New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-19

Congress IN BRUSSELS Il was one Of those sudden
and almost spontsneou. Manifestations Of the Re
form spirit which in these days Of conflict and
carnage, do more thsn all things else 20 confirm
and reanimae the advocates Of Human Progress Every
great movement often reminded. was arst a
single Though; ia some hopeful mind. The Peace Con
gress was no exception 70 this rule Il originated in
the active mind Of Elihu Bgrritt Amid the noise and
confusion Of War when nations were msdly rolling 10
geiher Ia Blood and Of noble character and
high purposes seeking 70 work out the world :
salvation a. the point OF the sword this clesrsighed
noble hearted conceived the idea that il the be-
levers in pacific reform would but improve the coca
SION they might speak word for the Of Peace
which should ring through the Earth above al the
csngor Of the battlefield and bring mems minds back
again 70 the inestimabe principles Of moral and relg
ious life Full Of this idea and tired by 1t By nspi-
ration from Heaven be had but 10 send il abroad upon
the wings Of the morning 10 receive the setting Of
the sun response which first the prophecy and
then the fulhllment Of the grand moral demonstration
the fame Of which is BOW spreading throughout the
world
The following extract from one Of Mr. Burr.rs Cir.
culsrs, viii explain his general thought
The great object Of the Convention will be 70 die
cues and develop some rational practical and efficient
substitute for War, IN settling the disputes which may
arse between nations II very probable that other
substitute VIII BE- proposed diseased than the cTea
ton of Hon Court NATIONS. and 4 code Of In
ternatiOnL Laws. by which al of International
controversy sha be adudcated To create such tribu
nal and such code Of laws il would be necessary 20
cOnvOke Congress Of Nations. IN which each should
be equiteby represented by delegates chosen for the
purpose. IN international Assembly thus convened
and composed would be the first legislative step toward
the creation Of this High Court Il would therefore
be practical and particular aim Of the Convention 10
organize and insugurato a simultaneous moral aglta
tion Ia favor Of this step Throughout the whole Of
ChristendOm % provide for the formation OF Com
nees, the acquisition OF respOndens IN differ
countries through whom the public press, the plat
form and the pulpit might everywhere be enlisted in
favor Of proposition so rational humane and Chris
tsn
II 10 expected that persons from nearly a the Euro
pean nations will be present and take part in the Con
vention, and that its proceedings will acquire an inter
est aud importance which, we trust will eutte them
10 the fullest and widest publicity and no pans VIII De
spared, II the means shall be suppled-tO procure the
insertion, IN European and American journals. Of re-
port, and notices OF the Convention together with such
appeals, statements, and other documents, II may
issue
The idea of the Congress here developed
pretty rgdly adhered to. Everything presented
ia as practical form as the case admitted OIL There
very little verbal parade, but great deal Of ster
ling thought When the history OF the affair shall be
written it will be by Elihu Burritt himself it will
present scene-nsy, succession of scenes-of moral
grandeur, such as our poor Earth has seldom been
blessed with But it is time ] gave you something Of
detsil-The organization Of the Congress was as fol
lows
President-M. VlSSCHERS Of Brussels
Pee Presideats-MR EwART, ~ Z. England F. Bon
VET, France; ELrHU BuRRIrr' u. = A NJ SrRrSeAR,
Holland
Secradries-M BouRsoN NJ LEHARDY. Belgium In
MvSD FRY, England HENRY CLAPr, Jr T. :. A.
Before the commencement of the business, few
ments of silence observed a of media
ton and prayer.
The President then made an animated address, in
the French language which wa received with great
enthusiasm. 1t may be well to say here that in select
ing President of the Congress effort made TO
procure person celebrated merely for his social posi-
tomas s too often done on such occssions-but re-
gard had chiefly for actual ability and moral worth
The choice fell therefore upon gentleman who united
in himself all the dignity and grace of the highest cu
ture with the moral excellence and Of unsf
fected Christian BY position NJ visschers is lawyer
in which profession he has risen 10 eminence only
exceeded by his position as phianthropst and pa
,riot His conduct presiding officer was beyond
praise.
The sessions were held by happy coincidence in
hall bearing the of the Sale de Ia Societ Roy
ale de Ia Grand HdrmoHf by far the most elegant hall
the kind have and the intrinsic beauty Of
which was much heightened on this occasion by floral
and other decorations.
The whole number of Delegates Belgian, British and
American was about three hundred about one hun
bred and fifty of whom English. The PROPOSE
tons which presented for consideration were
rs follows
l. On the irrational inequitable, nhumane, and un.
Christian arbitrament of War.
ID The pxpedleucy of recommending to the civilized
and proessedly Christian Governments OF Europe and
America the adoption of an Arbitration Clause IN all
international Treaties by which questions of dispute
may arise and which might possibly issue in appeal
TO the sword shall be settled by mediation.
g. The propriety ofconvoking Congress OF Nations,
the object OF which shall be 70 form an international
Code in order, as far possible, 10 settle salts
factory basis most questions and generally 70 secure
Peace
T. The importance of recommending 10 the several
Governments of Europe and America mutual dsarma-
ment the exchange Of good Offices &C sc 10 promote
the welfare of all
Essays carefully prepared and much condensed,
read upon each OF these propositions after which
they were open for discussion. The chief speakers
were NJ Rousse eminent, advocate and professor Of
Brussels. }. : Buckingham, Mr.. Ewart, NJ P. Henry
Vincent Rev Thomas spen GER, of England Eihu
Burrtt and n Clspp Jr Of the L. :. NJ Bonyet Mem
Der Of the National Assembly OF France ~ sunngsr
OF Holland Don Ramon de Ia Sagra of Spain. Most
OF the speaking was in French that the proceedings
might be well reported in the Belgian and French pa
pers and that the Belgian and French members might
feel more at their ease Occasionally the substance OF
speeches would be translated into English for the ben
ant of such as could otherwise have fully under
stood them Messrs Buckingham and Ewsrt spoke In
both English and French The most popular speaker
of the English members Henry Vincent, well
known Chsrtist Of the pacific order His style Of ora
tory Is rather vehement but his thought always are
of an elevated character and his suggestions marked
by good sense his influence is very considerable The
only opposition we experienced from the Spanish
and Dutch delegates above mentioned. They were
both somewhat alarmed the ides Of general disarms
ment and seemed to look upon bayonets, bullets and
barbados as the strongest safeguards OF Liberty
With this exception the moral harmony Of the Con
gress was as perfect It's social harmony The
speeches for the part were very short and very
strring There no time nor room for mere words
The result Of the discussionswhich extended through
Two days-wss embodied in Resolutions declaraive re-
spectyely Of the above propositions. They were sll
psssed BY nearly unanimous notes.-the only dissen
sion. being those already named in that capacity
As an appropriate finale OF the proceedings there
-. ,-a,d SorAa a, which the members had OppOr