Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-02

America, chiefly in foreign politics expec
tations confirmed by General Picrce's ith Of
Iuly letter to Philadelphia, and not at all
lessened by his Inaugural address.
Now the fact is, that soon after the sweep.
ing triumph of Young America, one OF
those immense crises came over Europe,
which. big with the desiinies of centuries
for all the world america certainly not ex-
cepted) are the stepping stones of fate,
marking the eras in mnnkinds history.
And such has been the situation for about
year, that had the United States not per-
fcclly celipsed themselves; had they taken
the pains of ever so small diplomatic cxer-
ton, in the right quarter and in the right
time America would needs have become
the arbter offhe character Of The crisis and
the New York Daily Times would have
now no occasion to say in perfect truth,
that d" there is nothing in the present war de-
serving American sympathy"
There has been, sir, no occasion for en-.
tnngling alliances, no danger of conpromis-
ing the peace and tranquility of America, -
only a little diplomatic activity, a friendly
advice in one quarter, manly warning in
another quarter, sign Of political life, the
slightest Indication of the fact that the Uni.
ted States mean 10 be ranked with the
powers on carth--that 10 all that has been
required By the occasion. In one Of my ia.
iure letters ! will enter more largely upon
this subject, and contrast in detail the utter
want OF any attitude on the part Of America,
Tot the obvious nxigences Of the great op-
porluniiy. 10 the mean time | will but say,
that know Of no instance in history where
It has been so easy for any man TO become
"grcal' and hand down his name TO the
blessings and veneration Of generations to
come, as has been the case with Gen Pierce.
! know Of NJ instance IN history where il
had been so easy for any nation at no
cost, at no sacrifice at ALTO become the
first, the leading power on earth. as it has
been with your country IN 1888 81.
We'll, sir, ! will not dip my pen in the Bit
terncss OF my poor mortified heartl will
simply appeal TO your own feelings,-l viii
appeal to the feelings Of any American proud
OF his nnme aud loving the future of his
country, 20 look around him, and to tell with
frank, noble. Republican sincerity. what has
become of the political position OF America.
under the present administration. oh il is
woful TO think Could history say that there
81 only no progress, aud there is only time
lost all might yet be well bN, unfortunately
IN the political life Of nations no progress Is
rcirogudation, and retrogradaton is decay.
Bear with me for telling you the truth. -
Americans may proudly applaud themselves,
and scorn my tale with indignation and abuse
yet it IS a fact that never since the United
States have been independent, never have
they stood SO low in the estimation Of the
world as just now, when it was within the
reach Of thcir hands to stand higher than
any ether nation ever did before. The mon
archiai governments hate You, Of course, on
account Of your name but 1t is MT the ha-
tired originating IN fcar--it Is something Gar
worse; and as TO the nations, your Admins.
trati0n hiss perfectly succeeded DO f0rfeiung
their l0ye aud Their confidence in your vital-
Is. Americans may console themselves
with the proud Illusion, that they can face
Whatever storm alone-ihgt thcv want no
body, aud can stand by themselves; but,
sir, proud hoasuugs viii not stop the wheels
of fate; neither can they prevent the les
sons OF history. I here u community IN
the destinics Of nations, ana the time will
come when history shall have 70 pass the
stern verdict that many Of your future trials
originate with the unexampled Incidence Of
your men OF 1888, who wbntouy threw
away an lncstlh,able opportunity OF making
America greater IN standing, position and ln-
iiuence than any other country has been,
ard her future sure 10 stand among all the
warning waves Of internal contention tud
external stnie-sure, like the rock which
has seen the creations dawn, and shall see
the last sunset OF mortality.
The world has seen administrations falling
tom excess, from inoapacity, from errors,
or from misfortune; but tins view Of All ad-
ministration snoouing away 10 utter pollti-
asN o..
toms political reputation in the estimation
of the world by sheer ind0leRce. IS a view
unparalleled 90 history.
Pooh pooh will you say, "ihat is only
the Administration don't coni0und 1t with
the people, Wen, sir, but the people have
permitted il and yet the peoples will is the
Sovereign, you are fond TO say.
Thus sir, here you have my answer TO
your reproach. \ Wing Government Is
hostile 10 our aspirations; Democratic
Government Is, practically, net bit better
90 foreign policy; and the Young American
Government has proved worse than both, I
can demonstrate 1t by matters OF fact, and
by q parallel between what have expert
cnced when Daniel Webster, the Wing, was
Secretary of State, and what have cNpcri-
onccd since may, It has proved perfect
failure failure failure and the people
coutcntcd with having cast . vote ln the
election, and absorbed in domestic party
contentious, made not The slightest cXerlion
Go bear its sovereign will on the policy OF
the Government. Where should then any
Democrat here, in Europe. have found am
nnducement for any public Intercourse with
your barren political Sahara.
Let US see but one bright ray Of light, IN.
dlcatiye of the fact that the darkest days OF
the eclipse of America are Qye--and gladly,
oh gladly viii act up TO your well meant
suggestions.
Our news you have from the papers.-
Their philosophy is;
!. A small ministerial change here in men,
not in policy England's absolute nudity Of
Iuherent weakness Englaud's arisiocracy
decaying fast; the British Empire driitcd
towards a revolution scarcely to be prevent.
ed any more.
9. Bonaparc drifting from folly to folly
aud to fall,
g. No patching up Of peace possible,
though every body be bent on IL.
4. The theatre Of war soon TO be trans
ierred TO the interior Of Europe, and the con
test gcncraized.
So much for today. My compliments, sc.
KOSSUTH.