North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-04-16
WAR.

WAR.
There are various and contradictory
views entertained at present, not only in
the United States but in England, as to
the certainty or uncertainty Of a war be-
tween the two. Countries. Some OF the
greatest statesmen and politicians, whose
experience in national affairs, entities their
opinions 10 much weight, unhesiiatingly
declare that, war is enevi,ahe and near of
hand. While others, equally entitled 10
respect and consideration, give il az their
decided opinions that there will be no war,
as all the existing difficulties will be AMIGA
bly, adjusted. Some of the English Lords
are decidedly opposed to war, while Others
openly and zealously urge it forward. In
England, as in The United States, there
are two parties--one Tor war and the 9th
|er against il. O'Brien, in the House Of
Commons, and Mountchasel, in the House
Of Lords, have taken umbrage at the reso.
lulHtflS DdSSfts NV ltiG Legislature VI SnalHt
voting $500, 600 To exps the British from
the disputed territory, while the report Of
Mr.. Picken's is regarded as gross insult.
On the resolutions referred 10, O'Brien
remarked, that he "considered them equiv,
alent IN declaration OF war, and The gov.
eminent ought 10 demand Of the House a
sum Sufficient for any contingency"
On Pickin's report, the Earl Of Mennt
chasel declared, "that more violent doe
ument was never penned by one country
| respecting anoiherl' while Melbourne,
and Palmerston regard II as mere party
! measure designed FOR political effect.
On the Mcleod case, great interest is
manifested by, both the ministry and the
opposition. All seem to unite in demand
ing Of her majesty's government, his pro-
lection from the operation of those laws
which he has violated and trampled upon
His protection is loudly demanded by The
officials, and frankly pledged by the gov
ernment-The whole resources OF the En-
pire will be in readiness to ensure the safe
ty OF Mcleod. If he is tried and executed
war will be certain and speedy. The Bri-
fish government never was kno,en 10 aban
don her subjects, when involved in Difficult.
| ~ in consequence Of their loyalty or attach
ment 10 the British crown. II has ever
under all circumstances, stepped in TO FEES
lcue them from harm or punishment. o.
I this fact then, all may rest well assured
that unless Mcleod is liberated, aud that
speedily, we shall soon hear tho thunder
ing of British cannons on the American
Sea- Board!!i
War, then we consider, rests with the
American Governmental The refusal 10
| liberate Mcleod, be persisted in, by the
acting authorities at Washington, in al
probability, Mr. Fox will retire on board
the British feet, reported TO have been
ordered TO America 10 enforce his demand,
and an immediate collision follow. But il
unfortunately, the threatening altitude
assumed BY Great Britain. should terrify
this Government into submission, and
Mcleod be discharged, then we shall have
no war al present, though even in that
case, peace could moi long be lpreserved
The boundary question never will be
settled shoF, Of war, however remote il
might be:-The right Of search, as exer-
eised By the British, we believe viii lead
TO collision unless abandoned. 1; was
this, more than any thing else. which
caused the last war-snd il is this which
will again involve The two countries 10 3
war ifrersisied 10 much longer.
we believe liiet ihe great mass Of the
American people, are for war, unless the