Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-30
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THE DANGERS THAT ENVIRON rs

In two respects we are more exposed to contact
and collision with other nations than INV other peo
pie whatever. We present on our Atlantic and Pa.
cifc borders greater surface of intercourse with the
world than almost any five other nations, and we
carry on trade with commercial marine greater
thun that Of any other people, With the most peace.
full purposes our own part. as we'll as on the bar.
of those who hold intercourse with U.s. difficulties and
causes of quarrel must often arise We shall be- in
voved in continual wars, unless we uniformly prac-
ce forbearing and concliatory policy. We are 80
strong aud numerous, that such a policy will be at.
ributed to magnanimity and love OF justice rather
than to fear. 1t may be truly said of US as Il nation,
that "we are wonderfully and fearfuly formed"-
Our position is perilous and critical ut all times
With France and England, armed to the teeth and
ious to unite with then dangers from abroad are
too obvious to need further comment exposure. Yet
q prudent, firm, but conciliatory course may extr.
cate US from our present complexities and steer Us
clear Of hostile collisions in the future.
urdangers from within that should occasion most
apprehension. These dangers are rapidly multiplying
in number and increasing in intensity. The settlement
of Kansas daily threatens us with civil war. Nor
mons from all quarters Of the globe are hurrying to
Ctah-how to live and what to do there, we know not
Yet we have every reason to fear that they will es-
tablish social system, and moral and civil code
wholly discordant with that of the rest OF the Union
Admitted to become a sovereign State, she may be
but the city Of refuge for criminals from the rest of
the Union. Tho laws of the other States, Furnishing
certain crimes, might be imperative with such sis.
ter in the con:ederacy. This is hard problem to
solve-a grave difficulty with which shall soon be
called on to deal. Crossing the Sierra Nevada, still
more serious danger threatens Us. In few years,
hundred thousand Chinese have migrated to Culifor-
retain their nanuers, laws, language and iuIatry.-
The overlowing aud starving population of China is
seeking homes and employment i'll every directiun.-
In few years, new Chinese Empire may arise on
our Pacific coast. Havy We thought OF any means to
prevent this deplorabie result, and still is it not
very likely soon 10 unless this Chinese immgra-
ton be speedily arrested! We welcome the Caucasian
race, to help us people and improve our mighty un.
occupied empire; but far inferior races con-
cerned We object to their blending with u.s. least
terms of equal citizenship. The tendency of the age
is under pretence of apprenticeship, TO introduce
new kind OF slave trade. Ii excluded as citizens,
may not the Chinese be introduced on our Pacific
border as slaves As at present advised We are
equally opposed to their introduction in either capaci.
ty.
At the time Of the revolution we were homoge-
nous people, alike in lineage language, laws, Gus
toms ani religion Discordant materials begin to be
added but our native population has become 50 nu'
ncrous and so large proportion Of the Immigrants
ar. Scotch, Irish and English, that We can readily
absorb aud assmilste all other branches OF the eau
casian race unless misguided fanaricsn prevents our
social blending and fusing together as one people,
Ii the European immigrants be treated IN kindly
friendly and hospitaOle spirit, we shall learn inuci
from them, and they from IT., and they will greatly
iucrras- the wealth and the strength o the nai'o-
On the other hand il hold aooi from them, aud ut
tempt to treat them As Interiors and enemies, We sha!
soon make them enemies of the m,st dangerous KIND
because they will be enemies in midst.
Our affairs on the lsthmus, must always preseh
difficulties. We hnvo greater occasion aud necessity
for transit there, than other natpns, but all find Use
for it, and all have right TO pass. The advcnturou
character of our citizens who nre ready to rush int
increases the chances of disagreement and collision
between our government and the unstable ani rcvo'
lutionary States o the lsthmus. undor proper mora
restraints and legal regulations. this spirit OF adven
ture promotes aud extends civilization and deserves
encouragement but it too often degeneratcs into law
less rapine and fibustering. We must faithfully ant
vigorously observe the laws of neutrality, resPec
the rights of all nations and exercise an active vgi
lance in order TO fulfil our duty.
Under the critical and embarrassing circumstances
in which We are placed, two parties have arisen ii
the country, whose whole action, 1t not sole Objects
seem to be directed TO stirring up dscord and aggra
waiting social evils. The Black Republicans, a per
fectly sectional party, seem resolved to bring abou
disuniun and civil war! The Know Notllings, by
tanning the natural feuds and hatreds Of race, have
already, in more than one instance begoten deeds o
blood and incendarisrn. Their religious intolerance
though slower in developing it's effects, will be SURF
III the end TO bear the bloody fruit that such ntole
rance has always hitherto borne Each of these par
ties j, radical proscrptive and revolutionary III it
tendencies Yet the wise, the prudent and patriotic
have not gone to sleep at their posts. The grea
conservative Democratic party sees the perils tha
environ us and feels the weight OF its own RESPONSE
bity. In its hands are the desnes OF the nation-
Under its direction America has weathered many
storms, and we know this party never was more dis
tingushed for its courage, wisdom and conservatism
than now. Every Democrat, whatever his situation
in life, looking to the state of his country, must see
that porton of his time should now be given to hei
srevicc Every man may exercise some influence
and surely every Democrat may conscientousy ex
ercise it to promote the success of his party Never
did so many embarrassmenis, dangers and difficulties
present themselves at one time. Our country expects
every man to do his duty.