Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-11-18

1t that let European peace come when it may. nsG-
ther England France viii disarm until they hsvs
full explanation and understanding with varous
points and particularly regards Cuba and any prstza
Sions towards interfering in European affairs
Never Was the navy Of France in such state Of en-
cheney and equipment at this moment; and the g1r
with Russia made the for the forminhio
increase Of it at all the naval arsenas in the emPre-
The construction Of ships and the equipment Of stsa
and sailing vessels are going forward such grand
scale that under any other circumstances England would
doubtless demand some explanations the subject bur
IT. as many here think the Emperor if not anxious, is ~
any rate not ayerse to with the United S,atss
| these preparations may be intended for u.s. WithDua
Withdrawing single ship from the operations agaius
Russia this country could promptly dispatch most far
midabe steam and sailing feet to and dolbe
| it in few months.
England Of will be desrous if she can OF kssp
ing out Of any collision with US, only our trade
and custom too valuable to be unnecessarily sacrificed
but the injury could infct her would also be vssy
disastrous She will therefore, very willingly concsds
to France all the glory Of the contest if the latter viii
ling to undertake singehanded the Cuba and Ea-
ropean questions. At any rate under present ndiea-
tons behooves the United States look their means
Of offence and Defence and the they begin tho
most extensive preparations for both the better Esv
nations Of the world and of the large Ones un1
defnceess and assaabe this than the uited
States and sudden with either Great Brisaz ar
France would be attended with amentabe resultR
The gigantic military and naval armaments which
these two nations have promptly thrown upon Rnsss
and the celebrity and facility with which, by means az
steam, they transport immense armies with all their
tery materie stores, and supplies should be SOLEMN
lesson and warning to to prepare in time, should our
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we, in of sudden with either and sti lnna
with both Of those Powers prevent the annihatiun q
our commerce; the bombardment Of seaports; m
ravage Of coasts and the occupation OF portions OF
territory particularly at the South to be followed by
servile war; which they would stimulate and supposx4
Let recolect that recent military and naval operasis
clearly establish the fact that force Of 900 or CU0
men be transported distant points with more n
city and in far less time than onefourth the number in
former wars; and that they could in like manner bs
moved from place place upon extensive sea-eoask
to assail us in our most vulnerable points
Compared with this view Of our actual situation hDU
contemplate to Americans residing in Europe and
removed from the local excitement appear domsse
chickering's and the strife of political parties hoas
II, as many think, the late of the Emperor ID
intended gratutous and intended insult given sAA
wantonness Of power and confidence in his strength and
position, with ulteror views for further trouble high
time to be looking around to provide for what to
But whilst providing for future defence and protection,
let at the same time in Gods name avoid giving s1r
just Of offence to foreign Powers, and fat
continual braggadocio and offensive conduct which
but irrate the feelings both of foreign Governmanks
and their people against There has been quts
much of this at home by which have earned the
raj character in Europe Of being aggressive peop
and rather inscriptions in the attain s
To establish national character for moderation 2nA
ustness in official relations with foreign Powexs
would be the most sure mode Of preserving reatisns
Of peace, more than those very expensisD
though frequently necessary things Of fleets and aria
Europe really has neither the wish the nteresk q
quarrel with MS and If she does it will only be ur
some give for irritation, from dssirp -
the aggressive and overreaching spirit which thy
may think and with cause governs motives and
y actions.
have written you much longer letter than hna
tended, but you must find my in the anxisRy
which feel regards political relations with I'm
rope, where the general feeling decidedly unfayz
to at this time, and which nothing but prudent aud
Q just line Of conduct on part dispel.
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