New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-09
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.
Visit from the Learned Blacksmith Addresses
on International Pence.
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Visit from the Learned Biac Addresses
on International Pence.
From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON June 7,h 1886.
On Friday evening had cal from ELIHU BUR-
RITZ of Worcester, Mass the distinguished Scholar
and Phlanihropst. lie came to this city TO present
the Address of the People OF Edinburgh in Scot
land, to the People OF this City, the subject Of
international Peace. On Friday evening Mr. BUR-
RIFT delivered the Address to Hon. w. w. SEA
roy, Mayor of the city. II is signed By the Lord
Provost. by DR.. CHALMERS, and numerous other dis
tinguished divines by the Magistrates Town Coun-
cilors Professors and other citizens Scientific and
paianthropic men. Il will probably be published
in the National nelligencer. believe ii has not vet
appeared in The newspapers OF this country The
following copy is cut from the Edinburgh Scotsman
Of April 25th, 1916
Friends and Brethren Permit Us, as citizens
of the metropolis Scotland express you the citi
zens of the metropolis Of United States and through
YOU all the citizens OF your Republic our earnest de-
and conden hope, that nothing may occur IN u.s.
tur5 the peace which hs long and so happily subsst
ed between your Republic and Britain
Notwithstanding the warlikc speeches and writings OF
some among you, feel that would be libel IN your
character suppose that the great and really Influential
body the citizens less deeply sensible than
ourselves are On satisfied, with vas:
majority of our countrymen) OF the unspeakabe folly,
tendencies cannot help rcsretting that
should have been given fo- alarm lest hostile feel
ing might take the place Of friendship between two nations
whom Nature has plainly enjoined peace sympathy
and good will, BY community OF race language religion,
literature, and pecpniary interest. Even II omentous
object in dispute between two countries occupy
Ing advanced place in the march OF civilization is not
imagined without horror II actually occurring,
could fail strike dependency and grief into the heart
every good and wise man. both here and In America and
throughout the civilized world.
N ref universally regarded
mark brutality when private parties endesvor settle
their disputes by appeals TO physical force Surely public
disputes ought to be tried by the principles as
private both are alike brutal snd unreasonable when
violence is resor,ed but in the former the brutality
on fesrfuly gigantic scale Henceorth, the nation that
shall appeal while any peaceful mode OF honora-
bly, settlng the dispute shall remain uninterrupted will
deservedly become Infamous. As private quarres are
adjusted by submitting them TO Judicial wisdom and
authority. is plain dictate OF common sense that
national differences should be settled by similar means
So long international OF justice exist lei st
abters be appointed and let their decisions be promptly
and cheerfuy carried into effect Thus will strife and
irritation nations be lesseped and the practice
OF resorting TO war be brought end.
We the welldisposed among you constituting,
we would fam believe AZ least nne-tenths Of your
ber dspel even the of an incina
ton the part of your Republic TO sdopt course
prominently cruel and irrational as aggressive
1t is proper TO add that although but few names
subjoned this address Of the subscribers occupy
positions which enable them 10 know, and authorize
them to state with confidence, that the sentiments here
expressed are generally entertained By the citizens OF
Edinburgh.
With cordial wishes for your prosperity and happl-
ness, we are YoUs FRIENDS"
Mr.. BuRRIrT had also in his keeping several
other addresses Of similar nature. Of these the
one that pleased me most the address OF the
women of Exeter. in England. 10 the women OF
Phadepb in this country. AS Mr.. Burrit, says.
Il is the voice OF SirtecH huhdred aud tlcenty.
three of the mothers wives daughters and sisters OF
Old England. to their sisters IN America. The
signatures are autographs and no person could
look the scroll, so clean and white, and so
neatly ornamented with beautiful chlrography,
without feeling The holy influence of this plea Of
Peace, emanatng from Womsn's heart and attested
by her fair hand. With what kindness do they be-
gin their address: Beloved friends and sisters.
How modestly they proceed they hope II will not
be deemed unseemy in woman TO unite their ntiu.
FOR Peace. They do not judge Of the merits OF
the Oregon controversy but they deprecate and
dread The consequences OF war, and they would use
the power which they exercise around The domestic
hearth for Peace and against war. They would In
fuse into the minds OF their husbands, fathers, bro
theirs, sons and all around them spirl. OF amlty
and concord, whispering Peace wherever the sounds
ofdscord heard, and teaching 10 all that the way
10 true honor Is not through frields OF battle tina!
those who ought 10 love as brethren should not des
troy each other in war These are sentiments wor,
thy o: angels and nearly two thousand delicate
hands in one small city, moving in obedience to
sentiments. The following is
TIE FRIENDLY ADDRESS
OF THE uNpERsIGNED WoMES. INHABITANTS OF THE
CRY OF EXErER, IN ENGLAND. TO THE WOMEN OF
THE CITY OF HILApELPHTA AND OF THE
UNITED STATES GENERALLY.
BeLoUed Friends and Sisters: The suggestion OF
friendly international addresses in order deprecate
War and create pacific spirit having been extensively
approved and its adoption pressed upon all classes
trust II will not De deemed unseemly in Women 10 seek
by the same means TO influence their American Sisters
IN the Cause ofRelision and Peace.
/, may not De within province 10 Judge OF the
merits OF the question az issu. between our respec
tive Governments, but must si feel how greatly 10
De dreaded would De 10 arms any subject
Leius then beloved Sisters unite together though seps
ra;ed oT the mighty deep in using the influence
sess which IS not pawerless though eIerted chiefly
srouud the domestic hearth leI seek 10 muse into
the minds OF husbands. fathers, sous. and
our brothers. ans OF all around spirit OF auy and
concord whispering peace wherever the sounds Of die
coro are aesrd; and st mothers watch the
opening minds OF or tender Offspring and point out
ITEM thai The Nay honor is not through feds of
battle, but through the enlightened straightforward
OF justice and equity prescribed By Inc Gospel OF
Peace on earth, and COED rM tox1ra ne n
loc arc We have common ancestry and are pound
together oy innumerabe lies OF consansuinify and
,usl Interest: surely then ought unied 10 the
bonds OF Christian Iowa How shall those whose inter-
ess require the maintenance pf closest friendship who
ought 10 love 6rrthrer the field Of battle 70
destroy each other
Above all let unite in prayers 70 the Grea- Lord OF
the Universe who turneth hearts ofthe children of men,
.hst De vll dispose he Rliers OF both Couauies 70
PACING adjustment of their astonal diasrences tina. so
the cprocsl benefits OF friendly intercourse may still
be maintained and THAI under The bengn influence of
pesee- the cause OF Religion aud Virtue may prosper