The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-06
The Political Situations OF England and the
United states nom a Russian Point OF

lFron, the Russian organ lie Nord, Nov. H.
that barrow minded obsnacy which characterizes
parties ancient Europe which revolving eter
nay in vicious circle developed IN intelligence but
the greatest events. Their hearts, cold MARBLE are
fortified against all the passions which agtate humanity
pect Of its native soil 1t il always strongly tnged and
generally speasing impassoned Events affect 1t sens
bly, is cs.tucted to its ends by the well known sa
gacity of Yam haa1sm.
The commo iona Of our continent do not find many
echoes In the New Word But when the tempest Is suf
Gciery strong to raise which break themselves
be opposite shores Of the Atlantic The Americans
clioBaiy al themselves TO be drawn from their hab
tusi adherence Always iupressonable they then pre-
crte into one Of the great currents OF the
day vi h Sbsence OF hesitation and entireness Of
parioee which astonish us.
the ct which has agtated Europe for the last
two years. America has taken part and cause with
Russia.
ihe geosY sphicAl position the interests and the po
cal tenoencies of the Two countries exclude all
AL rivalry. Therefore, no collision even Of dpio.
matte nature has arisen in their political
merca relations On the contrary they have one great
interest in name that Of the liberty Of the
SEAS These truths have at all times been tn ,roushly
underto by the statesmen Of the Union, and the Anne
people themselves invariably adhered to them
In the latter these friendly dispositions towards Russia
arise Fl just idea which arters the propre Of
o nation so acces ible tt vanity. The Americans are
proud Of their youth in other words Of that deficiency
to amuse old women. According the American idea 1t
Is this very youth which will enable the United States to
they arriving the climax of their grandeur.
Again ACCORDING their notions but under other cond
tvns it is Russia trar above all the European nations
tins youth which IL full Of promise and this
analogy the great republic and the empire Of the
Gar is consequently gratifying to their national pride.
Their sentiments, as well their policy, therefore
pred. The nation and The Of the Union
In Of Russia Sentiments OF nature entirely diff
feept and political considerations no ess decisive, must
lead them to ympshie openly with her at the present
moment.
lhe English have the melancholy talent Of rendering
themselves everywhere unpopular There are parties
and governments 10 speak more exactly coeries And
bilious ndividuaites devoted TO England and its
policy 10 different countries; but there Is not country
the surface Of the globe where the English name
awakes the least popular sympathy II Is the opposite
the contrary which Is the rule; and in America this
autpathy attans the degree Of general and inveerate
aversion. which, in critical moments, assumes the
character Of bitter luminosity The influence Of popular
sentiments on policy 10 democratic country like the
American Union is always considerable What may not
be its action when state reasons come to its aid and give
to IL . solemn consecrationy
This IL what We witnessing. The politicians
of The Union already sufficiently armed with grievances
against Engsnd gnzcd at the danger resulting
Seas vital question for America They Measure the
coDsequences Of u with arP5ehenson. ana az;
sef he ~ benefits Of this alliance ana
they do not deceive themselves to the unscrupuous
msnner in which she will turn them to account
The people snd the Cover nment OF tho transatlantic
public do not therefore, witness inder spectators
the struggle which is being carried in Europe.
n n1oa1 s,
play In regard TO America The Americans are essen
italy antipatheic TO the English nation imbued It is
with the atocrac spirit In all the degrees OF the social
hierarchy In is eyes the Ameri in reality only
nation Of snobs to whom nevertheless It cannot help
conce ding large tribute Of admiration.
In England it II only the ultra radicals who possess
real pathetic esteem for America because they them
selves refine towa ds republican FORMS And yet what
difference there Is between these sentiments Of the Inn
majority Of the nation and the wary language and
aduiation Of It's Journals and orators This hypocrisy
has however its grand sde for II requires admirable
Hrmness OF will and still surprising accord, to
determine entire nation TO conceal Its real sentiments
in view Of political interest Of the first Importance.
1t is euperuous to dwell the greatr Of that inte
rest Every knows that America occupies the first
place In the Of the Uni ed King that ne
latter A. in state Of the mot absolute dependence
the United States for the supply Of her cotton which
again depends the existence Of millions Of individuals,
and that immense amount Of English capital Is en-
gagged in the funds, we'll in all the industrial enter
prises Of the Union.
II IL not, there ore the prudence of n mer.
camille, and consequently n calculating, nation
which affords US grounds for sstonishuent but it
which makes nation celebrated Tor its pride reign
lite to dissuate its real opinions, and 70 cast into
oblivion the most ordinary principles Of individual and
national dignity In order 10 aopease the jealousy and
sometimes the irT tation II young aud rival people,
An abasement like th Only be compensated for by
brilliant success unfortuns for England the Yam
secured by the force Of servty His Antagonism on
the contrary is always the increase The nferprea.
ton Of the Clayton Bnlwer treaty concerning Central
Americas question Of the fret IN sti pend
ing betw, en- the cabinets Of Washington and st. Jaries
The enrorents favored by the British Minister furnish
fresh brand Of dscord TO which may b. added the re-
cent steps taken to reinforce the British West India
he I.
We tha return to this subject N hno.he. article Our
in the present one wa % pose In their true
eb the public ensiments the tTo countries Of which
jour ale Of either England or France
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