The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-26

the wisdom Of his course, ~ 10 make very
short work Of the disturbing abolition radicals
In both houses q 3 ~ .a
Ths Presidents Address 60 tho New
BrasaliaA Minister.
The rulers Of great States, whether monarchs
or presidents, frequently avail themselves Of
tho opportunity, when foreign minister Is pro-
scented, to give significant hints, or even TO do
clare boldly, sometimes, their policy upon Inn
portant International question: Tho present
Emperor Of the French has become famous for 4.
that. At dmes, whom the political horizon oe
Europe looks threatening, and tho nations OF
that continent are troubled with fears Of
storm brewing, q animals are said to snuff an
approaching volcanic eruption, every word,
look and gesture Of that extraordinary man
are eagerly watched. Every one win remem-
her his Language 10 the Austrian Ambassador
inst before the war In Italy, or his remarks to
the Ambassador Of Russia, just before the war
in the Crimea. No utterances of the Delphfo
Oracle ever startled tho nations 20 much as his
have. tsais siae
The language Of President johnson to the
Brazilian Minister, Mr.. Joaquin Marie Mascen-
tes de Asambujs, when that gentleman was
presented on Saturday last, was Of the same
character, II 1t did not threaten war, as to the
policy Of the United States with regard to the
nations qf tha American continent I was was
a proper occasion ITO enunciate his views, ,
and the views of the people, and ne availed
himself of it. He said, sour policy is one
which is simple and easily to be understood.
We wish to promote the progress of civiliza-
ton in this hemisphere, and. for that purpose,
the development Of material resources, the i'm
proyement Of commerce, and the Introduction,
as fast as possible, Of Free intelligent labor int
the virgin fields of the continent. Instead Of
weakening new American States in our vicinity,
we wish to impart strength to them by repos-
ing in them generous confidence, rather than
by indulging jealousics Of their prosperity, or
querulous disposition in regard to tho man.
ner in which their governments are admins
tered Above all, we wish to impress them
with the conviction that all the nations Of
America, if they would continue to exist, must
aspire to absolute selfsustaining independence,
and to perfect political equality with the
other nations of the EARTH"
These words are couched in courteous
phraseology, and are very moderate in tone,
but no one can mistake their meaning. He
wishes to impart strength to all these new
States Of America, in order that they may exist
in selfsustaining independence and in perfect
political equality with the other nations of the
earth. That he considers is their right, and
their proper position in the world. He looks
upon the American system of governments, and
the relation of these governments one to the
other, as unique, as being detached from the
European system, and as having international
relations apart from and Independent Of the
Old World. Consequently any Interference
with, or attempt to @suhjugate Or change the
government Of any Of the States on this CONT
nent by European Powers, is q gross usurpa-
ton, and must be regarded as indirectly hos
tile to ALL 1t ia an invasion Of and am assault
upon our American system, and specially aimed
at this country, which is the great coitrolling
Power. The President means, evidently, that
the American States must work out their own
destiny, uplnfuenced and uninterrupted by
France, England or any other transatlantic
Power; and in giving expression to this ides
he expresses the sentiment Of the whole people.
Nor were these words uttered unadvisedly
or without an object They were intended for
others besides the Brazilian Minister, and, In
our Judgment, are very significant Mr.. John
son is not a person to say unmeaning things.
We think we can tell the Emperor Napoleon,
the British government, and whoever else Il
may concern that they foreshadow moro
emphatic declaration on the same subject in
the forthcoming message to Congress. The
idea of excluding absolutely European influence
on this continent il a. fixed and unalterable
as the laws of the Modes and Persians. In
deed, 1t grows daily in the public mind. The
offensive interference with American institu-
tons when our hands were tied rankles deep
ly in the heart of the people. Unless allayed
by an early settlement of the Mexican and
other difficulties, it will break out in o manner
that may disturb the peace of the world. We
reiterate, therefore, what we have said before
that the proper way, and, perhaps, the only
peaceable way Of adjusting those questions
pertaining 70 America, is to call" congress
Of nations in which the due weight Ct the
United States should be felt
* AMERICAN MUSICAL CELEBRrns Como TO
EunorE.-America has from time to time con-
tributed several eminent artists in the musical
profession to Europe. in return for those who
have brought their services to this country, and
in many instances the exported artist has far
exceeded that imported from the Old World.
At the present time there are no opera
singers In Europe, If we except Mario and
Grisi, who can compare with i Brignoli
and Patti, who represent American art on
the lyric stage. We do not forget that
Malibran, the queen among the queens Of song,
waa not thoronnhlv rac0nnizad In Eurone "A n