The daily union., 1854-01-07
Secretary Marcy and Mr. Mitchell

In our last issue we published the structures of Mr.
Mitchell upon Marcy's letter to Hulsemann with some
comments upon the policy of this government in respect
Intervention in feregn affairs. We desire in this con-
nexon refer the fact that this has been its sanction.
ed policy from the period Of it's organization the pres
time. We think that review OF the conduct of the
United States in relation to contentious in which ii has
been disposed take part as nation would afford
tssponse TO his wish 10 know whether or not Mr. Marcy
expressed the sentiment OF this nation 1t has ever been
the great anxiety OF this government restrain its ci.
zens from engaging in contests in which their country
takes part endeavoring 10 prevent any violation OF
treaties Of the law OF neutrality. "I has invariably
sought maintain the most friendly relations with the
powers OF Europe. recognising the doctrine ha, we
should maintain harmony and liberal intercourse with
all nations" that sho,d "svod all eniangliny alli-
ances j" that we should not 'enange our peace and
prosperity in the tolls OF European ambition rvslsbp
interest, humor, caprice" The repeated avowa and
practice Of this doctrine has not sAed the popular ex
preston Of national sympathy for every movement
tending advance the interests OF the Europe
he's such design tendency, and be con-
s,rued deogaory the republican character OF our
people Tha, policy is essential to the safety and well
fare of country and the good Of the people
recognises il such They will depar, from IL bu,
clog 10 ii the anchor OF safety There is TOO much
stability In the American mind that it should be con.
,rosd by impulses, be they ever 50 strong Their
course is like that OF tha mighty river. flowing steadily
10 its deep channel and like that Of the mountain
torrent, rushing headong down the precpice, empty.
iog itself into the ,awning abyss Theirs IA calm.
siesdias, policy adapting ,se to the graad purpose Of
tha mia o{t tha
10 liberaze the views and feelings Of nonarchical pow.
ers upon questions involvngihe rights ofhe people We
must say Also that The people Of the United States are
strongly impressed with the belief that revolution doe, no,
usually give birth TO the desire Tor political liberty bu,
that, the contrary that desire gives birth 10 revolution
They believe ,ha, unless the are inspired with
the grand hopgbt Of achieving their independence revolt
viii be vain that unless The spirit Of independence exists
in the popular heart will fail that The resort 10 arm.
should be the consequence OF the deliberate resolve Of
people pre- syd b free We DO apply these remarks
to The Of Irish independence, for TO Ireland they
cannot apply. The lish people have wooed tho God.
d,ss OF Freedom through many long years OF
and suffering. They have soogb, TO touch The hem OF
her garment and be heaed--,o bathe in the Ls,hesn
waters and forgetting pas, wrongs, come forth refreshed
and glsddened in the "snnshine OF the worlds new
sprna" They long for tho time Of their driverance
They have hung their harps upon the Willows but
nngle with the melancholy drge the Joyous national air
OF odsn time when Ireland free The songs OF her
poets and the eloauenee of her are rbued with
a love Of home and country. Their nationality is not
yet lost The long cherished hope OF freedom has no,
Sc, died on, Of the Irish heart. Ireland will be re-
deemed.
In the earnest and general expression OF the sympathy
OF the people OF the United States in behalf OF that ia
ressed county, the champions Of Irish independence
may readily discern the instincts Of republican pople
They cannot doubt the genuine friendship of the United
Sales. proper understanding Of The American char.
will convince them, too, that people would as
cube revolution purer motive and more exalted aim
than change Of dynasty unproduetve Of political lib
erty. Hence. they Justly discriminate between IN timed
expeditions started by adven'ures and reckless pol
cal aga,ors' sediious propagandsls and the gen.
pral uprising Of people who declare for themselves
heir unaersbs discrimination to their just rights
rom government which oppr..ses them. 1hoss who |