Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-08-11

HtS JusuSe' Al hBISS WAT h"uohs suouiu
not appeal to arms for the redress Of tri-
vial injuries, and in no case until attempts
are made to adjust the matter amicably.
but when this fails in real and important
injuries, forbearance ceases to be vir-
tue. The nation that has too far stretch
ed its indulgence, sinks into contempt in
the estimation Of the world. The very
evil which was sought to be avoided is in
creased hundred fold, by cowardly for
bearance: for insult will follow insult, un-
til she will be obliged to appeal to arms
and the God of battles, or lose her nation
al existence. The history Of the past fur
nishes abundant proof Of the truth of this
position, while not line in all that vo-
lume gives solitary instance to the con-
. trary. Now, the most subtle sophistry
may be deied, to show wherein nation
may be under any circumstances justiia-
BILE in an appeal to arms, and individuals
not where the state Of society is such as
has been described. Every one knows
that where such state Of things exist,
the same consequences fall on persons for
an undue stretch offorbearance ss fall on
nations, consequently, personal appeal
to arms may be as religious an act as a
nationaI.--An individual puts his ex-
istence in jeopardy by private conflict, so
does nation by public one. There is
this difference, however, in the conflict Of
persons it is generally the case that bit
one OF the parties suffer and-if God con-
ducts the affairs of men-it may well be
supposed the dread consequences fall On
the head Of the guilty; but in the conflict
of nations, both parties always suffer, and
often L|eed at every pore, Having prov
ed that Duellng is justified Under some
circumstances, it remains to show what
ought to be thought of man who would
not appeal to this sanguinary tribunal,
when proper state of things exist to jus.
tify it, All eages and philosophers admit
even proye-;hat selcloye is the stron-
gest passion in human nature. All men,
however, unlearned in the history of hu.
man nature-howcver limited their obser
vations NAV have been--know that in the
general, the above law is true--that self
love is the ruling passion in the human
heart. The conclusion then is irressti
bic, that mans attachment for himself. o
his character-for what is he without cha
racter-is greater than it cnn be for hi
country or even his bosom compa Mon an
children. The conclusion IS equally IRE
sistble, that if man will not defend tha
for which he has the stronger, he will no
defendthat for which he'has the weaker low
His country, his wife, his children, all tina
depend on such broken reed, must fall j
the hour Of danger. Is it to be wondere
at that country should hold in the highes
estimation the brave man? Is it not rea
sonab'e that discriminating woman shout
AS she always does-hold in high esteel
the man who will hazard all to rescue
fanltless characterfrom public adherence
Is it not to be expected that the wigt
who will not punish the robber of his chs
racter with exemplary vengeance, mus
fall under the damning frown of the Who'll
female fraternity?
1t will not be understood that il is a
tempted to justify the frequent appeals
deadly strife-which is common in tn
South, for slight g. trivial causes-far frol
heaven and earth condemn it. Wher
mortal strife is engaged ln--the inlur
which caused it being unequal to the ha
ard run-it is the effect of great veal
ness or savage propensities, which deser,
the pity or adherence Of all men. TT
practice Of Duelling restricted within pr
per bounds does not benefit individuals
lone, but the whole community, by kee
ing in awe the malicious and slanderou
tongue. Therefore, an honorable al
brave man may sometimes step forth in Il
cause of society, generally, and purge
Of a poison which is knawug its very '
tails, when his personal grievances alor
would be insufficient to justify the deed.
PEEPER.ON.
LIBERTY, AUG. "a, 1888.