The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-31

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SIN The events OF the coming decade will probably
equal il moi surpass in interest those of any former Pc
Rod in the history OF the world The great powers OF
Europe will shortly be engaged in contest equal in
magnitude TO that excited by the hsst Napoleon. AL
ready have France and England. forgetting (or time
al east) their former ieujs joined hands in common
cause, and raised standard for the Austria and
Prussia too. however anxious they may be TO preserve
neutrality will, doubtless, be forced take d.
cided stand either for against the Gar. The former
WILL In such case be urged by the "reminiscences OF III,
past TO array herself with Russia against France bat
proper regard for her interests in the future (Which IA
believe, most likely prevaiD will induce her 10 ion
the western powers With reference TO Prussia we h.y.
no to discredii the assertion OF the Times that
"thougb she may content herself with secondary pau
her position and the spirit OF her people forbid the posi-
biliiy OF her declaring against England" Thus lhsp
shall have the parties 10 which are on the one
side the Emperor Nicholas alone, and the other, Gr,s
Britain France. and Turkey. (and. possibly Austria and
Prussia) And now the question arises, What are The
objects at which these parties aim Let US hear Their
own words: havemade, says the Car, Tin bis reply
to Napoeon for the maintenance OF peace. all the con.
cessons both OF form and substance, compatible with my
honor and in claiming for my rexoniss in Turkey the
confirmation OF the rights and privileges which they hav.
nothing which was not confirmed by treatles." And
again, in his manifesto, he asserts Thus England and
France have sided with the Of Christianity against
Russia, rho Is combating for the orthodox JdiA" But
says Drouyn de LHuys the other hand, :" mast once
more repeat that il is no longer allowable TO assimss
the dispute respecting the privileges Of the Lasins in The
Holy Land with the claim now put forward That CUES
ton arranged from the very commencement Of the
visit of Prince Menschkof to Conslannope. and it is
~ .1a~r
when he had obtained satisfaction upon another, which
has reused the whole world" And again: " France
and England need defend themselves from the i'm.
putation made against them They do st support Islam
ism against the orthodox Greek faith They 60 10 protect
the Ottoman empire against the ambitious covetousness
OF Russia Nicholas is, them according his own state
ment, actuated by religious zeal, and engages in
order to obtain for those Of his faith in Turkey Ger
tain rights 10 which they are entitled by treaties viii
the Sultan. and Of which they have been by him Of late
unusIy deprived But, according to the assertions
his foes Nicholas is acuated only BY lust for dominion
and engages in war for The purpose Of aggsndzng Russia
al the expense of the Ottoman empire. This latter is The
opinion entertained by the majority Of the people of this
country and on this j, that the Sultan has n
the language OF minister to Cons,antinople) ".he
sympathy and good wishes Of the whole American PEG.
pie" II does not. however, follow (and this is very
Imperial disnclion) that. because we sympaihze with
the Turks. therefore Of necessity sympahize with
their allies In order to determine whether France and
England deserving OF good wishes, i, will be
cessary 10 consider what the motives which mpsl
them render assistance the Turks, and what ID.
be adopted by them in the prosecution Of The
war. Now E0gland's object evidently 10 10 guard her
East Indian possessions, for well she knows that il The
Gar had once established himself At Constan.nop|e,a
very short time would probably elapse before his alen
ton would be directed towards Egypt and the East The
ends at which Napoleon aims is moi easy 10 discover
but supposng him TO be siacere ally Of England, bis
object is probably twooldfra, to strengthen himself
upon the throne OF France; and. secondly to extend his DO.
mnons, (pehaps by adding portion OF Italy 10 the
Empre.) II we suppose him to be insncere. (which,
Judging from his antecedents il 10 by means dicuto
do may be TO seize opportunity, when hH
fleets distance from her coasts. 10 make descent
upon England, Such being, az far as we can Judge,
the motives Of the powers, what the measures
on which they have agreed In the FIRST place. Them
find that they have determined to put down the Greek
instruction The British commissioner OF the Ionian
islands has according to the last accounts) ssued cir
euar 10 the English residents, Recommending them 80
discourage the Greek nsutordnaton, there s not The
slightest chance OF its and that the recent note
OF the Turkish minister at Athens. backed BY ne risn1
cJs four potcr,. to the Greek government 10 intma.
lion TO King Ohio that he ought not TO make himself re.
sponsIbe for the consequences And in the second place
in order TO the cooperation OF Austria France and
England will undertake TO aid suppre ssng OUTBREAK
that may among her subjects, either 10 Italy or
Hungary Having said thus much OF their motives and
their measures would ask. on what grounds
the Anglo. French alliance entitled TO the sympahes oil
America The fact is, sir, that Louis Napoleon has, Of
late been trying the respectable man and lin III.
language OF Yeowpush) very good game il 10, too
but requires precious great rogue 10 play IT," Lord
Palmerson may talk as he pleases about the "grea'
sag hiorwardness," the perfect good faith" and The
sing emnded sincerity" Of the sovereign OF France;
the memories OF other men moi, hope 90 teach'
erous; the people OF America at all events, will not,
trust forget the which Napoleon the Little"
adopted to raise himself TO supreme power. Neither the
past history The present policy OF Louis Napoleon a
pears to entitIe him to sympathies He 10
willing, II is tue, to render assistance 10 the Talk
but he s also willing. at the time. to ramps unds
foo, the people Of Italy, of Hungary, and Of Greece
IL is the love OF self, and not the love Of right
which urges the Emperor OF France; il 10 no
tives OF expedency, and not a regard for justice,
which impel the English government to join him.
therefore, for one, most decidedly of opinion thai
neither the party the other. in this conflict 10
entitled to American sympathy. But sir, the time may
arrive when shall be longer allowed to remain
passive spectators but shall be compelled 10 become ac
tive parcipaiors in the fray The seat Of war may
be tand al distant period transferred from Eu.
rope TO America The report Of Russian invasion OF
Canada may be such idle rnmor m many have sup.
posed. The Emperor Nicholas has, W know, for many
months (f no, for several years. been making pepan
lions for this What have 10 believe thai
these preparations have been confined the south Of
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