"Some strange misunderstanding must be
at the bottom of the notion that England
and the United States are somewhere nurs-
ing between them the germs Of an armed
conflict" Then follows other English jour
nails, and among them tn" London Times"
which, in an article in relation 10 the Hon.
duras settlements, while affecting 10 defend
Great Britain's claim 10 them, according 10
the n. Y. Herald contriyes to place the
defects Of her title in so strong light that
the British public will not murmur if they
are surrendered On the main issue, the
sentiments of Great Britain are expressed
without disguise if it'be necessary to re-
linquish Honduras, in order 10 carry out the
inlerOceanic canal project, Great Britain
will unhesilatingly rcnounce her claims. If
we couple with these facts the anxiety dis
played by the British government to settle
the fishery disputes 10 our satisfaction--the
unusual attentions which have been paid to
our Minister in England, and the very
friendly tone of the British press towards
this country, and the new Administration
we shall have before us large mass of evi-
dence in support of the notion that Great
Britain is aiming at an alliance, offensive
and defensive with the United States"
Some Of the papers in the States, differ
ing with the New York Herald, recipro.
cate these sentiments of affection, and stand
ready to support the motion TO enter into en-
alliance, and there is certainly sufficient
good reason for their doing SO, in measure.
Our own view Of this matter is that we had
better follow the advice of the great and
good WASHINGTON, whose words on this
subject, contained in bis farewell address TO
the people of the United States, are 10
avoid entangling our peace and prosperity
in the tolls of European ambition, rivalship,
interest, humor or caprice" But we would
admit Oh the other hand that an occasion
might offer, wherein duty, interest, and our
very existence as a nation perhaps, would
imperiously demand our becoming at once,
and without loss Of precious time, the oily
of Britain. Should Russia stride further in
her absorption and with her deIestable pol
icy towards the Atlantic, and England meet
her, as we hope and pray she will, with the
sword, no cry for help from the land Of our
fathers, and where our own principles find
always generous response, should be I'M
needed. The question will be whether all
Christendom shall be given up TO the ter
rors Of absolulism, or whether the sun of
Republicanism shall go on gradually illumin-
ing the world, until every heart shall BE-
made glad by its blessings. When that hour
comes, if England steps forth as the cham
pion Of right, determined TO fight the good
fight, cen 10 the death, we should say to
her, God prosper the cause take our navy
our army, our stores Of ammunition and ra-
tions, our fighting men, every weapon that
We have, and then dip your hands, aye 10
your arm pits in our Treasury In such a
Conflict you cannot fall alone, for your de-
strucIion would involve euFs Washington
eounselled US against permanent al!iinccs,
but his paternal care led him to suggest the
idea Of "temporary alliances for extraordi
nary emergencies" just such an emergency
as we have called attention to, and no doubt
will occur in the course OF time. In tins,
the Herald holds the true view, when it
SAYS: " If England, for her private ends,
soiclts an alliance, We, for our private ends,
decline the offer. But should the despolic
powers Of Europe ever threaten the exist
cnce of British liberty, we could not look
on the struggle with indulgence, Our own
interests would not suffer us 10 witness un-
moved the extinction Of liberty in Europe
The Interest Of humanity would require
our Intervention. Once united, America
I'D Ensl1nd would 1i-'als Terms n The
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