The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-15


conquest Of Agers. Inc seizure 81 Tahiti, New Gale.
dona and other islands OF the Pacific by Frances and the
encroachmens OF England 10 Central America, ASIA and
Africa, fair Offset TO the occupation of the Danuban
prncipaities But be this il may, every appearance
indicates that these two great naval powers have for the
present al least, merged all their ancient leuds and eal
ouses into new system OF policy Instead Of opposing
each other heretofore, they will cooperate and become
friends the expense OF the rest of the world, most
peciay the United States. There is now obstacle to
this siupendouS project but the Gar OF Russia
Ii is in this point OF yew and this alone, that, IN my
opinion this Eastern question is really interesting to the
people OF the Uhi,ed States The contest is substantial,
y not between Turkey and Russia, but between Russia
and England and France; between an old friend OF the
United States and an old, and TO all appearance
new, enemy; between power whose arms, however
long, cannot reach u.s. and others all times able TO bring
war home to our bosoms, and whose means OF annoy
ance have lately been doubled by combinations. Why,
then, should the people of the United States be called on
TO sing halleluahs in anticipation OF the triumph OF
British policy aud British power' Every acquisl-
ton to that power the United States with new
troubles, since is against them has always been di'
rected
In a country and under government where the popu-
lar feeling acts directly and powerfully on the public
policy to awaken this feeling is 10 give that policy d.
rection Any decided manifestation of sympathy on the
part OF the people of the United States IN favor OF Eng
land and against Russia may, and probably WILL influence
the of this governments and hence The entire force
of the British press has BEEN and still s, directed to this
object The design is to ALLEVIATE from us our natural
ally the only friend left US among the great powers
OF Europe and the one, above all others, with whom 1t
has now become special interest 10 procure good
understanding.
| However the two systems Of government may differ,
the United States and Russia, it to me, should al
WAYS maintain the most friendly relations. There are
many points OF similarity between them, They are the
two great progressive powers OF the world, and their
progress does in the least interfere with each other
The United States have nothing 10 fear from Russia, and
Russia has nothing 10 fear from the United States They
are both marching onward 10 the same destiny in differ.
ent quarters OF the globe and do moi each others
! track They occupy the position with respect to
neutra rights and the freedom OF the seas, and Russia
was once at the head of what was called "lhe armed
neutrality" which had these for lis objects In some
distant age and amid those revolutions oil time which
produce Miracles these gnss OF the TWO worlds may
possibly meet somewhere and shan n"nu'' Vi oune
each other, bat whoever anticipates this mus, WV 9
deep into futurity that in ell probability he will never
come up again.
At the moment OF finishing this article my attention
has been called TO the speech of General Cass in the
Senate of the United Staies referring TO the declaration
OF the British Secretary for Foreign Affairs. purpong
that France and Enga united in one system
! of policy both in the Old and the New World What
that system has been sufficiently evident for time
past In Europe and Asia it s TO arrest the progress OF
Russia in America to arrest the progress OF the United
Sates and the freedom by which il is everywhere ac-
companied. When they have accomplished the former
they will have full license, and be placed in the most
favorable position for accomplishing the latter They
may then direct their combined energies against the great
commercial rival OF England and the great republic of
the West which will then be the only obstacle the
colonization Of the New World.
rejoice that our veteran statesman has brought this
subject before the Senate If, at this moment there is
room for action, there great cause for preparation
IL is not wise policy wait till are snitcn before
we make ready 10 arrest the blow. |, for one have no
fears the ultimate issue OF second contest for the
independence of this continent should it The
irresistible iood-tide OF human evens-whieh in itself
is des,inys dead against the revival of the ancient su
premacy of Europe this New World ID is gone
foever and not all the intrgues OF Gray beard diploma
cy-all the combinations OF jealous rvas-can arrest
what NJ. De TocQueve aply calls "ibe progress of a
deluge OF men driven forward by the hand OF God"
STILL without the exercise OF human means, all the
natural advantages vouchsafed by Providence are not
sufficient Prudence In providing against future ext.
gencles when 1t does not degenerate into scky appre
hension of dangers that will be realized sagacity
oresee, and courage to meet what cannot be avoided
without injury disgrace-Ihese essential 10 secure
the possession OF the blessings bestowed by benecent
Being; and without these, they cannot be enjoyed, be-
they will not be deserved cannot therefore, but
hope that the Congress of the United States which alone
can speak for the people of the United States, will take
an early occasion TO show 10 the world that they are
neither asleep blind that they clearly into the
policy of this alliance, and mean 10 prepare for its
consequences. II is high time for TO get out of the
limbo OF nggerdom, and pay little attention to the
interests of our white fellow.czens.
Perhaps ought to apologize for taking up so much
space in this discussion. My only is that con-
sdered OF great Importance TO the interests and future
prosperity OF my country.
A RETIRED STATESMAN.