The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-23
FaETs OF the STATE DEPARTMENT,
MIR. PIERcE's FOREIGN POLICY.
original Charts of Dudley Mann.
lrious, Extraordinary and Disgraceful
Instructions,
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Instructions,
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INSTRUCTIONS FOa WAR WITH FRANCE.
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wrose and despatched TO you yesterday two
oets and a half There is no certainty that this
Ii be in time for the Arabia, but will send it, ut
Wy rate.
Yesterday ascertained from an authentic source
at in the COMMERCIAL union which is to be per.
cted in 1864, between Austria, Prussia and the
ernan States great efforts are making to influence
witzerland to also become party to the Customs
eegue. She is adverse to it in principle, but her
Dicy may influence her to yield to the advances
ade. she is perfectly rabid at present upon the
Inject Of railroads, and is connecting them with
ustria, Bavaria, Wurtemburg and Bader. A strong
gmptation may be offered to her to abandon b or
pmmcrciA system Austria is constantly com.
laining of the Illicit traffic carried on by Tezzno
Lombardy, and she has more than once threaten
hostilties II Switzerland did not suppress il.
his may have its effect. Fenelon has written from
erne TO put France upon her guard and endsavor to
efeat the object desired by the embryo Zollverein.
ur interests would be under the treaty which
Negotiated, and If it be not ratified before this ar
yes, communicate the foregoing facts to tho Com
hittee of the Senate on Foreign Relations. You
pm explain how careful was to commit switasr.
ind not to admit the products of any other country
q lower rate Of duty than that at which ours
hould be admitted. The Senate, by acclamstiou,
1ould confirm the treaty, and il 1t be sent to me
through Mr.. Miller will 20 with it to Berne, and
XL,o Ia ~xc xt~n t..LA
kepted. which, although merely formal, will certain.
n occupy Mr.. Drully some time. See Mr.. Fillmore
pom the subject. The copy for ratification l would
hen have made out and sent to Washington with.
ut unnecessary delay, for exchange. From some
atsics just published, percsive that Switzerland
las NO less than s62 900 spindles in operation, and
bot she consumed last year 20,OOO.000 pounds of
ptton--more of the raw material than was ever Ia.
ZEN by the zollv sren, if rssollect correctly. These
lots cannot fail to be useful to you. The new Sc.
ate, which Gen. Pierce will convene, may ratlfy
ne treaty the old one In the press Of business do
ot should like to go to Bsrne in triumph, and
think no administration would refuse me the
leasure. I shsuld like for you also to be there
Fnen the treaty Is approved Of by the National As
embly If you come to France you can get per-
mission to do so for four or five days.
Russia, Austria, Prussia are all armed capa;pie,
vhle the military force Of the Gsrmanic States is
decreased about 100000 men. France never was in
uch condition to engage advantageously In war.
The activity at her dock yards continues to increase.
70 one at all conversant with her condition believes
hat she viii continue tranquil through the year.
England Is doing her best to strengthen her militia
force. Can the United States, with such demon.
tratons before them, fold their arms and exclaim
We have nothing to fear? Politicians may watch
Is they should, the treasury with vigilant eye !;
PIT statesmea who cast their eyes beyond the pre-
lent, viii not hesitate to make salutary app-opra
ions for apparent eventualities. shall have remain
"a behind you for valuable purpose, If, through the
agency Of my letters, members Of Congress have
been aroused to the threatening danger to our re.
pose which may proceed from the Old World.
And even il fail, shall have through lie the
lection that have done my my whole duty to my
country, AL confident you have done yours. The
government Of the Tuileries il lam not egregious-
y deceived, look with extreme impotence for the
adjournment Of Congress, to zee in what condition
that body win have LETT the defences of the nation
The Everett letter was bitter pill for it, and 1t
rants revenge for such bold manifestations by
|eresuming republic. Implore Congress to show it
hat No ara wide awake to our interests and ready
10 meet any Power that may have the temerity to
AssAil them. Let the appropriations which alluded
10 yesterday be granted, and our enc MES every
where viii temper their fer octy.
At an early day you should obtain access to Gen.
Pierce, and quietly enforce all my views, aui also
upon his Cabinet. To your discretion, in which
have implicit faith, confde everything, as hav
al along assured you.
II the Arabia makes good run this win get to
you four days before the adjournment which
al the business Of the session viii be perfected, the
most important of which, for myself, il II be car
yied, viii be the outfit.
Kossuth goes over, just in tins 70 create
trouble for the new administration. He embarks
incog. on the Humboldt on the 18th. But this you
must consider secret, as had il eonfdentidhy. He
Il dead weight for Young America" 70 carry just
now. Il must gain moro strength before il can
shoulder him.
am quite persuaded am rendering you by far
greater services, If you act energetically upon my
directions and suggestions, than ! could II were
ON the spot. II would be said, If had gone to
Washington, that was ready 70 enjoy the "loaves
and fshes,r while had done nothing to provide
them; and thus ! might have done harm TO you in
stead Of good. But my letters have been signally
servicable to the incoming administration, and
must afford you strength for any emergency con.
uected with official employment. Tell all who mani
test 70 much esgerness for my return, that feel
conscious that am discharging-snd have daily
discharged-a higher duty here 70 my country, aud
TO mankind, than could do anywhere else. Men
are apt TO talk, but not TO reflect. would blight
your prospects IL were now TO go over, because,
whatever my object, II would be attributable TO my
wish TO secure post for You or for myself Let it
he your glory to make the administration recognize
your claims without my presence. ! am an old
.oampsiensr in such things, and know you will
appreciate my views and my determination. Lose
10 opportunity TO make an acquaintance with the
members, and make yourself agreeable 70 each