The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-04
A BRITISH KNOW NOTHING ANSWERED.

The London Times throws out the idea that the know
nothing party Ia opposed to annexation and especial
ly to annexation Of territory inhabited by the Spanish
race both on account Of their and their religion
This 10 no new thing for the know-nothngs They did
the same when they called themselves wings and their
President Fillmore probably again TO be the candidate Of
The old party ~i TIE nancy in his annual message of
1884, distinctly declared himself As follows;
al have however, with several Of my prede
cessors the ministers Of France and England be
assured that the United States entertain designs against
Cuba but that the contrary should regard its ncor
poaon into the Union at the time aught with
serious peril
"Wers this island comparatively destitute of inhabitants
occupied BY kindred should regard IT, II volunta
ry ceded by Spain, a most desirable acquisition. But
under existing should look upon its incorpo
ration into Union very hazardous 1t
would bring into the conederacy population Of different
national stock, speaking different language, and not likely
to harmonic with the other members II would probably
affect in preudca MANNER the industrial interests Of the
South and might revive those conflicts Of opinion between
the different sections OF the country which lately shook the
Union to its CENTRE and which have been happily compro
missed"
The advocates Of strong government have feared
annexatons The Times in England ard the followers Of
Alexander Hamilton in this country on the of each
annexation Of territory have failed predict the most
defu consequences Of to the country and the result in
each has fsed their predictons but nevertheless
like the Bourbons learning and forgetting
they again and agarrtheir doeful prognostics
The great fact is that the diversified the
represented in the federal Congress- the more certain
may feel that the rights and jurisdiction of the Staes
will be respected to their full extent and the general gov
eminent confined rgidy to the exercise Of the limited
powers granted by the constitution
To the fact that many different religions existed among
the people ut the time of the formation constitution
Cavaliers and Round-heads Huguenots and Catholics
may think be traced that glorious feature Of the
sttuon forbidding the Congress pass any law
ing established religion may fairly be assumed that
this feature Of the constitution necessity Of the ex
sence Of diverse religions among the people 1t will not
either think, be gainsad that from slat a,,ecuaY in
sution Of slavery have sprung the discussions which, en-
gaging the first intelecs of the country have done more
70 fix the trle lines Of demarcson between the jurisdc-
ton Of the federal and State than all other
questions together
The Times may safely lay aside its apprehension that
Cuba, if annexed to the American Union will ntct
INJURY on this country either of the of its
inhabitants Of their religion.
Than the Creolcs, French and Spanish of Louisiana
Florida, and Missouri have patriotic and hw-
abiding citizens California speAks for hefself. There
she 4, an empire In herself The people Of Mexico
near our frontier, observing with wonder and
miration the progress Of New Mexico They see their
kinsmen and former fellow-citizens making the laws
for their governmenthe Territory in the last Con-
gress represented by native Mr. Jose Manuel Gallegos
and therctoore by delegates Of their selections they
see their religion respected and free and sesustaning
without connexion with State they light as
hardly to be felt they native volunteers (ocers and
men in the service and pay Of the general government
aiding the army in defending the people against their
age foes they see provision made by the general
ment for the education Of the rising generations they see
justice administered and well administered by the juie.
Of the country lin fne they their knsmen pros
porous happy and free that they desire be with them
and Of them
Another attraction Of these people is the free trade
which exists among the parties the federal compacthe
constitution. ta
Juan Fuano, living in Dona Ana, the American side
OF the Rio Grand buy domesics at 10 or IL cents per
yard while his cousin Santiago living at Ell Paso has to
pay 80 or 40 perhaps more and hence Santiago favors
annexation. 8
Lest this treerddt principle among the parties to the
Union should excite vain hopes of gain British bosoms
we hasten to say that under existing circumstances
the admission Of Great Britain into the Union impossible
The constitution is pesmptory that each State must
have republicaa form Of government
Nor need the Times infer from this view OF the opera
ton Of this that is fear Of dsmember
ment.
The conflicts Of opinion" (which lately shook the Union
to its centre" to which Mr. Fillmore audes grew out Of an
attempt the part Of the srong-govrnment party leg
sla.e about matter which properly belonged TO the peo
pie of the locality to be affected thereby other words
the wings rather the northern whigs attempted
clude slavery by act Of Congress from Territory about
be organized instead Of leaving that matter be decided
by the people of the Territory who alone could be affected
by 1t the attempted violation of this principle
that created the excitement which Mr. Fillmore audes
and did not grow out Of anything aprertaning to the
Spanish race, language. religion.
The principle Of the governments not interfering in
matters which do not concern it is the principle of har-
mony in the United States and it alone from the tih
sriags of the party with the reserved
rights Of the States and people that danger to the Union
is TO be anticipated
We from the continental correspondence (rccent
ly given to the worldly Of sensible British subject few
thoughts tho study Of which may be without utility TO
the Times
Mr.. Ks~.y H. Dodd 10 TAop.as Purcell, E@g
/" II was able I'd like to write book about America
I'd like to inquire rst IT, seeing the problem the Yankees
trying To solve the way they have about II Is the
best and the shortest I'd like, too study what