Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-18

much may be accomplished by constant
upon US, and by constant complaint Of ~ p,essurs
s.Isnnoasly opposed the annexation of Texas tbon Ss
than We should have had to complain Of th her part
between England and Scotland. ''' Union
Notwithstanding the Clayton Bulwer tre,.,.
in violation of its whole spirit as the records She
State Department show attempted in 1870 y. Our
Guatemala to allow Belgian colony to be ~ orcs
her territory. '''tiedh
When there was proposition made e..
QUESTION Of the Sandwich Islands, she. wi,S inca
over them, strenuously resisted it. calm
When we were attempting to procure !, so
coal depot in ST. Domingo, she made active sn, ra
cessfnl opposition. ""u Sue.
Even at the time we were negotiating tro..-
relation to the guano trade with Ecuador shay IN
ceeded in getting up such opposition as deaatSa sue
project. Why, when Commodore Perry w.s Iaa, .he
at some OF the little uninhabited islands in III.
cific, he was called to account to know what "a
tenions were In fact, in all matters sbe u H.
keep up sort of surveillance over u.s. Az ssmsto
proposition, think it may be asserted tha.e ue'al
Britain makes it point to assert dominion ora.
territory the globe which is not in nossoss er all
somebody capable of defending it. She in an OF
cial manner takes it upon herself to oversee -. es
prevent our growing too fast. But while sbs ina
been acting thus, conduct to her has "s nas
when she has directly thrown herself in sAeept
our interests, been forbearing in the extreme wv" m
Government makes no objection to her co, st.n. our
QUESTIONS in various quarters of the world Was
out any complaint here, she may 20 and t.ko a0 '
session of all Asia, if Russia does not nrcvsn, Po'
She may extend her dominions from the C,n VT;
Good Hope over Africa, if France permits, Sbs.
ready holds Australia-the fifth great section of "a.
world. Nor are we disposed to interfere with ha.
immense possessions in the northern parts Of ,h.
continent But as to that remaining parcel If ~" a
rtory which lies between US and the Is,bmus a.
Panama, she ought to that the United States bsa
claims to is control. If she persists in her nrssa
course, then let the collision come with all ts con
| sequences. Every one must see that our fo,mo.
subserviency has neither won her respect nor oh
tailied her forbearance.
in the expression Of these opinions, sir, am A.
tuated by no feeling of hostility to Great Britain
| My course here, member, might be referred FL
| to show this. have advocated the greatest free
dom of trade between the two countries, believin,
that both would be benefited thereby. The Canss
dian reciprocity act much more b. nefical tole.
than to us, it in fact giving to her possessions most
OF the advantages of being in our Union, without be
| burdens it imposes. This measure was grossly par.
tial and unjust to other sections in its principes
and yet, after opposing, it through one Congress
people, and because it was step in the direction Of
free trade, gave it my support when it became
law ] might point to the late matter of the ship
Resolute, and some other things to prove that en-
terrain no prejudice against her.
The courage, manlincss, and other high qualities
of the English people, are eminenty worthy of ad.
miration. While taking exception to the course Of
their Government in some respects must commend
one of its traits to own for imitation 1t protects
its subjects in all parts of the world. Our Govern.
ment does often the with regard to its cit.
hon in, ntr;oc T M,
stand that Americans. where it is practicable to do
so, represent themselves as being Englishmen and
thus secure respect and protection. Many instances
might be referred to to show this. read, as sam
Pic an extract from letter written by an American
lady in Nicaragua:
The American Minister was called home at the worst
time for this is against General Walker alone but
all Americans. Poor Mr.. Callghan whipped death
when he fell into the hands of the enemy although he
10 officer; and every American they catch is destined
England will not put up with It; but our Government
the meanest in the world in that way"
This probably does some injustice to our Govern.
ment. Our Secretary Of State has, perhaps, done
all in his power with our limited Navy. You told
me, Mr.. Chairman, that when you represented our
country as Commissioner to China, American inter.
ests suffered seriously for the want of few ships
The conduct of Captain Ingraham in a noted in.
stance is the exception and it shines like bright
light on a dark ground. As to how the British
carry it, their late attack on Canton shows. There
they assailed and captured city of more than
million of inhabitants, with far less provocation than
we had in the matter of Greytown. As to the Grey.
town business, the chief, if not only objection
arises from the feebeness of those assailcd. 1t did
look little like shooting rats instead of letting ter
riers attend to them Probably it was unavoidable,
however. So many greater wrongs, if this was a
wrong, occur in British history, that one is amused
by seeing their affected horrors at the sight OF our
barbarity.
should not be surprised if she were to hold on
to Canton, and ultimately take possession of China
She will then cvilize she formerly did ireland
and is just now civilizing India She will manage
to get some wealth for her officials, and some pro
ducts for her commerce out of the four or live hun
bred millions of people there. As the population
crowded now to the extent Of producing frequent
famines, if half of them die under the pressure Of
her foot, why those left will have more room and
| humanity will be promoted thereby, and civilization
and Christianity propagated.
hold, then, Mr.. Chairman that while decided
! firm policy on our part to maintain what we have
right to claim, will not endanger our peaceful rela'
tons, yet it is our duty to make the stand in any
event. Let Great Britain accord to US what we ",
concede to her-let her recognise our equality WIZ
between the two countries, that must prove hlgl'!
advantageous to both. The acquisition by the UNI,
ted States, at some future day, OF the countries Of
which have been speaking, by increasing vastly a'
the supply of tropical productions for the use OF ne
world must prove highly advantageous 20 all CIV.
liked nations. In pecuniary and commercial POM
OF view, Great Britain would receive benefits, l'e
if any short of ours. The two countries possess
more than two thirds of the shipping of the Woro'
and this preponderance is likely to be increased "a.
Their than diminished. The sixty millions who no"
speak the Anglo-Saxon tongue, if united, by reason
of their intelligence energy, wealth, maritime AZ as
cendancy, and territorial possessions may guide las
destinies of civilization. The fault will be Englanas
| if we have collision. This is more likely to o. o.
| prevented by firmness and frankness on our part
than by an opposite policy. .,
If have not spoken, sir. of the interference WIN
our domestic Affairs by portion of her subjects a."
PRESS it is not because regard that as ailouas