Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-10-11
Daniah Land Dues.


The following calm aud dispassionate 10
view Of the subject in all lis bearings, is frou
the n. Y, Journal of Cmnmaoe:
DANISH SOUND ToILs.-The treaty he
tween the United States and Denmark, o
which notice Of termination was given 81,
months ago by our Minister at Copenhagen
viii not expire before the full year i ended
from that time; 60 that an ample period 70
mains for the Cabinet ct Washington TO De
eide what course it will then pursue in tn
premises. The United States has assumed |
position with regard to the Sound Tolls, from
which It cannot possibly retire with honor
fexceps-by porSist;ng IN It's refusal 10 submit
10 the imposition against which il has for &
many years protested, and which the civilized
world now looks TO ii to throw Of. On the
other hand, Denmark has clearly signifed, ir
the note Of NJ. Scheele, that she will not on.
Is continue 70 exact tribute from United
States vessels passing through the Sound md
Bolts; hut that if the treaty is not renewed
she will also cease to consider them rs lEiv.
ileged, and increase the rate Of tax 10 which
they have been subjected A great deal may
happen within half year to modify the
views Of the Court of Copenhagen: hut the
respective positions which Denmark and this
country now occupy towards each other, mus.
inevitably lead to war, if favorable turn
/ is not given 10 negotiations by como act oi
concession which neither party is, at the
present moment, inclined to make. 1t is not
surprising, therefore, that the difficulty RS
ing out OF the Sound Tolls ia beginning tc
excite attention in all the capitals in Europe;
and that some Of the ahlest pans connected
with the press, have been employed in dis
cussing q topic which threatens to add to the
embarrassments in which Europe is involved
We are pleased. however, to observe, that
the general sympathy Is with rs; and that
the canse Of Denmark is only sustained By
those who think that It would be iapo7stic e
permit any great damage to nccrue to that
power.
1t has been currently reported, and the ru-
NOR has gained certain amount Of c.cdii
with portion Of the American press, tha.
! Louis Napoleon had declared his deternina-
ton to sustain Denmark in resisting the lust
claims Of the United States. We have seer
nothing whatsoever. in any Of the European
papers, or in any trustworthy document
which can properly give color to the belief
that either France or England would interferG
in behalf Of 50 unworthy a cause. Il Is true
! that the Danish Vicc-Adm;ral Mouriey arri-
we'd in Paris during the latter half Of last
month, and that he had several audiences
with the French Emperor and with the Min.
| ister of Foreign Affairs. The ostensible OBJ
ject Of his mission, WAS 10 deliver to Eapo.
/ leon III. the insignia Of the Order of the El-
+ ephant; but it IS more than suspected the Sc
Z cret motive of his presence in France, was to
solicit the friendly interference Of the Empc-
ror against the demands OF the United States
He failed, however signally, in his endeayor
TO effect this object and il is credibIy stated
/ that Louis Napoleon Distinctly disclaimed in
terfering in the matter, in any way whatso.
over. Some Of the English papers have hin.
ted that if Denmark viii take mp arms against
Russia, and form an alliance. offensive and
defensive, with the Allies, they may feel
I inclinod 70 DC her chalnpiop argirst the nj
ted Estates; but even if these Newspaper en-
couragemcnts possessed authority, what prob
ability IS there of any aggressive movement
being made BY little Denmark against hel
great northern neighbor? Russia has been
for half century the vigorous defender oi
Denmark's claims. Although the merchants
of Riga and ST. Petershurgh have been greater
sufferers than those Of any other ports, excep.
ting perhaps one or two Of North Prussia
the Car has never lost sight Of reveTsionary
right, as Holstoin-Gottorr prince, to tho
throre of Denmark, and has submitted pa
tlently to grievance which be hopes in hi:
turn one day tn impose Tho Court Coren-
hagen would commit an act Of national sui
/ eide, by declaring against Russia, unless ar
absolute assurance existed that the power oi
the Car was to become secondary in the Bal.
Tic. and that the present war would not cease
until Russian dominion should be curteiled
within the limits in which il existed eighty
years ago
There is littlo probability that our quarre-
with Denmark viii he irterfered with. prO.
yided the course pursued by the government
at WRshir y;on shall bc characterized bv tho
same moderation and wisdom, which hay,
1 hitherto marked the progress Of its negota
tioRs with that country. England and France
have an even greater interest than We have
I in the abolition Of the Scund Dues; and thc
! commerce Of both Of those countries suiier
/ in n higher degree than that Of the United
States from the old Vi King tribute. Tht
1 London Iin'sS, moreover. recently remarked
tHAb ihtlt AtNCi Wis u ItIlOl W utE IL MI
more important for England To maintain -or
dial relations with the United States thai
the present. and il deprecated. in stron.
language, certain imrrudencies which had
tendency 10 create arrangement. Prussia j
with Us, and the Free towns of Northern
j Germany look earnestly towards the West
and record indushiousiy aud with applaus
ey0ry fresh step towards succumb;ug
tyranny from which they are also heavy suG
ferers. Even Russia would not dare 10 re
monstrate very seriously with our Admins
tration, and If il should, its efforts to Undue
Us 10 renew treaty with Denmark, on term
similar to tho6s that have existed, would b
uragsilins f IS stated. in the news BY Oh
late Steamers. that Austria has Soiiered hc
mediation" but it ia honbtfu. whether
wonld be Of any avail, ard perhaps nearly a
doubtful whether it would be accepted
, Perhaps The most serious question ths
can arise, in case the Court of Copcnhage
persist in the tone OF the note of NJ. Schcelt
, is what measures ere to be taken to coerc
Denmark to abandon her present policy.
American vessels attempt TO pass the Soun
without paying drea, they will sirnrly I
! fired at and sunk, and then war must ensu,
!, An officer OF orr Navy recently remarked
that with our oontemptibly email and mad,
: quate naval force, no should be unable
cope successfully with even such a power
!, Denmark. Tho whole OF our Navy sent
. Copenhagen would not be able 10 comm.
. her to sRccurnh, and would be Obliged TO r,
! tire from before the fortress Of Kronenbur
!. far moro ingloTiously than the Baltic fleets
= the Allies have sailed away from Cronstrad
:. We can seize the Danish islands in the Cru
of Mexico; but it is more than probable tn
= Denmark would be glad to get rid of then
!. We can also lay an embargo on Danish ye
!, sells, and sweep her commerce from Il
= ocean; but even this would appear but
= petty vengeance in the eyes Of the ciyiliEc
" world, and might still fail to effect the o
% ject we have in view. The questions, thcr
y fore, what is to be done? and how Is It to
!! - done? are Of no small importance, and c.
.. for deep consideration at Washingto
i which we hope will bs given to them duril
- the coming winter