Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-06-26
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
BY RITCHIE. 4 DuNNAyANT-
FRIDAY MORNING, june 90. 1sa,
EUROPE AND AMEpIc,

Napoleons prediction that n half century ell
Europe would be Republican or Cosssck, has not vet
been realized, nor it at all probable that there will
be universal revolution among the nations of the
old world, within the next century. if aver: and.
from present prospects, the judgment vacilla,es in
contemplation undetermined upon which event. if
either, to venture even conjecture. England gives
evidence of an under-current of an enlightened and
increasing democratic sentiment, which, we think,
will sooner or later be embodied in institutions simI.
lar TO own. France is tickle as MAY day sky;
inclining at one time to extreme rspubicansm, at
another to desposm. Russia is still staid and st,i
in her autocratic policy, apparently as movabe as
the mountains. And these three great countries are
ultimately to oe line arbiters OF the destlnies of Eu
rope.
Absoutism, or repubcansm. may eventually
assert it's sway undivided over them all, or il
may be that zach nation will continue, beyond
the utmost Limit of time to which the calculations
or conjectures Of man call reach, to maintain its
own individual form of Government. But, what.
ever may be the political condition Of the old
world for the future, that Of the new must be in
evitably of Democratic character, from one
end of the American continent to the other. Those
germs Of freedom transpanted from the uncougenia
climate Of Europe 10 America, by the settlers OF this
country, ripened rapidly and soon burst beautifully
into bloom, bringing forth the fruits of civil and reli-
gous liberty, which we are now enjoying. They have
taken deep root in our soil, extended in every drec
ton, and interviewer with the hearts of the peo
Pile, and the political, moral and physical necessities
of nation, growing greater and stronger with each
succeeding day, and extending its influence and its
territory with irresistible rapidty, wherever Anglo
Americaulsm can find foothold on this side of the
Atlantic.
France and England may gaze upon Cuba, with
the eager eye of mvy and desire; Spain may essay
to rs-estabsh monarchy iu Mexico; Central Amer
ca may occupy the anxious consideration Of the gov
srnment of Great Britain, but there is no human
power that can turn the tide of Republican feeling
on this continent.
If Englands willing to abrogate the Clayton. Bul.
wer treaty, With the hope of advancing instead of
receding in he, projects for colonization the British
government has little understanding or appreciation
of the "manif,st destiny" of the American people,
II is proper, however, that puerile an agreement
between the two countries should be snnulled; and
that in 80 important matter, which the hand OF
Heaven, and not Of man directs. no obstacles should
be opposed 10 inevitable events. Self-preservation
is the first law of nature and of nations. And upon
that ground alone the United States would be ius;i-
fable in prohibiting all farther colonization and con-
troll on this continent. by government seeking to
increase its strength and perpetuae it existence,
through an agency which has enabled it to rise to ts
M -, all, o,la rhn
make prHelytes by the sword. Unlike England,
our banner, when carried into new countries ia the
emblem o peace, not war.
Whehr Great Britain is determined, or will deter
n;ne to prosecute this continent the policy OF CO.
lonizatiop which thas vigorously pursued
and has naugurated here is, we think, by no means
certain. If We are willing, of course there will be
no hesitation But let il be understood as inhexi-
BILE purpose not to submit TO it, and discretion may
dictate ;orns to avdity ev"n with that imperious
people. The American continent is dedicated to
liberty. And aside from all selfish considerations
for the extension and preservation Of our own gov
errmen, Il is due to tina: cause Of freedom OF which
", are the founders and the CHAMPIONS not to allow
II American atmosphere to be- poisoned by the ntro
duction Of the political elements of Europe. "Ame'
| ricans must rule America" ia a most sensible and
| practical motto when applied in this sense.
| II would be upwse, as il would be unfriendly, on
the part of our government to bid defiance to all the
| world and "tbe rest of mankind" " with regard to
colonization on this continent Bat it should be dis
tnctly understood and when the occasion aries, we
have no doubt, i. will be unequivocally declared, un
osteniatiousy bit frmly-wbatever power may make
the effort to pursue the policy of Great Britain in
Iuda within the broad borders Of Ameri.a-thst the
American continent belongs to the American people
And tina, II should be so, no lover Of liberty can re-
gret or deny.