Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-08-25
THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.

The message of Queen Victoria to Presi-
dent Buchanan, congratulating him on the
completion of the Atlantic Telegraph, was
Lot complete, as first published. The mes
sage is as follows
The Queen desires to congratulate the
President upon the successful issue of this
great interuational undertaking, in which ii e
Queen has taken the deepest interest
The Queen is convinced that the Presi-
dent will join with her in fervently hoping
that the Electric Cable, which now connects
Great Britain with the United States, will
prove an additional link between the naticns
whose friendship is founded upon their com
mon interest and reciprocal esteem
The Queen has much pleasure in thus
communicating with the president, and re-
newing her wishes for the prosperity Of !he
United States"
The following is the Presidents reply
The President cordially reciprocates the
congratulations of Her Majesty, the Queen,
on the success of the great International en-
ter ,rise, accomplished by the science, skill
and ind0,uitable energy of the two countries
1t is triumph more glorious, because more
useful, than Was ever won by the conQucror
on the field of battle. May the Atlantic Tel
egraph Company, under the hles.:ne Of uea-
ven, prove to be bond Of pcrpetIa, rcace
aud friendship between the kindred nations
and an instrument destined by Divine Provi-
denco to difuse religion, civilization, liberty,
aud law, throughout the world In this view,
will not ali the nations of Christeudom spon-
taneously unite in the declaration that It Shall
be held sacred in the places Of their destina-
ton, in the midst of hostilities'
The completion Of the Atlantic Telegraph
is certainly the greatest of the many wonder
full triumps of science during the present CEN
tury. Fields will hereafter: in the estimation
of mankind, stand side by side with Franklin,
Fulton and Morse. But whether the sue
ccssful completion of this enterprise will be
a substantial blessing to mankind is a ques-
ton which time must determine. 1t will GER
tainly bring the two Continents into close
proximity to each other But we think the
United States bas nothing to apprehend from
this. While nearly all the nations Of Eu-
rope rapidly approaching decrepitude, we
have an abundant supply of all the elements
of national prosperity and progress. In this
country we have but little to apprehend
from the influence Of European institutions
The Monarchs of Europe have really more to
apprehend from the completion Of the Tele-
graph than the Freemen of America. We
should, however, never allow ourselves to for
get the solemn admonition Of the Father Of
his Country on this subject
Tho great rule of conduct for us, IN regard
to foreign nations. is, in extending our COM
mcrcial relations, to have with them as little
political connexion as possible So FAR as We
have already formed engagements, let them
be fulfilled with perfect good faith Here let
US stop.
Europe has set of primary interests, which
to us have none, or very remote relation
Hence she must be engaged in frequent con-
troVersies the causes OF which ale essentially
foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore,
1t must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves,
by artificial ties, in the ordinary yicissitudes
of her politics, or the ordinary combinations
and collisions of her friendships or enmities.
Our detached and distant situation invites
US to pursue different course IF we remain
ore people, unde: an efficient Government.
the period is not far off when we may defy
injury from external annoyance;
when We may take such an attitude as will
cause the neutrality We may at any time re-
solve upon, to be scrupulously respected; when
belligerant nations. under the iDpossibi,ty of
making acquisitions upon US, Will not lightly
hazard the giving us provocation; whom we
may choose peace or war, as our interest,
guided by justice, shall counsel
Why forego the advantages of so peculiar
a situation? Why quit our own to stand up
on foreign ground? Why, by Interviewing
our destiny with that of any part of Europe,
entangle our peace and prosperity in the tolls
of European ambition, rivalship, interest, hu-
NOR, or caprice?
1t is our true policy to steot clear of per
manent alliances with any portion OF the for
eign world; so far, | mean, as We are now at
liberty to do it; for let me not be understood
as capable Of patr0nising infdelity to existing
engagements. hold the maxim no less ap-
plicable to public than to private affairs, that
honesty is always the best policy. repeat it,
therefore, les these engagements be observed
in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion,
it is unnecessary, and would he unwise to ex-
tend them -