Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1820 edition. Excerpt: ...political horizon appears to be calm, but many of no ordinary sagacity think they behold signs portentous of a change, the indications of a violent tempest which will again rage, and desolate that devoted region. " Should this prediction fail, no change for the belter, under existing circumstances, can take place. Where despotism--military despotism reigns--silence and fearful stillness must prevail. " Such is the prospect which continental Europe exhibits, to the enterprize of American merchants. " Can it be possible for them to find in that region, sources which will supply them with more than seventeen millions of dollars, the balance due for British manufactures imported? this balance being over and above the value of all the exports to foreign countries from the United States. The view which is given of the dreary prospect of commercial advantages accruing to the United States by an intercourse with continental Europe, is believed to be just. The statement made of the great balance in favour of Great Britain due from the United States, is founded on matter of fact. " In the hands of Great Britain are gathered together and held many powers, which they have not been accustomed hitherto to feel and to exercise. " No improper motives are intended to be imputed to that government. But does not experience teach a lesson that should never be forgotten, that governments, like individuals, are apt "to feel power and forget right." It is not inconsistent with national decorum to become circumspect and prudent. May not the government of Great Britain be inclined, in analizing the basis of her political power, to consider and regard the United States as her rival, and to indulge an improper jealousy, the enemy...
