Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-20
N,E,lasE A aJaDlR.lA, ID o.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 10. 1929.

;np now concluded, it may Dos be am'ss 10 In
dulee in few observations upon lis origin aho
effects.
The Manifesto of the Russians, al the begin
ming Of the war, with their causes Of COM
plant, was very ably answered by the ou"a"
in his reply. Mos, men. we believe, viii no"
BE- willing to acknowledge that. on the COM
mon principles of justice, the Turks were the
injured party. Blu, as events have happened,
i, is not Of very much consequence to trace ae'
cura,ely the real grounds Of difference between
the contending Powers. When Brennus threw
his sword into the scale, the vanquished little
thought Of questioning his moral ''gM Tor SO
doing. No, that we would wish ny this 10 be
understood as vindica,ing or UNFOLDING Inc
Turks. We know they have been scourge
to the fairest part Of Christendom; that they
have ,eaped where they have no, sown, and
have been q barrier to the advancement OF ci-
viIiza,ion and letters in this particular dis
pute, however, as in all other cases, we say,
Fiat justiiia, rural cGl,ln."
The course of the war has disappointed al
mos, every observer. We believe 1t Will be
found thar, comparatively speaking, few lives
! have been lost, and scarcely any well contested
battles fought. For,resses and cities have
opened their gates TO The victors; but their SUR
renders have been unaccompanied by any brill
liant actions or heroic achievements. The
appointment, Of Count DIEBirsoH was mas
terly move on the part OF NICHOLAS, and douoI-
less decided the fate OF the war. WELLINGTON
himself has borne testimony to the skill and
tact Of this accomplished general, and when
we reflect uron the campaigns themselves, and
the result Of his marches, we readily agree in
yielding him our admiration for his military
talents. He appears to be cool and caiculsI-
ing commander, ,empering bis ardor with a
proper degree Of caution.
When hosiilties commenced, we were
amongst those who thought the con,es, would
have been long and bloody We trusted too
much TO the ancient character OF the Turks.
Their Emperor is, wi,hou, doubt, man OF
talents;but we question whether any man could
nave borne up against such weight Of adverse
circumstances as he has had 10 contend against
To disaffrction among his people, and treach-
cry among his commanders, were added the
numbers and skill Of his enemies. These
" quite vsnquished him"
We are no, yet exactly certain as 10 the
terms upon which peace has been made
Enough is known, however, 10 satisfy Us that
they are hard and preremp,ory, As we ex
pected, though, NICHOLAS has made no star,-
ling propositions about acquisition Of terri
tory, dismemberment Of empire, or any thing
of me kind calculated to increase the jealou-
sizes Of his wa'chfuI rivals. He will. most pro.
banly, be content with ample remuneration for
The expenses Of the war. and more com.
manding attitude, in case necessity should re.
quire action hereafter.
At one consequence Of this war we ore hear.
lily rejoiced. !, is now almost certain that the
oppressed Greeks will regain their name and
freedom. Their opPressors have now felt, in
turn, The ign"miny Of defeat and degradation.
| They have covered before The march Of the con
quer"r, and drank OF The cup which they had
SO long prepared for others. The descendants
Of Thrmys,oclss and Mil.iades once more
breathe the air of LIBERTY. The name of" Le-
onidas will again be heard from where Sparta
,cas, and the mountains and vallies Of regene-
rated Greece echo with the joyous shouts OIL
emanci paied ,housa dds.
| The other conseouences of this war lie hid
in the womb Of fu,uri,y, nor do We seek to con.
lecture concerning them. Europe has ever
been the theatre Of great exploits and mighty
revolutions. II 10 destined still 10 be so-still
to occupy the most space in the eyes Of the
world. or one thing we are ,riumphao'ly Ger.
iain-the march of Liberty and Of Intellect i,
there neutrality-suspicious. is unfurling her
glorious bannet, and the oppressed Of her chill
dren. as thew CATCH the clad sip ht are sending