Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-12-16
LEICESTER.
r. NJ. ZIEBACH, FDIroR.
SIOUX CITY, low


ieesht oPenihS OF CERTAIN ports III lima
and Japan lays them under heavy con.ri-
button to the worlds trade. What route
this trade shall establish for itself between
Europe and Asia affords interesting spec
uiation, because along it viii spring up
more gigantic interests than any nation
has yet grappled with. That it viii lie
from Hong Kong aud Calcutta to San
Francisco, across the isthn1us into the
quit, up our coast and across to London,
il, to say the least, probable conjecture
This is shortest, safest and most direct.
With q controlling influence over the
Southern Territories which command this
highway, the United States would be in a
coalition to dictate terms TO ard negotiate
exchanges for the entire commercial world.
The possession and generous exercise Of
such power is among the most inviting
conquests that ever challenged the genius
OF American craftsmanship.
These remarks are quite az significant
when applied to Mexico. One Of the most
available points FOR connecting the Pacific
and the gulf is at 1ehuantopec, and may
become to the gulf what Gihralter is to
the Mediterranean. The position OF Mex,
leo is such. that under the control Of a
naughty rival it could play the tempest
with our commerce and entangle as, in the
quiet pursuit of our own interests, in the
intricate web Of international disputes.
The less foreign dictat!on we have upon
this continent the better, and to this end
any attempt by foreig1 powers to estab-
lish political influence over our neigh.
bors, should excite in US jealousy and
alarD. Hitherto this question has exhib
tied only occasional symptoms OF life. but
the present unfortunate condition Of Mex
leo, and the restless anxiety with which
our rivals note every change aud more
nent, have awakened our government 10
lively sense Of It's own interests in this
matter.
Were this all we might with propr:cty
remain silent spectators. albeit fully pre-
pared and powder dry for any emergen-
cy that might arise. But humane con.
alterations for the peace and welfare Of
our sister Republic press themselve, upon
US, and long list of grievances, daily aug,
nenting, must soon necess'tate settle
ment. There is 10 probability that either
England or France would sacrifice their
friendly relations with Us, or hazard war,
for the purpose Of delaying or defeating
Our suprs macy en- this continent. Yet if
they can for moment surprise our pub
lie sentinels, aud by any diplomatic trick.
cry steal away thi. advantage, they are
ready and willing to do it.
Keeping these things in visw. what pol
icy shall we pursue towards Mexico? Of
her complete generalization there can be
no doubt. Any change which might be
introduced into her government, even BY a
foreign power, would be propi,ious Of more
good than evil. That fne and fertile
rouutry is infested from one end to the
other with organized bands of thieves and
highwaymen. business is dead-there is
30 security TO lie and property--the ma
tional honor is gsne-credit is PROSTATE
the public faith is violated to suit The mer.
eenary purposes Of this or tia. faction
the conGscation Of property is Of every day
occurrence, and anarchy runs riot through
out the entire territory.
The rights Of our own citizens are gross
" Outraged, and cruel exactions levied
upon them, in the face Of treaties and the
usage Of nations. Tie struggle is one Of
most deplorabie character. Il exhibits
al the fearful spasms Of a nation in tie
las. agcnies of dissolution. Ostensiby
there are two parties -the Church and tie
Liberal the one headed by ZrLoAot, the
other by JulEgz--the former struggling
for its wealth aal ancient dominion
latter for life and doubtful privilege. The
Church ab0unds IN excuses Of cruelty
the Liberals in excuses Of liberty Nei-
tier is capable oil comforting upon sub
jects the blessings Of good government
Really the national spirit is broken, and
there is no unity Of aim or purpose among
the people. Neither JuAEEz nor ZrLoA.
Ga can inspire sufficient confidence, nor
retain sufficient followers 10 seize tho fain-
of government AMI reduce the aatagon 8
tic interests and preindice7 into s4biectian.
But every petty leader msrshals lis friends,
sacks some town which has no longer the
heart to offer more than faint resistance,
issues his belligerent proclamation, aud
adds intensity 10 the general distress -
American citizens are made partakers in
the common suffering some are uninstly
ianguishing in prison, Others tremble for
the lives Of themselves and families.
TO redress our grievances under such
circumstances is difficult matter. 1t is
useless to think Of negotiation, since there
Is no responsible government to treat with
Our mi"ister, Mr.. FoRsyrH, has tried long
and effected nothing, and any farther at
attempt will but deepen our disgrace -
Nor is it policy TO plant our flag in
conquest upon the Capitol Of Monte1uma.
The acquisition of Mexico BY the United
States is a question Of time for which we
are not yet prepared, and one Which should