New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-12-13
0&6 Orleans 9atLg Qyrsstsnt.
DIRECT BRrTIsH INTERFERENCE

ByTeferenee 10 our teiegrap hlc sabCaeSy AOsueu
in another column it will be seen that the British
have commenced direct interference with affairs on
this continent, in plain defiance and palpable disre-
gard Of the much Wanted Monroe doctrine. That
doctrine was once endorsed by the whole American
people, and the time was when the nation would have
fought the world in arms IN defense Of it; but then
we had Presidents and those Presidents were men Of
nerve brains and patriotism, and commanded the re-
spect and confidence Of the country-wielded its
strength gave direction to the tremendous weight it
possessed, and demonstrated to Christendom that no
violation Of rights no infraction of our claims
would be permitted the soil in the waters Of the
North American continent. Then--but why refer to
the past, aa it leads to humliating comparisons with
the present--ws were respected by the Governments
| Of the earth, and none presumed to interfere
Now, the case is widely different The present in
beetle, weak and corrupt Administration with which
the country is cursed having turned its back upon
the Monroe doctrine-having engaged itself princ |
pally with schemes for the persecution Of it's own
countrymen-haying played directly into the hands of
rival and Jealous Governments-of courae those Cow
ernments are not slow to take advantage Of the OPP
portunities that present themselves. Our Govern.
rnent does its utmost to blast the interests of the
United States, so far as Central America is concerned,
and omits no opportunity to wrong Distress damage
and prosecute all those Immediately engaged in for
warding those interests.
These being indispntabe facts our readers will be
prepared to peruse without much wonder the account
of the proceedings Of the officers of the British feet
in the harbor of Greytown in which the British Min
lister to Central America participated and undoubt-
eddy gave tone and direction to- 1t will be that
the steamship Washington, belonging to the new
Ncaraguan Transit Line, after being boarded and
amined by the officers of the United States frigate
Savannah, and her papers, cargo and passengers,
found to be unobjectionabe and regular was boarded
by the officers of the British men-of war Leopold and
Yalorous, and although referred to the officers of the
Savannah for information declared that their insruc
tons were to get the information they desired direct
from the steamer. And finaIly-the dispatch being
rather obscure on this pont-the passengers were
compelled to return.
All this was DONE be it remembered, under the eye
and with the sanction, Of Sir William Gore Ouseley
British Minister to the States of Central america
OF course he carried out the express instructions Of
his Government, and his acts may be regarded the
acts of the nation he represents Hence it follows as
inevitable consequence, that the English Govern
ment have determined to spurn the Monroe doctrine
under foot and to interfere in American affairs when
ever it suits their caprice, convenience or interest.
Another dispatch says that the Washington Union
the organ of the Administration-of last Saturday,
expressed the hope that some of our naval vessels
may yet intercept the schooner Susan and that upon
the " vigilance of naval officers of the Gulf de-
ponds, in great measure, the peace of the world
Nonsense! Mr.. Buchanan couldn't be kicked into
war. That the British know as well we do, Be
sides, even if be was willing-if he had managed to
screw his courage up to the fighting point-Congress
wouldn't trust him with the management of affairs in
any such emergency. We would cut pretty figure
before the world with him at the helm. If hostilities
became inevitable Congress would be obliged before
declaring war, to remove Buchanan by impeachment
and make that noble, truly great and patriotic man
John c, Breckenridge, acting President We believe
the whole people, in the event cited, would repose
confidence in his ability, courage, national pride and
patriotism.
Well. to come back to the dispatches from Ncara.
qua we will say that if Gen Walker succeeds against
0 the combined Governments of England, Nicaragua
and the United States, he will accomplish wonders
He has our best, warmest and most fervent wishes.
q Something that Requires Explanation.
In the Crescent of Saturday morning last the fol
e lowing appeared, which reproduce, in order tina
,, the connection may be kept perfect:
sareJust previous the election Illinois the Chi
fo PE ga R1P Pue sg eag
d 9dy ST IS mis- n9 a 9thsEg G N
x The Whole story was an election canari Mr. slide mad
snch Of tuy advised and the fact
d alleged apoeypha the authority The slaves il
Hat:on one Of the 5st enterpng citizens Of the State
r popular and humane gentleman and planter ,,z
I, Upon the foregoing, the Chicago Daily Press AM
y Tribune of the ID inst, remarks:
We have only that the from persons
al Df
this ciyand that he assured that he had The stalemen
h was soag On s name i At the service Of any
ID authorized TO demand It.
lg As we are neither a political nor an "authorze
III friend OF Mr.. Sdel, of course cannot make any
q demand in the premises But it seems to us tina
some of our distinguished Senator's friends shoul
take the necessary steps to set him right before til
country. The authoritative statement OF the Chicag
u Press and Tribune should be met explained and II
futed, if it be possible to meet it, explain it and
az flute it.
Is We will say, in conclusion, that the idea of til
W gentleman named treating his own or any body else
~ slaves with even neglect, to say nothing OF inhl
g. mainly is in the highest degree prepOserous and a
snrd, In this State, where tie gentleman is we
known, such a statement or insinuaton would
% merely laughed at-not dignied with formal motto
", of any kind or description from anybody.
mt Thus we spoke on Saturday. In the Baton Roul
~ Advocate, of the 9th inst the following publicat
ge was made which we sahjon with pleasure, in JUST
to to Mr.. Mediation and Mr.. Sidel
TO THE PUBLIC
=. BAToy ROUGE Dec StH, 1888
W. To the Editors of the Baton Rouge dduocatt
o. A statement has recently appeared in the ChicaG
ne Press and Tribune THAT the slaves of Judge Dough
fy. were a disgrace to their owner, badly fed, bad
o.d clothed, and excessively overworkeda
US The reference is, doubtless to the slaves beiongir
low to the estate of Robert Martini of North Carolina,
and which estate Judge Douglas is executor.
10 These slaves are in my possession, and | alone a
responsible to Judge Douglas for the manner in whit
they are treated The whole story is tasehOod fro
Go beginning to end. The Chicago editor gave Mr..
I'VE dell as the author of the charge. Mr.. Side on Sc
oo ing the article, Immediately addressed to me the Il
~ lowing letter:
go New ORLEANS Nov. u. 1853
MY w Dear Sir You have probably article {
paper nttribuHg about the maeAtms
to Mr. douglas slaves need scarcely to Won that ii
se- truth heard Of MIR. Douglas slaves that I'll
your possession and Of course, in every way
treated and cared Tor.
as To j. a. Mediation ESD
soF The above letter shows that no such statment
De made by Mr. SlidelI The story doubt, original
with parsans who wished to make political CAPT
tss against Judge Douglas.
cies am well known in the South, and am very col
!" dent there is not in Louisiana or MissssiI
se who would make such charge against me.
ner j. A. MCMAHON
N. B.-Ih have in my possession certificates from
practising physician on the plantation, neighbor
cry planters and Others fully acquainted with the trt
at ment of these slaves, which will prove the fasity
u IL the charge of the CHICAGO journal in question III