, 1858-04-23

wotcrS OF tho fheiuc IRON these OF tue
Mississippi-leaviog us an isolation, in tie
event Of disruption, requiring on additional
aud separate chart Of territorial empire,
which now extends through seventeen or
eighteen degrees of latitude.
In this view Of the subject, promising the
possibility that We, Of the Pacific, may at
some future time find it necessary to shift
for ourselves in matters Of political econo-
my, it is certainly the part of wisdom that
spirit of friendship and good understand
ing be cultivated amongst the different
state and territorial divisions Of this dis
tant household Of the parent government;
that we should make common cause in ad-
vaneing each others interests, in rejoicing
at each others prosperity, and in all things
aim at the accomplishment OF such ends as
will be advantageous and mutually benef-
cial to ALL Above all things, VIC should
serupulously guard against the appropria-
ton, by any of the maritime powers Of
Europe, Of the sovereignty Of any Of the
local independent governments, whether
upon the main land south, or in the path
way Of commercial enterprise upon the
waters Of the Pacific. Our northern limits
are as unfortunately as they are dearly de-
fined; but with regard to our neighboring
oceanic governments and the provinces
south Of the 32nd parallel Of latitude, the
Monroe doctrine" should obtain, and
unanimity of action secured amongst all
claiming to be American citizens, to see, if
possible, that it be rigidly enforced.
A few months since, information was re-
ceived by the government Of the United
States to the effect that the government Of
Napoleon was about concluding treaty
with the Sandwich Islands, which would
virtually place them under q French Pro-
tectorate. The misunderstanding which
has heretofore existed, TO some extent, be-
tween the government Of Kamehameha and
that of Napoleon, it appears has been sat
isfactorily adjusted, and we observe that
the latter has, Of late, condescended to be
very gracious with the former, in the pre-
sentation Of his distinguished consideration
aud disintsrestsd regard On the subject Of
the proposed French Protectorate, alluded
to, the editor Of the San Ffancisco Herald,
in late number of that paper, addresses
il in the subjoined matter-of-fact language;
and let it be borne in mind, that the same
arguments which are made applicable to
California, apply with equal force to this
Territory; and its acquisition by France
--"'''A ,ss. ania 40 ,ha able - that
power as wvuiu tne possession of Ualifor
mia. Our uninterrupted inland sea naviga-
ton Of two hundred miles in length, with
a shore line Of 1900 or 1000 miles, embra-
cling innnmerable harbors, bays, and inlets,
would lose nothing in tho estimation Of
nautical men by comparison with the bay
Of San Francisco, or any other harbor in
the world. Our II, 900 square miles of ter
ritorial area, is as desirably located as is
the State Of California, and in productive
ness Of soil is fully her equal, whilst our
climate is as salubrious and inviting. The
boundless wealth represented in our mag.
ni6cent forests Of fir and cedar, has already
been scented from afar" by the French,
and several cargoes Of spars have already
been taken, and others contracted for, for
the use Of the Navy Of that empire. These
considerations in connection with our mex
haustible coal fields and illimitablo fishing
grounds, would, we think, very naturally
produce in France as keen desire to fast
en- Washington Territory to the Imperial
triumphal car Of Napoleon, as to become
protector" Of the Sandwich Islands, or
become master Of the Golden Gate,r aud
lord Of the land Of "the olive and vine"
France, nor any other foreign power
must be permitted to volunteer an unneces-
sary protection" to the prejudice Of
American interests on the Pacific, Such
interference can be regarded in no other
light than an intrusion-an assault upon
the sovereignty Of the Sandwich Islands,
which should be promptly met and rebuked
by our government. Let the enforcement
Of the Monroe doctrine" become bind
ing covenent between the state and terrific
rial organizations on the Pacific But let
us read the article Of the Herald; and as
we do so, let us as loyal American citizens
true to our country, and faithful TO the
Constitution under which we live, heartily
endorse the patriotic sentiments enuuciated
therein, as follows: . col
The policy Of France in endeavorng 10 establish
frote torate over the Sandwich Islands is too preg.
nSnt with evil 70 the United States and to Great Brit