New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-15

article from the Times which relate to the Central
American imbroglio Remarks the Times:
Tie Government Of The United States contend that the stpula
e ess Nearan
s Mas
her yeleinentsin Central America The British Govern
W on fa the held
Wien the treaty od n
STATES.
Then tie Times Observes that the President evnces
willingness toIeaye the question to be settled by
diplomacy, not thinking an anicable solution Of the
controversy hopeless 1t ntinlates, also, that the
President believes the question may be solved at an
early day BY Gen. Walker. This fling the Times
would not have INDUCED in had it been posted regard
ing the ungenerous and anti-American treatment
Gen. Walker and his associates in the great
work Of regeneration and improvement, SO noby set
Oh foot in Nicaragua, have received from the admin
Sistraton Of Mr. Pierce. But, the idea is truly
rect in one sense, at least. Gen. Walker, in conunc
ton with the intelligent, patriotic and brave, of the
section Of country in which he is at present located
will settle the Central American question: the Clayton
Bulwer treaties, and all other arrangements Of the
SORT without assistance either from Washington or
London.
Speaking of Central America, the Times observes:
desire civilized world the
% IF e m an Sn Y pas sn n s oder and f e
United States have interest in that quarter Nothing
@ so sa a Of ea Is w ws fly s
people Of this country know little and care less.
But, surprising the people inhabting g the narrow
strip, (not SO very narrow in some places as will be
seen by consulting the map,) over which passes the
modern highway between the Atlantic and Pacific"
should see fit to tell the " civilized world" that that
country belongs to them; that they have right to
it, clear and inaienable-that it is theirs beyond
doubt-What will the aforesaid civilized world do?
That is the questonat least the British portion of it.
And here lies the gi6t OF the whole controversy be-
tween the United States and Great Britain, far
Central America is involved Great Britain don't
care one straw about the lstlmus any portion of
it further than it allows, contributes towards al
lowing, her commerce free transit across to the Pa
cifc ocean. Secure her this one point-et the Uni
ted States agree to the proposition-and Great Bri
tain will abandon her pretensions to any portion Of
Central America, and be right glad of the opportuni
ty. Why? Should Central America pass into the
hands Of a powerful nation, heavy imposts might be
levied upon her before it could to the
Pacific, and Uice cefsa, absolute prohibition
might be enforced This would compel her to a long
and expensive voyage around the Horn, which would
give to favored countries an advantage which would
absolutely destroy her Pacific trade, far this side
of the Atlantic is concerned Hence the tenacity
with which she holds on to the question: and hence
the indications thrown out by her chief organs that
she will fight before she yields jot title of her
sunled claims. % 5..
After taking it for granted that the causes of
quarrel arc truly insignifcant,n that feelings of
friendship, combined with PRIDE are entertained for
us by the great of the English people, who re-
gard as glorious descendants of a worthy stock !;
that the same feeling is believed to be mutual and
"that war between the two countries would be SO
foolish and criminal that we cannot believe in its
possibility the Times proceeds to make the follow
ing observations, which are worthy of being pom
dered over by the men in authority in both countries
Should the intcmperance either Of both lead
ne bitterness Fl DC conflict Armed Slips ws@d like
channen but few months powerful navy would
sweep the stars and stripes from the ocean Modern Paul
ne eahoayd cities Of America would be to the
i ss sides "s say S
freedom and human and when both to lay down
gf W. P H3 i
%as Hee s desseon f results nd"s the
paralysis of industry ITSELF For the rest they would have
Beginning
There is food for reflection in the foregoing and
it would be well for Senators and Representatives
in Congress, before they indulge in any more "wal
talks, TO consider about necessary provision for the
national defence. We are, literally, destitute of a
navy, yet grave Senators speak fippantly regarding
measures calculated to lead to with the mghtiest
naval power on earth! With extensive seaboard un
fortified by defences against the assaults of modern
warfarefor what would have done well enough forty
years ago will not answer at all now-talk is had o
tempting the hazards Of tremendous struggle
With nearly all Of cities liable to be destroyed b.
hostile fleets discussions cooy take place in the
tiolia palace of legislation ut Washington respecting
questions that may eventuate in bringing rresis
: BILE force upon them to destroy them!
Our national Senators and Representatives. if the,
desire to act as statesmen and patriots, will ceas
making war speeches. and commence attending
! forthwith, to the general defence, both sea ant
land. The expenditure of one hundred millions c
money in the erection of Notifications and the built
ing of war vessels would not more than suffice to pu
us in proper position for conflict with such fol-
midable opponent as England would assurcdly prov
herself to be- and several years must elapse befor
the Qualifications could be erected and the ships built
equipped and manned. 7.-
These arc practical considerations, which shou
not escape the view of enlightened statesmen. Il
matters similar to the one we have referred to- blum
If der is than crime. Consequently, we conten
ii that it would be the height of folly and crminat
for Congress to precipitate us into without hay
e ing made necessary preparations beforehand.
As to the final results of a war between Grca
( Britain and the United States, the Times is uni
y sualy correct and truthful. At the termination
IL the contest both nations would find that they ha
lost earfuy in blood and treasure But, we believ
this country would have just much advantage owe
~, England at the closing, as England would have Owe
r. us at the beginning, and That no suings for peac
H. would ever come from this side of the Atlantic.
" RETURNED.-The steamer Ednburg, Capt. Bowman
10 which left on Wednesday, for St. Louis, returned
IL port yesterday having broken the wrist of her sta
III board engine, and breaking the cylinder head But
s. few days will be necessary to repair all damage
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