Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-03-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

1NO1N-IAN Ap LAN w 1AlAs
Our latest eastern papers contain brefcor-
respondence that has recently been laid before
Congress, and which took place between tine
British minister, Mr.. Fox, and Mr.. Forsyth,
on the subject of the interference Of the former
in the proceedings now in progress, respecting
the negroes of the Amistad. On this subject
we find some appropriate remarks in the last
Louisville Advertiser. "This," says that pa
per, g adds another to the many cases in which
the British Government has evinced an over
weening desire to take part in our domestic
matters, as unauthorized on her part, as it wo'd
be disgraceful and dangerous to US to submit
to it,
'We are particularly gratified with the spir-
it and tone of the letter of Mr.. Forsyth, in re-
ply to the singular demand of the British min
lister. 1t is in the most polite anc courtly vein,
but still conveys to the prac,sed comprehen-
sion of the English diploma,is,, sufficiently
severe rebuke, and an in,inaiion that the Amer
lean government can take care of its own af-
fairs without foreign dictation. The occasion
certainly justified strong language, but per-
haps it will be better, should serious results
follow, that our government, has erred by too
much forbearing than by taking the strong
ground which she might rightly do. No cam
did observer can now deny that we are in the
| right, and that if war should come with all its
calamites, we have not sought it. We hope,
then, that through all through
all the vexalious controversies growing out Of
the unjust and insolent conduct of England,
cur government will hold fast to the right, aud
| if wrong must be inflicted, let US rather endure
| than infict it, until the measure Of our forbear-
| ance is full, and the time Of retrbution shall
come. AS nation as well as individuals, we
well know that
"Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just,
and that there is nothing under heaven that can
so strengthen the nerves Of whole people and
call out their patriotic energies in the day OF
trial, as consciousness that all has been done
| which honor and justice demanded, to aver
the evil.
s.That government, which, at this enight-
ened day, and in the face of SO many induce
ments as well as obligations to cultivate peace
and good will, precipita,es nation into ca
lamitous war, incurs fearlu--a solemn res
possibility. The time has gone by when war
is an honorable trade-though it may never 90
by when war shall not be necessary. Even
| the strong despotisms of Europe, which have
in former times sought to build themselves up
by tearing each other down-which kept their
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pIoyed in riveting chains upon others, are be-
ginning to see that the promotion Of peace
The cultivation Of the arts and sciences-lhe
encouragement ofagriculture-he education Of
the people, aud the advancement of human
happiness, yield more substantial glory, and
present stronger claims upon the gratitude of
pos,eri,y, than the destruction of life or the
pros,ration of rival powers. None can now
recklessly disregard national rights, and by
unjust encroachments induce hostile collisions,
without mourning the deep reprobaion of the
| civilized world.
Thus far, whatever may be the ambitious
designs of England, or whatever may be~her
future course of conduct towards us, we are
pleased with the position which our govern
men, has oncilaory-pacItic, yet Dig
nihed and sensi,ively alive to the honor and
rights of the country. Our people second It's
desire to preserve peace, in which their inter-
ests and prosperity are so deeply involved.
But if it shall become necessary to go TO war.
there will be nc holding back-the whole
country will meet the crisis with glorious
enthusiasm. Thegrasping ambition Ut Eng
land may bar thes1ay to all conciliatory meas
ures. Judging from present appearances, we
have net much to expect from our moderation.
Her easy victories over the eilemlnate semi
civilized nations Of the east, have by no means
satisfied her desire ofconques',o or increased her
desire to do justice, and her purblind and arro-
giant statesmen may cherish the hope to add
the United States to the list Of nations she has
trampled upon and despoiled. Her army and
navy are upon most formidable foo,ng-l,er
means of concentration and facilities of attack
are unparalleled. In all these things she is our
superior. But in exhaustless resources-in
| elastic and buoyant energy-in patriotism and
love of country, and more than all, in right
| eous cause, we are far beyond her. We shall
probably make no preparation for war. until it
| in brought home to our fresides--then we shall
90 to work-make our preparations under the
fire of hostile cannon-fs ht England, or all the
world until they are weary, and come ont Of
the foray stronger than we began"
DECLINE OF THEATRICALs.-No one, accus-
toned to observe the signs of the times, can
have failed to witness the certain indications
that Theatricals are on the wane. In this city,
two Theatres have closed within brief space
of time. Nor is it here only that the waning
Of Theatrcals is to be seen. it may be said
that in almost every portion of this country,
where Theatres have heretofore been support
ed, they are now unsustained, without calling
upon the g res erved funds" of the managers
L., l. i.