Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1856-03-19
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France and the United States.
Having never given credit or encouragement,
to the idea that England and the United States
could GO TO war upon any or all of the recent
subjects of dispute between them, we have not
regarded as at all alarming the limitations that
France would side with England in all things.
and especially in regard to United States af.
fairs. But it is well to look upon such matters
in an abstract light, and see what might be the
result. if by any treachery, folly, or reckless
ness, on the part of politicians, England and
this country should be plunged into war
One Nj. UrrueIa has published pamphlet in
Paris, which has been well received, in which
arguments are presented in favor of giving the
influence of France TO the side of England
But as NJ Urruela is of Spanish blood and of
! Spanish inclinations, his view of The question
is entitled to much considerations The opinions
OF the French journals are emitted to much
more weight
| In the Paris Constitutional, of Feb, 18th.
appeared an article, signed by the secretary of
It's editorial corps, which signature is generally
regarded as indicating that the article comes
from the government. For this reason we have
thought proper to translate it.
European Cabinets" says the Constitution
mel, "could not see with indifference the dam
! gers 10 which the political conduct of the Uni
ted States exposes the independence of the
feeble and the tranquility of all. 1t is in vain
that the United States assert tsat America be-
longs to them, and that Europe has no right
to interfere in the events that are going on on
the other side of the Atlantic. This doctrine,
proclaimed by some of their statesmen, and
adopted as dogma by certain parties, cannot
be sustained. The affairs of America are like
those Of Europe, the affairs of the whole world.
England, France, Spain, Holland, have, in Anne
RIGA, commercial aud political interests to de-
fend, numerous colonists to protect, direct and
incontestable action to exercise, by virtue of
international right and of titles anterior to the
very existence Of the republic of Washington.
Moreover, it would be necessary, in order to
convert US to their exclusive doctrines, that the
Americans should begin by giving US an exam
pie, and that they should not come to Europe,
as they are doing at this very day, in regard to
the Sound Dues, to exact imperiously violent
reform Of customs and traditions that the Euro.
pean powers have accepted and recognized for
several centuries.
"There is, in these American pretensions
and in the incidents occurring at this time be.
tween England and the United States, the germ
of serious difficulties. But, from the moment
that peace is restored TO Europe. affairs will be
simpiied on the side Of America. The Anglo
French alliance UiH survive the Eastern mar
the United States know this, and they will be.
come modest, or at least more moderate in theil
attitude towards England and Europe. Th
alliance is not menace to them; it carries
with it no defiance of them: it is at face
check and guaranty for all nations Finally
that which confirms still more our view of tn,
results of the existing dispute 10 the fact tina
the United States, in spite of their apparen
bellicose humor, are themselves very much in
terested in preserving peace'' A'- .-' s""' 70.
These remarks of the Constitutional ar
; brief, but emphatic, and at the same time, Their
is an evident desire TO avoid giving offence 1
the American government and people. TIL
reference to the Monroe doctrine, and the de
mand that the United States should praetic
what they preach, and, if they want Europe t
keep their hands off America, must keep thei
hands off Europe and cease their demands 70
the abolition Of the Sound Dues, is a fair an
telling mt. There is palpable inconsistenc
: exposed here, and the sticklers for the extrem
constrnction of the Monroe doctrine, who ar,
I atthe same time, most violont 10 their demand
e upon Denmark, should try to reconcile, or d
least to explain it. If we thought there wa
e danger Of a war between England and the Un
ted States, we should feel little anxiety abot
. the course Of France after this seni-ofici,
. statement of the ConstitutionneL But as II 1
we only direct the attention Of our readers
it as matter Of curiosity, Bulletin.
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., glass at an inn at Staines, /" Dear Lord ID. hi