Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-08-22

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in the important transii-region between
the two oceans. Britain has
possessions in North America as large as
the whole territories Of the Union-so
has Russia; Spain, France, Denmark,
Holland, have possessions in the Gulf of
Mexico and South America. and Portu-
gal has never lost the allegiance Of Bra
zii. But, putting these things out Of
sight, and trampling eontemptuously on !
Mexico and other feebler States, it is de- /
manded that the New World shall be set
aside as the special spoil and heritage Of
the United States Weneed n0t owen
on the preposterous character Of the de-
mand. As long, indeed, as it remains a
mere maxim, a theory, notion the
British nation cares not a straw about it.
We are much too sensible aud matter-ol-
fact a people to quarrel about empty
words or political moOnshine. But if the
I United States are resolved TO carry out
their theory, and TO do so at oar szpsaSs,
that is very different matter. Notwith-
standing all their rancor towards US, and
their belief that England is ever on the
watch TO thwart their progress, we feel
persuaded that the British nation has no
desire TO impede the southwark extension
of the Union; nay, even if that extension
took place by means which we did not
wholly approve, still we would not neces-
sarily feel called upon to interfere
What we object to is, the ATTACK which
the United States are directing against
our possessions in Central America, with
the design, avowedly, Of trying TO eject
US whenever they can muster courage and
strength enough for the attempt Let
them cease from this arrogant and indie
fensible line of policy, and the question
is at once settled.
But mark what must spring from the
assertion of the overbearing Monroe
doctrine" Britain is not the only Power
menaeed by these pretensions Of the
United States 10 exclusive right over the
territories of the New World. All the
other European Powers who have pos
sessions in that hemisphere are similarly
menaced. Repeated lawless attacks upon
Cnba have made Spain sufficiently alive
to the fact; while the sagacious ruler oi
France not only perceives il, and resents
the indignity which the arrogant policy
Of the Union offers to other States, but
we have no doubt is quite ready to enact
a remedy, and repeat in the West that
process Of righting the balance which has
just been applied TO the East. We have
no desire 10 see England taking part in a
coalition for such a purpose, and she new
er will do so unless the United States
Government lose its senses and drive her
into it. The friendly alliance Of the
United States is one which we prize above
measure. In this country there is little
or none of that angry jealousy toward.
the States which prevails in the States
towards us; and were a war to take place
: between the two countries, II would be
universally regarded by the British as q
national calamity. 1t would be regret
> ted, not merely from commercial motives
: but as a wound TO our generous feelings
/ and 10 every native prediction Of ili,
j British heart. In the United States, on
: the other hand, while commercially, th,
war would be even more regretted thar
with us--as a question of national feel
ing, we are sorry to think that il woul,
be regarded with positive satisfaction
? IL war oniailed on them no burdens an,
dangers, the United States people woul'
q 60 TO war with us at once; whereas, eyei
a were we certain Of winning all the sue
= cesses, and getting all the expenses Of III
II war repaid. the British people wouI'
: still seek, a. far as possible, 10 avoid lh
e conflict. Such is the different temper O
e the two nations. United by the closes
:, ties Of blood We yet find one Of theH
; eager 10 Gght the other, if il can but
D. 20 cheaply and successfully; whereas, u
Il considerations bat those Of self-defene
y will prevail on the other to light nj al
= Once the United States emerge from tbei
'e state Of isolation, and enter fairly int
+ the lists Of the world, they win better r,
" ciproeale our kindly feelings. Hithcr,
3 ~ we have said, they have existed apai
'e from the general community OF nations
g and finding England as their only rival !
% their own sphere, they have come 70 n
e. gard her with imbisfered enuliiy. II d
IL, not matter that EngiaBd--lor instance, !
a. the Canadian and Oregon boundary -qus'
e tions--aas most moderate and yisldiul
y II s6e had not Jeea there, ihe Jnio
be would have gol sliiI Hiore--immeasar'