The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-11-29
AN AMERICAN IN ENGLAND.

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AN AMERICAN IN ENGLAND.
Under this head find the following article in a
cent number of the Charleston Courier where it is pub
lished without comment. Now, while would not for
moment presume control the selections of that clever
and influential journal, must be permitted to protest
against the circulation of sentiments opposed all true
American feeling, unless antidoe is simultaneously
furnished
We have just had the opportunity of an extended
versaon with American friend of ours who has recent
y returned to this country from visit to England and
have been much interested in his remarks the
state of English opinion in respect to American matters
that do not hesitate to lay them before readers
90 this the readily that our friend has enjoyed I'M
usnal facilities of to the best and most cultivated
circles Of English society," and brings back TO US the sent-
ments ana the language of some of the distinguish
ed of living Engshmen We have no right to trespass
upon the privacy of these by the publication OF
their names and it is sufficient for us to state that the
Bench Of Bishops and the editorial sanctum OF London
the clubs of the West End and TIE countn
have all contributed their share OF material to the OBJ.
servation OF our friend
Our American visiter particularly impressed by the
almost universal interest which Engshn2en of various
classes and parties manifested in the affairs of America by
their desire for accurate information in regard to the
nomca progress and social condition of the United States
and by their hearty sympathy with all that is good in the
greatness of America Few indeed, the instances
which he encountered of that ilwill and skepcsm and
jealousy with when EnRlShmen TINS country TOO
commonly supposed to regard their transatlantic knsmen
He found that the ignorance Of the most intelligent
Engishmen in regard to America very great but that
the oneded and ridiculous descriptions Of American life
and manners which were formerly received by English
men as authentic falling into universal disrepute
The Troope literature has had its day. and done all the
mischief it could do few reasonable have recent
ly visited the United States and given their observations
the English world and books like those of Sir Charles
Lye Mr. Weld and Mr. Ophant have at least convinced
the reading public of Britain that they have yet much
learn about isis country. Upon this conviction according
ly the better classes of Englishmen acting Those
who oresee in the future of Europe and momentous
commissions new conflicts of ideas and Of opu
ion very deeply impressed with the importance to the
Of freedom and LIBERAL progress OF establishing close
and intelligent relations between the two great Anglo
Saxon empires and are consequently very deeply interest
Ell in the development among the Americans Of just and
rational institutions.
"a natural result OF this new and deeper interest
in Amer ca by thinking Bnglishmen, clear understand
ING OF the atons Of the different sections Of the Amer
lean Union to eah other and to the national idea rap
idly being established in England The general sentiment
Of disappointment not 10 say Of indignation with which
Engshmen received the revelation Of the Phlism
of the American government, is giving way before
closer examination of the facts in the Ii is dawn
ing upon the English mind that the people OF America arc
not absolutely homogeneous nation In respect OF poit
cal sentiments and social ideas Engshmeu are beginning
TO understand how IL has to pass that the better feel
ing the ripe wisdom, the respectable ambition OF the
United States have been Of late years so impeecty rep
resented in the proceedings and policy Of the American
thoyes The 0stend dpomatiss no longer believed
70 have given ueranoe 10 the unanimous voice OF the
people in whose name they pretended 10 speak.
The settlement Of tho matters at Issue so recently be-
tween the two Countries il IL beginning to be seem
long and heedlessy encountered with Fictitious DIM
cue by the persons who should baye been foremost to
make II easy. With the diffusion Of more correct nfor-
nation about the events of the last few years the constant
disposition Of England the United States Ia spirit
OF good will and honorable fanness has gathered and s
gathering strength But 1t IL important TO be understood
that the pacific temper Of England ia dependent upon the
extent TO which Engshmen be made TO understand
that everything which done by the organs Of caba is
~ a0ardpd as the American
people Never England less disposed 10 tolerate de
berate invasion OF her rights deliberate disregard OF
her dignity .han AZ his moment Her power never
40 great Der separation for the expenses and the
endurance Of 50 complete az now II is the
confession of the abest among he superior ohcers OF
the French army that the energy and the resources which
enabled England TO out Of two-years stronger
than she had entered upon It, and with military force
moro formidable In proportion to It's numbers than Any
other co.ntry possesses have vastly than com
pensatsd for The defects in her military administration 10
which her disasters in the first campaign to be at
tribuied The prompiGess and decision with which Eng
land has nterrsd insist the execution OF the treaty
Of Paris and compel Russia TO recede from her first at
tempts infringement upon its provisions, may be
taken distinct indication Of the spirit in winch the
English and people prepared TO deal with
all questions which involve the honor the position OF the
British empire II is spirit Of resoue sefssserou but
not at all spirit Of domineering interference
Nothing can be more unfounded than the notion that
the predominating opinion Of England s hostile to the
growth Of American power To the Illegal and unjusabe
extension Of American dominion TO fbgstefng in all
forms and varieties Engand Is indeed most nexorably
opposed No government will be permitted to look SUI
p,ney upon the awless and unPrncPled prosecution OF
such schemes Of conquest have been nurtured ia the
brains and published ON the mouths Of like Messrs
Souls and Qaitman and Davis.
But few, indeed the Engshmen OF consideration and
influence who do not that the peaceful and prosperous
extension Of the free institutions of America ia TO be
esy desired by all lovers OF English liberty and all we'll
wshers TO Britain. English commerce grows with the
growth OF American commerce. and English enterprise is
less the rival than the natural ally Of the enterprise Of
America.
n the American people shall arouse themselves to wipe
away the reproach which the propagandis fanfaronades
and the contemplate mauuuyrng OF recent American rep
reentatves have brought upon the American name not
H. IsnQsnd alone but throughout Europe they will lind
The English people heartily with them in whatever
rIht-mnded and honorable cause of policy they may see
IL necessary 70 aacpt At this moment England stands
alone among the nations Of Europe in messursby com
pretending the actual condition Of the republic and Eng
aud therefore s the only European power which can