Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from De Bow's Review, Vol. 7: Industrial Resources, Etc.; January and February, 1862
There were not a few who believed that European Colonies, setting up for independence, could find little or no encouragement from nations having Colonial establishments. To these Mr. Adams replied, confining himself to France. The exultation of Britain, by her recent naval triumphs and the acquisition of Canada, etc., must be revolting to the feelings of Frenchmen. The rank and consideration of France were at stake. The dominions of France in the West Indies and the East Indies were at the mercy of Great Britain, and must remain so whilst North America belongs to Great Britain. Interest cannot lie. The interest of France is so obvious, and her motives so cogent, that nothing but a judicial infatuation of her councils could restrain her from embracing America. Thus it will be seen that the statesmen of the revolution reasoned and argued much the same as it is reasoned now. Surely interests which were then thought sufficient, would be regarded tenfold more so now, and the apathy and inaction of those who are so much interested must be ranked among the problems of history.
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