Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1856-05-21
The Complication Of our National
Affairs.

time, il more complicated condition, both ~ ~
regard 10 our foreign aud domestic affairs, then
a, presenf. We are ) restless, gu-ahead na- ia'
ton, and If there is not experienced helms. az
man 10 guide the ship Of State our gallant YES q
selmay, when we are least expecting danger IN
meet with fearful collision. The lending eS- n'
citing topics have been thus summed up "
The Message of the President sent IN CD y
Thursday, discloses tile reasons which have IN q
duced him TO recognize the present govern Y
lnent OF Nicaragua. But il was accompanied "
with a correspondence, indicating that our al a.
fairs with Costa RIGA upon most unPlea- u
SAINT footing, aud may lead to a state Of hostili-
ties OF any time. 1t is true, Costa Rica does il
not possess much power, yet it would require a
The exertion of some force, both at yea aud upon
1 land, TO bring her to terms Her territory is
| far distant from us, and she is accessible only
by an INVASION, and as that territory presents
i formidable obstacles to the advance of a for
eign conqueror, il would be work of no little
expense and difficulty.
The insecurity of the Panama route to our
Immense Pacific trade and travel as recently
developed by the riots there, will require the
constant presence of an armed force upon both
coasts of the Isthmus. If New Granada does
{ not afford indemnity for the past and security
, for the FUTURE" we will be forced to take her |
} severely to task, and, perhaps, to occupy her
: SOIL
! Many of those who have been interested in !
G Cuban affairs heretofore, encouraged by the ia-
Il city with which men have been enlisted and
sent to the aid Of Walker, are bestirrng them
ofl selves TO organize fresh expedition for the in
, vasion ofthe great Spanish dependency They
re seem to be active and likely to be successful
n in fitting out formidable force. II they escape
ID from our shores and land there, we can scarcely
- avoid being implicated in thscontest Besides,
he Spain refuses or neglects to apologize for re-
ed cent insult to our national flag. These Insults
10 have been so often repeated by the vice regal
10 authorities of Cuba, that they will never cease
nv until Spanish insolence be most vigorously re-
N, buked. Upon any complication with Spain, we
NJ. may expect the active interposi.oh of more
~ powerful nations. ..,.
~ Our relations with England have been grow
ori ing more delicate and erpbarrasstd every day
/ il for the last year. The Enlistment Question
The The Mosquito imbroglio, and, more recently
DOT the erection Of Ruatan aud the other islands o
Tar the Bag of Honduras into q dependency Of tina
fta empire--her granting arms 10 COSTA Rica--th
the insult by the Eurydice to our national ensign
q have added much to their difficulty and scnsi
. :. tiVeness. Ii is believed that our government
but awaits the arrival of note from Lord Ga
me rendon to dismiss the British Minister. Th
NV most reliable advices from London. declare Ina
and Mr.. Dallas viii be promptly informed that h
per presence is no longer desirable at the Court
bin ST. James, the very moment the English Mini,
Mr.. try receive intelligence that Mr. Crampton
ter mission has ceased. It's evident that Engan,
ION Notwithstanding the disayowal OF all hosiil
aw. intentions, has been quietly strengthening hi
OBJ forces upon this continent for the last year.
ltes She sent, some months since, very powerfi
lin reinforcement to her West India squadron.-
0eh She now returns The forces TO her coOuie
,im- which, under the severe pressure &c the CT
that mean war, she distracted from ttein two yea
nce ago Besides there isto be- it IL is not alrcat
sed. here, large feet of English gun.boais Ups
SEES our coast II is reportcd, that il is merely apt
the voyage of exercise and improvement in nav
rood discipline But il will be close at hand TO tai
had part if any difficulty occurs IT is. therefor
X Of evident that Great Britain intends to be pr
EN- pared for the emergencies OF war.
sion Louis Napoleon has ever regarded the pr
r. in gress of our territorial acquisitions 10 the sopl
rect ward and westward, with most jealous ey
Il in He has been as active in his Interference wi
c. our relations to Cuba and Dominica, as En-
|, the land has. If the reported reply of Marsh
sell valiant to the commission OF our military Of
aker cers, who recently visited Earope. be true,
.nce indicates the most bitter feeling Of hostility
the this country on the part oftlIc Preach Cou
most The personages surrounding Louis Napulec
una are so far selEabnegated, as to reflect only I
il !. opinions Of their imperial MASTER None of
ded 4 bis plant minions is more faithful index
co,,. the wishes Of his highness than valiant I
oro. Daparte evidently awaits but favorable opp
n ve tunify to strike heavy blow. 81 aer * 3.
r,s,. Bot added TO these foreign embarrassment
;,;on embrolment in Kansas, which, lift come. "
as t. light the flames Of ciyiI dissension all over
,vns country. We are now engaged ina most
and tensiye and bloody contests with the Indians
one both Oregon aud Washington territories. J
rare late advices seem to Indicate that All the
feats the sayages nave sustained, have but
ueo,. creased their .fcrocity and determination.
vi; has spread until the tribes have been aron'
into active hostility, clear up TO the gorges
Rocky Mountains. Milliens have already b.
med, soent. which must ultimately be maid by
table -, s,a...-..u., 80 80. -
held =. 90, ~ : -,
last, me only Feheuy TOT 'he compiicat'ohs' WI
ds To threaten seriously with widespread war .
efend desoaton, is the election of a wise siatesu
iquor of large experience and undoubted honor
=. = who will look to the nation 10 all its parts,