Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-03-14
PEACE AND WAR

LHhNI1 h4NAI W AN
AT this moment, the chances for contiDu-
cd peace, appear to preponderate, although
we cannot under present circumstances,
advance any definite opinion upon future
prospects. 1t would seem, that at this en-
lightened age, all nations would exercise
great prudence, and suitable forbearancc
before plnnging into War, for the accom-
plishment Of an object, that might be
sooner obtained by pacific measures, and
enlightened negotiation. Indeed, we can.
not doubt the disposition of or government
TO avoid war i possible, whatever may be
the disposition, or determination Of others.
Still, we would not conceal our APPRECIATION
OF the resoue determination of our public
men, having in charge the interests of our
common country, TO maintain inviolate, her
rights and her honor, in case of any exi-
gencIes that may occur.
AS we before ntimated, We cannot tell
what turn, this unpleasant business, may
eventually assume. Without doubt the
great body of our provincial neighbors,
would rejoice in War, between this coun-
try aud Grea: Britain. 1t would afford
item fac opportunity Of growing rich
from plumber, they imagine. whist En-
gland, ofcourse, would have to carry on the
contest, with her money and men. Per-
haps they would do well to reflect, that tco
may play at that game, and the result of
the ldst 'oar, may possibly afford them some,
data, on which to calculate The SUM total
Of their anticipated speculaliYns.
We deprccatc, even the idea of War.
blood and carnage, would be bnt small
item, in the long catalogue of attendant
evils but ifal other means fail, it will
then be cur duty, as ''sons of noble sires" 10
come up to The call, ike brave men, and
American patriots. 1t would be a. great
sacrifice on our part--but taking into view
all the aspects of British politics-the criti-
ca! position they now occupy, respecting
their various interests, we may safely cal
cuia.e, that such an event, would shake the
very foundations Of the throne, and forever
deprive them Of many Of their most prolific
sources Of revenue and profit. We may,
therefore, presume much, upon the pru-
dence and consideration Oft the British Min
istTy-"ho will MOI, certainly, (f they have
the smalles. share of political foresight)
adopt or recommend any measures THAI
would be likely TO terminate in open hos
Titles, between the two nations.
This, however, is but our view of the
subject; they may entertain far different
opinions but Of that We have nothing to
say. One thing isvery certain, that now,
if ever, is the time to settle our boundary
difficulties Our claim, is, for tho line,
settled upon in the treaty of '53 we ask
for no nep negotiations and should ac-
qniesce ionone. The question is, whether
we shall have our rights agreeably to the
provisions of that treaty? 1t becomes
Name and the General Government to a
dept such measures, and enter into such
arrangements only, with Great Britain, as
will most speedily accomplish this object.
MARYLAND-stiU right The loco-foco
candidate for Governor, last fall received
10 maj in Kent County and the locos
succeeded in electing one of the three del
egates, and tied on the remaining two. The
wings have united the knot, by way of eau
ton to the tories for their bragadocia.
The vote stands as follows:
Constable, (W) All Lassell, Il. FL 400
Mcdaniel, wv. J 45G Kirby, IL. F. S95
A similar result has been effected in
Dorchester.
We will here state, that the town cleo
tons, so far as heard from, in this Stpto,
indicate similar cheering omens Several
strong loco foco towns, appear to have been
completely revolutionized.