North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-08-05

voluntary snOsNllPtA"b.
The ailaifs of The East, are sufficiently
novel to attract general attention. The
.ahIueaion OF Khiva by the Russians even
without a battle the entering into an aIti-
.ncr offensive and defensive with the Khan;
the prosecution after eonquests into Beu-
eharia, province bounded on the South
by Aighanistan, the scene OF the late Brit
ish conquests, together with the well
known jealousy between the two govern
meats, increased BY the late dispute concern
iag the Ottoman Empire would seem to JUS
tly the impression that war might ensue.
loleed their positions at present, are most
favorable for such result. England not
eontenied with her long undsturbed pos
sessions in India and the untold millions
Of wealth extracted therelrom, has extend
ed her blood. thirsty sway farther and wi
der even TO the very borders of Afghans-
tan. Whether either of these powers is
pursuing lis course with hostile intentions
towards the other, there is no possibility
Of knowing. But it is impossible, in view
Of the above facts not 10 think Of the pro-
liability Of a sangunary conflict between
two of the most powerful! nations in EU-
rope. The consequences that would re-
sui. from the opening of such scene can
not certainly be foretold.
II we turn our attention TO China, we
cannot long be left in doubt as to the fate
OF that ill-slarred people--an armament
more than sufficient 10 enslave them, will
shortly be in their harbors. What have
they 10 withstand il? The conflict will be
Of short duration. And the world will a.
gain have ocular demonstration of the
black.heartcd depravily of that govern
men, which could provoke hos,lities with
harmless, potIensive people, 10 pander to
The cupidity of English merchants and
money-brokers. Ils injustice has been Sc
earing that the liberal press both in Great
Britain and in this country have thunder
ed their anathemas against it, What other
government, except the British, claiming
any civilization or Christian charity, thai
would have been guilty Of such an out
rageous violation of the rights Of be-
nIghted and barbarous people. Not ONT
in L,, h.. IL 81.
Idea. The execution Of such diabolica
project was left TO one, whose load OF in
iany was almost Olympus" high, Il
oulvie all its former acts, by adding ihi
last, this damning stain to the black caia
iogue Of crimes Of which it has been gull
iy. Many attempt 10 palliaie the enormi
~ Of the ACT by setting forth the advan
iases which would accrue TO China, b.
throwing open her ports, introducing Chris
usnity, the arts and sciences, and othe
'shaemenis of the civilized world, tina
The end will be good, though the mean
taken 10: its accomplishment are excep
0anable. Surely such as these know litil
o. haman nalure-for the experience OF al
VII sahstantiate the iact--that whateye
Professions of charity, kindness and hu
nanliy are made, unless exempIiied il
'aei' conduct, ever have failed in efTeclin.
general improvement Benighted. ig
S0'an', barbarous as they are representa-,
10 be-ihey are better thus, than the eye
Witnesses OF the striking contrast between
us protested Iibersli,y and actual tyranny
NE eoasied humanity and inexcusable bar
Ssrii'es Of that despotic government.
Time it is iha, this government, Shout,
watch over the commercial interests OF thu
e'anIry tina, the well known rapaeity O
Laslsna be not tempted TO practice inlus
lie towards US, as well as China.