The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-06

and too little 10 The relative force of the contracting State
No negotiaor more successful than Charles Nj before
the battle of Puawa Napoleon before the expedition
Moscow for their arguments were backed by their baye
nets and faults in their logic passed unnotced amid lh
hunders of their After these signal rererses &
negotiated with equal talent but entirely different
for the power that gave force TO their propositions was
gone Now then il ever in the course OF the war, is
cessary push those preparations which are required
for the efficiency of and land forces in the NEXT
campaipn Never before was that necessity urgent,
never would the effects Of any relaxation or remssness
SO Immediately felt w have the goal in sight, aud that
ought TO induce us rather double than remit ex
tons BY observing this line Of conduct shall either
have gained the noblest victory-a solid and lasting
peace--or be in position to inspire those who shall
have withheld it from us with still more durable repent
ance" .u,a.
COMMENTS LONDON GLOBE
The announcement as may well be supposed caused the
greatest excitement in the metropolis. At the Stock b.
change the effect upon the funds was unprecedented
fact every class appeared heartily reoiced at the fn
CLEAN of hope which has presented itself since the CON-
mencement Of hostes. That the intelligence can be re
lied upon there be doubt 1t Is from "authentk
sources and other teegraphc messages confirm the 60
rious If any further evidence was required OF the
eager desire of every rational man in both kingdoms M
peace it would be confirmed by the joyful countenancs
borne Yesterday by the citizens of Paris and London.
the former city the effect upon the Bourse was, possible
more favorable than upon our own Exchange.
No man in France more sincerely rejoice5 at the aus
picous of events than august ally himself the
Emperor Napoleon. He is well aware that proonga'l@
of the war would in the end spread like devastating
conlagration the whole continent OF Europe; and
the shock of tremendous clash of arms would have
rocked their very centres old dynastes and made mon
arcbs trembe upon their thrones The continuation OF the
has already almost parayzed trade; money has BE-
scarce, and interest has been demanded at almost
runous rates by even our own Bank OF England provs
ions and the neoessares of life have arrived
starvation prices and after years such is s
of affairs what would it be three years hence2 Moth
ing less than national bankruptcy.
We cannot matter of course enter into the full de-
Ia of of q
sary steps which will precede that event At the present
the world is too much engrossed at the realizi
ton of It's iondest hopespeaceto calmly enter into de-
tails OF minuta The news is SO sudden so unexpected
and glorious, that men only turn their thoughts
source, and offer up to Heaven the outpourngs
grateful hearts at the brilliant prospect which has naug
rated the year 1856
THE LONDON TIMES ON THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
President Pierces message TO Congress possesses
sua interest from the aspery which has recently crp
into the diplomatic correspondence between the Brtsh
American governments Il is pleasant to observe that To-
President does not adopt the violent language OF bis
torney General but speaks in tone better suited TO i
Chief Magistrate of great people He evnces no inordr
nate desire to magnify rihcs, TO stimulate preudices
embitter quarres although, TO mind, he gives eSa
gerated Importance to the matter in difference between Bis
government and own. 1t is evident however that
induges design of punging his country into war; AZ
though he entertaps affection for Great Britain
The principal matter in dispute between the two govern
ments the Central American question, and the interpret
ton they severally give the convention of 1850 con-
The government of the United States contend that the
stipulation that "neither will occupy, or fortfy,
colonze or assume or exercise any dominion over, Mo-
ragua Costa Rca the Mosquito coast any part OF Gen
trail America takes effect rerospectlyely as well as pro
spectyey and that Great Britain is bound to Withdraw
from her settlements In Central America The British gov
eminent maintain that the operation of the convention
prospective only and refuse TO abandon the possessions
held BY England in Central America when the treaty was
concluded President Pierce adhees to the American ID
terpetaton and declares that his government resoI
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"Acuated also by the desire which is ayowed by The
British government to all of serious misnn
dersandng between two nations associated by many tie
Of interest and kindred il has appeared proper not
consider amcable solution OF tbs controversy hopeless
He leaves the question to the dipomstiss hoping per.
haps, that 1t viii one day settle itself that II may
ceiye early solution from General Walker. II must
The desire Of the civilized world the neutrality
the strip which passes the modern highwg
between the Atlantic and the Pacific and England and t
United States have a common interest in that qnarig
Nothing could be foolish than about settlement
which few Englishmen heard of and about local
teess of which the people OF this country know little 40
care less couciliatory spirit on both sides cannot h
to bring about accommodation Of this "iniernatona
difficulty" and trust that government viii mat
every concession that be yielded without sacrifice
honor.
The recruitment question also remains Open The Pres
dent takes unnecessary pains demonstrate that the ms
ncpal law of the United States prohibits the enlisime
of American citizens for the armies Of the foreign power
and he alleges the completely of the British governme
Tying the laws throwing suspicion the Neutrality AID
dsregardng the territorial rights" of the Union In cor
cuson he says he has presented the to the Bnil
government in order TO not only cessation
the wrong, but its reparnn Now, the cessation TOOK
place long ago and II cannot be said that single pers
WAS enlisted uhe United States for the British service
was never intended 10 open Offices or depos for recuH
within the boundaries Of the Union and the only hing
done TO establish places within the British possessions
where persons desrons OF enisting might apply. 10
doubt II expe tied that Of the unquet spirits
in the States, native foreign, might be induced
seek excitement fortune glory in the Crea; but The
moment 1t discovered that recruiting stations gaze
umbrage to the American government they broka
up, and the entire design was abandoned. The Bntia
government have believe, admitted their error and
rendered apology This seems insufficient TO satisfy
American sensyeuess for the President says athe sub
jec is still under discussion We at loss concei"
what more be required Of u.s. what PREPARATION CA
possibly be made expected II President Pierce erpeH
that the British government people will submit to ha
initiation he will be disappointed. There has been no m
chief done--we have acknowledged error and we N
we are sorry that have unintentionally given Offence
We can do no more and must take the consequences
our irascihe cousins the other side Of the Atlantic m
predetermined 10 be Satisfied with the utmost repar
ton we can offer withoutloss of selfrespect
The causes of quarrel truly insignificant in comrs
son with the intimate relations and mutual interests wh
bind together two nations having common origin ah
speaking the same tongue Ia this country neither enV
nor ealousy is felt towards the United States. Wem
tertan feelings of friendship mingled with pride
the powerful and industrious nation that may be said
have grown out Of island We may occasionam
Of their peculiar institutions bat not NOR
sparng Of blame and rdcue home We feel persuade
that the sentiments of the English people espo ded
by the great OF American citizens Notwithstanding
ncendary eifnsions Of Of their newspapers wMW
tween the two countries would be so foolish and so cm
- al A.lt. Ia.