Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-02-11
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the bloody drama so often played by those ma
tious. and the continent of America was consid-
cred too far removed to ever exercise any great
mower in the counsels of nations. The great wars
of Napoleon /, which which shook Europe to its
very centre, left us unscathed, and when at last
Waterloo gave peace to the world the contending
powers were too much exhausted, too busily en-
pleyed healing their wounds, to give much at
tention to what was in the meantime transpiring
again drew the attention of European powers to
our country, and to their astonishment they saw
that the pigmy among nations was fast chang
ing, and gave speedy promise of becoming ver-
liable giant. From that time forth the jealous
les and hatred of the monarchs and despots OF
Europe against the United States was excited
We were increasing in wealth and population be-
yond anything ever before witnessed new States
were added, Territories formed, and the world
looked with astonishment on the young nation in
energy and vitality unknown in the history OF the
Old World. Our republican institutions, TO whic.,
we were indebted for our unprecedented prosper
ity, were thorns in the sides of the crowned po-
tentates of Europe. Our example and success
the threatening cloud which was to over
shadow monarchies, and every emigrant who
left Europe soon became here missionary to
preach the doctrine of republicanism to friends
at home
Our Government, aware of the plottings of Eu-
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tinent, in order to form barrier to our extension
and prosperity, proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine,
and lifted warning finger. The people of the
United States, with entire uianimity, adopted
course with European powers, and Europe sui
enly assented. The Monroe Doctrine continued
in full force and effect until an accursed rebel
lion threatened the very existence of our Gov
ernmcnt-the rebellion Of the Shareholders of
the South. That mad attempt Of the - advo-
superior civilization-that unnatural crime a.
gainst liberty, is also responsible for the fact
that the Monroe Doctrine for the present at least
is dead letter. Napoleon III, who perjured
himself twice-who reddened the streets of Par
is with the blood of its citizens, simply because
some of them thought an Emperor rather dear
and entirely useless luxury, saw with delight the
dangers of our Government. The Monroe Doc
trine, once the al-powerful obstacle to European
aggression, had now no terrors for him. The
opportune moment had arrived, and Mexico fell
an easy prey to the well-drilled legions of the
subtle Emperor. The people OF the North
this act of robbery with burning indignation
they felt that an afIront had been offered TO our
Government which only blood could wash out
but the voice of wisdom prevailed, teaching pa
thence and moderation. 1.-The rebellion first,
then Mexico,'' was the universal cry, and our
Government, always obedient to the will Of the
people, wisely refrained from an immediate en-
forcement of the Monroe Doctrine.
The people of the South, forgctfu in their mad
career of infamy and crime of the teachings of
one of their own statesmen, hailed the invasion
of Mexico as diversion in their faver. Always
they saw in their heated imaginatons
the French eagle confronting our armies, and
Zouaves and Turcomans fighting their battles for
them. Who knows but the plottings of jeff.
Davis, and the pleadings of Mason and Slidell
first induced Louis Napoleon to grasp the glitter
ing rrize? It only would show a craftsmanship
worthy of their cause. But the rapid march of
events is Fastening questions Of international law
and doctrines to a rapid solution. In the con-
test with rebellion we suffered defeat our ar
mics were forced back several times, but at last
victory crowns our arms. and we advance grand
ly, proudly, sweeping every obstacle from our
path. But short time and we will be ready to
discuss questions of International law..with Lord
Palmerston, Louis Napoleon, or the puppet Max
imillian, not with the easy graceful pen of
Seward, but with frigates and Monitors, with the
saber and the bayonet. We have long account
to settle with the British Lion and Gallic Cock ::
let them beware. Until now we have taught
repGblicansim by the force of example !; let them
be careful that Farragut and Grant not teach it
to their subjects in more forcible manner Let
this rebellion be once crushed, and the Monroe
Doctrine will not be mere resolution of po-
it;cal convention q plank in their platform, but
a great living tr,;th-a exponent of true Amer
icanism. a principle v hich we will be ready to
uphold and defend against any aua every power
bold enough to dispute it.
We confess we do not place implicIs reliance in
the report which made Gwin Viceroy ~ the
States of Sonora, Sinaloa and Chihuahua. LOUIS
Napoleon has the reputation of being an emi-
nently shrewd and sagacious statesman. He
would hardly confer such honor and response
hlitv upon mere adventurer. lie has men
enough at His command not to be compelled to
look to the refuse of California for q Viceroy-
The whole story seems to US the fabrication of
Beriah Brown, Zach Montgomery, and their
kind. If true, however, then let the people of
this State be on their guard, for sooner or later
we will necessarily be compelled to expel the
hoary sinner from this coast. Our own safety
will demand 1t. We would have a beautiful
neighbor, indeed. Let US imagine for moment
such thing to be possible. What a picture the
court of his Royal Highness, Gwin l, would
reprcsent What a magnificent figure Zach
Montgomery. Prime Minister, would cut in fancy
silk stockings and knee-hreeches how spen-
didly Beriah Brown would appear in costly
court dress; what ferocious looking Major
General Ridge, Commander-in-Chiefo of the forces
of Gwin /, would make, and what important
looking officials might not some of our friends in
Trinity be at the royal court of Gwin? 1t ap-
pears to US mere hoax, bnt there may be some
truth in it, If so the War Department at Wash
ington has shown great wisdom in refusing vol